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Category Archives: Technology Integration
10 Blogging Activities for Elementary Students
There are many ways that teachers can integrate blogs into curriculum. Here are a few ideas to get you started! 1. Blogger Empower students! Most bloggers are experts in a particular area. They write articles based on their experience. Encourage … Continue reading
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Office 2013 PowerPoint Transitions are Fantastic
Office 2013 has added many new transitions that make using PowerPoint FUN! What is a transition? A transition is an action that occurs between slides, when changing from one to another. Why use a transition? Transitions are more than just … Continue reading
Mr. Men and Little Miss in the Computer Lab
Too many curriculum objectives and too little time! What to do? A fun activity using technology not only achieved a number of curriculum goals but it raised my Grade 3 students’ level of enthusiasm to new heights! I was feeling … Continue reading
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Critical Thinking and Picture Formatting
Your students will apply a picture style because it looks “cool” or fancy. Very little consideration is given to how the shape, border, or effects enhance the message in a publication. It is a good idea to encourage your students … Continue reading
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ICT in Education: Creativity and Computers
Recently, I began to teach TechnoWonderland to a class of grade 7/8 students. They love the idea of creating their own amusement park. We have just completed planning our park and now students are designing a poster using Microsoft Word. … Continue reading
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PowerPoint Scrapbook
My Grade 6 students just completed their digital scrapbooks. They were made using Microsoft PowerPoint. I loved the activity so much that I am thinking about writing a TechnoKids technology project for the activity. Let me tell you more about … Continue reading
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Two Hours Wasted Trying to Find a Web 2.0 Tool to Use at School
Most people write about their successes. I am going to tell you about my failure. The failure to find a Web 2.0 tool that would work in my school setting. Web 2.0 tools are online apps that can be used … Continue reading
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
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
Skydrive and Digital Partnering
Use Skydrive to have students collaborate. Instead of traditional pair groups, where students sit together in the same physical space, use Skydrive to engage in digital partnering. What is Digital Partnering? Digital partnering is a pair group that uses technology … Continue reading →