He found significant benefits when teachers used the boards, particularly among those who had been using the devices for more than two years, were confident in their skill with the boards’ features, and used them for at least 75 percent of class time. The greatest benefits appeared to be in boosting student motivation and participation.
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The Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Education -- Publications -- ... - 0 views
Technology & Assessment - 1 views
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"This set of web pages will describe and discuss the use of technology to support alternative assessment from a number of perspectives. Originally developed and maintained by Dr. Helen Barrett, School of Education, University of Alaska Anchorage (retired)."
Google For Educators - 0 views
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A resource that discusses the use of Google Docs. It offers handouts for students, a teacher's guide, and a step by step tutorial.
http://www.gameclassroom.com/ - 0 views
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Game Classroom sorts educational games and intereactives based on grade level and skill. This is an outstanding site for finding appropriate games to reinforce learning, not just random game play.
Education Week's Digital Directions: Whiteboards' Impact on Teaching Seen as Uneven - 1 views
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Nearly one-fourth of the teachers, though, were more effective without the whiteboards.
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Whiteboards' Impact on Teaching Seen as Uneven
SMART - Online classroom resources - 0 views
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"Online classroom resources" - from SMART, this links to sites that are designed for interactive boards or are especially whiteboard friendly.
Learning, Teaching, and Scholarship in a Digital Age: Web 2.0 and Classroom Research: W... - 2 views
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Today, learners have more choices about how and where to spend their learning time
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I think this could be a research article that could be used for the digital tools portfolio entry.
NETS Implementation - home - 2 views
CARET - 1 views
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Questions and answers to research in the usefulness of educational technologies. Tons of studies for various topics in edtech...provided by Center for Applied Research in Educatioanl Technology (related to iste).
Educational Games | Overview - 0 views
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Media Awareness Network site - has lots of interactive lessons for the students on internet safety, media bias, advertising, etc. Other locations on the site offer research and resources.
iKeepSafe Educators - 0 views
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iKeepSafe.org site - loads of resources for internet safety at the elementary-high level. Includes printable resources, lessons, online activities, and support for the Faux Paws curriculum.
MindMeister - think together - 2 views
SMART - Notebook lesson activities - 0 views
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Great SMART board lessons and ideas - searchable by topic, level, and standard
