educational technology integration

could be a great tool to use w/ students w/ special needs.

Practice English and math skills with factsheets, worksheets, quizes, games (some can be played on a Wii). NOTE: These activities alone will not encourage higher order thinking.

The Scoring Guide for Student Products was created to evaluate the content knowledge and the effective use of technology in communicating ideas and information that is evident in the products that students create with computers. Check out Using Scoring Guides vs. Rubrics to understand the scope of a scoring guide.

Cyberbullying is the use of the Internet to harass or bully others. Watch our new series and discuss with teens what they can do to avoid becoming a victim or victimizing someone else.

This site is for educators interested in 1-1 computing programs, to share lessons learned, identify best practices, and discuss new ideas and helpful tips about implementing educationally effective 1-1 computing programs. Click one of the buttons below to get started, or navigate through the site using the sidebar to the left.

Free software for many Microsoft products, using Google, SPSS, MiniTab, StataQuest, Quick Books, Mat Lab, and many others

Integrating technology into classroom instruction means more than teaching basic computer skills and software programs in a separate computer class. Effective tech integration must happen across the curriculum in ways that research shows deepen and enhance the learning process. In particular, it must supporting four key components of learning: active engagement, participation in groups, frequent interaction and feedback, and connection to real-world experts. Effective technology integration is achieved when the use of technology is routine and transparent and when technology supports curricular goals.