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ProCon

Tablets vs. Textbooks

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Learners decide if tablets should replace textbooks in K-12 schools. They watch four pro and con videos and discover the history of the tablets-versus-textbooks debate. As a bonus, the resource allows them to submit their own comments...
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ProCon

Voting Machines

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Does technology always mean advancement? Scholars take a close look at the use of voting machines. Does using a machine make voting more effective? Readers consider the advantages and disadvantages of the current voting process. They...
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American Museum of Natural History

What's the Big Idea About Genetics?

For Students 6th - 12th
Here's a quick read on genetics. An engaging online resource provides six slides of information about genetics. Learners read about the meaning of genetics to information about DNA. They also learn about the study of genes and the...
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Goodwill Community Foundation, Inc.

Saying Hello: Common Greetings in Spanish

For Students K - 12th
The first thing Spanish learners need to know is how to say hello! An interactive resource guides beginners into basic Spanish greetings with audio prompts and self-assessment checklists.
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ProCon

Is Homework Beneficial?

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Does homework improve student achievement, or does it increase stress? Scholars use the included debate topics website to prepare for a class discussion or debate about whether homework is advantageous. After reading a brief background...
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ProCon

President Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
At 69 years old, Ronald Reagan was the oldest man ever to be elected president in the United States. After reviewing a thorough history of Reagan's presidency, pupils read the main pro and con arguments to determine if he was a good...
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University of North Carolina

Blogs

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
The blogosphere may be overwhelmed with content, but there's still room for unique points of view. Creating a blog that stands out, however, is the bigger challenge. A handout on blogs, part of a series of handouts on specific writing...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Career Gates: Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Career Gates: Technology highlghts various employees from a variety of employers talking about how technology has impacted their careers and increased work efficiency, accuracy, and productivity in their various fields. WLVT PBS 39, The...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Computer Lab Favorites

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Over fifty online learning activities are presented here. An appealing interactive wheel allows students to choose subject area to sort the links. The activities are easily completed in 15 to 30 minute computer lab periods.
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Other

International Society for Technology in Education (Iste)

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
ISTE is dedicated to promoting appropriate uses of information technology to support and improve learning, teaching, and administration in education. This site provides inks to ISTE standards, professional development resources, teaching...
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Education Development Center

The Fun Works: Technology Career Choices

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about some technology careers you've probably never thought of.
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Other

Teaching History With Technology

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
EdTechTeacher has developed The Center for Teaching History with Technology to offer more opportunities for teachers to integrate technology into their classrooms. They suggest excellent professional development from websites for lesson...
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Other

Association of Information Technology Professionals

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is devoted to information technology professionals and contains membership, publication and affiliate information.
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PBS

Colorin Colorado: Technology and English Language Learners

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Resources and articles aimed at helping teachers use technology with English language learners.
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New York Times

New York Times: Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times covers the latest news, events, and issues in the world of technology.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Romantics & Victorians Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
The 19th century saw a rapid technological change, together with paradigm shifts in scientific understanding. These articles research how authors responded to the new possibilities afforded by technology and science.
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US Department of Education

Nces: Technology in Schools Assessing Technology

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This guide was written by the National Forum on Education Statistics under NCES's Cooperative Education Statistics System. Directed toward state and local education agencies, it describes how to measure technology use by examining...
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Other

National Center for Technology Planning

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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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Other

Mit Technology Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Technology Review is a magazine by MIT which seeks to "promote the understanding of emerging technologies and their impact on business and society." It provides you with daily technology information including events, discussions, and...
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Microsoft

Microsoft: Types of Assistive Technology Products

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A comprehensive list of different types of assistive technology products, which each include a description. A very helpful resource for special educators needing more information on types of assistive technology.
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Canada Science and Technology Museum

Canada Science and Technology Museum: Domestic Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Has technology helped to shape our society? This is not necessarily a connection that comes to mind when we think about inventions and scientific advances. Learn about the history of domestic technology and its effects on the evolution...
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Other

New Jersey Dept. Of Education: Educational Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
The New Jersey Department of Education promotes the use and growth of technology in the classroom by offering newsletters, information on such areas as protecting network privacy, state and national conferences and resource links,...
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PBS

Pbs Bloodlines: Technology Hits Home

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a must see for any lesson or unit on biotechnology! It is a companion to the PBS video "Bloodlines: Technology Hits Home," although it can certainly be used without the video. It's a fantastic site that will challenge...
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Canada Science and Technology Museum

Canada Science and Technology Museum: Washing Machines

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canada Science and Technology Museum tells the story of the evolution of the washing machine. Starting from the laborious laundry procedure of washing clothes by hand, learn how laundry was first mechanized. Then, came the...

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