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New cellular pathway triggering allergic asthma response identified -- ScienceDaily - 0 views

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  • earchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, with collaborators in Korea and Scotland, have identified a novel signal
  • he results are published in the January 19 online Early Edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
  • "These findings and the related mechanism are very different from the current residing view of activation of specific T helper cell responses," said principal investigator Eyal Raz, MD, professor of medicine. "The role of cAMP formation and action in dendritic cells in the induction of allergic response was really surprising," added co-author Paul Insel, MD, professor of pharmacology and medicine. "It suggested to us that this signaling pathway is involved in other immune-related functions." The immune response of humans, mice and other vertebrates consists of two fundamental components. The first is the innate immune system, which recognizes and responds to pathogens in an immediate, but generalized, way and does not confer long-lasting immunity. The second is the adaptive immune system in which highly specialized T and B cells eliminate or prevent pathogen growth -- and create immunological memory in case of future encounters with the same pathogen. Th2 immunity is one of two major aspects of adaptive immunity. Th1 responses target intracellular pathogens, such as viruses and bacteria that have invaded host cells. The Th2 response is more effective against extracellular pathogens (such as bacteria, parasites and toxins that operate outside of cells) and also plays a major role in allergic reactions and related diseases. Allergic asthma is triggered by inhaled allergens, such as pet dander, pollen, mold and dust mites. It is characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, resulting in wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, coughing and other symptoms. The common form of allergic asthma is associated with an exaggerated Th2 immune response. Allergic asthma affects people of all ages, most often appearing in childhood. More than 25 million Americans suffer from the condition.
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  • additional, novel insights into human allergy," he said.
  • pospyhalan23 on 29 Jan 15
     
    Insight to how allergies affect us
Haley Morelli

Teaching and Learning: Using iPads in the Classroom | Edutopia - 0 views

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  • Most students today would be classified as bodily-kinesthetic learners. The motion sensor allows students to use their hands in guiding the iPad to equilibrium, balance skills, or remote control of real or virtual robotics, hovercraft, or other vehicles.
  • As a completely portable learning tool, the iPad camera allows documentation to be taken to a whole different level. An app called Field Notes LT (3) not only allows students to take copious notes of their observations, it attaches the date, time, GPS location and photographs of what is observed. These notes can be instantly shared, collaborated, and published in the field.
  • While walking around the classroom and interacting with students, teachers can control their computers from their iPad with the Remote Mouse app. With a simple cable, teachers can use their iPads to present their unique and creative Prezi (11) presentation made on their computer by using the iPad application called Prezi Player. The teacher can control the document by simply pinching, twisting and sliding their fingers across the face of the iPad.
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  • Drop box allows students set up a personal account in which they can store iPad created documents, photos, fieldnotes, etc. And they can access those documents from any other computer or Internet capable device. Evernote (8) will help students keep track of their notes and Mendeley (9) will organize their research documents and let them take their research done on their computers with them, wherever they are going.
  • Evernote (10) will help students keep track of their notes and Mendeley (11) will organize their research documents and let them take their research done on their computers with them
  • the iPad will be the tool that really does transform classroom practice.
  • students can have access to volumes of primary source documents and data to help in their investigations in or out of the classroom, on the bus, in a restaurant, or at the football game.
  • Prezi (13) presentation
  • Perhaps, the iPad will be the tool that really does transform classroom practice.
  • The iPad has a number of unique features that provide for interesting possibilities in teaching and learning. The motion sensor of the iPad has a number of intriguing applications to learning. Most students today would be classified as bodily-kinesthetic learners. The motion sensor allows students to use their hands in guiding the iPad to equilibrium, balance skills, or remote control of real or virtual robotics, hovercraft, or other vehicles
  • Hailey Moldenhauer on 04 Mar 13
     
    Teachers are finding that iPads are becoming more useful in their classrooms, not only for their own teaching purposes but also for their students' learning purposes as well.
  • Mel Anderson on 03 Apr 14
     
    Ipads in the classroom are becoming popular.
  • Haley Morelli on 05 Apr 14
     
    Using the iPads in class. and explains why they are good for the classroom
Kellyn Brink

