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Students can build learning networks in Science and Math.  Concerns about on-line technology use and presence discused by age level.

Teachers need to integrate technology seamlessly into the curriculum instead of viewing it as an add-on, an afterthought or an event." -- Heidi Hayes Jacobs, 

A quick video that explains this 'hot" topic in tech education circles. Relevant for all teachers regardless of age group or subject area. SAMR gives a framework for considering the use of technology in an educational setting.

Google Docs and Word can work together well.  Here's how with the new changes in Google.

Technology and the use of the SAMR model. A good starting place to discover more conversation on the model and how to implement in the classroom.

The interest in inquiry-based learning seems to ebb and flow based on-well, it's not clear why it ever ebbs. In short, it is a student-centered, Constructivist approach to learning that requires critical thinking, and benefits from technology, collaboration, resourcefulness, and other modern learning skills that never seem to fall out of favor themselves.

"Virtual Researcher On Call (VROC) is a set of educational programs that connect knowledge partners - college and university professors and professionals in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) - with Canadian students in elementary and secondary schools for real-time, interactive learning opportunities."

Information about the Flipped Classroom and one bloggers thoughts on best practise.

Google Resource List (from Justin Medved)

Tools for Constructing Games for Lesson Review - Jeopardy, Who Wants to be a Millionaire, Hangman... Other teacher tools too...

Forty plus Math and Physics lesson Ideas

A quick overview of resources for introducing iPad or BYOD into a classroom.

AP 50 - a modern example of University learning (no lectures) demonstrated in an Advanced Physics Classroom.

An overview of Inquiry Based Learning as an umbrella of Project-baed learning, problem-based learning, and design based learning.

Bringing our lectures into the 21st century.

Some interesting apps (ipad and android) for Science lessons and demos.

Flipped classroom boosts grades in Engineering Courses