What the judicious
use of technology in schools does do is support, extend, and amplify identified best practices in education that help students learn and grow.
Not exact matches
«Many
of our
schools do not have the capacity to
use technology in a transformative way,» the report says.
Few would argue that video games can
do it all
in terms
of education, says Scot Osterweil, a research director
in Massachusetts Institute
of Technology's Comparative Media Studies program and creative director
of the
school's Education Arcade initiative to explore how games can be
used to promote learning.
It's fun to think
of these two young men
using digital
technology to
do every crazy little thing they ever dreamed
of: Steve sends potato chips arcing
in a continuous stream from the bag into his mouth; Andrew becomes a champion juggler and tightrope walker at a
school talent show.
As Pam Van Walleghen, a teacher at Urbana Middle
School in Urbana, Illinois, testified, «Giving students the opportunity to
do «real science»
using state -
of - the - art
technology is about as exciting as education can get.»
As the
use of technology in schools grows rapidly — whether
in blended - learning environments, for project - based learning, or just because it's the fad
du jour — how much time students should spend learning on a computer is a point
of contention.
David Weston, CEO
of the Teacher Development Trust believes that while teachers
do need more support on how to
use technology in schools, it needs to be the right type
of training.
At Minnesota's
School of Environmental Studies, high school students learn about becoming an expert and solving real problems — doing in - depth, interdisciplinary research using innovative technology that results in practical applica
School of Environmental Studies, high
school students learn about becoming an expert and solving real problems — doing in - depth, interdisciplinary research using innovative technology that results in practical applica
school students learn about becoming an expert and solving real problems —
doing in - depth, interdisciplinary research
using innovative
technology that results
in practical applications.
So, when the
school became a 1:1
school in our Year 6/7 and 8, we had one laptop per child, and that added another level
of what it was we needed to know how to
do, and how to
use the
technology appropriately and effectively and meaningfully
in our classrooms.
It's time,
in my view, for Australian
schools to concentrate less on
using technology and more on
doing technology, and this means the teaching
of, or at the very least promoting and facilitating the learning
of, computer programming.
When speaking
in relation to the model
of inquiry - based learning and the
use of iPads for fieldwork
in Stage 2 Science, one
school leader
in particular states: «It's always been fundamental, like a part
of our
school... but it's actually been a lot easier, having the
technology, to go and
do inquiry - based learning now...»
«I
do not maintain equipment; I instruct teachers and other
school staff
in the
use of technology for personal productivity and
in how to integrate
technology into their curricula.
As the
use of technology in schools grows rapidly — whether
in blended - learning environments, for project - based learning, or just because it's the fad
du jour — the amount
of time students should spend learning on computers is a point
of contention.
If
technology has become an ever - present constant
in our lives, then surely one
of the most important things that
schools must
do is teach students how to
use it effectively and meaningfully?
«She
did a very systematic and well - reasoned study about quite a practical matter,» says Lecturer Stone Wiske, Ed.D.» 83, Greenhow's thesis advisor who has studied the
use of technology in schools.
Belonging to a generation
of digital natives, our pupils already have an affinity with
technology, so I see a
school's role being more to
do with showing pupils how they can
use IT to get more out
of their studies, and equipping them with skills for their next steps
in education and the workplace.
More than one - third (36 per cent)
of teachers say they know that
technology can fundamentally improve results
in schools, but nearly half (46 per cent) rarely
use the
technology in their classrooms, primarily because they don't know how to effectively integrate it into teaching and learning.
From developing 1 - to - 1 computing programs to ensuring students have access to high - speed Internet connections to
do their schoolwork during and beyond
school hours, district leaders are increasing the reach and
use of technology in education.
If the trove
of technology tools
in use at Forest Lake Elementary
School seems out of reach for your school, don't lose
School seems out
of reach for your
school, don't lose
school, don't lose heart.
Justin Michaud (l.) and his twin brother Ryan
use geometry to construct a small bicycle
in the manufacturing lab at Manchester
School of Technology High
School, where students learn by
doing hands - on projects.
Because states and districts don't create highly integrated plans but instead make discrete
technology procurement decisions as part
of budgeting deadlines or one - off efforts, the tools and networks that
schools are
using rarely work
in concert.
What can
schools do to select, develop, and evaluate teachers
in new roles — such as those working
in elementary specialist teams, blending
technology and face - to - face instruction, leading other teachers, or
using any
of these models while reaching students
in remote locations via webcams?
Which side
of the digital
use divide
does the
technology use in your
school or district fall?
We offer the key building blocks for your
school technology ensuring everything we
do is focused on helping teachers to teach and learners to learn, by developing engaging, inspiring solutions for the effective
use of technology in education.
