Teaching Better with Technology
"Technology can be a catalyst for comprehensive school improvement," said Don Knezek, chief executive officer of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), at a presentation on Sunday afternoon.
Knezek and Lynn Nolan, ISTE's director of professional development services, shared several Web sites that educators can use to improve the use of technology for learning.
Knezek observed that "Technology pulls together various content areas, student engagement, and community." Nolan noted that technology can help schools assess their school improvement needs and identify areas of focus for professional development.
The two shared several Web sites as resources for improving the use of technology for learning:
- ISTE--provides educational technology information and resources
- Digital Edge--has multimedia examples of technology integration
- Technology Information Center for Administrative Leadership--provides technology plans for educational leaders
- Profiler--includes a self-report assessment environment with NETS surveys
- George Lucas Educational Foundation--has multimedia examples of technology integration
- CARET: Center for Applied Research on Educational Technology--has a database of research findings and other information sources related to the effectiveness of educational technology
ASCD also offers resources to help educators use technology to improve student achievement:
posted by ASCD @ 4:45 PM
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6 Comments:
Thanks for the opportunity to continue sharing these resources and to hear from others if these are helpful. Others may also want to contribute resources they are familiar with. We encourage you to visit the ISTE website, http://iste.org to find additional resources.
Thanks!
Lynn
Lynn and Don always do a terrific job! Their level of experience and knowledge in the field of ed tech is truly astonishing. Every educational conference should have them present.
~ John Thompson
Everyone should review the TICAL site - lots of useful information and a host of recommendations.
Donna K. Howe, Principal
San Jose Conservation Corps Charter School
Thanks for the great information. I found the "digital edge" section especially helpful. It's always beneficial to find new ways to effectively integrate technology in the classroom!
Thank you!
D'Arcy
It is difficult to imagine the days of teaching without the use of technology. Technology not only engages the students when used as a direct teaching tool but it is also a great way for students to express themselves. At my "on-line" high school I depend on technology in each class on a daily basis. If our server is down it is a frantic rush to re-plan the day. However, as the day of the overhead and slide projector wanes and more and more of our students master technology it is our duty to keep up with it. As a result, tapping into sites such as this one is an incredible asset to a new teacher. Not only are the technology resources great (i.e. rubric website and technology integration with student assesment)but the suggestion from other teachers is too. Bloggs are gaining more popularity and a number of them have some clout in the political realm. However, I have had a number of my students tell me about their own blogs where they share information about their high school classes with each other. According to one of my students the content of unit exams are being shared at school via these blogs. I wonder if this is becoming a problem nationwide. I appreciate the positives and enhancements that technology delivers, but sometimes I worry that many are misusing this powerful tool. Thoughts?
There are a number of online courses to help integrate technology into the classroom that look great. A number are mentioned on this website. I have never taken an onlne class but I know many who have. It is great for those with a busy schedule or like to work ahead on assignments. Tis website is a great resource for teachers to stay up to date on new information and communicate with other professionals.
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