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Assessment & Testing Highlights from Tech Forum Northeast, Palisades, NY October 23, 2009 October 27, 2009 Welcome and Opening Keynote: Chris LehmannBuilding School 2.0: Creating the Schools We NeedWhat is School 2.0? What are the pedagogical ideas that form it? Examine ideas of constructivist pedagogy and the use of 21st Century More.. Connecting neuroscience and reading July 21, 2009 Neuroscience research has shown that the only real way to change the trajectory of a child’s academic career is to change the rate and accuracy with which the brain receives and uses information. Research conducted by Drs. More.. After-school tech makes a difference July 21, 2009 A recent study conducted by the University of Washington’s Center for Information & Society examined the after-school technology programming in 38 Boys & Girls Clubs across the country and reflected the positive impact More.. Free RTI Tools July 16, 2009 The National Center on Response to Intervention recently released a free Progress Monitoring Tools Chart. This chart represents the results of the Center’s Technical Review Committee’s first review of reading and math progress More.. Digital Storytelling Goes Hollywood March 29, 2009 Digital storytelling already proves its worth in classrooms across the country, but when Joe Brennan took over a position at Wilkes University teaching a Digital Storytelling graduate course and the Discovery Educator Network More.. view all text items in this section...
Copyright 14 Ways K–12 Librarians Can Teach Social Media by Joyce Valenza September 27, 2009 This is the best time in history to be a teacher-librarian. Major shifts in our information and communication landscapes present new opportunities for librarians to teach and lead in areas that were always considered part of More.. Is a Picture Worth a Thousand Searches? August 4, 2009 Getting the Most out of Royalty-Free Image Libraries By David PatschkeFor student designers, royalty-free image libraries are an invaluable resource. Learning how to navigate these digital archives can radically reduce search More.. The New Rules of Copyright By Judy Salpeter, October 15, 2008 from Tech&Learning Complying with, and teaching young people about, copyright in an educational setting often feels burdensome. That's because copyright laws were not designed to facilitate the sort of sharing and More.. Fair Use for Educational Purposes?(2) July 8, 2005 Tip: Fair use is a complicated situation especially for K-12 and higher education. What constitutes fair use of copyrighted materials such as a book or software? While fair use is intended to apply to teaching, research, and More.. Who Owns What? June 7, 2005 Tip: Copyright and ownership of particular intellectual property is confusing. Who owns the copyright? The basic rules imply: The author is usually the owner. Except when the work-for-hire rules apply: The author's employer More.. view all text items in this section...
Curriculum Tamp;L Announces the 2009 Awards of Excellence Winners October 28, 2009 27th ANNUAL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE WINNERSANNOUNCED BY TECH & LEARNING MAGAZINEOutstanding Education Technology Products SalutedSAN BRUNO, CA (October 28, 2009) – Tech & Learning magazine today named 66 education technology More.. Highlights from Tech Forum Northeast, Palisades, NY October 23, 2009 October 27, 2009 Welcome and Opening Keynote: Chris LehmannBuilding School 2.0: Creating the Schools We NeedWhat is School 2.0? What are the pedagogical ideas that form it? Examine ideas of constructivist pedagogy and the use of 21st Century More.. Students with Disabilities Excel in Summer Work Program July 31, 2009 Working at the ice cream parlor, gas station or local restaurant for the summer is a rite of passage for many teenagers. But finding summer work can be challenging for young people with disabilities, who may be faced with More.. Safety Net: Web filtering that works July 23, 2009 A district can take many steps to ensure that its students are protected from harmful, obscene, or otherwise unworthy websites. It can establish guidelines for appropriate Internet usage, create acceptable use policies, or More.. Connecting neuroscience and reading July 21, 2009 Neuroscience research has shown that the only real way to change the trajectory of a child’s academic career is to change the rate and accuracy with which the brain receives and uses information. Research conducted by Drs. More.. view all text items in this section...
Data Management Why go CMS? December 28, 2009 by JC Elgin In June, our technology director decided that it was time to try out Joomla. This meant that in the coming months, ready or not, I would be diving headfirst into the world of content-management systems.Most districts More.. Ten Best Ideas for your Parent-Notification System December 23, 2009 by Brenda Speer, Superintendent, Bynum (TX) ISD1. Attendance Matters. Unexcused absences present a real safety concern. Check to see if your system provides a way for you to quickly let parents know that their child was not in More.. The Challenge of Coordinating District-wide Communications December 21, 2009 By Marty Weil, Contributing EditorThe great American conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein once said that technique is communication; to conductors the two words are synonymous. For school executives and administrators who are More.. Highlights from Tech Forum Northeast, Palisades, NY October 23, 2009 October 27, 2009 Welcome and Opening Keynote: Chris LehmannBuilding School 2.0: Creating the Schools We NeedWhat is School 2.0? What are the pedagogical ideas that form it? Examine ideas of constructivist pedagogy and the use of 21st Century More.. 14 Ways K–12 Librarians Can Teach Social Media by Joyce Valenza September 27, 2009 This is the best time in history to be a teacher-librarian. Major shifts in our information and communication landscapes present new opportunities for librarians to teach and lead in areas that were always considered part of More.. view all text items in this section...
