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Environmental Online Resources for Students
In my last blog entry, I wrote about how social bookmarking can be an effective and time saving tool for teachers. Delicious is an example of a social bookmarking site that teachers can use to view or collect themed links … Continue reading
Ancient Egypt Online Resources for Students
The study of the civilization of Ancient Egypt seems to be a universal theme in elementary school Social Studies. As an added bonus, kids love this theme! Learning the details of mummification, building pyramids, and the mythology of Ancient Egypt … Continue reading
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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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Video and Sound Production Skills in the Classroom
Today’s students are media savvy. They listen to music, take pictures with cell phones and cameras, play electronic games, use the computer to download songs and view videos, and watch movies and television. They are avid consumers of a variety … Continue reading
Desktop Publishing Skills in the Classroom
Desktop publishing is a technology skill used every time a publication is created. Desktop publishing involves using the computer to create visual displays of ideas and information by combining images and text to produce an attractive layout and design to … Continue reading
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
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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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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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