INSTTECH 4131 & 5131: Technology in Education (Fall 2012)

Great tool to help with discussions to avoid sidebars. Allows students to make comments or ask questions that can be addressed at a later.

I used this tool, in addition to Twitter, for technology training to introduce the idea of backchannels for K-12 administrators. They loved it.

I think this could effectively be used in a virtual classroom in my future because my students could get on with their presentation, have it available for viewing by me and his or her classmates, and I can get on and edit it if needed. I believe this resource is for both teacher and student use, as students must get on with their presentations, or the teacher could, and they could make comments and give feedback on one anothers' work. This reminds me a lot of Adobe Connect!

A Cleaner Internet is an extension for Chrome, Safari, and Firefox. The extension allows you to search YouTube and view YouTube videos without viewing the "related" content, advertisements, and comments that appear on YouTube.

This blog has many useful tips for new teachers entering classrooms. Many of these tips will be helpful in finding ways to use technology and how to better yourself in the field of technology. This blog is more help before you actually have a class full of students, but it is helpful all the same.

Everyone needs to watch this video, I know its in the module but if you didn't get a chance to watch it in Module 4 than its on our diigo page. This video hits on very important details of the book: "Growing up digital" Check it out 

Interesting blogs and other links regarding education. Focuses on K12.

**This is an "extra" bookmark I wanted to include because I thought it related to the modules we were working on.** Be sure to watch the video & listen to what the interviewees have to say. It will make you think! Is technology complicating our lives? Are people evolving to be addicted to technology? Does technology distract us? The "story highlights" on the left side of the article are also very interesting.

This site gives information on app tutorials, how to evaluate an app, and lists of apps in education, including special education.

Arizona Technology Integration Matrix

Great list of educational resources

Great blog that gives free tools to use in the classroom to incorporate more technology.

Blog by Vicki Davis, teacher and co-founder of the Flat Classroom Project.

Classroom teacher, blogger, and author, Vicki Davis, writes about education, technology, and the classroom.

Provides a review of links to all project websites and application forms to join

An intuitive concept mapping web 2.0 tool that promotes asynchronous learning.

This web 2.0 tool is a great tool to use to communicate with parents and students via text messaging.  We continually talk of the need to meet students/parents where they are at with today's most commonly used forms of communication. I think this is perfect tool to use to connect with them. 

Using technology in meaningful, developmentally appropriate ways to make learning come alive and differentiate instruction so that all students achieve.

Dr. Merrill explains his research on how to design instruction to get kids motivated.

this is an useful website that incorporates cell phones and smart phones into the curriculum

This is a digital bulletin board.  Can be used by students from all ages.  

Information for educators involved in Special Education about the National Center on Accessible Instructional Materials - FAQ's, eligibility requirements and the process for obtaining AIM.

NIMAS is a critically important resource for any teacher specializing in the field of special education. Understanding who qualifies for Accessible Instructional Materials and how to apply and obtain them is so important for student success!

A very effective way to formatively assess student learning. Very engaging for students today.

this is motivating for both students and teachers as the teachers can check the comprhension levels of their class, and the students can use their phone or computer to text/send their response. Very easy to use.