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Online learning: Disruptive innovation in progress. Instead of focusing on whether online learning is good or bad, stakeholders should consider the policy structures that shape its outcomes By Michael B. Horn Read more by Contributor Online learning is a disruptive innovation—an innovation that transforms a sector by making it simpler, more convenient, and affordable. As online learning has grown rapidly in K-12 education, news stories have captured several angles about the phenomenon. Some have chronicled great online learning experiences that illustrate its potential to remake the public education system into one that can personalize for different student needs.

But the news coverage has largely failed to capture two of the critical strands underlying these story lines: an understanding of how a disruptive innovation evolves and the role of public policy in shaping it. Online learning is a disruptive innovation—an innovation that transforms a sector by making it simpler, more convenient, and affordable. 21minutes. Lebanon School District - Calendar.

20 Technology Skills that Every Educator Should Have. By Laura Turner In 2005 I wrote a similar article and have had requests to write an update. Technology has changed a great deal in the last 5-6 years. Although, realistically, you would not use all of these technologies, you should be knowledgeable in what each of the following technology is and how it could be/might be used in a classroom. 1. Here is some detailed information about the first 5 technology skills. 1.

Google for Educators Google supports teachers in their efforts to empower students and expand the frontiers of human knowledge. . (6-12) Create an interactive online poster using images, text background audio and video. Google Get email updates of the latest relevant Google results (web, news, etc.) based on your choice of query or topic.

Google iGooglewww.google.com/ig Personalize your Google page. 2. Web 2.0 tools in the Classroom - Web 2.0 tools in the Classroom. UPDATE: For the upgraded, interactive version of this course - and to join a community of like-minded educators - go to Teacher-Tech-Training.com. Using technology in the classroom is a great way to encourage creativity in students. Web 2.0 tools, such as , and , enable learners to create their own web content. This course will instruct teachers in the use of Web 2.0 tools in the classroom, and examine some specific tools along with examples of in-class use. Review the unit plan Read about this course Lesson 1: Why should we use web 2.0 tools in the classroom?

Apps CT - JavaScript Intro. Course: Creating Student e-Portfolios with Google Sites. Webinars – Google Apps for Education. General Learn about all of the features and benefits of Google Apps Education Edition. In this recorded online seminar, you will: Hear why other organizations have made the switch Learn how other organizations are using these services Watch a demo of Google Apps Education Edition Watch Now See a demo of Google Vault. In this short demo, see how schools can use Google Vault to comply with email archiving requirements. Customer story Hear directly from Arizona State University about their migration to Google Apps Education Edition, followed by a live Q&A session with Google and ASU. Speaker: Kari Barlow, Assistant Vice President, University Technology OfficeCategory: Higher EducationDate: 6/25/2009 When University of Notre Dame migrated their 15,000 students and 150,000 alumni to Google Apps they realized $1.5M in savings and increased student satisfaction by 36%.

Speaker: Katie Rose, Program Manager for Enterprise InitiativesCategory: Higher EducationDate: 8/13/2009 Speaker: Dr. Date: 11/18/2009. TeachWWPortfolio.pdf (application/pdf Object) Home - New England ISTE. Powerful Learning Practice | Virtual professional development for 21st Century educators | Online PD, Web 2.0 tools, free 21st Century curriculum. Digitalstorytales. Creating Digital Tales in the Classroom - a learning module for teaching professionals. This learning module begins May 1st and ends May 31, 2011. 30 points/30 prof development hours. Module Overview: "Digital Stories are short, personal, multimedia tales, told from the heart. Anyone can make them and publish them on screens anywhere. Project-based multi-media learning allows student to acquire new skills and knowledge by designing, planning and producing a product or performance.

This module will allow you to explore more deeply the justification for digital storytelling and opportunities with this type of project based learning. Finally, you will be able to create your own digital story, as a sound foundation for providing an example to your students and building your confidence in facilitating this project in your classroom! MoodleShare. 1 Tool at a Time: Build Your Toolbelt - Audacity. 1 Tool at a Time: Build Your Toolbelt - Getting Started with Glogster EDU. 1 Tool at a Time: Build Your Toolbelt - QR Codes. 1 Tool at a Time: Build Your Toolbelt - Photo Story.