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Student questions and questioning become a major focus of classroom activity as teachers demonstrate and then require effective searching, prospecting, gathering and interpretation techniques while students use the tools and information to explore solutions to contemporary issues.

A dozen activities are presented for using an online education technology tool to engage students in classroom activities to develop a better understanding of concepts.

These management and technical issues include how to name the iPods, recharging , syncing, accessories, play-lists, transferring apps, iTunes account, and many more. Like all technology tools, classroom management is always an issue. Here are a few recommended " Dos" tailored for a classroom set of iPod Touches.

Emerging Web 2.0 technologies are discussed in the perspective of how elearning is evolving into a future dominated by personal learning environments.

Free online technologies are changing adult education by offering the ability to use free online tools to support collaboration and completing class work. The list is long in regards to the number of online programs which support adult students in their quest for learning in adult education. The sheer number of these online software programs continues to grow almost daily. A review of several of these programs has narrowed the list down to a few which are beneficial to adult students, because they ease their work load and collaboration efforts with fellow classmates.

"Ever wondered how to make science or math flash cards for students to use with their mobile devices? This typically comes about because finding science and math flash cards specific to a particular concept, topic area, or unit is difficult. Often when appropriate flash cards are found, they are too expensive or need modification. Technological advances have uncomplicated the process of making tailor made free flash cards for students."

Strategies and techniques are provided regarding the benefits of using digital tools to support teaching and learning in any content area or grade level.

great video showing students learning many subjects and work skills through a technology-enhanced animation project.

This blog includes a lot of videos about interesting ways to use different technologies. Some of the technologies featured so far have been Google Wave, iPod Touch, Nintendo Wii, Wiki, Twitter, Wordle, and even VoiceThread. Check them out!

This site gives advice on using Nintendo Wii to teach different physical fitness curriculum. Not helpful for my content area, but very interesting way to use this technology in an educational way.

6 Key trends that will guide education in the next decade.

the periodic table of educational technology!

This website offers a lot of resources for teachers through sharing information in a technologically savvy manner. I hope you find it useful! You may have to subscribe for the different applications.

great ideas for applying photoshop