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Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK) attempts to capture some of the essential qualities of knowledge required by teachers for technology integration in their teaching, while addressing the complex, multifaceted and situated nature of teacher knowledge.

Surely there must be some impact all of this technology is having on our brains and behaviours as even mere males become more competent at multi-tasking their technological devices.

School leaders, whether they are the ICT co-ordinator or leadership team, need to prioritise and plot a clear course of action for their staff. This is not to say an enthusiastic classroom teacher with a flair for ICT is not to be encouraged, but teachers need to be somewhat 'insulated' from the growing mass of emerging technologies so as not to be overwhelmed.

Xclnt slideshare for presentations on collaboration and networking with online, interactive technology tools; from stonemasonry

This slideshare would be enjoyable and eduational to include in presentations for various online interactive technology tools, like flickr and del.icio.us

2008 Gains and Gaps in Ed Tech study by the NEA. Results of a Survey of America's Teachers and Support Professionals on Technology in Public Schools and Classrooms.

Florida Education Technology Conference. January 21-24, 2009.

The K-12 Online Conference invites participation from educators around the world interested in innovative ways Web 2.0 tools and technologies can be used to improve learning. This FREE conference is run by volunteers and open to everyone.

The TICT Initiative mission is to empower a cadre of teachers who seamlessly integrates technology within District 279 curriculum to create a more interactive, student-centered and visually-engaging classroom to ensure learner success.

The goal of the course is to help everyone become familiar with some of the exciting, emerging Web technologies available to support professional, personal and classroom learning in the 21st Century!

Self paced course for educators to learn about 21st Century tools and resources.

Three Factors for 21st Century Technology Integration |

Arizona is doing some great things with Peer Coaching. Well supported by their government.

You know your students benefit from technology, and in a perfect world, your school would have tech support that not only fixed your computers but also trained you on the latest software applications. If, however, you lack the support staff to show you the ropes, you can find a number of resources online. Educator-focused sites offer up searchable lesson plans, tutorials, and relevant Web links and videos. Read on for recommendations from tech-savvy educators.

Classroom Walkthroughs are one of the most inspirational forms of Professional Development I have ever been a part of in Education

Excellent video to share with teachers about the effective use of smartboards.

Great video about the smartboard to share with teachers.

Excellent video to share with teachers about the effective use of smartboards.