ConnectSafely is for parents, teens, educators, advocates - everyone engaged in and interested in the impact of the social Web. The user-driven, all-media, multi-platform phase of the Web has begun, we all have much to learn about it, and this is the central space - linked to from social networks across the Web - for learning about safety on Web 2.0 together. Our forum is also designed to give teens and parents a voice in the public discussion about youth online safety begun back in the '90s.
In addition, the site has tips for teens and parents, as well as other resources for safe blogging and social networking.
Welcome to the Great Lakes Google Apps K-12 User Group!
This group is open to all K-12 schools within the states/provinces of Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Ontario, and Pennsylvania who use or are considering using Google Apps.
Our goal is to connect K12 Google Apps users within these states and provinces to learn and share from each other through community discussion forums, events and webinars.
"In 1994, Dr. Christopher Moersch developed the Levels of Technology Implementation (LoTi) scale in an effort to accurately measure authentic classroom technology use. This scale focuses on the use of technology as an interactive learning medium because this particular component has the greatest and lasting impact on classroom pedagogy and is the most difficult to implement and assess. The challenge is not merely to use technology to achieve isolated tasks (e.g., word processing a research paper, creating a multimedia slide show, browsing the Internet), but rather to integrate technology in an exemplary manner that supports purposeful problem-solving, performance-based assessment practices, and experiential learning--all vital characteristics of the Target Technology level established by the CEO Forum on Education and Technology."
"On Wednesday, Feb. 23rd, members of the EDU PLN Ning and participants of #Edchat had the opportunity to join Gary Stager in a live conversation with a critical look at education technology."