Monday, May 7, 2007
NETS
This article talked about a 20-year commitment to technology. This is great, but technology changes happen every 12-18 months! I would like to see more of a focus included on technology standards if education is supposed to help bring our students into the 21st century.
National Education Technology Plan
Everyone recognizes the need to integrate technology into our education system. Everyone says that they will use it. But no one provides the money needed to keep up with the changing needs and costs of technology in order to give our students the boost they need to be at the top of the tech world.
US school lag behind in use of technology
I think that teachers need to have training on technology in order to keep up with the changes needs of our students. We have to have continuing education on our curriculum, we also need training on upgrading our technology skills. I am not sure how I feel about the laptops yet. I see some good by providing technology to those students who can't afford it at home or are not close to a library. Laptops are also a good organizer and limit the costs of textbooks and repairs.
On the other hand, plagiarizing is already a problem and having access to the internet would only help the students copy and paste information faster.
On the other hand, plagiarizing is already a problem and having access to the internet would only help the students copy and paste information faster.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Altec.org
I really loved this site! I had explored it a few years ago in another tech class. I really like the new tools that they have added.
My fav was CasaNotes! I will use this for making certificates, rewards, even school trips.
I also like the ThinkTank that can be used for doing research projects and brainstorming ideas for papers.
KidVid is really cool! I think that a lot of students would love making "stars" of themselves with this one!
The Assign-A-Day tool is great for communication with student and parents too! Everyone can keep up with assignments this way.
The teacher I shared the site with was L. Nittler who teaches at MLHS. She thought the site was very helpful and she would use the ThinkTank, QuizStar, and RubiStar to help integrate into her curriculum. She teaches English.
My fav was CasaNotes! I will use this for making certificates, rewards, even school trips.
I also like the ThinkTank that can be used for doing research projects and brainstorming ideas for papers.
KidVid is really cool! I think that a lot of students would love making "stars" of themselves with this one!
The Assign-A-Day tool is great for communication with student and parents too! Everyone can keep up with assignments this way.
The teacher I shared the site with was L. Nittler who teaches at MLHS. She thought the site was very helpful and she would use the ThinkTank, QuizStar, and RubiStar to help integrate into her curriculum. She teaches English.
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