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Monthly Archives: March 2012
Computer Donation Checklist
Computer donations are a great way to extend the IT budget at our school. However, there are hidden costs to the free equipment. For example, the time it takes to get them classroom ready and the agony of trying to … 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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Teaching Internet Skills – The Trust Test
Many elementary students trust everything they read on the Internet. They believe that if it is written on a web page, then it must be true. It is essential that teachers provide their students with criteria they can use to … Continue reading
Posted in Technology Skills
Tagged computer education, internet, TechnoJourney, technology skills, using technology in the classroom
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The Hidden Cost of Computer Donations
Another Donation! We are very fortunate to have a community that thinks about us when their offices are getting new equipment. Often parents of students at the school will convince their workplace to donate unwanted computer hardware to the school. … Continue reading
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The Latest Computer Equipment is Not Required
You don’t need to have the latest equipment to have the greatest technology program. It is how you integrate technology into curriculum that enhances learning and improves teaching practice. Not the size of the hard drive. Our school does not … Continue reading
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Social Bookmarking Makes Research Easy
In the past, starting the research portion of a TechnoKids projects such as TechnoTravel, TechnoCorrespondent, or TechnoReport, with my students would have made me feel stressed and raised my blood pressure. The Internet is such a great treasure trove of … Continue reading
Posted in Technology Skills
Tagged bookmarks, digital literacy, internet, project based learning, technology project, technology skills, using technology in the classroom
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Achieving your Goals
Don’t spend your time engaging in activities that are a distraction. This prevents you from achieving your goals. But that doesn’t mean achieving your goals is impossible. With focus, anyone can get what they want. There are three key elements to … Continue reading
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Old Technology is Good Technology
Donations Welcome! Are you looking to get rid of your old computer, laptop, or monitor? Before you dump it in the trash, consider a local school in your neighborhood. Many private schools are happy to accept your donations. I know … Continue reading
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Wikipedia in the Classroom
In TechnoJourney, the students are beginning Assignment 5, where they use the Internet to explore sources of information. The classroom teacher is thrilled. Soon her students will begin to research a health project about the human body and a science … Continue reading
Posted in Technology Skills
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