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Monthly Archives: February 2012
A COW or Computer on Wheels Transforms Learning
Since we introduced a COW or Computer on Wheels at our school, education has improved. It has transformed teaching practice and enhanced student learning. If you are looking for an inexpensive technology tool that your entire staff can use then … Continue reading
Posted in Computers in Schools
Tagged computer education, computer on wheels, hardware, instructional technology, technology education, using technology in the classroom
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A COW at School? Computer on Wheels are a Great Investment
It’s a computer! It’s a projector! No, it’s a COW!! No, we are not a rural school that has brought livestock into the classroom. Nor have we adopted a barnyard pet. Instead, our school uses a COW or Computer on … Continue reading
Bookmarking is a Basic Internet Skill that can be Complex
Bookmarks are a simple way to save the address of a web page. A bookmark is a shortcut that stores the address of a web page. When clicked it opens a web page automatically without having to type in the … Continue reading
Posted in Technology Skills
Tagged bookmarks, digital literacy, internet, project based learning, TechnoJourney, technology project, technology skills, using technology in the classroom
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Don’t Wait for the Latest Gadget to Integrate Technology
Do these excuses sound familiar? I would like to integrate technology into my lessons but the computers I have are too slow. When I have a faster computer, then I will design technology-based lessons. If my students had iPads then … Continue reading
Posted in Technology Integration
Tagged computer education, technology education, using technology in the classroom
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Computer Donations and Recycling Old Computer Equipment
A monitor donation! Thank you very much! Our school just received a computer donation from a local company who is updating their equipment. We now have 20 (gently used) 17″ flat panel monitors. The equipment is clean, in great working … Continue reading
Posted in Computers in Schools
Tagged computer education, donations, hardware, instructional technology, technology education, using technology in the classroom
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4 Strategies for Reviewing Internet Search Results
My students consider themselves to be Internet experts. However, in my short time working with the class here is what I have discovered – they are not. They understand how to select search terms to find the information they need. … Continue reading
Posted in Technology Skills
Tagged digital literacy, internet, project based learning, TechnoJourney, technology project, technology skills, using technology in the classroom
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When Should Students Start Using the Internet?
The Internet has fabulous resources giving children the ability to play, learn, communicate, and share. How do you know if your students are ready to go online? At the school where I am a guest instructor, the education committee has … Continue reading
Posted in Technology Skills
Tagged digital literacy, internet, project based learning, TechnoJourney, technology project, technology skills, using technology in the classroom
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