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  • As tablets have become more prevalent, a new debate has formed over whether K-12 school districts should switch from print textbooks to digital textbooks on tablets.
  • Proponents of tablets say that they are supported by most teachers and students, are much lighter than print textbooks, and improve standardized test scores. They say tablets can hold hundreds of textbooks, save the environment by lowering the amount of printing, increase student interactivity and creativity, and that digital textbooks are cheaper than print textbooks.
  • As tablets have become more prevalent, a new debate has formed over whether K-12 school districts should switch from print textbooks to digital textbooks on tablets and e-readers.
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  • Proponents of tablets say that they are supported by most teachers and students, are much lighter than print textbooks, and improve standardized test scores. They say that tablets can hold hundreds of textbooks, save the environment by lowering the amount of printing, increase student interactivity and creativity, and that digital textbooks are cheaper than print textbooks.
    • Kellyn Brink
      Kellyn Brink on 22 Sep 15
       
      I agree with being able to have one device that can hold several important things, including school textbooks, instead of having to carry around 4 or 5 textbooks all day
  • Opponents of tablets say that they are expensive, too distracting for students, easy to break, and costly/time-consuming to fix. They say that tablets contribute to eyestrain, headaches, and blurred vision, increase the excuses available for students not doing their homework, require costly Wi-Fi networks, and become quickly outdated as new technologies are released.
    • Kellyn Brink
      Kellyn Brink on 22 Sep 15
       
      I also agree here that a tablet can be a huge distraction to kids, especially with how popular social medias are these days.
  • littlejojs15 on 30 Jan 15
     
    Textbooks will always be useful in my opinion. Tablets can be used in many situations. I will always prefer turning the pages of a book but most students want to learn and read more from tablets.
  • Kellyn Brink on 22 Sep 15
     
    This article is talking about whether to switch from textbooks to tablets for school aged kids. There are pros and cons to this debate.
Rosa Polo

Preparing ELLs to be 21st-Century Learners | Colorín Colorado - 0 views

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  • "In the 21st Century, the century our children will
  • live in (the century they will, in fact, shape), media
  • literacy will not be a luxury; it will be a necessity."
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  • or ELL stude
  • nts learning technology, it is especially important to focus on effective teaching strategies that are commonly used in other content areas, such as academic language development and meaningful interaction with the content.
  • Computer tutorials should be organized by tasks: the things most students want to do with the program.
  • For each task, concise, step-by-step instructions should be provided.
  • Each step should be illustrated with a computer screen shot that shows exactly what to do. The bigger the illustration, the better.
  • At the end of each important task, stand-alone exercises should be included to give students an opportunity to practice the tasks. Including multiple exercises will ensure that students who work quickly will remain occupied.
  • Build vocabulary
  • Find out what students know:
  • Review the basics:
  • Use props and demonstrations:
  • Check comprehension:
  • Use handouts
  • Try giving ELLs handouts with visuals of the computer screen so that they can follow along.
  • Create simple assignments for beginners
  • students learning how to use the Word program to create documents should write about something with which they are familiar, rather than having to research a new topic while learning how to use the program.
  • Extended practice time
  • need to find ways to extend the practice time for ELLs.
  • ELL students are making meaning of the instructions given in a second language, while also figuring out how to use the technology.
  • . This also may be an opportunity to pair a tech-savvy mainstream student with an ELL student who is developing computer skills.
  • Use pair and group work
  • If students use the new information, vocabulary, and technology to build something together or to solve a problem, they will learn it and remember it as they discuss different approaches to a problem, activate their knowledge, and learn from each other.
  • Establish meaningful goals
  • it is important to introduce the technology with very basic, well-known information so all students can understand it
  • It is possible to give general guidelines to ensure the quality of the project while still allowing students some options for individuality.
  • Teach students to consider the source
  • ELL students may be particularly susceptible to believing information they receive electronically because they may come from a culture where very little information is printed, and so written information is usually considered reliable.
  • Teachers can also help their students by leading them through a discussion and investigation as to the origin of news, and by teaching them how to determine if information is accurate and relevant to their needs. This also supports the development of good online research skills.
  • Teaching technology is challenging in any environment, but when teachers are trying to eliminate the gap between ELL and mainstream students, it is even more challenging. I hope these strategies will give you some ideas of where to start and what kind of support will be helpful to your students. While ELL students are often at a disadvantage when it comes to learning technology, they are also extremely motivated and enthusiastic about technology when they have meaningful access to the instruction. By taking a moment to observe and reflect on your ELL students' learning needs, you will be able to help them successfully transition to a "high-tech" society and a successful future.
  • Rosa Polo on 21 Oct 15
     
