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This article speaks directly to integrating technology into the classroom and gives examples of how it can be done in numerous classes; math, English, French. It takes a look at a school in Silicon Valley and evaluates the IPAD pilot program that the school is involved in. This is a fairly new program that is still in the process of being developed and at this time it seems that the IPADs are being used as a tool to enhance learning in the classroom. They are hoping to evolve so that IPADs become not simply an enhancement tool but rather a tool that helps transform student-centered learning. Although it sounds like there are some real advantages to having the IPADs in various courses, there are drawbacks which need to be considered before taking this route of a one to one IPAD to student ratio. The cost is certainly the largest issue. The other issues that are of concern are internet speed and stable connection in general and truly getting more out of the IPADs than just an enhancement tool. When considering technology, it is important to make sure you are buying the right piece of technology and not simply buying technology for the sake of having technology.

This is a web-based meeting tool that allows people to share drawing. It's a lot like etherpad. This site requires a login and lets teachers have professional accounts. If you have an edu account that works easiest, but if you have a dot.org email they will allow it. You can only have one whiteboard open at one time - not good for multitab browsers. You can upload images on this board. This site has a chat port too.

This is a cool web 2.0 tool that allows you to add a list of links and submit it to get a single link to them all, conveniently displayed in tabs. You can then share it on email, IM, Twitter or SMS. It's perfect for teachers who want kids to visit a series of websites.

The best web 2.0 tool for simple real-time sharing, collaboration and presentation. You can name your place, set due dates, limit collaboration and it's easy to add stuff. It's free. Real-time. Good for having a presentation. And there's an 800 number you can call into for a conference call to add audio. And you can add content to your presentation from a mobile source. The moderator sets the limit 4 people.

Tinkercad is a fun and great resource for students who may be interested an easy to use 3D CAD design tool. it will alloy any user to develop and produce models using simple geometric shapes. Also provided in the interface, are 3D numbers, letters and other objects to aid in construction of solid models. Models can be exported or imported into the design center in either metric or English units. All models are saved online and can be easily assessed through two recommended web browsers. Once models are constructed and ready for production, they can be converted to .STL files or send electronically to a third party to be produced at a small fee. Tinkercad is a web based tool that can be operated on Microsoft and Apple machines inside Chrome or Firefox web browsers recommended. Tinkercad is a great resource for instructors to prove proof of concept models for students who need to build simple models. Students find this site extremely easy to use and resourceful when needing one of a kind models for projects. Tinkercad can be used in student centered instruction to build or construct a final project which solves the intended goal. Students then can review, make changes, then resign the models to meet the groups requirements.

PowToon is an outstanding online tool to create animated presentations. Animations are easy to set up and put in motion using simple tools and provided characters to present ideas or stories. Sounds can be added along with voice over capabilities. Once the animation is created, it can be viewed using an embed code or exported to different online media through using a simple link. Powtoon is a web based client that can run on any web based platform. Powtoon is a great teacher resource to let students bring their stories to life through animations and sound. Students can tell stories or create their own adaptations and tell the story they intended. Students can take events and re-enact the dialogue or create their own dialogue that parallels that even.

TenMarks is a site for students to practice math skills. Teachers can preselect math topics for students to practice. As the students complete the different tests, they can earn rewards which can be redeemed at the reward zone. Parents can also see how their student is performing. It also has its own tutorial section for additional help. TenMarks seems to be a great tool to help students gain confidence in their mathematical skills. With teacher direction of setting up topics, the students can focus on area(s) in which they need help. This seems to be a helpful site. It would be easy to integrate into any math classroom: inside or outside.

This is a downloadable app for organizing and saving ideas, thoughts, documents. It makes your notes full-text searchable. So if you just remember a word or phrase it's ok.

This is a web-based word processor that doesn't require logins or downloads. You just start writing instantly. Up to 8 people can collaborate at one time REAL TIME. Each time someone adds something it shows up in a different color. Very cool. There is a chat feature that everyone can see which can be distracting. One person starts the document and then you send the URL to 8 others. This is faster than googledocs and works on mobile devices.