Like so many websites, this one gives a list of pros and cons for the Mobile Laptop Lab.It shows success stories about how there have been multiple success stories about how they have implemented this into their curriculum and it being successful.
This video series goes inside the classrooms of educators who use technology tools in their lessons every day. Learn from their challenges, celebrate their successes, and share their resources in every episode.
This video series goes inside the classrooms of educators who use technology tools in their lessons every day. Learn from their challenges, celebrate their successes, and share their resources in every episode.
For future reference: How to conduct a SUCCESSFUL Twitterchat. In case you forget or need a little more convincing on why a Twitterchat is a good tool for you and your students.
I think that this Pinterest board by Edutopia is a wonderful resource for PBL because it provides links to so many resources for PBL, ranging from lesson plans to statistics on the success of PBL.
This is a great resource for teacher's utilizing a one-to-one classroom environment. It gives great tips on how to structure your classroom and keep classroom management.
"What is the best advice you can give to a teacher about differentiating instruction?" By Larry Ferlazzo. Describes in depth how to use differentiating instruction in a classroom and the steps to take for success.
Five Keys to Successful Parent-Teacher Communication Keep these ground rules in mind and parents will thank you - and your life will be much easier! The best way to avoid misunderstandings with parents is to have ongoing, clear lines of communication from the beginning.
This chart gives examples on why parent teacher communication have become disconnected as well as gives us insiders on how to improve parent teacher communication.
Studies have proven that when implemented well, project-based learning (PBL) can increase retention of content and improve students' attitudes towards learning, among other benefits. This PBL research review explores the vast body of research on the topic and helps make sense of the results.
Handbook that contains a list of all that is required in our portfolios at Oklahoma State. Everything from guidelines to checklists. This handbook features all you need to know to graduate with a successful submission of a portfolio at OkState.
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.
This article discusses the 9 levels of instruction. This will show how a teacher can be successful in their teaching and how to engage their students the most. This article has sub-categories that allow you to investigate each event of instruction.
This website defines technology integration and gives different examples of what that integration could mean. It also gives various examples of ways/games/activities to use for learning while using technology.
This website gave multiple reasons as to why teachers may want to integrate technology into their classrooms, and all the ways technology integration has changed teachers classrooms for the better.
The reason I chose this website is because it talks about what successful technology integration looks like. My favorite part about this particular page was it mentioning the types of technology integration. Having these examples given shows more of an idea of what integrating technology can look like.
This Edutopia offers an easy to understand definition of technology integration and how to SUCCESSFULLY implement it. It also provides the reader with differing avenues and examples on how to use technology in the classroom.
This is a research review of product based learning. It is a 5 article series used to inform the public about the benefits of project based learning. It defines project based learning, shares some of the possible outcomes, recommends components for successful PBL lessons, and informs us about the best practices to use regarding problem based learning.
I think that this an excellent resource for PBLs because it describes what every good project requires and needs in order to fulfill its duties in teaching students effectively.
This site provides an in-depth discussion of the seven key aspects required for PBL to work correctly in the classroom. I like this site because it breaks down each step, and lets the teacher know exactly what is needed for a successful project.