I thought this article provided an interesting perspective about evaluating the use of certain digital tools based on the type of instructional approach a teacher planned to use. The use of polyphonic teaching lends itself to the use of digital tools.
Tools that you can use in your classroom. Ever feel limited? Well this website gives you resources where you no longer have to; just because you may not have the "latest" technology does not mean there is not a way.
Inspiring and enlightening narrative about a high school teacher's experience integrating digital tools and storytelling into his classes (including lots of lessons learned!) and a "how to" guide for aspiring technology integrators.
4Teachers.org works to help you integrate technology into your classroom by offering online tools and resources. This site helps teachers locate and create ready-to-use Web lessons, quizzes, rubrics and classroom calendars. There are also tools for student use. Discover valuable professional development resources addressing issues such as equity, ELL, technology planning, and at-risk or special-needs students.
Liz Kolb converted, from being one of those teachers who “didn't see value of cell phones on campus” to devising ways to use cell phones as learning tools
I think the key in using cell phones in the classroom is to teach the students that their phones can be used as educational tools to benefit the learning process.
this type of technology integration will better prepare students for the 21st century workforce, where jobs are performed on mobile devices, such as cell phones
Truly, cell phones are rampant in the workplace, so we need to dedicate the time and effort to show our students the proper way to use this amazing tool.
we can teach kids to use their cell phones as a way to learn about, document, and organize their world in preparation for life in the 21st century.
CPALMS is an online toolbox of information, vetted resources, and interactive tools that helps educators effectively implement teaching standards. It is the State of Florida’s official source for standards information and course descriptions.
From FLDOE site - but also a site that we live by in 5th grade at my school. Gives access to sample FCAT questions based on standards, as well as videos and other resources online that can be used.
Great teacher resources for all grade levels. Includes lesson plans for each subject area based on standards, free printables, virtual manipulatives, and a scheduling component.
This is by far the best site the DOE has to offer. The curriculum maps are easy to design and there is a plethora of lesson plans for each standard for every grade level to work with. This is especially nice when you have little resources from your district!
This seems to be the go to site for teachers right now. I use this a lot to help me with my lesson plans and to find out what technology resources are available.
CPALMS is the official site of the FDOE standards and course description. The site includes educator toolkits, lesson plan development tools and interactive tools for lesson planning and creation
The Seminole County School District offers a link to this website. It provides information about the standards and curriculum benchmarks for each grade and each subject area.
In the earlier 20th century, educators had very few tools to use to accomplish their goal of educating students. Pens, pencils, markers, blackboards, notebooks, and construction paper were staples in every classroom. Eventually, technology evolved and better teaching tools emerged: overhead projectors, record players, filmstrips, movies, VCRs, tape recorders, Xerox printers, and four-function calculators.
Teaching spelling and vocabulary is easy with VocabularySpellingCity! Students can study and learn their word lists using vocabulary and spelling learning activities and games. Students can take final or practice spelling and vocabulary tests right on this engaging site. Premium games and automated student record keeping are available to Premium Members.
This is the best website! I use it in my classroom and assign it for homework. Teachers can register for free, and can save lists. The student can search by the teacher or school name, and find their words. I LOVE this site!
Teaching spelling and vocabulary is easy with VocabularySpellingCity! Students can learn how to spell and vocabulary will increase! This is a great tool to teach sight words, cvc words, etc. Interactive learning is great!
You can enter your spelling words into the interactive site and the students can play games that help to reinforce the spelling skills. It also has vocabulary options.
Students will be able to study vocabulary and spelling words using technology and will be able to play interactive games. This is able to be used for all grade levels. Teaching spelling and vocabulary is easy with Vocabulary Spelling City!
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 article focuses on technological innovations and their potential implications for students and teachers in our schools
No longer will we be immersed either in technology (such as a virtual reality world) or only in reality. Rather, we will see the blending of those two worlds, meeting the expectations of Generation M students while advancing education frontiers.
we recognize the potential for technology to level the playing field for students with disabilities
With the use of technology, some our our special needs students will have the opportunity to shine in areas that they have not been able to shine previously. I believe it is so important to give students opportunities to succeed as much as possible in order to not only meet their academic needs, but also to give them confidence and a feeling of accomplishment. We all need that.
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.
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.
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