    Teaching strategies for using technology in the ELL Classroom
Cynthia Martinez

What Is Successful Technology Integration? | Edutopia - 0 views

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  • Technology integration is the use of technology resources
  • in daily classroom practices, and in the management of a school
  • Successful technology integration is achieved when the use of technology is: Routine and transparent Accessible and readily available for the task at hand Supporting the curricular goals, and helping the students to effectively reach their goals
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  • Seamless integration is when students are not only using technology daily, but have access to a variety of tools that match the task at hand and provide them the opportunity to build a deeper understanding of content
  • teachers are also exploring blended learning -- a combination of both online and face-to-face education
  • Many of the most rigorous projects are infused with technology from start to finish
  • There has been a lot of buzz about the benefits of incorporating simulations and game-based learning activities into classroom instruction
  • devices like cell phones, mp3 players, and tablet computers are now being used as learning tools in forward-thinking schools
  • One of the first, and most basic, ways that teachers encouraged kids to use technology was with online research, virtual field trips, and webquests
  • One of the central ideas of digital or media literacy is that students should be come creators and critics, not just consumers, of media
  • Connecting with others online can be a powerful experience, both for teachers and for students
  • Though social media tools are still blocked in many schools, students around the world spend vast amounts of time on social networks outside of school
  • The ultimate goal of technology integration is to completely redefine how we teach and learn, and to do things that we never could before the technology was in our hands
  • framework lays out the knowledge that educators need in order to successfully integrate technology into their teaching
  • Sparse
  • Basic
  • Comfortable
  • Seamless
  • Falan Conrad on 29 Sep 14
     
    I think that this site would be useful because it helps to define and understand technology integration.
  • Miranda Bird on 11 Apr 15
     
    This site would be useful because it tells you successful technology in the classroom.
  • Cynthia Martinez on 20 Feb 16
     
    The importance of integrating technology appropriately to ensure optimal learning to take place within the classrooms.
Tyler Janczak

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  • Sarah Pratt on 01 May 13
     
    This helps teachers easily create their own lesson plans along with already made ones to go off of.
  • Tyler Janczak on 08 Mar 14
     
    "Goals Goals determine purpose, aim, and rationale for what you and your students will engage in during class time. Use this section to express the intermediate lesson goals that draw upon previous plans and activities and set the stage by preparing students for future activities and further knowledge acquisition. The goals are typically written as broad educational or unit goals adhering to State or National curriculum standards. What are the broader objectives, aims, or goals of the unit plan/curriculum? What are your goals for this unit? What do you expect students to be able to do by the end of this unit? Objectives This section focuses on what your students will do to acquire further knowledge and skills. The objectives for the daily lesson plan are drawn from the broader aims of the unit plan but are achieved over a well defined time period. What will students be able to do during this lesson? Under what conditions will students' performance be accomplished? What is the degree or criterion on the basis of which satisfactory attainment of the objectives will be judged? How will students demonstrate that they have learned and understood the objectives of the lesson?"
egcourtois

Technology Integration for Elementary Schools | Edutopia - 1 views

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  • Interactive whiteboards
  • Remote clickers
  • Digital and video cameras
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  • Mobile devices
  • Have a backup plan.
  • Gradually give kids more independence.
  • Relax. Young and rambunctious as the students may be, Forest Lake has not had one laptop dropped or broken beyond repair. Williams suggests you teach them basic care: Wear the camera strap around your wrist; tuck the computer cables under the table; use protective cases when possible. Beyond that, make the kids feel like these valuable tools are theirs, and chances are they'll want to take care of them.
  • Maintain the same rigor as in pen-and-paper projects.
  • Start with the standards. Use technology only when it enhances your content -- not the other way around. It's less effective if you use technology for technology's sake.
  • Connect with peers far away. Penpal programs have come a long way, baby. With webcams and video conferences, kids can actually see and talk to their peers in real time -- and that's exciting. Williams recommends you prepare before the meet-up: study the culture, brainstorm questions, discuss Internet safety, and learn email etiquette.
  • Give kids a real audience. Technology opens up new ways for kids to show their work to the world (which, no disrespect intended, can be more motivating than just handing it in to a teacher). At Forest Lake, fifth graders studying erosion took photographs of patches of their playground that were washing away, then sent the snaps to the school district office with suggestions on how to correct the problem. Second graders videotaped themselves reviewing books they'd read, then voted on the best recordings to show to kindergarteners down the hall.
  • Put the tools in kids' hands.
  • assessments
  • Technology Integration for Elementary Schools
  • quick
  • Portability is key
  • It's important that students learn to safely explore the Web
  • Brodi Kozak on 11 Oct 12
     
