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This is not an article but it is an interesting framework for technology integration. There are video examples of integration ideas separated by subject. The Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) illustrates how teachers can use technology to enhance learning for K-12 students. The TIM incorporates five interdependent characteristics of meaningful learning environments: active, constructive, goal directed (i.e., reflective), authentic, and collaborative (Jonassen, Howland, Moore, & Marra, 2003).

It would be nice to see a few schools who truly have successfully integrated technology into their schools with these tools and practices. We could likely pick up some good ideas on how and how not to implement. Our IU is working to locate districts like these and arrange visits.

Today's students need educators to re-envision the role of technology in the classroom. by Nancye Blair Principal, January/February 2012 Web Resources A dramatic shift is sweeping through our schools. The signs are all around us. Third graders texting on their cell phones. Kindergarteners who can navigate an iPod Touch better than we can.

Love these tips! I think they connect well with what we're doing with curriculum and assessment. Are there any tips you'd add?

Some interesting similarities between points made in this article and our plan. Thoughts?

Which is your favorite standard (transfer goal)? Why?

Creative Communicator - because students can present their knowledge / learning to others in various programs.

2 - Digital Citizen - As our students become more and more tech based, they need to prepared to be positive and proactive digital citizens.

Teachers all over America are faced with this challenge of keeping students engaged in the classroom when their world outside of school is one of constant engagement and stimulation. Knowing the world outside of our institutional walls is only one step in addressing modern learning styles.

Founded in 1943, ASCD (formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) is an educational leadership organization dedicated to advancing best practices and policies for the success of each learner. Our 175,000 members in 119 countries are professional educators from all levels and subject areas--superintendents, supervisors, principals, teachers, professors of education, and school board members.

Some good points in this article. It fits well with our plan.

Some great ideas in this article. Thanks, Joe!

According to this article we are right on track with our elementary technology day coming up in a few weeks. This PD promises to be exciting. Thanks Anne for the hard work leading up to this day!

This article has been all over Twitter the past few days. Curious about your thoughts.

Which technology tool might be used to facilitate (creating, sharing) the 'note pass' activity? 

If you're not worried about the students not knowing who is going to get their note, Google Docs would work. Thinking about how we've done note pass in PLN, usually students just pass their note around the table. In Google Docs, the teacher could have each student start a document (if he/she wanted a quote or prompt at the top, the teacher could start the doc and share it with the kids and have them make their own copy). Students could write their own ideas and then share their document with the student next to them, who then adds the next part. This would require some management and instruction the first time, but so does the traditional note pass activity.

How could these resources support our ELA standards?

What a great list!

Another long one...but raises some interesting thoughts. Adaptive software can be a huge benefit for differentiation and meeting students where they are, but is it helpful for everything? What content and/or skills could be learned effectively using this type of program? Is there a place for it in our schools?