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This article from MindShift is an excerpt from a new book by Will Richardson titled, "Why School: How Education Must Change When Learning and Information are Everywhere." Richardson is making an argument for not only the use of technology, but for the creation of classroom work that is authentic and meaningful in our changing world. He argues that our teaching practices must change in order to better prepare our learners when they leave the classroom.

Sally: I can't believe you posted this as I've been totally distracted the last hour on Will Richardson's blog and watching his videos. Someone mentioned him on Twitter. We're going to watch one in Week Two. Nice coincidence.

LOVE MindShift! :)

This article discusses the impact technology has on k-12 classrooms. The technology revolution has forced teachers to move from the front of the classroom to the center. It has forced teachers to differentiate their instruction , get to know their students, and create digital learning materials.

"taking advantage of this moment means taking an active interest in the changes that are happening - keeping informed in real-time, via social media and the web, of disruptions, miscommunications, and the opportunities that arise from both"

In this article, Michael Horn talks about the future of technology in education by way of the blended classroom. According to Horn, technology is shifting views of education in such a way that eventually, students will be learning online and at their own pace. He also talks about technology from the perspective of global education, and what potential exists for children from all corners of the world to connect and learn with one another.

This is a website providing many articles about technology in the classroom. The articles vary from distance education, to visual media, to acess and the digital divide, etc. This website can provide insight for the most successful ways we can all incorporate technology.

Wonderful resource, Emily. I hope you added this to your RESOURCES page on your Google site!

I love this article! After a lot of dead-end searches on technology in a science classroom, this one gives great examples of how technology is really enhancing the learning experience in a lab-based class. She tries to take advantage of everything from Livescribe to Google Jockey to Glogsters. Her examples are relevant and I look forward to shamelessly stealing her ideas.

This article takes an in depth look at some of the challenges of technology. It points out that one of the main problems with technology is facultys inability to use it. The article points out this issue stems from the lack of training faculty recieve on the technology.

Great article, Deauna. This ties so perfectly with the theme of our class.

Great resource listing many tricks to use with Google. You'll find everything from how to split the screen to "blinging out your icon." I definitely want to re-visit this site on my own personal computer.

This article presents 12 ways for teachers to easily integrate technology into the classroom. Even with basic ideas of creating a class website or using an online grading system, teachers are able to move away from traditional forms of teaching and are able to connect with others in new ways. Once technology starts to be incorporated in the classroom, I think teachers are willing to explore new programs and software, or simply learn to use one tool in multiple ways to benefit their classroom.

Seth Godin,STOP STEALING DREAMS, discuss eight things he feels will change as a result of the digital revolution. These include: use of flip school model, evalutaing experience not test scores. precise focused education in place of mass produced curriculum, teacher as coach, 24/7 course access, life long learning and the end of compliance as an outcome. He ends with the question "What is school for?"

Great post and summary, John!

I found this article very informative. The article talked about how Nooks were being used in an AP English class and how this form of technology has helped kids get more involved. The students were reading more and enjoying it more than ever. It also discussed the apps and tools the Nook has to offer to make the students reading more effective, like highlighters, dictionary and a way to take notes while reading. I think that anything that gets kids reading more and enjoying it is something we should look more into.

There are grants available for things just like this! Students definitely have their preferences when it comes to reading...Nooks, iPads, iPods, etc. Having different tools to choose from will provide flexibility and differentiation!

Worried your kids spend too much time with their faces buried in a computer screen? Their schoolwork may soon depend on it. Education Secretary Arne Duncan called Tuesday for the nation to move as fast as possible away from printed textbooks and toward digital ones. Many countries outperform the US in terms of education and moving toward digital forms of education is a way the US can get back in the game, so to speak.