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This article discusses why technology is important for classroom use.

How to Leverage the Potential of Mathematical Errors Author(s): Wendy S. Bray Source: Teaching Children Mathematics, Vol. 19, No. 7 (March 2013), pp. 424-431 Published by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5951/teacchilmath.19.7.0424 Accessed: 29-01-2016 05:23 UTC Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use, available at http://www.jstor.org/page/ info/about/policies/terms.jsp JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. We use information technology and tools to increase productivity and facilitate new forms of scholarship. For more information about JSTOR, please contact support@jstor.org. This content do 3 on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 05:23:09 UTC 3 on Fri, 29 Jan 201 ll use subject to JSTOR Terms and Conditions 424 March 2013 * teaching children mathematics | Vol. 19, No. 7 Copyright © 2013 The National CounTcilhoisf TceoanchteenrstodfoMwanthleomadateicds,fIrnocm. w1w3w2..n1c7tm0..1or9g3. .A7ll3rigohntsFrreis,e2rv9edJ.an 2016 05:23:09 UTC This material may not be copied or distributed electronicaAllylloruisneasnuy bojtehecrt ftoormJSatTwOithRouTt ewrrmittsenapnedrmCisosniodnitfiroomnsNCTM. x www.nctm.org to Leverage the Potential of Mathematical EIncorporrating arfocus oon students'rmistakses into your instruction can advance their understanding. By Wendy S. Bray elling children that they can learn from their mistakes is common practice. Yet research indicates that many teachers in the United States limit public attention to errors during math- ematics lessons (Bray 2011; Santagata 2005). Some believe that drawing attention to errors publicly may embarrass error m

This is a great article that touches on the importance of reflection. Although reflection can be cumbersome true learning can not be obtained with it.

A great read about technology integration in the classroom and using technology in general.

This article is written by Dr. Campbell, it talks about the importance of integrating Technology into the classroom. She talks about how students love social media and using their phone. Therefore, it is important for a teacher to continuously utilize these tools to further interest and engage the students in the classroom. She also talks about various tools the teachers can use in the classroom to further interest the students in the curriculum. Such tools may include Prezi, Voicethread, Tagxedo, and Museum Box.

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A great article by Dr. Sherron Roberts, of UCF, detailing the importance of apprpraite children's literature for those students coping with anxiety, death, illness, etc.

This site provides links to multiple sites that have interactive assignments and games for all different grade and skill level.

Math Machine Archive: Math Games The Math Machine brings you a great collection of math games that you can share with your students. Here in The Math Machine you will find links to more than 50 online games that will help you teach and reinforce important math skills. Search the list below for games you might use with your whole class in your schools computer lab, or you might schedule students to use these games on computers in your classroom computer center. These games make great reward time activities too.

Scratch is a programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share your creations on the web. Individuals can download the Scratch software and create their own projects, or explore projects that other individuals created on the web.

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Scratch is a programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share your creations on the web. As young people create and share Scratch projects, they learn important mathematical and computational ideas, while also learning to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively.

This blog is by Florida's Department of Education commissioner Gerard Robinson. This blog cover topic within the field of education that over topics on variety of thing such as FCAT, Parental Involvement, School Choice, Science, Involvement and Education tips for at home. It's a cool way to get a feel of what the commissioner is thinking and finds important to share with others about the field of education.

Here's a good article by Kelli Marshall that talks about the importance of building your own digital identity, because she explains that if you don't make an effort to do it yourself, someone else will do it for you. The article provides some good pointers on things we can do to take control of solidifying our digital presence. A must read!

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Let's be honest...technology can be a pain in the "you-know-what" sometimes! It always seems to stop working the minute you are about to start an important lesson, or even worse, about to get an observation...Yikes! I have had these experiences in the past, yet I strongly believe technology has an important place in the classroom.

"Websites can bring a classroom to life. There are so many different worlds you can visit. Of course the Internet also brings you to a lot if information that is not age appropriate for school students so it is important to be safe and smart when you share websites with your students."