Ed Tech Challenge

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Blended Learning, Professional Development, Technology, Technology Help, Technology Planning | Posted on December 3, 2013

ed tech challengeEd Tech Challenge  This a self-paced, scaffolded technology integration course for educators. This course was the collaborative effort of school districts all over the nation- and the content for this course was created by technology integrators, classroom teachers, Google Apps Certified Trainers and Teachers, and ISTE award winners. All of the suggestions we give are grounded in practice- they are techniques we actually use and we know work! We’ve flipped this course so that you can learn when you have time, and we’ve created templates, videos, and resources so that you can start using those tools right away.

Power Up What Works

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Common Core, Lesson Planning, Professional Development, Teaching Strategies, Technology Planning | Posted on December 3, 2013

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Power Up What Works is a web site from the US Dept. of Education to help teachers with various professional development needs including Common Core Standards implementation and technology integration.

Free Technology Tools for Teachers Livebinder

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Technology Help, Technology Planning | Posted on September 24, 2013

 

Free Technology Tools for Teachers Livebinder

11 Sample Education BYOT Policies To Help You Create Your Own

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in BYOD, Technology Planning, Technology Trends | Posted on September 24, 2013

 

11 Sample Education BYOT Policies To Help You Create Your Own

10 school solutions for mobile device management

 

ISTE 2013 Pinterest Board of Resources

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in ISTE13, Pinterest, Technology Planning, Technology Trends | Posted on August 16, 2013

ISTE 2013 Pinterest Board of Resources is a wonderful compilation of the many learning sessions at this year’s premier technology conference.

Unpacking the Common Core: Tech Powered Projects

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Common Core, Professional Development, Project Based Learning, Technology Planning, Videos | Posted on June 14, 2013

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Unpacking the Common Core:  Tech Powered Projects is a SimpleK webinar posted so teachers can explore these resources at their own pace.

Top 100 Experts in Tech and Learning

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Personal Learning Networks (PLNs), Technology Planning, Technology Trends, Twitter | Posted on April 12, 2013

Top 100 Experts in Tech and Learning is a good article to find great folks to follow on Twitter.  There is much to learn from this group of distinguished educators.

Technology Parent Permission Slips

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in BYOD, Classroom Management, Copyright/Creative Commons, Digital Citizenship, Getting Organized, Internet Safety, Mobile Learning, Parent Conferences, Social Media, Technology Planning | Posted on February 27, 2013

 

Here is a nice collection of parent permission slips for technology use put together by Vicki Davis on Cool Cat Teacher blog.  Several are excellent to modify for middle and high school students.

Planning Guides for BYOD

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in BYOD, Technology Planning | Posted on January 7, 2013

 

Here are two thorough and well thought out guides for districts planning a bring your own device policy.

K-12 Blueprint for BYOD

Making BYOD Work in Schools – Three School Districts That Have Figured it Out

Mapping Media to the Curriculum

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Desktop Publishing, Digital Photography, Digital Storytelling, Flipped Classroom, Online Projects, Podcasting, Presentation Tools, Technology Help, Technology Planning, Web 2.0 | Posted on December 6, 2012

 

Mapping Media to the Curriculum – What do you want to create today?   This site has visual icons you can click to find places to create curriculum content, assessments, and publish online.

Project Red

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in BYOD, School System Resources, Technology Help, Technology Planning | Posted on December 6, 2012

Project Red is a research study on the implications of technology in learning and student achievement.  In addition, there are resources available for all school stakeholders on implementing change through 1:1 technology implementation.

Web Tools for Teachers by Type – Livebinder

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Collections of Links by Subject Area, Lesson Planning, Livebinders, Technology Planning, Web 2.0 | Posted on November 9, 2012

Web Tools for Teachers by Type – Livebinder by  Tim Wilhelmus is one of the best collections of Resources I have seen.  If you have a technology need, start here for a solution.

The Official U.S. National Technology Plan

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Technology Planning | Posted on October 16, 2012

Official U.S. National Technology Plan article from Edudemic

Download the National Technology Plan

Technology with Intention Graphic

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Technology Planning | Posted on October 4, 2012

This is a great graphic to show the major goals of technology use in the classroom:

Teaching in the 21st Century Video

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Technology Planning, Videos, You Tube | Posted on September 10, 2012

Linkbunch

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Lesson Planning, Odds and Ends, Technology Planning | Posted on August 17, 2012

Linkbunch is a site that allows you to group several web site URLs into one link.  Great to use when asking students to look at several resources.

EdShelf

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Apps for Learning, Lesson Planning, Technology Planning | Posted on August 15, 2012

 

 

 

 

Edshelf.Com  is a directory of websites, mobile apps, and desktop software that are rated & reviewed by educators, for educators. We decrease the friction of using and procuring effective technology into the classroom.

Teacher’s Tech App

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Apps for Learning, Professional Development, Technology Help, Technology Planning | Posted on August 15, 2012

 

Teacher’s Tech App  Teacher’s Tech is one of the best mobile apps designed to assist teachers in the use of technology in their classrooms and their daily lives. This mobile app features “how-to” video screencasts of the most popular and useful Web 2.0 applications currently being used by educators, with step-by-step instructions on how to acquire services and use them effectively both as learning tools, collaborative devices, and resource generators.

Cloud Storage Face Off

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Adminstrative Tools, Cloud Computing, Dropbox, Google, Microsoft Office Programs/Tools, Technology Planning | Posted on May 11, 2012

Cloud Sync Storage Face Off

Wondering which cloud storage site to use?  Here’s an article that compares the major players.

Digital Textbook Playbook

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Adminstrative Tools, BYOD, Digital Textbooks, eReaders - Kindle, Technology, Technology Planning | Posted on May 10, 2012

 

Digital Textbook Playbook

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.

 

Tech Ease Web Help

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Computer Repair, Technology, Technology Help, Technology Planning | Posted on May 10, 2012

  Tech Ease is a web based technology help site with links for iOS and Windows.  Topics and explanations are teacher friendly so check it out.

 

 

Ted Ed

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Global Learning, High School, Math Resources, Middle School, Reading/Language Arts, Science Resources, Social Studies Resources, STEM Resources, Technology, Technology Planning, Thinking Skills, Videos, You Tube | Posted on April 25, 2012

We have all heard of Ted Talks.  Now teachers can utilize Ted Ed for their classrooms.  Videos are categorized by topics and subject areas, have questions and deeper thinking activities to go with the videos, allow you to use You Tube videos in the same fashion, and even allow you to “FLIP” your lessons by altering content and saving a unique URL.  I am impressed with this learning tool for middle and high school students.

Ted Ed Tour

Technology Integration/Common Core

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Common Core, Livebinders, Technology Planning | Posted on April 24, 2012

Technology Integration for Common Core Livebinder by Woodstock Technology Integration Team is a great place to integrate Common Core Standards with technology standards.

10 Steps to an Affordable Technology Program

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Posted by jenmalonetn | Posted in Technology Planning | Posted on February 16, 2012

  10 Steps to an Affordable Technology Program

Great slideshow with insight on creating a vision and plan for school district technology integration.

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