A fantastic resource for supporting the use of productivity software (mainly Microsoft tools) with step-by-step instructions customized for each operating system and in multiple languages. Great for helping students and parents, especially in ESL contexts.
Tool-based software, including web-based tools, can make a substantial contribution to the success of Personalized Learning Environments in today's learning environments. The Tools section of DTL contains information on tools that educators have found to be effective. The Resources section of DTL includes all kinds of digital content, including Open Educational Resources, that educators have found to be effective.
Great site for improving your tech-savy ways! Lots of info. on tools, apps, and software that you can access and use with your students. Also, great opportunity for continuing education program (Google Teacher Academy).
WOW! This is a wonderful tool to use in your classroom to enhance learning. The Geo Education link is amazing. This link allows you to access googlesky, googlemaps and googlesketchup. The googlesky link is wonderful for Earth/Space Science units in the classroom.
A 47 page annotated, categorized list of (mainly) free online tools to support technology integration into the K12 classroom leading to blended learning.
Help your students develop 21st century skills while exploring global themes. The Innovative Teacher Toolkit provides whitepapers, customizable lesson plans, and technology tools to reinforce skills such as collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, assessment, and organization.
Mind map for using Google. Links include classroom tools, google teacher academy, teacher community, NECC presentations, classroom activities, and classroom posters. I like the way the author used the web to map everything out. Kind of reminds me of a sports playoff bracket but in this case it's used to help you pinpoint exactly what you need.
Cloud computing is likened and equated to the Industrial Revolution. Its transformational nature is, however, associated with significant security and privacy risks.
Tech in the Classroom is a recurring feature that examines widely available technology, software and gadgets and how they might be used in a school setting. What favorite gadget or tool are you using in the classroom