MASD-TIC

Lots of great tools to try out. All linked to common core. 

These are great, Joe! Some I've tried, others are new. Thanks for sharing!

How could these resources support our ELA standards?

What a great list!

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).

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.

This article discusses challenges regarding the assessment of 21st-Century learning.

Great article about Diigo (how to use, benefits, etc.). To what extent can Diigo help build literacy skills?

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.

Guest post written by Chuck Dietrich Chuck Dietrich is CEO of SlideRocket. Chuck Dietrich: Learning 2.0. There is a raging debate about the effectiveness of the 'digital classroom' - with arguments solely focused on the $31.2 billion education technology market and whether the investment is delivering a return to cash-strapped school districts.

Key question and answer format, explaining and advocating for keyboarding in the elementary school

New ideas! 6 creative ways to extend lessons beyond the classroom using #QR codes: http://t.co/K4pKbk8IRu http://t.co/YxL7Y5NMZ2

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