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Now the Students’ Turn: Reflecting on TechnoJourney
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
Posted in Technology Skills
Tagged computer education, digital citizenship, digital literacy, TechnoJourney, technology skills
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A Teacher Speaks Out: Yes, you should teach Internet skills!
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
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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Tagged classroom management, computer education, digital literacy, instructional approach, instructional technology, internet, teaching ideas, TechnoJourney, using technology in the classroom
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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
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Tagged bookmarks, digital literacy, internet, project based learning, technology project, technology skills, using technology in the classroom
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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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Tagged bookmarks, digital literacy, internet, project based learning, TechnoJourney, technology project, technology skills, 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
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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
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Tagged digital literacy, internet, project based learning, TechnoJourney, technology project, technology skills, using technology in the classroom
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Digital Learning Day
Join In! Digital Learning Day is February 1, 2011 in the United States. On this day teachers, librarians, school leaders, afterschool programs, community groups, and parents are joining together to take action to use technology to improve learning. You don’t … Continue reading
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Should you Teach Internet Skills?
“You should know that I use the Internet a lot and I already know everything.” This admission is made by one of my Grade 3/4 students who pulled me aside during class. He is nine years old. I let the … Continue reading
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