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Wikis are the most popular Web 2.0 tool being used in science and math classrooms. Based on a survey of readers - 43 percent use them to support their teaching and student learning. A Wiki is appealing, encourages participation, supports collaboration, and promotes interaction by students who love to use technology. By the way - this includes most students today!

"What do these mobile devices really add, though? Is there more to this tech trend than just grabbing the attention of students? Is mobile technology boosting classroom instruction, or is it all just a flashy way to accomplish the same things as analog instruction?"

"As a mobile learning device, the iPod Touch encourages learning anytime, anywhere! These mobile devices do not tie students to their desks or the classroom; they bring the world into the classroom through the lens of personalized learning. The value of an iPod Touch as a mobile learning device is its ability to transform student learning behavior. According to research by K-Nect Project (2009), students using this digital device achieved higher test scores. This was attributed to more interactivity between students, teachers, and content."

An interactive White Board (IWB) or SMART Board has the potential to deliver content better than traditional methods of teaching. Why? Because it provides multi-media functional interaction across audio, video, and computer media. It is also ideal for visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners. These qualities of an IWB also promote the dynamic delivery of content (if used to its full potential) in an engaging manner, which allows students to interact with science or math content their self. Examples include: * data manipulation * responding to data * even creating data So with all these attributes - "How are interactive white boards unsuccessfully used in science and math classrooms?" For the most part - not effectively!

As I waited for the plane to take off, I saw that the panel above me looked different than usual. Upon further inspection, I realized that the No Smoking sign had been replaced with this instruction: "Turn off Electronic Devices." It made me smile because I could see that I was on a newer plane -- and because I know there are teachers all over the country that wish they could have this sign blinking in their room at all times.

For some schools, the future is now, at least when it comes to incorporating some of the features of 21st-century classrooms.

Blogger Ben Johnson shares iPad features to assist in classroom learning as well as apps to include in curriculum.

Další prostředí - jako Google Classroom a slovenské, kde je možné poskládat z různých zdrojů hodinu a následně ji sdílet s žáky.

Mobile technology like smart Tablets and Laptops with the help of Mobile Device Management Solutions are completely changing the face of the traditional education system and creating digital classrooms. Learn how?

EdTech Weekly Digest Covering various topics like how technology enhancing learning, practices of effective use of technology in Education, Questions for Flip Your Classroom, Video Websites for Educators.

The purpose of the questions is to help teachers BEGIN the process of flipping their class.