    Explains how to better use technology in your classroom.
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  • Lisa Denison on 13 Feb 13
     
    This website would be useful for teachers using technology in their classroom because it talks about integrating technology into the classroom.
  • Cassidy O'Brien on 08 Apr 13
     
    This is helping teachers and giving them ideas on how and what to use, technology wise, in their classrooms.
  • Ashlie Hoffman on 20 Sep 13
     
    This explains why how to incorporate technology into your classroom. Each technological tool is and how it can be used is explained throughout the reading. Also, discusses keeping balance in the classroom between pen and paper and technology.
  • Candy Stack on 08 Oct 13
     
    This website talks about the ways technology can be used by the students.
  • Bonnie Chan on 15 Oct 13
     
    The use of technology can enhance content of curriculum but always have a back up plan.
  • Stpehanie England on 26 Oct 13
     
    Ways to integrate technology into an elementary classroom. Helpful tips on ways to use the technology but a reminder not to rely on technology to much where it will ruin a lesson due to a malfunction.
  • Brianna Murray on 09 Nov 13
     
    This website has tips on ways to use different types of technology in the classroom.
  • Kelsey Urbaniak on 11 Feb 14
     
    This website gives ways to bring technology into a classroom. With so many options out there, this helps organize all these ways.
  • Alyssa Megna on 12 Feb 14
     
    This site has a list of reasons of how technology would be helpful in the classrooms. it is short and to the point so it will be easy to read. It will not get boring because of its layout.
  • egcourtois on 03 Apr 14
     
    This is pretty nifty if you're trying to figure out good ways to incorporate technology into the classroom without making the lesson all about the technology.
Danielle Smith

A List of 16 Websites Every Teacher should Know about - 0 views

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16 helpful websites teaching technology

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  • 1- Teachers Network
  • have already published lists of free websites for teachers of ; Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies , Music Education , Economics, and Physical Education and Health, ESOL and today we are going to provide you with another list of great websites where teachers can find lesson plans, teaching tips and many more.
  • We have already published lists of free websites for teachers of ; Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies , Music Education , Economics, and Physical Education and Health, ESOL and today we are going to provide you with another list of great websites where teachers can find lesson plans, teaching tips and many more.
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  • 2- Smithsonian Education
  • 2- Smithsonian Education
  • part of their preparation for the new school year teachers try to look for new web resources and materials they can use to help them with their teaching
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  • We have already published lists of free websites for teachers of ; Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies , Music Education , Economics, and Physical Education and Health, ESOL and today we are going to provide you with another list of great websites where teachers can find lesson plans, teaching tips and many more.
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Kaleigh Maclay

Study: Emerging Technology Has Positive Impact in Classroom - US News - 0 views

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  • Login Welcome, {{name}} Logout Rankings &amp; Advice Education Health Money Travel Cars Law Firms News U.S. News Home education Facebook Twitter Education Rankings &amp; Advice Home Colleges Grad Schools High Schools National Rankings State Rankings High School Notes Blog (function ($) { "use strict"; $(function () { var $metaCurrentState = $('meta[name=current_state_abbreviation]'), $headerSearch = $('#headerSearch-highSchools'), $headerState = $('select[name=bhs-school-state]', $headerSearch), $headerStates = $('option', $headerStates), currentStateAbbreviation = ''; if ($metaCurrentState.length > 0) { currentStateAbbreviation = $metaCurrentState.attr('content'); $headerStates.each(function () { var $state = $(this), text = $state.text(), value = $state.val(); if (text === currentStateAbbreviation) { $headerState.val(value); } }); } }); }(jQuery)); in AK AL AR AZ CA CO CT DC<
    • Kaleigh Maclay
      Kaleigh Maclay on 01 Oct 15
       
      What about those schools that can not afford to have it within their budget?
  • can't just hand out iPads just for professional development or training for the teachers
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  • left class with more questions than answers
  • reversed
  • lively, engaging discussion
  • more productive
  • larger budget
  • Melissa De Meio on 29 Sep 14
     
    Positive impact of technology in the classroom.
  • Allison Vandenboom on 24 Oct 14
     