eLearning Tamp;L reports live from Educon 2.2 January 30, 2010 Educon 22 is an impressive conference held at Philadelphia's Science Leadership Academy, and kicked off with a full house of educators and top edtech names from around the country.Self described as "EduCon 2.2 ...is not a More.. BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) December 29, 2009 by Ellen Ullmann Each spring, Walled Lake (MI) Consolidated School District kicks off its ten-year-old Anytime Anywhere Learning (AAL) Laptop Program with an orientation meeting for parents of fifth graders. At the meeting, More.. Magic Johnson Foundation partners with Cisco November 18, 2009 Tech & Learning magazine – along with key sports media -- had the unique opportunity to meet via videoconferencing with basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson today to discuss his new partnership with Cisco. In addition to More.. Highlights from Tech Forum Northeast, Palisades, NY October 23, 2009 October 27, 2009 Welcome and Opening Keynote: Chris LehmannBuilding School 2.0: Creating the Schools We NeedWhat is School 2.0? What are the pedagogical ideas that form it? Examine ideas of constructivist pedagogy and the use of 21st Century More.. Six inspiring schools honored at Intel 2009 Schools of Distinction Awards Ceremony September 15, 2009 Every year, the Intel Schools of Distinction awards honors U.S. schools that demonstrate 21st century teaching and learning environments that promote excellence in math and science. This year, Intel received more than 700 More.. view all text items in this section...
Funding Expand classroom learning with ARRA funding December 21, 2009 AT&T is offering technologies to help schools deliver the reforms required by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) related to improving teacher effectiveness, establishing data systems and using data More.. Federal grant money available November 29, 2009 Schools struggling with student dropouts and discipline problems have an opportunity to tackle those issues with innovative programs funded by federal grant money, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and the Dignity in Schools More.. Highlights from Tech Forum Northeast, Palisades, NY October 23, 2009 October 27, 2009 Welcome and Opening Keynote: Chris LehmannBuilding School 2.0: Creating the Schools We NeedWhat is School 2.0? What are the pedagogical ideas that form it? Examine ideas of constructivist pedagogy and the use of 21st Century More.. Grants, Free Trial for K-5 Software Available September 29, 2009 500 easy-to-apply-for online software grants are being offered for use with Super Star Online, educational software line that builds math and language arts skills. The software helps bridge the gap between school and home with More.. Six inspiring schools honored at Intel 2009 Schools of Distinction Awards Ceremony September 15, 2009 Every year, the Intel Schools of Distinction awards honors U.S. schools that demonstrate 21st century teaching and learning environments that promote excellence in math and science. This year, Intel received more than 700 More.. view all text items in this section...
Mobile & Wireless BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) December 29, 2009 by Ellen Ullmann Each spring, Walled Lake (MI) Consolidated School District kicks off its ten-year-old Anytime Anywhere Learning (AAL) Laptop Program with an orientation meeting for parents of fifth graders. At the meeting, More.. The Challenge of Coordinating District-wide Communications December 21, 2009 By Marty Weil, Contributing EditorThe great American conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein once said that technique is communication; to conductors the two words are synonymous. For school executives and administrators who are More.. Highlights from Tech Forum Northeast, Palisades, NY October 23, 2009 October 27, 2009 Welcome and Opening Keynote: Chris LehmannBuilding School 2.0: Creating the Schools We NeedWhat is School 2.0? What are the pedagogical ideas that form it? Examine ideas of constructivist pedagogy and the use of 21st Century More.. Top 10 cell phones for students July 22, 2009 Love it or hate it, most students now have cell phones. Wirefly, a retailer of cell phones and wireless plans, released its annual Top 10 cell phones for students heading back to school. Factors considered included affordability, More.. Ready for 1:1? Check this list before you answer July 16, 2009 Check this list before you start your 1:1 program -- or to improve an existing program. Search for more funding: The state may be providing machines and some training support but I will guarantee it will not be enough. More.. view all text items in this section...
Security BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) December 29, 2009 by Ellen Ullmann Each spring, Walled Lake (MI) Consolidated School District kicks off its ten-year-old Anytime Anywhere Learning (AAL) Laptop Program with an orientation meeting for parents of fifth graders. At the meeting, More.. The Challenge of Coordinating District-wide Communications December 21, 2009 By Marty Weil, Contributing EditorThe great American conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein once said that technique is communication; to conductors the two words are synonymous. For school executives and administrators who are More.. How to prevent, identify, and prosecute sexual misconduct October 28, 2009 Although criminal activity on school networks is rare, the potential for damage to the people and school involved is extremely high. District and school administrators must be prepared for potential problems and equipped with the More.. Highlights from Tech Forum Northeast, Palisades, NY October 23, 2009 October 27, 2009 Welcome and Opening Keynote: Chris LehmannBuilding School 2.0: Creating the Schools We NeedWhat is School 2.0? What are the pedagogical ideas that form it? Examine ideas of constructivist pedagogy and the use of 21st Century More.. Safety Net: Web filtering that works July 23, 2009 A district can take many steps to ensure that its students are protected from harmful, obscene, or otherwise unworthy websites. It can establish guidelines for appropriate Internet usage, create acceptable use policies, or More.. view all text items in this section...