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The goals of a global one-to-one laptop program go beyond learning.

The goals of a global one-to-one laptop program go beyond learning.

Mobile labs may bring us a step closer to one-to-one computing, but with the proliferation of security problems and tech support issues, are theyreally ready to replace dedicated computer labs?

Mobile labs may bring us a step closer to one-to-one computing, but with the proliferation of security problems and tech support issues, are theyreally ready to replace dedicated computer labs?

Internet 4 classrooms has tons of technology integrated lesson ideas for K-12. It also includes ideas on how to get started, and other general resources. I chose this website for the chapter because it has content for all grade levels.

I love how this website is laid out to help you find resources for technology integration in the classroom. It has resources for classroom planning, student achievement, and project based learning. I chose this resource because of the wonderful content about technology integration on the page.

Hundreds of student teachers from several universities across the state stepped into Aurora schools to see first hand some of the technology awaiting them when they get their own classrooms.

This is an interesting article for professional development. It is a different approach to have tech support for teachers. I know some teachers are weary about integrating technology that they are unfamiliar with and having a virtual coach to help is an innovative concept.

This is an interesting article for professional development. It is a different approach to have tech support for teachers. I know some teachers are weary about integrating technology that they are unfamiliar with and having a virtual coach to help is an innovative concept.

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Using video games in the classroom to better integrate technology.

Using video games in the classroom to better integrate technology.

Education Technology is such a necessity in every 21 century classroom. It is no wonder that EdTech is one of the most popular discussion topics in schools, personal & professional learning communities amongst educators.

Education Technology is such a necessity in every 21 century classroom. It is no wonder that EdTech is one of the most popular discussion topics in schools, personal & professional learning communities amongst educators.

By now, more than 70 percent of American homes have broadband access, up from just three percent in 2000, according to the Pew Research Center. Meanwhile, an estimated 40 million American students are still waiting for the expanded access that will let them take full advantage of online content and tools for learning.

By now, more than 70 percent of American homes have broadband access, up from just three percent in 2000, according to the Pew Research Center. Meanwhile, an estimated 40 million American students are still waiting for the expanded access that will let them take full advantage of online content and tools for learning.

This article has different ideas of what to use in a technology based classroom. Some include flipped learning, student response systems, and teacher/student created media

This article shares the benefits that technology can have when used correctly. This would be a good article for teachers who are on the fence about incorporating a lot of technology in their teaching practices. Knowing how technology benefits your students and classroom will allow teachers to use technology more effectively.

This website explains how important technology has become in the world, and how we need to incorporate it more in our 21st century classrooms.

This article is about 5 steps on how to integrate technology into a classroom that might not have it already.

Technology standards for teachers and what they should teach Technology standards for students and what they should learn

ISTE standards for teachers i.e. learners, leaders, designers, etc.

This is a video that documents the success of integration of technology in a school. It provides examples as well as first hand experiences from students and teachers. It has the use of computers, video cameras, tv screen, and ect.

A creative Infographic that explores the question of how technology integration is beneficial to the classroom. It provides statistics on the importance of technology in the 21st century, and list how integrating technology is a good idea.

This website showed the advantages of teaching with technology, and how it engages students.

"Cult of Pedagogy" is a website and a place for teachers to unite and explore ideas together through a blog, podcast, and posts. The main page goes into detail about what Project Based Learning entails. This website uses the analogy "project based learning, the content is baked inside of a long-term project, a real-world problem students need to solve in a creative and authentic way. In the process of solving the problem, students also meet required standards, but this work is integrated into the project, not separate from it". This is a key component in understanding PBL because it is more than just solving a basic math problem. The really cool thing about this website is that it connects the viewer to a podcast called "Cult of Pedagogy". Teacher's can listen to this broadcast to get ideas about teaching and PBL. There is also a tab for teaching materials. The materials included are e-book template, google drive basics, and icebreakers that all educators can utilize when implementing Project Based Learning into their classroom. Overall, this is a great tool created by an educator for all.

Explores how Project Based Learning is a dynamic classroom approach in which students explore real world problems through hands-on, engaging activities. This website provides evidence of PBL through videos. The video portion of this website is very helpful and connects to this chapter because it shows different activities that teacher's can use to engage their students. Not only are there videos, but there is also topics that organize the different types of lessons and activities making it organized and efficient to use. Lastly there is a blog where teachers can communicate with each other, exploring new ideas and topics.