    As a teacher noticed that her students were struggling with the concepts of the lecture, the teacher decided to upload the class lectures to iTunes. The students could have access to the class material on their own time.
Kelli Hedgepath

elearn Magazine: How to Help Teachers Use Technology in the Classroom - 0 views

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  • The teacher's primary role is to help students understand particular subject matter. Everything else is secondary. Therefore, the focus of any computer-related professional development should not be on the technology itself, but on how computers can improve performance in these core areas of the teacher's "job."
  • This limited use may have multiple causes: Teachers may be overwhelmed by demands of testing; they may not see the value of instructional technologies in their particular content area; they may work in environments where principals do not understand or encourage technology use; and the types of software most helpful in instruction are not always the types of applications students know how—or want—to use.
  • job-related, focused on the core competencies of the classroom, not technology just enough, emphasizing increased comfort, not proficiency, with computers and management of limited technology resources just in time, meaning teacher are provided with skills as and when needed just in case teachers need to plan for contingencies accompanied by a "just try it" attitude, wherein instructors apply both pressure and support to compel teachers to use what they've learned.
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  • Email Article To From Note Privacy &amp; Terms How to Help Teachers Use Technology in the Classroom The 5J Approach By Mary Burns / September 2010 Print Email Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on more var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Comments (2) Instapaper (function() { var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0], rdb = document.createElement('script'); rdb.type = 'text/javascript'; rdb.async = true; rdb.src = document.location.protocol + '//www.readability.com/embed.js'; s.parentNode.insertBefore(rdb, s); })(); Recent reports (from The Chronicle of Higher Education and Walden University [PDF], for example) point to teachers' continuing difficulties integrating technology into classroom learning. Despite access to technology and despite the fact that novice teachers are entering the classroom with far more advanced technology skills than their counterparts of an earlier age, only 39 percent of teachers report "moderate" or "frequent" use of technology as an instructional tool (Grunwald Associates, 2010).
  • Emily Zastrow on 23 Sep 13
     
    Approaches on how teachers should use technology in the classroom. The 5J approach.
  • Kylie Hedgepath on 02 Feb 15
     
    " How to Help Teachers Use Technology in the Classroom The 5J Approach By Mary Burns / September 2010 Print Email Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on more Comments (2) Instapaper Recent reports (from The Chronicle of Higher Education and Walden University [PDF], for example) point to teachers' continuing difficulties integrating technology into classroom learning. Despite access to technology and despite the fact that novice teachers are entering the classroom with far more advanced technology skills than their counterparts of an earlier age, only 39 percent of teachers report "moderate" or "frequent" use of technology as an instructional tool (Grunwald Associates, 2010)."
  • Kelli Hedgepath on 02 Feb 15
     
    " How to Help Teachers Use Technology in the Classroom The 5J Approach By Mary Burns / September 2010 Print Email Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on more Comments (2) Instapaper Recent reports (from The Chronicle of Higher Education and Walden University [PDF], for example) point to teachers' continuing difficulties integrating technology into classroom learning. Despite access to technology and despite the fact that novice teachers are entering the classroom with far more advanced technology skills than their counterparts of an earlier age, only 39 percent of teachers report "moderate" or "frequent" use of technology as an instructional tool (Grunwald Associates, 2010). This limited use may have multiple causes: Teachers may be overwhelmed by demands of testing; they may not see the value of instructional technologies in their particular content area; they may work in environments where principals do not understand or encourage technology use; and the types of software most helpful in instruction are not always the types of applications students know how-or want-to use."
Kimmy Olson

All Fun & Games? Understanding Learner Outcomes Through Educational Games | Edutopia - 0 views

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  • earning for K-12 students cite the value of digital games to teach and reinforce skills that prepare students for college and career
  • Invisible assessments such as games provide teachers, students, and parents with immediate feedback about progress, enabling them to make timely adjustments to teaching and learning approaches. They also enable educators to build models of student learning and proficiency by capturing many observations of a student over time, without the pressure of performance on a single test.
  • Just as when playing a game, players get feedback and scores as a regular, expected part of play, so with all digital learning activity, we can be providing information about proficiency and suggestions for other activity.
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  • If schools and teachers can collect and accumulate meaningful evidence from students' everyday interactions with games and other digital tools, we have the potential to create new models of students' knowledge and skills that expand our ability to both understand and influence student learning.
  • Kimmy Olson on 21 Oct 14
     
    This site is helpful with learning tools about why hands on learning is more effective for children in the classroom. It is shown that learning through this improves test scores and creates less pressure for children.
Kris Kucharski

