The Best Virtual Classroom for Live, Online Teaching - WizIQ. Educational Technology and Mobile Learning. CheatSheet. - Bringing Your Textbook to Life! 15+ Tips & Resources. 0 Comments September 3, 2012 By: Shelly Terrell Sep 3 Written by: 9/3/2012 6:33 AM ShareThis "Technology is just a tool.
Your textbook is just another tool in your teacher's kit of ways to engage learners. Tips and Resources The following are a few ideas to get you started in bringing your textbook to life: #1 TOC (Table of Contents) – What do you know? List the chapter titles on the board Under each title, students write down anything they know about the topic even if it doesn’t show up in the chapter Students stay around the board and guess who wrote what The student who wrote the info talks more about it This will get your students to tie prior learning to new learning they encounter for those chapters!
Alternatively: Students can write information on a Post-it note Pass the note to another learner who guesses what chapter the information would relate to #2 Post links to web 2.0 sticky board sites like Linoit, Wallwisher, and Pindax or have students create a Pinterest board #9 Play Games. Video Tutorial: Technology in the Common Core State Standards. 10 Tech Skills Every Student Should Have.
- 10 Technology Skills Every Educator Should Have. 0 Comments June 13, 2012 By: David Andrade Jun 13 Written by: 6/13/2012 6:43 AM ShareThis This past January I wrote "10 Tech Skills Every Student Should Have" and I have decided to modify it for the "10 Tech Skills Every Educator Should Have".
Overall, educators need to understand some basics about technology and that it is not a be-all-end-all solution to everything in a classroom. The How's, Why's and Value of Educational Technology 1. Tips on Better Searches (from Google) Infographic on Better Searches Common Craft Video on Web Search Strategies UPDATED thanks to a great comment below. 2. Evernote for Education - take notes, clip from the web, upload files, and much more Google for Education - Docs, calendar, tasks, email, and much more 3. Free Tech Tips and Help TechEase - technology tips Online Tech Tips - hardware, software, and more Tech Support help.
SimpleK12 - Teacher Professional Development. Ten common challenges - spring 2012. - 5 Steps to Help Students Connect with Real Audiences. 0 Comments March 27, 2012 By: Lisa Nielsen Mar 27 Written by: 3/27/2012 2:53 AM ShareThis In my work to support innovative learning in schools, I often find young people, given the opportunity to use technology and the web, are doing great work and are excited about publishing their work for the world to see.
Sometimes when I bring this up in school an educator will proudly explain how student work is published on YouTube or SchoolTube and posted on the classroom or school website. For example, at a recent school visit students were excited about creating PSAs about issues they were passionate about. Research Start with a basic Google search to see who is writing about your topic. This missing piece to learning can be addressed by taking these five steps. Disclaimer: The information shared here is strictly that of the author and does not reflect the opinions or endorsement of her employer. Lifehacker, tips and downloads for getting things done. Richard Byrne. 21st Century School Teacher - Home.