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There is a proposal for all Florida schools to do away with textbooks and use digital devices such as ipad, kindles, etc... Clearwater High School and several other high schools around the State are currently experimenting with this new innovative concept.

I think this is a good and bad idea, I love the fact that students can use the technology, but what about students in areas that can't take advantage of these tablets. Also sometimes it is a bother to try and explain why we only have enough for one group and not the other. Now if we can get enough for everyone in all areas, then I am for it. Bottom line great! post, its really something to look forward to.

The State of Florida's Department of Education has an overall plan for the implementation of educational technologies in K12 schools. Below the conceptual graphic, you will find a link to the pdf of the complete 52 page document. It is worth a skim to find out how Florida schools' integration of technology compares to that of schools in other countries. There are also a number of resources available to Florida teachers of which you may be unaware.

According to this FDOE 2012 report, Florida has a plan to incorporate technology in our schools, which involves provision of "personalized learning" environments, staff training and leadership, and availability of networks.

The website for my middle school's media center has a few excellent links.  We have links to eLibrary access, World Book Online, The Library of Congress, Teaching Books for Students, EBSCOhost, ThomsonGale database, Tumblebooks, the Lexile Framework for Reading, the ERIC online library, and the Florida Information Resource Network.

A great reference for good examples of teachers successfully implementing technology in the classroom. As well as a list of free apps for the classroom!

This middle school gives great resources for virtual fieldtrips and scavenger hunts that you can do with your students. We all know that budget cuts have limited the ability for students to participate in really neat fieldtrips. Well, these sites offer a virtual tour with the same information, videos, and pictures. The best part is they are free!

You can play as a guest or you can sign your students up for an account! There are math competitions as well as prizes for individual success. With a free teacher account, you can set levels, goals, and create competitions for your students.

Glogster EDU Premium is a collaborative online learning platform for teachers and students to express their creativity, knowledge, ideas and skills in the classroom. K12, Higher Ed, Home Education, Distance Learning START your new Glog here IT`S FREE! START your new Glog here IT`S FREE!

For Orange County teachers- this is a large resource with educational videos and lessons linked to standards.

SCPS Winter Springs Elementary

Units with integrated technology & resources for K-6 classrooms.

A deceptively simple set of questions school administrators (or any engaged stakeholder!) can use to evaluate the purpose and effectiveness of educational technology implementations. Influenced by the work of Marc Prensky and somewhat consistent with Welliver's Instructional Transformation model.

To do list for becoming a teacher in Hillsborough County School System

To do list for becoming a teacher in Hillsborough County School System

ESOL Certification Requirements in Florida

SCPS - curriculum, professional development, and staff directory

Great information for all types of character education or values education. Many activities and book lists for character education for kids.

Seminole County Public Schools Professional Development Resources for teachers

List of current topics in education for readers. Here are a few of our most popular K12 current topics in education written to help educators develop new ideas for school improvement and to find the best recent school resources for teachers.