2012.01.28+Resources

Best Pedagogical Practices for Integrating Technology? - RESOURCES

 * 1) Links shared by #ElemChat organisers
 * 2) Links shared by #ElemChat participants
 * 3) Questions for directing discussion
 * 4) Other Links

Links shared by #ElemChat organisers

 * Integrating Technology: Lesson Ideas via @nancyrubin http://nancy-rubin.com/2011/12/26/integrating-technology-lesson-ideas/
 * Integrating Technology In the Primary Classroom via @kathleen_morris http://primarytech.global2.vic.edu.au/
 * Integrating Google Tools 4Teachers http://sites.google.com/site/colettecassinelli/Home
 * Four mistakes educators make when integrating technology into instruction via @kipprogers http://anytimeanywherelearning.blogspot.com/2011/04/four-mistakes-educators-make-when.html#comment-form
 * Education World: A Beginner’s Guide to Integrating Technology http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech130.shtml
 * A Primary Blog for the 21st Century http://adunsiger.com/
 * Blogging About the Web 2.0 Connected Classroom via @web20classroom http://blog.web20classroom.org/
 * iLearnTechnology via @ktenkely http://ilearntechnology.com/
 * A framework for good practice http://www.ifipwg3-3.org/MM/Current/Webb/ICT.htm
 * 10 Steps to Successful Tech Integration by @whatedsaid http://whatedsaid.wordpress.com/2011/02/21/10-steps-to-successful-tech-integration-2



Links shared by #ElemChat participants

 * @ayatawel 10 Tool Student Challenge presentation in the livebinder at http://t.co/7bTyfMGP via @anamariacult
 * @JoAnnJacobs68 http://t.co/20Dvz5EA is a great site by @kathleen_morris that has step by step lessons 4 teachers 2 learn tech & be able 2 use it
 * @cybraryman1 My Technology Integration page (by subject area): http://t.co/TBFw3Dsd
 * @espanateacher A5: I created on-line choice boards for students. http://t.co/30DUwfXN
 * @KarynTeaches @KTVee i agree! http://t.co/uSPRN3lX
 * @brettelockyer Yep the #D5chat yesterday was really helpful for beginning Evernote. http://t.co/ZFbV9v3M
 * @cybraryman1 My Symbaloo page: http://t.co/y5nCXfLh Evernote page: http://t.co/bP7aFjpn LiveBinders: http://t.co/rC5t6qg9
 * @cybraryman1 Google Docs page: http://t.co/yLoSUOJj
 * @doriedance RT @brettelockyer: @AnIowaTeacher @uwlalum #elemchat Yep the #D5chat yesterday was really helpful for beginning Evernote. http://t.co/ZFbV9v3M
 * @uwlalum My first resource for finding tech tools long before I joined Twitter was @ktenkely's site http://t.co/3eXClZcE So awesome!
 * @cybraryman1 A7 For storage: My Diigo page: http://t.co/YHn1JX2N LiveBinders: http://t.co/rC5t6qg9
 * @ncarroll24 @uwlalum I used Edutecher before Twitter http://t.co/JUb1Z5E5
 * @nancyrubin Technology-Infused Lesson Plans: Find the Relative Advantage http://t.co/6fP262Uv
 * @plnaugle Blog Commenting Party Flyer http://t.co/UZQerkMi
 * @celinabrennan Digital Literacy http://t.co/aYikdSpT



Questions for directing discussion

 * Q1: What is the purpose/advantage of integrating technology into teaching/learning?
 * Q2: When is it *not* best pedagogical practice to use technology?
 * Q3: Our students are growing up surrounded by technology. how much is too much “screen time”?
 * Q4: Are there certain things students need to learn to do offline “in real life” before they take it online?
 * Q4: What kinds of teaching/learning activities are most enhanced by the use of technology?
 * Q5: Can technology help teachers conduct and differentiate assessments more effectively?
 * Q6: Teacher tech tools: Work smarter, not harder. Which tools help you maximize your time & increase your productivity?
 * Q7: How do you find the best tech tools? How do you keep tech tools organized?
 * Q8: How do you introduce a new tool to your students?
 * Q9: With the myriad of tools now available, what criteria do you use to select tools to use with your students?
 * Q10: What are the most effective tools for keeping parents informed? How do parents respond to the use of tech?



Other Links

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