Using Technology in the Classroom-PCS

Google Guide for teachers.  Still have to take some time to read through it.

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Interesting article for those of us coaching no matter what the age group and not related to technology but a good quick read. Asks us to focus on what we are about when we coach student athletes.

An eye opening story! A couple of thoughts, first I would wonder how accurate this source of information is. Tyler may have been running his mouth just to get attention and to reinforce his bad a** image. I seriously doubt that he failed 10 documented drug tests as it is my understanding that drug tests are under the auspices of the NCAA rather than the member institution. Having said that, there is no doubt that we have too many pampered celebrities, athletic and otherwise (i.e. Lindsay Lohan and Anthony Weiner). I do, however, believe we maintain a culture of accountability at PHS

An ironic, but insightful title. Perhaps technology might foster some of the "experiences that create long-term memories" that the author references.

I really enjoyed this article. Its always surprising how the intent of research and what works often morphs into practices that are not effective. Thanks for sharing. Beth

Interesting article about reaching our "digital natives"

This article is interesting and so are some of the posts after it. There is truth here about teaching and creating guidance but as educations we know that often we are left alone in teaching respect and responsibility and overcoming poor habits already developed is a grueling process. I agree we must teach it in all realms of a students life but there are no guarantees. I really liked the comments afterwards about the wiring of the brain. Are we making more addicts by hard wiring a brain with technology so early? Oh the psychology of it! :)

When we talked about not being a fossil, this article made me think about what I "hang on" to in my curriculum because I feel it is important.  Can I make a shift in how I teach?  I wish those who feel standardized tests are the only  measure of learning would read this also.

I remember learning about his experiment in India. Incredibly fascinating. We do need to shift how we teach and what "assessment" really means. Learning is a process and not something that ends when you have regurgitated the facts or process for the test and walked out with whatever grade. Technology has changed what it means to have the facts...essentially most have them right at their fingertips.

I know I hold onto some ways of instruction but at the same time I look at the ACT, SAT tests, that students are assessed to get into college, to make it into teaching programs or licensing now or boards for several career choices and those standardized testing methods are still there. It is a quick and easy way to separate who gets in and who doesn't. As a society we still hold onto the grading idea and individual assessment as to determine skill levels and whose got them and who doesn't. Culturally we want a way to compare kids to place them in boxes of all kinds. I really liked this article and do need to look to see what I am holding onto but this is really a bigger shift than just in education and teaching.

Free resource of educational web tools, 21st century skills, tips and tutorials on how teachers and students integrate technology into education Lowell sent this link in January and I thought it might be useful to check into

The Economist thinks we are slow, but are finally catching on! The chart that shows capital flows and transactions over the last decade or two is instructive. Apparently investors believe educational technology is the wave of the future. Look out!

An interesting article as we go in to 1:1.  How are we as teachers balancing the "digital quiet" when all of our students have devices?

I thought this was a good article about our class this summer.  Another person's perspective.

Talk Typer

This might be a good tool for students who are not very fast typers to be able to get the content. They will need to proof it carefully though.

I tried this out and found that it doesn't seem to mind scientific words. You do have to speak very clearly and it does not add punctuation. However, it is a good start for those that are very slow typers. Give it a try!

Tim has great insight into this generation of students.

Once I read through some material on his website I decided to go ahead and get the daily emails from him. I agree with Karen, he does have great insights. I've shared some content with others involved with youth and youth leadership.

The how to of You Tube

I haven't used this one, but have found the links intriguing.

technology to use in Spanish classroom

One of the most popular newspapers in Spain.