Tag Archives: digital citizenship

Now the Students’ Turn: Reflecting on TechnoJourney

Posted on May 30, 2012 by TechnoHella

What do students think about learning Internet Skills? You might recall that before the Grade ¾ class began the technology project TechnoJourney, they thought they knew EVERYTHING about the Internet. Now upon the completion of the project, it was time … Continue reading →

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A Teacher Speaks Out: Yes, you should teach Internet skills!

Posted on May 23, 2012 by TechnoHella

I recently conducted an interview with the classroom teacher upon the completion of teaching TechnoJourney to learn more about her thoughts and ideas about the experience. Your students just spent the past few weeks completing activities from the technology project … Continue reading →

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Wikipedia in the Classroom

Posted on March 5, 2012 by TechnoHella

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 →

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Integrate the Tomorrow Project into Curriculum

Posted on December 4, 2011 by TechnoHella

The Tomorrow Project is an initiative by Intel, that encourages people to imagine the role of technology in the future and the effect it has on their lives, through a series of FREE online videos and short science fiction stories. … Continue reading →

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Six Teaching Ideas for Integrating the Tomorrow Project into Curriculum

Posted on November 20, 2011 by TechnoHella

How can teachers use Intel’s The Tomorrow Project to motivate students? Have your students either watch a video or read a science fiction short story from The Tomorrow Project. Afterwards, lead a classroom discussion to spark students’ interest and imaginations, … Continue reading →

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The Tomorrow Project and Video Conversations about the Future

Posted on November 13, 2011 by TechnoHella

Students today are surrounded by multimedia. It makes sense to use modern technology at school to make learning relevant. The Tomorrow Project offers teachers FREE resources that will connect with students in a meaningful way. The Tomorrow Project is an … Continue reading →

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The Tomorrow Project Anthology and your Students

Posted on October 23, 2011 by TechnoHella

Your students have the power to shape the future. Inspire them to envision this future using The Tomorrow Project Anthology of short stories. The Tomorrow Project is an initiative by Intel that encourages people to imagine the role of technology … Continue reading →

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Discover the Tomorrow Project by Intel

Posted on October 9, 2011 by TechnoHella

Are you looking for an interesting way to inspire your students to reflect on the importance of technology in their lives? Do you want your students to consider the implications of emerging technologies or dream about a new invention? Do … Continue reading →

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