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TechnoChrista

About TechnoChrista

Christa Love, Vice President - Christa Love has a passion for education and technology. A graduate from Brock University she has an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Child Development, Bachelor of Education in Primary and Junior divisions, and Masters of Education in the area of Curriculum Studies. Her work at TechnoKids Inc. began more than ten years ago as an instructor at a local learning center. Since that time she has operated the summer camp program, taught at the research and development center at John Knox Christian School, trained educators throughout the province on issues related to technology integration, and overseen the curriculum development of hundreds of technology projects. In recent years, Christa has become the vice president of TechnoKids Inc.

Peer to Peer Teaching – Students Become the Teachers

Peer to peer teaching is an effective teaching method that can be used in the computer lab to enhance learning. This blog article examines an example of how this method was implemented, elements of successful peer teaching, and the educational … Continue reading

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Internet Tour Guide Activity

Learning should be celebrated! I believe that at the end of each unit, time should be allocated to reflect upon the learning experience. This gives students the opportunity to acknowledge their achievements and recognize the newfound skills they have acquired. … Continue reading

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Use YouTube Videos in your Classroom

Are your students doing a research project or giving a presentation? Consider how YouTube can help! Videos posted to YouTube or elsewhere on the Internet are an excellent source of information. Documentaries, speeches, and how-to demonstrations are just some of … Continue reading

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Keyboarding is Not a Technology Program

Keyboarding is not a technology program. It is an essential skill to be able to use the computer efficiently. However, the ability to use the keyboard should not be the foundation of your technology program. Do not wait for your … Continue reading

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Students Love Google Maps

I didn’t think my students would like the map making lesson. I thought they would find it boring. I was WRONG! My Grade 3 and Grade 4 students LOVED map making! I am teaching TechnoJourney, as a guest instructor. The … Continue reading

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Review How to Sort Google Images with Your Students

Take ten minutes at the beginning of class to transform your students into Internet Experts! In this blog article, I outline six options that make it easy for your students to find the perfect picture for their school assignment. Read … Continue reading

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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

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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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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

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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

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