Isn't just about EVERYthing a tech thing? A lot of things are and at 15 years into the 21st century many things require it. Click on this chart about using technology in the classroom.... where does your class fall? Where would you like to go? The chart is interactive and has lesson ideas for lots of subjects. If you find something great, share it out with us! (Are you, like me, reaching for your reading glasses?! Cool tip I JUST learned - want to make something bigger on your screen? Hold the CTRL key and the plus (+) key at the same time. Viole! The words get bigger. To reduce just use CTRL and the minus (-) key.) |
1. The difference between technology use and technology integration.
2. 15 things every teacher should try this year.
Gold star to Ms. Salam who's got her lit class trying out #4 this year and another to Ms. Lovely-Owens is going to give #11 a try on an upcoming assignment. The library can help with any you want to explore, just let us know! (Who wants to try #7? We just got a grant to purchase a collaboration table with a big screen tv - this would be a perfect way to use it!)
3. It is ok to start small, just start with SOMETHING. This article can help you troubleshoot before you start: 15 common mistakes.