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Eclectic Technology
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Tech tools that assist all students to be independent learners & teachers to become better teachers
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Beth Dichter
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Through a combination of text, videos and images Ira Socol explores the issue of how we might envision a world that moves beyond textbooks, asking "are there better way to do things than textbooks, like free ways for teachers, or better, students to assemble information. And these should be allowing us to fundamentally consider new ways to assembel infomation, rahter than a pre-cooked, pre-arranged text." Ira Socol posts always challenge me to think, to scratch my brain...perhaps he will do the same for you. 
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A day to celebrate innovative teachers and instructional technology plus a website with a wide range of resources. Do you want to be a part of Digital Learning Day 2.1.12? Sign up at the website...or check out their showcases, blogs, toolkits and more.
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The second annual Digital Learning Day is on February 6, 2013. We've compiled some useful resources on digital learning to help you celebrate the day with your class.
Beth Dichter's insight:
Digital Learning Day is happening this week and Edutopia has put together a great list of resources are will be helpful for Digital Literacy Day and beyond. The list is split into topics: * Integrating Technology into Schools * Online Learning and Blended Classrooms * Teaching with New Media Tools * Video Games in the Classroom * Working with Digital Learners * Additional Resources on the Web You will find links to videos as well as resources from Edutopia and beyond. The resources from Edutopia include brief descriptions.
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The Digital Textbook Playbook is a guide to help K-12 educators and administrators begin building rich digital learning experiences for students in districts across the country. The playbook offers information about determining broadband infrastructure for schools and classrooms, leveraging home and community broadband to extend the digital learning environment, and understanding necessary device considerations. It also provides lessons learned from school districts that have engaged in successful transitions to digital learning.
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If you are looking for great toolkits that "provide digital learning resources and ideas for teachers in specific subject areas" look no further than the Digital Learning Day website. These toolkits are "designed to provide guidance on how technology and digital learning can enhance the educational experience and outcomes for all students." Currently they have toolkits in nine areas:
* Bring Your Own Device
* Civics
* English Language Arts
* Expanded Learning
* Mathematics
* Project Based Learning
* Science
* Social Studies
Great resources are provided and additional toolkits may be added in the future!