Create links to content on the iTunes Store, the App Store, the iBookstore, and the Mac App Store, and then place those links on your website (or create a QR Code for it)
The Econ Ed Link contains a calendar of important dates in history.
It has everything from an interactive calculator to estimate how long it would take someone to become a millionaire, to a variety of other interactive tools for students to use. This website also has a large library of online interactive tools for teaching economics, personal finance and entrepreneurship for grades K-12. The interactive tools include videos and game-like activities that are broken down by subject and grade.
This website also maintains a large library of online economic lessons for teachers to access for their students ranging from kindergarten all the way thru 12th grade.
The site offers something for educators, students and after school programs. This would be a great resource to use during after school programs to keep the students interested and excited about learning.
This blog has 11 tips to keep you safe when using a form of social media. It includes tips about what to post (and not post), as well as tips on how to deal with links so your personal information doesn't get into the wrong persons hands.
An Internet-enabled device for every teacher and student in the country. Universal broadband access for homes and schools. Those, along with an embrace of cloud computing, openly-licensed educational materials and open source technologies are part of the new education technology recommendations from the U.S. Department of Education.
An Internet-enabled device for every teacher and student in the country. Universal broadband access for homes and schools. Those, along with an embrace of cloud computing, openly-licensed educational materials and open source technologies are part of the new education technology recommendations from the U.S. Department of Education.
The 124-page document lays out an ambitious agenda for transforming teaching and learning through technology. Much of the plan emphasizes "21st century learning," and competencies that, according to the Department of Education, include critical thinking, complex problem solving, collaboration, and multimedia communication.
a world of digital knowledge, "always on"0- learning resources, and online communities for both educators and students
At least one Internet-enabled device for every student and educator
Use of Creative Commons and open licenses in course content
Changes to CIPA (Children's Internet Protection Act) to open access to the Internet and rethink how filtering works in schools
Transform the print-based classroom into a digital learning environment.
Encourage online learning
As good as the NETP may sound, it may be a bit disconcerting that here we are, two years into the Obama Administration, and we've only just now agreed on the plan for education technology.
But a plan, of course, is merely that -- a plan. It remains to be seen if there is either the political willpower or the budget to enact its contents.
"An Internet-enabled device for every teacher and student in the country. Universal broadband access for homes and schools. Those, along with an embrace of cloud computing, openly-licensed educational materials and open source technologies are part of the new education technology recommendations from the U.S. Department of Education."
Neat idea!! Who would have thought you could Skype for parent-teacher conferences!
Whether it is class homework updates, project deadlines, school news or dinnertime conversation starters, teachers are taking advantage of Twitter’s free tool and keeping parents up to date and involved in classroom happenings.
Get more parents involved in the classroom by streamlining how you ask for help and making it easier for parents to sign up to help.
Simple online signups from smartphones, tablets or computers make it easy for class parents to choose a spot that fits their schedule or to send food or supplies for special events; auto reminders and calendar syncing help parents keep their commitments.
organize parents to read to the class, help in the lunchroom or at recess, attend parent-teacher conferences, and help with class parties, field trips and performances.
Pinterest offers a great way for teachers and parents to build community and share ideas
Invite class parents to create and share pinboards with links to age-appropriate themes and ideas including educational boards like fun math apps, favorite books, vocabulary games, and science fair ideas
A free, sa
fe blogging platform for teachers, students and school communities, Edublogs lets you easily create and manage student and classroom blogs that keep parents up-to-date on class happenings and give students a safe portfolio for sharing their work with parents and extended family (via password-protected blogs).