This hands-on workshop will focus on understanding popular Web 2.0 tools, how these tools are being used in the classroom, and how a variety of assistive technologies can be integrated with Web 2.0 tools to allow all students to become effective users of these tools. Gain knowledge and skills related to the uses of Web 2.0 tools in the classroom and experience using a variety of assistive technologies to foster the use of Web 2.0 tools in your classroom.
"This Wiki is a compilation of interactive resources and lesson plan ideas that can be used by K-12 teachers when addressing 21st Century and Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS). The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS*S) serve as the framework for this Wiki."
"Are you looking for practical ways to improve student achievement? Strengthen teaching and learning processes with research-based instructional strategies combined with effective technology use. Twelve core strategies link to 30 classroom examples that show how to apply key research, using technology to engage learners and improve achievement. "
What an appropriate time to celebrate the NSTA Conference with a tribute to an awesome collection of STEM resources! For those not familiar with STEM education, imagine the power in combining Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math into a program that brings cross curricular understanding with real world application. Those familiar with Daniel Pink even understand the importance of a fine arts contribution to STEM. Now combine the outstanding and first rate resources of Siemens Corporation and Discovery Education. Welcome to a posting that highlights a great web site based on STEM, PBL, and 21st Century education! Don't miss any part of this posting, including the conclusion which includes what may be the best free professional development opportunity for STEM educators this summer! As always feel free to follow me on twitter at (@mjgormans) and I will be sure to follow you back and we can learn from one another! You are also invited to visit my 21centuryedtech Wiki! Please enjoy and share this post with others! Have a great week! - Mike
Via @kjarrett -- This is ISTE's list of criteria by which to judge the effectiveness of a training program for potential technology integrators. This could be used to assess tech coaches for how well they are addressing the demands of NET*S at the building or district level.
Via @kjarrett -- This is ISTE's list of criteria by which to judge the effectiveness of a training program for potential technology integrators. This could be used to assess tech coaches for how well they are addressing the demands of NET*S at the building or district level.
Free subscription to articles on a variety of topics such as health & medicine, mind & brain, technology, space, human origins, living world, environment, physics & math. There are also videos, photos and podcasts
Free k12 school resources on math, history, social studies, science, living things, space, reading, writing, art and music for k12 students and teachers.
Math
Basic arithmetic, measurement, shapes, counting number, money, and word problems.
Science & Technology
Computers, Technology, physics, chemistry and engineering for Kindergarten Kids, K-1, and K-2 students.
Living Things
Free educational resources on living things includes animals, the human body, plants and safety.
Art & Music
Arts and Music includes art history, music, painting, drawing, theatre and dance.
Social Studies
social studies includes geography, famous people, holidays and world cultures.
Earth Science
Geology, oceanography, weather, nature and the environment for kindergarten kids, K-1, and K-2 students.
Reading & Writing
Language arts includes reading, writing, grammar, poetry, alphabet, and online stories.
History
America history, world history, and ancient history.
U.S. History & Culture
Education resources on America includes United States history, government, geography and culture.
Space
The universe, solar system, stars and space exploration.
the World Food Programme's website
offers students a large selection of educational online games and activities.
The games are categorized by age group. Some of the games, like Food Force, are about world hunger while
other games are more general in nature.
Getting started with teaching tips and step-by-step guides for popular teacher tasks is easy and free. Use these teacher guides to learn ways to inspire your students and to better use new tools and technologies in class.
National Science Foundation's online library of resources and collections for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and research.
A digital library is a coherent, organized collection of resources, usually accessible via the Internet. A digital library may appear to be a single entity, but often links to other libraries or information services in an effort to present a unified view of a topic or collection to the end user. Despite the strong connotation with printed resources that the term library carries, digital libraries usual contain far more than electronic versions of textual documents, and can include any type of information that is "born digital" or can be converted into an electronic format.
a unique innovation network - a global community of cutting-edge leaders, thinkers, and doers from many different disciplines, who come together to explore the social impact of new technologies, the forces of change shaping our future, and new approaches to solving the world's most significant challenges.
Want the 411 on Web 2.0 tools? Need help getting started with the Read/Write Web? The 5 can help! Each category features the answers to five basic questions providing information educators should know about a variety of technology integration tools, focusing particularly on Web 2.0 resources. Links to the tools and additional resources are also included.