NASA
Speaking in Phases
Hear from deep space. Pupils learn how satellites transfer information back to Earth. They learn about three different ways to modulate radio waves and how a satellite sends information with only 0s and 1s. Using sound, class members...
NASA
Write the Book on Weather Metrics
It's not easy to measure the weather. Pupils learn about what all weather has in common—the atmosphere. Scholars discover how a meteorologists must be able to measure aspects of the atmosphere and decipher the data. They then create a...
NASA
From Smoke Signals to Cell Phones: Tracing How Technologies Evolve
Explore the science of space exploration. Pupils consider technological advances in propulsion, communication, power, navigation, and imaging. They select one of these areas and create a timeline of historical progress that contributed...
NASA
Taking a Cold, Clear Look at the Universe
Take a look with another perspective. Pupils read to find out what portion of the electromagnetic spectrum a space telescope sees and the difficulties of viewing infrared radiation from other objects in space. Individuals discover how...
NASA
Taking Apart the Light
Break down light into spectra. Scholars learn how atoms emit and absorb photons and come to understand how this process allows scientists to identify different atoms based on either absorption lines or emission lines. Learners then...
NASA
Keeping Nine Eyes on the Weather
Take a look at climate change from another angle. Readers learn about the MISR instrument on the Terra satellite and how it studies Earth. Pupils experience how the multiple cameras give scientists multiple views so they can better study...
NASA
Blinded by the Light!
Pupils learn of multiple ways astronomers look for planets outside of the solar system. By completing a hands-on activity, scholars discover that trying to see the planets directly because of the glare from the nearby star is nearly...
NASA
Packing for a L-o-o-o-ng Trip to Mars
Pack just enough to fit. Crews determine what personal items to take with them on a trip to Mars. Each team must decide what to take with them on a two-and-a-half year trip to Mars and whether their items will fit within the allotted...
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Critical Issue: Using Technology to Improve Student Achievement [Pdf]
NCREL provides a detailed report on the use of technology for student improvement. Click on Action Options and scroll down the area designated for teachers to view NCREL ideas on classroom implementation.
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Adb: How Remote Sensing Technology Improves Efficiency of Irrigation Systems
With the increase of free satellite data combined with scientific algorithms and cloud computing capacity, developing affordable operational monitoring systems for irrigation management in Asia is now feasible. The use of virtual field...
Pew Research Center
Pew Research Center: Teens, Social Media & Technology Overview 2015
Discusses the findings from a research study on how teens use popular social media and social networking sites. The study looked at the different sites, tools, and apps that are being used, with Facebook ranking the highest. It also...
Library of Congress
World Digital Library: Technology and the Representation of the World
An article discussing the tools the Islamic civilization astronomers developed and used to study the stars. Also discussed are the tools used in alchemy and metalworking.
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How Technology Enhances Gardner's Eight Intelligences [Pdf]
Discusses how technology can be used to inhance learning through Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences.
THEJournal
The Journal: Teachers Report Educational Benefits of Frequent Technology Use
Discusses a report on the use of technology in schools. The report surveyed over a thousand American educators for their thoughts on technology use. Teacher support and training were found to be key factors to successful integration of...
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University Prep: Guidelines for Responsible Use of Technology
A school's policy outlining its expectations for the responsible use of technology by students.
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Brainspire: What Are the Effects of Technology on Human Interaction?
This article examines the positive and negative ways that technology impacts human interactions and relationships within families and with the wider world, as well as the implications the over-use of technology has on the growing child....
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Gartner: 10 Ways Technology Will Change What It Means to Be Human
An article from Campus Technology magazine that discusses how technology is changing the human condition and many of these changes are driven by the wants, needs, and interests of people. For example, artificial emotional intelligence...
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Learn Safe: What Responsible Technology Use Looks Like
With constant access to technology, it can be difficult to monitor whether or not students are acting appropriately and responsibly on the Internet. Learn how to identify signs of responsible Internet usage and the warning signs of...
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Digital Responsibility: Environmental and Societal Impact of Technology
What happens to your old phone or laptop when you get a new one, and how does the increasing amount of technotrash impact the environment? Who makes all of your technological devices, and what kind of working conditions do they have? How...
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Constructing Critical Literacy Practices Through Technology Tools and Inquiry
This journal article examines how the use of technology has helped to promote critical thinking and creativity. The article includes examples specifically focused on Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451."
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How Technology Is Improving Productivity and Efficiency in Manufacturing Sector
The article describes how the use of different types of technology are improving manufacturing efficiencies, including 3-D printing, metrology (science of measurement), exoskeleton suits, and drones.
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The Digital Scoop: Using Skitch in Kindergarten
In this article, a teacher explains how she taught kindergarten students to take photographs. They were then shown how to open an iPad app called Skitch and add words to accompany their pictures. This was followed by a Math activity...
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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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Thales Group: Digital Dividends: The Positive Effects of Id Technology
This article provides a pro-business perspective on the adoption of digital identification of citizens by governments around the world. It looks at how governments can better serve their citizens by using this technology, its economic...
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