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National Center for Technology Planning
The National Center for Technology Planning is a clearinghouse for the exchange of many types of information related to technology planning. Documents available for browsing include technology plans for K-12 schools, as well as related...
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University of Virginia: Welcome to Digital Storyteller
Helping classrooms to utilize more technology, the University of Virginia has developed this website to provide a source for building digital storytellers.
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Eduscapes: One Computer Classroom
Use this site to see strategies that demonstrate some of the best ways to use the one computer in your classroom.
North Central Regional Educational Laboratory
Ncrel: Developing a School or District Technology Plan
This site from the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory provides information on how to create a technology plan that is part of an overall school improvement plan. Discusses guidelines, planning committees, budgets, and agenda...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Iste Nets: Birthstone Project With a Multimedia Twist
This interdisciplinary project on birthstones, provided by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), focuses on research skills, writing skills, and the ability to put together an electronic presentation.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Iste Nets: Creating a Heroic Character (Lesson Plan)
This instructional activity sequence, provided by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), encourages students to develop a fully realized heroic character and then, through the use of multimedia software,...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Trends in Tech Use
We all use technology in different ways at different times. This activity is a fun way to learn more about these patterns within the children and families associated with our classroom!
Education Development Center
Center for Children and Technology: No Way: Electricity
Moving away from the fantasy worlds of video games, No Way draws young scholars into a compelling real-life scenario in which they are editorial interns at a science-themed website. This classroom activity on electricity offers a fun way...
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The Flickering Mind
Looking for an alternative point of view on educational technology? Use this informative website focusing on a book called "The Flickering Mind,"-a new and controversial book which argues that computers have done far more harm than good...
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Becta Schools: Curriculum Practicalities of Using Ict in Art and Design
This article gives some practical advice and considerations for art teachers who want to explore using technology in their classroom.
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Infotoday: Digital Storytelling Finds Its Place in Class
When we use multimedia to develop and share student stories we foster self-expression. The added dimension of video provides a method for these students to display their creativity. This article features an educator's insight and tips in...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Paying Attention to Technology Reviewing a Technology
Contains plans for five lessons that ask students to write reviews of pieces of technology (cell phones, webcams, ink pens, satellite dishes, etc.) like they would write reviews of books. In addition to objectives and standards, this...
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Digital Citizenship: Acceptable Technology
The Acceptable Use Policy is used in schools to help govern how technology and the Internet are used within the classroom. It is an agreement that is signed by both the parents and the student stating that they will follow the rules set...
Edutopia
Edutopia: Simulation Nation: The Promise of Virtual Learning Activities
Using the power of simulation as a teaching and learning tool seems like a natural fit. The article and accompanying video outline some successful endeavors to marry technology and simulation with education.
Education Development Center
Center for Children and Technology: No Way: Photosynthesis
Young scholars become editors at NoWay, a web site that publishes amazing-but-true stories. Two stories being considered for publication include claims about photosynthesis. Students must evaluate the validity of the claims by looking...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Laws, They Are a Changin'
This unit will cover the key people, places, and events of the Civil Rights Movement. The young scholars will create a PowerPoint presentation, a brochure, and a website so that they can use and extend their technology skills. They will...
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Genomes Offer Murkey Clues to Personality
This article covers the new ways science has discovered to read genomes and decipher particular traits in humans. Classroom worksheet with discussion questions available. January 29, 2009
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E School News
An online portion of a print publication that covers news, resources, and important information in the K-12 technology education field.
Intel Corporation
Intel Innovation in Education: Teachers Engage
Learn to integrate technology by designing and assessing effective projects with the help of the Intel Corporation. Intel's website offers free professional development globally to all teachers from K-12 to Higher Education. Their online...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Corduroy Lesson Plan
This ReadWriteThink lesson features an opportunity for students to respond to literature through writing journals about "Corduroy," by Don Freeman. This idea could be used with other books as well.
FNO Press
From Now On: The Internet as Curriculum
From Now On (FNO), an educational technology journal, outlines in detail how to develop your curriculum to suit an internet-connected classroom.
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Oppenheimer: The Computer Delusion
A controversial article from The Atlantic magazine suggesting that there is no evidence to show that using computers in schools improves either teaching or learning. Argues against cutting enriching programs in art and music to fund...
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Global Kids' Digital Media Initiative
One 21st Century way of helping students stay in touch with the real world is to utilize technology. There are several online leadership projects for classrooms to use.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin: The Garden of Abdul Gasazi
Explore this informative teachers' guide for the book, "The Garden of Abdul Gasazi," by Chris Van Allsburg. Students and teachers will enjoy this comprehensive source.