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There are so many different challenges that technology integration in the classroom presents teachers. From budgets to hesitant parents to broken devices and totally re-vamping your lesson plans and constantly tweaking with lots of trial and error. It can be fun, hugely rewarding, and a big giant headache, too. But just because it can be …
Beth Dichter's insight:
This post links to a video by Paul Hamilton, Technology in Education. In this 4 minute video Hamilton asks 8 questions that we may want to share with our community, be it our staff, our parents, or the broader community, to begin a dialogue that is lacking in many school districts. Three of the questions he raises are below. Take the time to click through to the post to read the other 5, and if possible find the time to watch this video. * What do we ant technology to do in schools? * Are we asking the right questions about technology, learning, and schools? * Is the way we are using technology now turning our students 'off' to the people and the world around them? 
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Beth Dichter's insight:
Edutopia has published a great guide on Technology Integration. It has six sections: * Introduction * Why Integrate Technology? * What is Tech Integration? * How to Integrate Technology * Workshop Activities * Resources for Tech Integration This guide includes an amazing number of resources (websites, books videos and more) and was designed to address the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS). Think about using with a group for professional development, or on your own!
Rebecca Wilkins's curator insight,
July 17, 2015 9:28 PM
This is the first guide I have seen to help define technology integration.
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"Networking is a prime form of 21st century learning. The world is much smaller thanks to technology. Learning is transforming into a globally collaborative enterprise. Take for example scientists; professional networks allow the scientific community to share discoveries much faster...As educators, we aim to be connected to advance our craft. On another level, we hope to teach students to use networks to prepare for them for a changing job market. But what is the best way to approach PLNs?"
Beth Dichter's insight:
This is a thoughtful list of 20 tips for creating your own professional learning network (PLN) or professional learning community (PLC). The post is divided into two sections. Part 1 provides 10 tips for using PLNs and Part 2 provides 10 tools and strategies to establish a productive PLN/PLC. Links to many resources are also included in the post.
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NSDL.org is an online science library with links to high quality science, technology, engineering, and math resources for K-12 teachers, faculty, librarians, students and informal learners.
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"The use of technology in the classroom is becoming more mainstream than ever. From using it as a way to gain resources and inspiration for lessons to leveraging the relationships with others in your Professional Learning Network (PLN) to find pen pals for your students..."
Beth Dichter's insight:
This infographic provides 11 ideas that you might want to share with other teachers in your building on ways to use technology. It is a diverse list that could be used with students at many grade levels and it may provide you with some inspiration. If you go to the website you may print it out in color or black and white. Do you have any ideas you would like to share? Feel free to use the comment area to do so.
Monica S Mcfeeters's curator insight,
November 5, 2013 12:36 AM
Great info graph with ideas about how to add technology to up lift and modernize your teaching and organizational skills.
Kelly Brenner Smith's curator insight,
June 26, 2014 11:00 AM
Fun ideas for getting kids involved in classroom technology....
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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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"So, what should a school in the 21st Century look like? Well, it’s more than just filling a classroom with tech. It’s about ensuring that five year olds are getting ready for a future that no-one is really be able to predict until they are much older. That also means supporting teachers and giving them the skills to help their students achieve this. Helping teachers understand why it is important for them to use it, so that they can provide useful experiences for their students."
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Les questions sont pertinentes.