Tips for Using Common Technology Tools in Teaching | CRLT - 1 views

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  • Use fonts 24 points or larger for the text. Use dark type and light background for the overhead/slide. Avoid USING ALL CAPS. (The normal use of upper and lowercase characters is easier to read.) Use Italics or color rather than underline to emphasize a point. (Underline makes some characters difficult to read.) Limit seven words per line and eight lines per overhead/slide. Use the overhead/slide as a guide for presentation. Face the audience when showing the overhead/slide. Distribute a copy of the overheads/slides to students ahead of time if possible. Keep the room lights on and avoid showing slides in a dark room for more than 15 minutes (Dark rooms can make students drowsy.) Avoid putting students in a passive mode of receiving information by combining the overhead/slide presentation with chalkboard/whiteboard use or other learning activities. Have a backup plan in case of a power outage or equipment failure.
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  • Online Conferencing/Discussion
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  • Allow plenty of lead-time for planning the course and designing course web pages. Be sure that the course web pages are functional. Have a back-up plan for lectures (e.g., print or save the web pages on your local hard drive). Be well-prepared for your presentation, for example: check the classroom set up (e.g., browser, software, computer memory, monitor, and audio). verify links, especially the external links. check the room lighting to see if it is suitable for both viewing the projected screen and taking notes. arrange for a technical support staff to be in your classroom at the start of class to help with the setup if necessary. always know whom to call for help if technical problems occur. Emphasize the need for filtering and interpreting information on the Web when encouraging students to use online resources. Remind students that only a smaller fraction of the whole archive of knowledge is available on the Web.
  • Facilitation
  • Preparation
  • ke online discussion/conferencing an integral part of the course. (Do not separate what is happening in the conference from what is happening in the face-to-face class meetings.)
  • reate a comfortable atmosphere for the online conferencing/discussion, for example: be an active participant.
  • Set clear expectations and standards for assessing student web pages/projects.
  • bring your own experiences to the discussion.
  • Identify what features in a course management system you will use and why you will use them.
  • Stephanie King on 23 Oct 13
     
    Tips on teaching with technology in the classroom and how to keep your students engaged.
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  • Erin Bless on 11 Nov 13
     
    Good tips for teaching with the web.
  • Emmy Lex on 17 Mar 14
     
    This site has a lot of useful tips that are short and to-the-point involving quite a few forms of technology that we will use every day as teachers.
  • Kris Kucharski on 16 Feb 15
     
    This website provides helpful guidelines for using technology such as Email, powerpoints, and other technology based content in the classroom.
Clayton Nelson

Students: Technology in the Classroom - 1 views

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  • Three advantages have been found regarding technology in the classroom including:&nbsp; Educators should use technology in the classroom because its wide range of uses and forms has the potential to reach students of all learning styles, as well as be more efficient.&nbsp; The interest and motivation that technology induces in students makes its usage in schools important.&nbsp; Educators better prepare students for the future when using technology aimed at addressing each learning style.
  • "The creative use of these technologies has the potential to engage young people and instill an excitement about learning in ways that few traditional teaching aids and techniques seem capable of doing." They later mention that technological instruction helps students adapt to learning styles by providing a "self-paced... learning environment" that helps all learners to feel less threatened by new material. The simple fact that students exposed to technology will be more comfortable with it later in life is only one of the many reasons to use it in hopes of preparing the for the future.
  • &nbsp;Improved attitude &nbsp;Improved confidence&nbsp; &nbsp;Improved writing skills when using technology in the classroom (2)
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  • Improve lectures Enhance the curriculum Provide visualization in a variety of formats Increase flexibility of presentations Share resources Enable demonstrations of complex concepts
  • Students watch less television &nbsp;Improve problem-solving and critical thinking skills &nbsp;Improve their writing and math skills &nbsp;Improve their computer skills
  • more challenged more engaged more independent
  • As an instructional tool, technology helps all students--including poor students and students with disabilities--master basic and advanced skills required for the world of work.&nbsp; As an assessment tool, technology yields meaningful information, on demand, about students' progress and accomplishments and provides a medium for its storage.&nbsp; As a motivational tool, technology positively impacts student attitudes toward learning, self-confidence, and self-esteem.&nbsp; &nbsp;
  • Megan Love on 06 Nov 12
     
