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The Tech4Learning team is constantly amazed, inspired, and awed by the work students and teachers are doing with our tools, and we hope you will use this space to connect with colleagues and celebrate the work you are doing! Learn more about Tech4Learning.

"What Can Ed Tech Certification Do for You? A variety of programs can help K-12 technology professionals boost their knowledge and prepare themselves for the expanding demands of their jobs."

MOUSE Squad of California (MSCA) Student Tech provides youth access to technology education and training necessary to be successful in today's information society while assisting schools to realize a vision for 21st century teaching and learning. MSCA Student Tech enables students to learn information technology (IT), customer service, communication and leadership skills while providing a service to their schools. A student-run IT support help desk is set up where students put into practice what they have learned. It can be an after-school program or an in-school elective.

Tech Connect 2.0 is a collection of educational technology resources to assist teachers in implementing the Common Core Standards.

Explore here the many tutorials and examples relating to effective use of educational technology.

"The Tech Terms Computer Dictionary is a free online dictionary of computer and technology terms. The goal of TechTerms.com is to make computer terminology easy to understand. While definitions of computer terms can be helpful, explanations with examples are even better. Therefore, most TechTerms.com definitions include real-life examples of how the term is used."

"Thank you for your interest in the Digital Storytelling Kit! The resources in this kit will help you implement the exciting process of digital storytelling with your students."

Ed Tech technology announcements and information

"Why Ed Tech Is Not Transforming How Teachers Teach BENJAMIN HEROLD JUN 10, 2015"

"ighty-two percent of districts are "highly interested" in launching or expanding a 1:1 technology initiative within the next two years, according to a new report from Amplify and IESD."

Ed Tech Site for OCDE

Fresno County Office of Education Digital Literacy and Tech Skills

"Leading a claymation workshop? Download the Claymation Workshop Kit! While we can't make a claymation workshop any more fun that it already is, we wanted to make preparing for it even easier! The Claymation Workshop Kit is designed to give you new ideas and resources that will make preparations and follow-up a snap."

"Independent Voices 2011 is an attempt to recognise some of those names. With the help of PeerIndex - a company that maps the social web and is similarly keen on uncovering new sources of authority online - we counted votes from Independent readers and users of the PeerIndex website across seven categories (UK news, world news, people, entertainment, technology, science and environment, and business) to determine a group of winners and runners-up."

SVUSD's policy setup and forms for use of mobile devices.

"In preparation for the CUE Rockstar Teacher Tech Camp I am trying to create a SIMPLE and comprehensive "Explore-Flip-Apply" lesson planning template for session participants. Click here to see what I have create so far and feel free to "make a copy" and use as you like. I welcome any suggestions you have. I am having trouble embedding the google doc, so I have provided screenshots below as well. My goal is to create a streamlined way for teachers to unpackage a topic according to Blooms Taxonomy, then allocated those learning objectives across an inquiry based learning cycle, using video as a low-end Blooms content delivery tool after knowledge construction. "

(iOS iPad) The Daily Newspaper Just for Kids! ***Best App for Teaching and Learning 2013 by AASL*** ***Featured by Apple in the Education section *** ***One of The Best News Sources for Kids - Common Sense Media*** *** kidSAFE® certified *** "Once in a while, an app comes along that makes me breathe a sigh of 'well, finally.' Such is the case with News-O-Matic, an ingenious app that condenses the daily news of the world and delivers it in perfectly kid-digestible form." - Cool Mom Tech

The conventional wisdom in education is that any school reform--be it curriculum, instruction, assessment, or teacher professionalism--is most likely to take hold in schools that have strong leadership. The same holds true for technology. Any educator will tell you the most successful implementation of technology programs takes place in schools where the principal sees him or herself as a technology leader. 

CA Ed Tech Blueprint 2014

" What amazed me most about Classtools.net was not the valuable tools provided, but the ability for teachers to easily customize these tools and use them in any subject area. If that is not enough, how about the ability to embed your newly made instructional resource on your own classroom website, wiki, or blog? Any educator will also like the fact that students have no need to log in or sign up for an account… and neither do teachers! Need tutorials… they are provided! Do samples help you understand better… you will find plenty! Is budget a problem… then free should be affordable! Classtools.net is the work of educator, Russel Tarr, Head of History at the International School of Toulouse, France. Upon entering the site, educators will see the listing of tools. Clicking on a tool allows teachers to individualize that specific tool for their own classroom needs. Teachers then have the option of copying a generated link to place on their own web site or of copying a generated code to embed as a tool (widget) on their classroom site. Also, on the front page, are some video links that will provide further information. Two videos that provide excellent information are the 1 Minute Overview and How to Create Games. The Listing Of Over 20 Digital Tools For Your Classroom The tools that you can even customize are included below. Along with this tool listing you will find descriptions of each tool, an overview of and samples of specific tools (if provided), and any related video (if provided). * Arcade Game Generator - Allows teachers to create concept builders, practice exercises, and reviews. Best of all, one set up feeds into five different game possibilities at the same time The teacher can choose which game, or allow students a choice. Make sure you check out all the examples and pre-made games in (overview and samples). Also watch the How to Create Games . * Random Name Picker - Can be used as an activity management tool or skip the names.