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Abstract. Interactive whiteboards are being adopted in classrooms around the world. They have generally been well received, with many teachers claiming they could no longer teach without one. Others are naturally more sceptical. The article examines the evidence regarding the impact of interactive whiteboards, focusing on experience in the UK, which was one of the early adopters of the technology. A practical example from a primary setting is used to illustrate how interactive software can be used to support the delivery of teaching objectives. A number of benefits are identified. These include impact on presentation, on teaching practice, on the learning environment and on learning itself. Ultimately, it is in the latter area that the real potential of interactive whiteboards to transform education is felt to lie. Notwithstanding this, there are clearly a number of factors which affect the degree to which benefits are realised. These include practical issues, such as frequency of use and access, the teacher's attitude and skills and the process of change management when the technology is first introduced. To ensure maximum benefit, implementation therefore needs to be well thought-out and accompanied by discussion of pedagogy to ensure that the technology is effectively embedded in the learning environment.

Alan November, an international leader in education technology, joins us for a three-part series covering student-centered learning, dynamic learning communities and 21st Century learning environments. In part one of this series, Alan explores new and emerging trends in technology integration, and discusses the kinds of information and social tools that support student-centered learning. In part two, host Sonny Magana and Alan November discuss the importance of student ownership in the learning process and the need for educational institutions to implement both technology and the correct mindset in order to make it become a reality. The series wraps up with a lively discussion in part three, featuring key components from Alan November's latest book, "Web Literacy for Educators."

O mundo começa a acordar para o problema da Educação... Escola ainda distante do desenvolvimento tecnológico e da sociedade.

BETT is the world's largest educational technology event. Use this site to find products and suppliers, and discover the latest ways to use technology for teaching and learning.

Voici la réflexion de Gilles Jobin, enseignant en mathématiques au Canada, qui nous éclaire à sa manière sur la fracture d'usage des technologies en cinq points :

With the start of the new school year, many teachers and students are seeking new products and technologies to help them through their upcoming academics. With the increase of teachers using blogs and wikis, and students networking and utilizing online tools, the demand for easier and more efficient ways of learning is on the rise.

Apresenta-se uma lista exaustiva de ferramentas web 2.0 para utilizar em contexto educativo, com uma breve descrição das mesmas. There are going to be three parts to the "Back to School with the Class of Web 2.0″ series: part one covering tools; part two covering office applications; and in part three, real cases of Web 2.0 used in classrooms around the world. I hope that this series becomes a valuable resource for students, teachers, and school administrators alike. On a last note, part two is almost complete and I expect to publish it within a day or two followed by part three shortly after.

Redsa is a technology provider focused on the health sector that facilitates the exchange of clinical and administrative information across its MediCloud network. This exchange is enabled by an interoperable platform in which all members of the sector interact and exchange information (insurers, hospitals, clinics, laboratories and government). Redsa has over 20 years of experience in the health sector and currently manages a network that integrates more than 40,000 health providers, 300 laboratories, 100 hospitals and 15 insurance companies.

Como poderão as escolas em todo o mundo educar melhor os seus alunos?

How can schools around the world educate their students better? What does the future hold? Most researchers who study these questions in the field of education peer through the lenses of sociology and public policy. HBS professor Clayton M. Christensen and colleagues chose a different approach-the theory of disruptive innovation, often applied to a variety of other industries, such as technology and health care.

Algumas ideias de como tirar proveito das tecnologias para o ensino.

Disruptive Technology Resource for Educators using Weblogs, Blogware, Collaborative tools, RSS & Podcasting, web services and digital tools at home, school, university and community.

Collaborative case studies of teaching and learning with 'interactive' technologies in the secondary classroom