    Using computers to create presentations or instructional materials. Computers enhance student's learning and performance and increase their involvement.
  • Clayton Nelson on 27 Feb 14
     
    Technology in the classroom
Jenna Steinich

Improving Parent-Teacher Communication Through Technology - Yahoo! Voices - voices.yaho... - 0 views

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  • Recently, technology has made parent-teacher communication easier and more time-efficient than ever before. Telephones, voicemail, and internet technology all allow fast communication about such things as homework assignments, behavior problems, and classroom highlights. The internet is the most recent tool being used for school communication. With some training, teachers can set up class websites with information that the parents are able to view at any time. E-mail communication is beneficial because messages can be sent at any time and the other person does not need to be available to respond immediately (Graham-Clay, 2005). However, in 2004, only 74.9% of U.S. households with a phone line had access to the internet (Merkley, Schmidt, Dirksen, &amp; Fuhler, 2006). While the internet has proven useful in parent-teacher communication, schools must keep in mind that not all families have internet access and must offer less technologically advanced forms of communication such as written notes and telephone calls as well (Graham-Clay, 2005). For schools and families with internet access, e-mail messages are quickly beginning to replace traditional written notes. E-mail messages are more immediate and efficient than written notes. Some parents are able to check their e-mail during the day at work and know immediately how their child's day at school is progressing. E-mail messages are also more likely to reach parents because students cannot "accidentally" forget to deliver or misplace them. E-mail can increase the ease and frequency of communication because it allows teachers to write one message and send it simultaneously to all of the parents in the class (Patton, Jayanthi, &amp; Polloway, 2001). Websites have been created to help parents assist their children with their homework assignments. Homework Central (www.homeworkcentral.com) is a popular, comprehensive site that provides students and parents with study skills and homework assistance for a variety of subjects. Some schools have begun to develop similar websites of their own. These websites increase parents' confidence in their homework assisting skills which makes it more likely that they will become involved at homework time (Patton et al., 2001).
  • Jenna Steinich on 05 Mar 13
     
    This article talks about parents communicating effectively with parents through technology.
Kara Kargard

Role of Technology in Increasing High School Success - 0 views

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  • A number of trends are combining to create new opportunities for students and the field of technology. As more and more content is available online, sometimes exclusively, it is important to ensure that the information is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities; assistive and learning technology offers great promise in helping these students. Special education delivery now happens more often in the general education classroom, not in segregated special needs classrooms. Also, the stunning innovation of technology; has made it easier to use and customize. It has become more powerful and available at lower costs, therefore making it attractive as part of a school wide solution. Tremendous advances in technology in the past decade have led to the development of speech synthesis and recognition technology, interactive software, and miniaturization and portability that help these students achieve and thrive (National Center on Technology Innovation.(2006). Moving Towards Solutions: Assistive Learning Technology for all Students. Washington, DC: Author)
  • Question 1: How can social media tools such as Facebook, wikis, and blogs be used in high schools as learning tools? Question 2: Can you provide concrete examples in how schools and districts are using learning and assistive technologies to help students with disabilities succeed on the high school level? Question 3: What funding is now available for high schools in regards to technology with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) 2009?
Alyssa Kuhl

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  • It can keep students focused for longer periods of time.
  • time saver,
  • keep students focused on a project much longer than they would with books and paper resources
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  • better learning through exploration and research.
  • It makes students more excited to learn.
  • students will learn the critical thinking and workplace skills
  • It enables students to learn at their own pace.
  • students are able to get direct, individualized instruction from the computer
  • It prepares students for the future.
  • gives the teacher more time to accomplish classroom objectives
  • It makes students more excited to learn. When technology is integrated into school lessons, learners are more likely to be interested in, focused on, and excited about the subjects they are studying. Subjects that might be monotonous for some – like math and science – can be much more engaging with virtual lessons, tutoring, and the streaming of educational videos. Check out our free lessons page! We just updated it with brand new content that we believe will be a tremendous benefit to you and your students.
  • It can keep students focused for longer periods of time.
  • Internet
  • It makes students more excited to learn
  • time-saving aspect can keep students focused on a project
  • It enables students to learn at their own pace.
  • get direct, individualized instruction from the computer
  • allows them to engage
  • gives the teacher more time to accomplish
  • classroom objectives
  • about collaborating with others, solving complex problems, developing different forms of communication and leadership skills, and improving motivation and productivity.
  • both teachers
  • and students will develop skills essential for the 21st century.
  • Education
  • It prepares students for the future.
  • prepare our students for the elaborate world they will face going forward
  • Hannah Walsh on 20 Feb 14
     
