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A new survey of early childhood educators shows they think technology can play a positive role in children's learning. But they need support in order to make use of new tools in their classrooms. We are on the cusp of tremendous changes in early childhood education as technology introduces new opportunities for learning and teaching.

This website is a great internet safety resource for students, parents and educators.  There are videos and lesson ideas available.  There is also information about cyberbullying.  This website is a great classroom tool because it offers engaging activities for students, including virtual games, to teach them about internet safety.

This research article provides an overview of how transformative learning experiences can be created through instructional design.  The aim is to use instruction to make learning more experiential, personally relevant and transformative to students.  The authors explain a framework for providing transformative learning experiences, including several indicators that fall into the categories of developing personal meaning, competence with the subject and relationships.  The authors also present guidelines for designing these experiences, including applying design fundamentals, crafting the learning experience and teaching and facilitating to inspire learning. A quick, but worth while read! Wilson, B. G., & Parrish, P. (2011). Transformative learning experience: Aim higher, gain more. Educational Technology, 51 (2), 10-15.

The STEM Network's purpose is to connect science, technology, engineering and math educators to discuss, explore and share best practices and research in STEM teaching and student learning through the use of technology.

CPALMS is an online toolbox of information, vetted resources, and interactive tools that helps educators effectively implement teaching standards.

FREE resource that contains FL standards' information and course descriptions. Maintained by the Florida State University.

FL Standards for reference

* User-Friendly Technology * Educational Benefits of Blogs * Using the Blog in the Classroom

* User-Friendly Technology * Educational Benefits of Blogs * Using the Blog in the Classroom

Using Blogs to Integrate Technology in the Classroom As the Internet becomes an increasingly pervasive and persistent influence in people's lives, the phenomenon of the blog stands out as a fine example of the way in which the Web enables individual participation in the marketplace of ideas.

While the Florida Department of Education does not officially endorse any specific technology standards or models of teaching with technology, the resources provided are made available to assist educators and administrators with the facilitation of technology integration into classrooms, schools, and school districts.

Teaching 8th graders about digital citizenship.

Three educators share their favorite social media sites to use within their classrooms. Diigo, Instagram, VoiceThread, Scoopit.com, Pinterest, and Feedly help these educators stay up-to-date while keeping their students engaged.

Intel® Teachhelps K-12 teachers of all subjects engage students with digital learning, including digital content, Web 2.0, social networking, and online tools and resources. Intel Teach professional development empowers teachers to integrate technology effectively into their existing curriculum, focusing on their students' problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration, which are precisely the skills required in the high tech, networked society in which we live.

Excellent resource for finding lesson plans and activities that incorporate educational technology.

The site presents the challenges faced by educators when teaching technology to ESL students.

Great resource helping teacher including technology in the classroom. Also has resource for special needs. Check it out!

This study examines the use of computer-based technologies and new technologies of inservicec preschool teachers as well as their educational needs and their expectations in the application of new technologies

Technology in the classroom: This has some great articles on technology and education!