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We now live in a world that is more connected than ever before. The Internet touches almost all aspects of everyone's daily life, whether we realize it or not. Recognizing the importance of cybersecurity to our nation, President Obama designated October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

4. Buildings with phone numbers Yes, you really did have to call a building to ask whether the person you wanted to speak to was there or not. Buildings had phone numbers, not people. Now, almost everyone has a mobile phone and the concept of trying to guess where someone might be before you call them is almost entirely redundant.

Personal blog - using 3D pens in the classroom

Personal blog - using 3D pens in the classroom

As an early childhood practitioner, you are in a unique position to promote children's well-being - in your school and beyond - by engaging families and the community at large. Rapid advances in technology have changed the way we define the concept of community, but we must provide programs and classroom environments that allow children and families to connect and learn from each other. In this webinar, you'll receive evidence-based practices in the use of technology and digital media to engage teachers, families and the community.

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Comparison and study on hand written notes vs typed

Edutopia blogger Andrew Marcinek provides a thoughtful course correction for teachers facing full-on technology integration, offering three suggestions for focusing on media and balancing it with what students should be learning.

Interesting article on technology use in schools

In this 3D printing and modeling course, kids (and adults) learn how to design their own robot for 3D printing!

Digital technology such as tablets can help teachers and students rediscover traditional ways of learning by using touch, movement, sound, and visuality.

Starting an online book club for teachers at your school can promote professional development and teamwork through introducing new ideas without impacting everyone's already-busy schedule.

Short video using objects as something other than they were intended for (pareidolia). Use as example for students to create films.

In attempting to define advising at a distance, several perspectives need to be considered. With the growth of distance learning throughout higher education in North America, there is a new and growing population of students who need academic advising services. - See more at: http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/Resources/Clearinghouse/View-Articles/Advising-Distance-Learners.aspx#sthash.vDZSOeMb.dpuf

Those who have worked within New Student Programs and Orientation know that summers are not a time for vacation or downtime. The months of June and July stacked tightly, back to back, with transition programs for new students and their families.

Hatch Early Learning experts have developed two unique software packages that meet the needs of educators teaching young preschoolers, kindergarteners, English Language Learners, 1st graders and children with special abilities. Our solution options include TeachSmart, for cognitive ages 3 - 5, and CoreFocus, for cognitive ages 3 - 8.

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Enjoyed your blog. You have a gift for writing! Both entertaining and relevant.

Some really good strategies for the classroom.

My preschool classroom is a play-based one, meaning that the kiddos are learning through play and exploration. In my opinion, technology in preschool really needs to enhance the children's learning experiences. So I'm very particular about what technological products come into the classroom!

One of the major benefits of using technology in the classroom is the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of every student in every lesson. Just as every student grows and develops at different rates, they learn in different ways and at different speeds.

For teachers already struggling to keep their students engaged, a computer is more hindrance than help.