    This site explains why having technology in the classroom in beneficial to the students and teacher.
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  • Chloe McClendon on 20 Feb 14
     
    Benefits of having technology in the classroom.
  • Emilee Purcell on 25 Feb 14
     
    Shows benefits of blended learning.
  • Rylee Hribar on 26 Feb 14
     
    This website offers good insight as to possible benefits of technology in the classroom. It talks directly about how the students will benefit from having technology in the classroom by describing how it will positively impact their learning. It also talks about how technology in the classroom will prepare students for the future.
Katelyn Frievalt

Use of Technology in Teaching and Learning | U.S. Department of Education - 0 views

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  • Madeline Champeau on 17 Feb 14
     
    Website explains the governments view on using technology in teaching methods for all sorts of ages and abilities
  • Katelyn Frievalt on 17 Feb 14
     
    "Virtual or online learning: 48 states and the District of Columbia currently support online learning opportunities that range from supplementing classroom instruction on an occasional basis to enrolling students in full-time programs. These opportunities include dual enrollment, credit recovery, and summer school programs, and can make courses such as Advanced Placement and honors, or remediation classes available to students. Both core subjects and electives can be taken online, many supported by online learning materials. While some online schools or programs are homegrown, many others contract with private providers or other states to provide online learning opportunities."
Carolyn Conroy

Lesson plans and resources for your SMART Board - SMART Exchange - 0 views

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Hayden Fenner

The Most Powerful Tool in the Classroom | Sarah Wike Loyola - 0 views

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  • The most influential tool in the classrooms of today is the Internet, and districts, schools, and/or teachers that are not dealing with this reality are truly doing a huge disservice to their students
  • The most influential tool in the classrooms of today is the Internet, and districts, schools, and/or teachers that are not dealing with this reality are truly doing a huge disservice to their students
  • The most influential tool in the classrooms of today is the Internet, and districts, schools, and/or teachers that are not dealing with this reality are truly doing a huge disservice to their students.
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  • We were taught very differently because we only had access to the "Encyclopedia Britannica", text books, and card catalogs. The students of today have access to a colossal amount of information. We must take this into consideration if we are going to prepare them for the modern workplace and a future so technologically advanced that it is inconceivable at this momen
  • students need to be more in control of their own learning. In order for this to occur, educators must move aside and give up some power. This is the only way we can begin to make true educational progress, and the Internet must be our guiding force
  • As we progress in this technologically charged world, we face a very important question. What is to become of the role of teachers? Will they become obsolete?
  • The hard truth is that the tech-savvy students of today do not want to be lectured to about facts they can instantly find with the click of a button on their smart phones. Siri can often give a more comprehensive answer than many of us on any given topic. Therefore, the honest truth is that HOW we teach must change. Making students memorize rote facts and regurgitate them is no longer sensible, and educators now have the opportunity to have students think much more critically, solve problems, and use their creativity in ways they never have been pushed to do in the past.
Cora Schlei

Parenting.com: Technology in the Classroom: The Good and Bad - 0 views

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  • For a child, technology plays many roles: teacher, babysitter, playmate and pacifier
  • More than half of all children ages 8 and younger have access to a mobile device at home, either a smartphone (41 percent), a video iPod (21 percent), or an iPad or other tablet (8 percent), according to a recent study by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization dedicated to aiding and educating families about media and technology. More than a quarter (29 percent) of all parents have downloaded apps for their children.
  • "Every app is developed based on the curriculum goal we're trying to hit," says Brooks.
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  • Research has shown that kids engaged in interactive media appear to retain information better than their peers who passively watch.
  • Technology never ceases to show us new -- and amazing -- ways to solve some very real social and developmental problems.
  • Nine out of ten parents with children under 2 years old report that their kids use some form of electronic media. Toddler/preschooler is the most popular age category in the education section of the iTunes app store, a venue with more than 550,000 downloadable brain testers, time killers, and layover fillers.
  • "There's never been a better time to be a teacher," he says, "or a curious kid."
  • A whopping 72 percent of iTunes' top-selling education apps are designed for preschoolers and elementary school children
  • Hailey A on 25 Feb 13
     
    The Good and Bad of Technology in the Classroom
  • Cora Schlei on 24 Oct 13
     
    Talks about the good and bad of technology.
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