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Tag Archives: TechnoJourney
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
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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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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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Tagged computer education, internet, teaching ideas, TechnoJourney, technology skills, using technology in the classroom
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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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Tagged computer education, internet, teaching ideas, TechnoJourney, technology skills, using technology in the classroom
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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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Tagged computer education, internet, map making, TechnoJourney, technology skills, using technology in the classroom
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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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Tagged computer education, internet, teaching ideas, TechnoJourney, technology skills, 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
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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
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Tagged computer education, digital citizenship, internet, TechnoJourney, 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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