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Integrating Technology with Limited Resources OK, so you know about all of these great tools out there that can transform teaching and learning in your classroom but all you have is an ancient PC in the corner of your room. How can you effectively integrate technology with this dinosaur? Hopefully this post will help. Use your computer as a center Create a class wiki or website (click here for ideas for where to go to do this) where you can set up links for your students to access easily. When they are at the center they are allowed to access these sites for reinforcement of classroom lessons. How to Use Education Technology - The Ultimate Guide In his popular book, Ditch That Textbook, Matt Miller argues that the textbook is a relic from the days when teachers were the keepers of knowledge to be delivered to students in healthy doses of lectures and notes. The fact of the matter is that in today’s digital world, educators are no longer the gatekeepers of information, and students know it. Instead, the role of the educator should be to guide students as they navigate the wealth of information available at their fingertips.

Teaching for Learning – Erin Motola ALA/AASL Standards for Initial Preparation of School Librarians Standard 1: Candidates are effective teachers who demonstrate knowledge of learners and learning and who model and promote collaborative planning, instruction in multiple literacies, and inquiry-based learning, enabling members of the learning community to become effective users and creators of ideas and information. Candidates design and implement instruction that engages students’ interests and develops their ability to inquire, think critically, gain and share knowledge. A primary role of the school librarian is to plan lessons and units that support curriculum as well as the development of information literacy skills. There has been a push toward using an inquiry based model in instruction in recent years. This movement encourages students to take the lead to discover answers they have about different topics as opposed to researching an assigned topic.

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Steve Hargadon 10 Best Free Educational Apps for Students It was not long ago when smartphones were considered a source of distraction for students. Teachers and parents tried everything not to let smartphones affect the education of students. All their attempts ended in vain. But as the saying goes, every cloud has a silver lining. Free Technology for Teachers 20 Digital Tools for Classroom for Innovative Teachers & Students In the world we live in is, technology is literally everywhere and the kids adapt to it more than anyone else. Unlike teachers, students are being raised in a digital world. For students of all ages, it is absolutely natural to use technology in every aspect of their lives. Top 10 Tools For The Digital Classroom There is certainly no shortage of tech-based tools to use in the classroom. In this article we’ll examine some of the best, focusing specifically on those that are designed for encouraging, enhancing, and managing learning. 1. Socrative

Control Alt Achieve Lisa Nielsen: The Innovative Educator