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Interesting ways to use technology in the classroom, using google tools, devices, audio, conferencing, gaming, online tools,.

use of wikis in the classroom

Integrating technology into a high school classroom isn't a one-step process. "You can't just slap a netbook [computer] on top of a textbook and say, 'Great, now we have technology," says Bob Wise, former governor of West Virginia and president of the Alliance for Excellent Education, an advocacy organization.

Es impresionante el futuro de la tecnología en el sistema educativo.

Social network and teaching

1) connect with experts 2) have virtual field trips, 3) work together, 4) Access previously unavailable courses 5) renew your own teaching techniques

What does "interactive" look like in the classroom? At a recent workshop I conducted,I asked this question to university faculty. Some of the responses I received were, "children engaged with one another, the teacher, the lesson, and the materials," and "hands-on learning experiences through large and small groups."

Twitter things I should have known

how to avoid teacher burn out

What is Poll Everywhere? The fastest way to create stylish real-time experiences for events using mobile devices Poll Everywhere replaces expensive proprietary audience response hardware with standard web technology. It's the easiest way to gather live responses in any venue: conferences, presentations, classrooms, radio, tv, print - anywhere.

Technology is ubiquitous, touching almost every part of our lives, our communities, our homes. Yet most schools lag far behind when it comes to integrating technology into classroom learning. Many are just beginning to explore the true potential tech offers for teaching and learning.