Visualizing Technology Integration: A Model for Meeting ISTE Educational-Technology Standards

Throughout this article I came across that The National Technology Standars for Students are the ones who started talking about integrting technology into the classrooms. They were saying that the most efficient ways to help their students learn that they use in the classroom is a concept map. It helps then be able to open PDF files, and from there they are just a click away and free to browse the web and do other things on the computer, not just on the internet. They discovered that there students were not doing very well on standardized tests because they were not understanding the subjects as well as they were supposed to. They found this awesome website that connected back to colonial history and science and since it was computerized this gave the childeren more excitement in learning. I think this would be a great idea just because some kids are so unmotivated to go out and learn. What we need is for kids to be excited and engaged in what they are learning, and I think the more things we can do on the computer will be all the better for them. I don't mean every single thing has to be done on the computer, but a good portion of their learning should be because I think that is the answer to make them more interested.

Collaborative Online Continuing Education: Professional Development Through Learning Communities

By us having such awesome tools as being able to do school work online is something we need to be so grateful for. It offers new opportunities for models of the professional growth of teachers. Many communities share a way of knowing, a set of practices and shared values that comes from these very procedures. In these communities it brings together students, teachers and community members in directing the same courses and education in new ways. By having community technologies is provides opportunities for teachers where they can reflect and talk with their colleagues and build more of an understanding for different approaches, standards and curriculum. A great example of a learning community is The Maryland Electronic Learning Community which shows the development of a teacher and all the support groups that built up the formal training which is linked with continuing collaboration and support. Overall, these communties offer many strategies for reform that include everyone: parents, learners, teachers, community members, and political leaders. This helps encourage everyone that is learning to take a lead role in the learning process and the construction of knowledge.

Technology integration Professional Development Guide

This is a great class/session for everyone I think! It teaches us all the ways how to integrate technology into the classrooms, and trust me from what I have learned so far there are a ton! In just a few short classes you will be more than ready to help yourself and teach others all the ways that we are learning to bring technology into our classrooms. I never thought of this as such a helpful technique but it really is. My aunt is a teacher for assistive technology and for the longest time she would always try and persuade me to look into this, and I was never to fond of it becasuse I didn't know much. Now that I have learned so much I think it would be such an awesome job as well as a great experience. All it takes is a few short classes and before you know it you are ready to go out and teach everyone everything that you know about assistive technology and integrating technology into classrooms. If it is not already mandatory, I personally feel that all teachers should now how to use all of these because you never know when it will come in handy, and it is always better to be safe than sorry.

Technology workshops for teachers make computer connections

At New Orleans's Martin Behrman Charter Academy of Creative Arts & Sciences, everything is computerized.  Everything from lesson plans to grade keeping is done electronically on the computer.  Even teacher networking is done electronically. This idea is very effective, not only is it effective, but doing things like this on the computer are often mistake- proof.  It’s a good way to keep track of all that needs to be done and it is also easier and more enjoyable for both teachers and students. All schools should take advantage of the electronic tools offered to them, because it helps teachers and students in the long run.  We are moving forward and live in a digital world, and schools should start doing the same.

Preparing to teach with technology: Helping students reach their full potential.

Not only does technology help students to reach their full potential, but it also helps teachers as well.  Technology helps teachers to be their best and teach the best way possible.  Technology helps teachers in their learning process as well.  Technology helps teachers to prepare for their own learning.  Many teachers prepare an electronic portfolio to show their own learning process which also trains teachers in using technology.  Technology not only helps students but it helps teachers as well.  Teachers need technology to succeed and learn just as much as students do.

Technology integration for elementary schools

Kids are now starting to learn about technology at a younger age, so it only makes sense to start technology integration at a younger age.  By doing this, elementary school children will have a better grasp of technology which will help them in years to come when technology becomes more advanced.  For now, they are starting out small for example, using flip cameras to videotape each other doing skits and projects to help give them a more creative edge.  Exploring this idea of integrating at a younger age will give younger children a sense of independence and help them so they can succeed not only now but later on in life.

Students as change agents: Kids help integrate technology into the classroom

Since there is more technology now offered in the classroom, teachers need more training on the matter.  For example, the Washington School District has offered a new program in which they do everything virtually.  In order for the school district to accomplish this idea, teachers and students had to work together to learn how to master the skills used in the virtual program.  Students would help teachers instead of the district offering outside help.  Students would even help other students to help master the program.  With schools, the budget is always an issue, but by using already available resources such as the actual students, every school should be able to incorporate virtual learning into their curriculum.