BP8_Quizlet

This year my school is really trying to boost our vocabulary test scores. I am trying to get teachers to use technology everyday in the classroom/homework. I plan to use this starting tomorrow in my classroom.  We just recently purchased a new vocabulary textbook, and this will go so nicely. Also, an easy homework assignment will be for the students to add to their pages the new list. That in itself will help them study. If they never revisit the site to practice with, they still have typed it up.

I wish it was a little easier to add students to your group. It would be nice if they could just join without having to sign up. I wish I could send them a link and they could just log in with password to view their words. This way I could add words for them to view without inviting them every year.

BP_Reading

1. Fulfilling the Need for a Technology Integration Specialist

Hofer, Mark; Chamberlin, Barbara; Scot, Tammy
T H E Journal (Technological Horizons In Education)
10-01-2004

Article discusses what one needs to become a Technology Integration Specialist. It talks about current roles, and the need for a new role.

2. teacher-librarian as technology leader

Loertscher, David
Teacher Librarian
10-01-2006

teacher-librarian as technology leader

MEANINGFUL LEARNING USING TECHNOLOGY: WHAT EDUCATORS NEED TO KNOW AND DO

Article discusses successful teachers and what they do in the classroom

3.Rother, Chris

T H E Journal (Technological Horizons In Education)
10-01-2004

Evaluating Technology's Role in the CLASSROOM

Byline: Rother, Chris
Volume: 32
Number: 3
ISSN: 0192592X
Publication Date: 10-01-2004
Page: 43
Section: K-12 SPECIAL REPORT
Type: Periodical
Language: English

Article discusses the "Second Annual 'Teachers Talk Tech' Survey and how it examines the long-term impact of technology on learning.

4.

Computational Science as Part of Technology Education: An Interview with Aaron Clark

Anonymous
The Technology Teacher
02-01-2008

This connects ideas of science and technology.

5.Vonderwell, S., Liang, X., Alderman, K. (2007, April 01). Asynchronous Discussions and Assessment in Online Learning. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, (3), 309, Retrieved from http://elibrary.bigchalk.com

This article talks about assessments and learning communities.

6. 

Does Technology Enhance Actual Student Learning? The Case of Online Discussion Boards

Krentler, Kathleen A; Willis-Flurry, Laura A
Journal of Education for Business
07-01-2005

Articles states some statistics of online discussion boards.

7. 

Project-based Learning: A Student-centered Approach to Integrating Technology into Physical Education Teacher Education

Gubacs, Klara
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
09-01-2004

Article helps bring technology into the PE world.

8. 

Psychology of Learning for Instruction, 2nd edition / The Art of Changing the Brain: Enriching the Practice of Teaching...

Swain, Philip H
Journal of Engineering Education

10-01-2003

Article helps reconnect the idea of " the learner can learn". 

BP7_OMM_Glogster

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Please click play on the above embedded page. You will see what I actually created using my new web 2.0 tool, Glogster. I am a raving fan, and loved how easy it was to use. I did have trouble with the video application. However, I have emailed them and asked for help. I hope you like it. The possibilities are endless.

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BP4_Glogster

I am very excited to use this tool in my classroom.  I mean anything new and exciting I can utilize, the kids will think I am the coolest teacher. The students can make a really cool picture blog and it creates its own website for sharing. The students can make posters that are animated, and add text to share their thoughts.

I could not download my first choice due to Windows only application. I am very glad I ended up finding this. This is right up my alley.

The easy templates make it easy for any student to create anything you want them to. It makes a great homework assignment. Students can make a summary of what they learned. I am looking forward to adding my students to my page. It even lets an RSS feed to show any new Glogs the student has made.

I played with it for about 15 minutes, and I found everything I needed. It was so user friendly. I plan to use this right away.

BP_Diigo Group

I am waiting for the last friend to join. However, three of my four are there. My 4th friend went away for the Labor Day weekend.