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Preservice Technology Field Experience: A Call for Suggestions

Ken MessersmithApril 25, 2007

Tags Pre-Service Teachers, Teacher Development, Technology Integration, All Grades

Many people believe that a high-quality teacher-education program must include field experience for teacher candidates in all education courses. Organizations such as the National Network for Educational Renewal and the Association of Teacher Educators strongly support this concept.

Many people believe that a high-quality teacher-education program must include field experience for teacher candidates in all education courses. Organizations such as the National Network for Educational Renewal and the Association of Teacher Educators strongly support this concept. Read More

Wiki, Don't Lose That Number: The World of Wiki

Chris O'NealApril 24, 2007

Tags Teacher Development, Technology Integration, All Grades

Several of us have chatted here before about wikis. As an educational-technology person who spends lots of time online, I can tell you it really does take a lot to win me over as far as new technology and its worthiness in education are concerned. Wikis, however, have done just that.

A Fairy Tale in the Making: One Woman's Quest to Connect Children of the World

Dr. Katie KlingerApril 19, 2007

Tags Project-Based Learning, Teacher Development, Upper Elementary (3-5), California

Once upon a time . . . sound familiar? Remind you of a fairy tale? And don't we learn valuable lessons from fairy tales? Of course! The story I am about to share with you is a real-life fairy tale about a Harvard-educated woman who wanted children to learn to speak to each other around the world.

A Learning Lab on Wheels: Science Is on a Roll

Bonnie Bracey SuttonApril 19, 2007

Tags Digital Divide, Teacher Development, Technology Integration, Upper Elementary (3-5), Pennsylvania

Imagine a high tech, state-of-the-art science lab on wheels, one that provides teachers with tools for coordinating school programs and projects and allows them to share with kids the fun and mystery of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Open Educational Resources: Sharing Tips Among Teachers

Chris O'NealApril 19, 2007

Tags Open Education Resources, Teacher Development, Technology Integration, All Grades

Have you seen Open Educational Resources? It's an interesting Web site designed to take advantage of Web 2.0 functionality while providing a warehouse of sorts for open educational resources.

Encouraging Innovation in Our Schools: The Nation's Governors Step Up for Education

Diane Demee-BenoitApril 19, 2007

Tags Teacher Development, All Grades

The nation's governors, who met in Washington, DC, in February, voiced their support for educating our students for a globally competitive world. Here's what the recent National Governors Association newsletter reported.

Special Kids: Discovering a Student's Hidden Talent

Jim MoultonApril 19, 2007

Tags Teacher Development, All Grades

As a classroom teacher, I spent lots of time supporting special-needs students. I modified lessons, provided extra support, attended meetings, and otherwise did all I could to support those children, as I did every child, in thinking, learning, and becoming better prepared for that day and for their future.

What If It Breaks?: Tech-Support Concerns Impede Adoption

Ken MessersmithApril 10, 2007

Tags Teacher Development, Technology Integration

I teach an online graduate class titled Technology Tools for Teachers. Most of the class members are practicing educators with several years of experience teaching in rural areas.

Watch Out: Those Pesky Assumptions Can Get in the Way

Jim MoultonMarch 14, 2007

Tags Project-Based Learning, Teacher Development, All Grades

A couple of recent incidents have reminded me about how important it is to not take knowledge, things, or people for granted.

Would You Give One a Try?: The Latest In Gas-Saving Transportation

Jim MoultonMarch 12, 2007

Tags Teacher Development, All Grades

I am working in New Hampshire this week, and I have been staying in Concord, the state capital, for the last couple days. Today is an off day, so I was heading out to find a barbershop (please see attached image for evidence of need) around 10:30 A.M. or so when I passed by the local Segway dealership.