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Since 2001 we have provided a free, very unique and user-friendly learning method proven to help each and every person learn, practice, and improve your typing speed and accuracy. The site has been adopted by many schools worldwide as a leading learning method for their students. We can help teachers » Design a typing program specifically for your students » Grade students' tests » Track students' progress

Thought provoking post about screencasting.   However, how about using screencasts as method of assessing student learning?

AirPrint is definitely one of the more convenient features of iOS 4.2.1 and thanks to a new tool you can turn any printer connected to your Mac or Windows PC into an AirPrint compatible printer. The utility is called AirPrint Hacktivator and it's very easy to use, this is a much simpler method than using the prior hack to manually enable AirPrint in Mac OS X 10.6.5.

"The Internet Classroom Guide With the Internet, teachers have the tools to open a new world to their students. The learning experience is enhanced by interactive activities and virtual field trips, which is much more interesting than traditional methods. Other than that, students can learn how to do research on the Internet, and practice online safety when they are doing Internet exercises. Here are some resources for teachers who want to introduce their students to the Internet classroom."

Karl Fisch adjusts his instruction methods so students observe lessons at home as homework then homework is the actual in class collaboration.

These 16 apps work well with iPad and provides method to display via projector. Each app has a cost.

Fantastic Google site providing resources and methods for integrating technology into education while accomplishing 21st Century Skills.

Screencast methods, tips & tricks

Kentucky virtual library "How to do research".  Nice resource for teaching students how to research using a variety of methods and resources. 

Growing list of methods to integrate Edmodo into your classroom.

Students today have instant access to information through technology and the web, manage their own acquisition of knowledge through informal learning, and have progressed beyond consumers of content to become producers and publishers. As a result, traditional teaching and learning methods are becoming less effective at engaging students and motivating them to achieve.

"Unique spaces allow children flexibility to move, collaborate, and express themselves in creative ways. And as a result of changing the learning environment, classroom instruction changed to fit students' needs too. The innovative spaces were a product of teachers changing how they taught and viewed student learning. Teachers realized that differentiated methods and changing their learning expectations for students required an environment that was radically different than rows or groups of desks.  Creating comfortable spaces that reflected the world outside of the classroom began to take shape."

School House Rock series "Old School" In Plain English methods to help students learn concepts.

25 different tools/methods to improve education.

Visual literacy for K-5