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IN THE ARM AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT 20 THE MAGAZINE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT MANAGEMENT SPECIAL REPORT The State of School Security Strides have been made in school security, but glaring gaps remain 26 Columbine 10 years later 29 Avoiding loss, theft and purchasing redundancies 31 IT Asset Management Atlanta's Beverly Hall is honored 14 AASA's Supt of the Year www.DistrictAdministration.com Technology Integration The essential link between standards and student achievement 35 Algebraic Thinking Developing its use at all grade levels 44 http://www.DistrictAdministration.com Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - April 2009 District Administration - April 2009 Contents From the Editor Letters News Update Assessment Conversations Administrator Profile District Profile Education's Shot in the Arm Lessons Learned from Columbine's 10th Anniversary An Interview with Columbine's Superintendent, Cynthia Stevenson Keeping Track of Technology Classroom Technology Integration How Well Does This Web Site Wor
IN THE ARM AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT 20 THE MAGAZINE
OF SCHOOL DISTRICT MANAGEMENT SPECIAL REPORT The State of School Security Strides have been made in school security, but glaring gaps remain 26 Columbine 10 years later 29 Avoiding loss, theft and purchasing redundancies 31 IT Asset Management Atlanta's Beverly Hall is honored 14 AASA's Supt of the Year www.DistrictAdministration.com Technology Integration The essential link between standards and student achievement 35 Algebraic Thinking Developing its use at all grade levels 44 http://www.DistrictAdministration.com Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - April 2009 District Administration - April 2009 Contents From the Editor Letters News Update Assessment Conversations Administrator Profile District Profile Education's Shot in the Arm Lessons Learned from Columbine's 10th Anniversary An Interview with Columbine's Superintendent, Cynthia Stevenson Keeping Track of Technology Classroom Technology Integration How Well Does This Web Site Wor
OF SCHOOL DISTRICT MANAGEMENT SPECIAL REPORT The State of School Security Strides have been made in school security, but glaring gaps remain 26 Columbine 10 years later 29 Avoiding loss, theft and purchasing redundancies 31 IT Asset Management Atlanta's Beverly Hall is honored 14 AASA's Supt of the Year www.DistrictAdministration.com Technology Integration The essential link between standards and student achievement 35 Algebraic Thinking Developing its use at all grade levels 44 http://www.DistrictAdministration.com Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - April 2009 District Administration - April 2009 Contents From the Editor Letters News Update Assessment Conversations Administrator Profile District Profile Education's Shot in the Arm Lessons Learned from Columbine's 10th Anniversary An Interview with Columbine's Superintendent, Cynthia Stevenson Keeping Track of Technology Classroom Technology Integration How Well Does This Web Site
SCHOOL DISTRICT MANAGEMENT SPECIAL REPORT The State of School Security Strides have been made in school security, but glaring gaps remain 26 Columbine 10 years later 29 Avoiding loss, theft and purchasing redundancies 31 IT Asset Management Atlanta's Beverly Hall is honored 14 AASA's Supt of the Year www.DistrictAdministration.com Technology Integration The essential link between standards and student achievement 35 Algebraic Thinking Developing its use at all grade levels 44 http://www.DistrictAdministration.com Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - April 2009 District Administration - April 2009 Contents From the Editor Letters News Update Assessment Conversations Administrator Profile District Profile Education's Shot in the Arm Lessons Learned from Columbine's 10th Anniversary An Interview with Columbine's Superintendent, Cynthia Stevenson Keeping Track of Technology Classroom Technology Integration How Well Does This Web Site
SCHOOL DISTRICT MANAGEMENT SPECIAL REPORT The State
of School Security Strides have been made in school security, but glaring gaps remain 26 Columbine 10 years later 29 Avoiding loss, theft and purchasing redundancies 31 IT Asset Management Atlanta's Beverly Hall is honored 14 AASA's Supt of the Year www.DistrictAdministration.com Technology Integration The essential link between standards and student achievement 35 Algebraic Thinking Developing its use at all grade levels 44 http://www.DistrictAdministration.com Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - April 2009 District Administration - April 2009 Contents From the Editor Letters News Update Assessment Conversations Administrator Profile District Profile Education's Shot in the Arm Lessons Learned from Columbine's 10th Anniversary An Interview with Columbine's Superintendent, Cynthia Stevenson Keeping Track of Technology Classroom Technology Integration How Well Does This Web Site Wor
of School Security Strides have been made in school security, but glaring gaps remain 26 Columbine 10 years later 29 Avoiding loss, theft and purchasing redundancies 31 IT Asset Management Atlanta's Beverly Hall is honored 14 AASA's Supt of the Year www.DistrictAdministration.com Technology Integration The essential link between standards and student achievement 35 Algebraic Thinking Developing its use at all grade levels 44 http://www.DistrictAdministration.com Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - April 2009 District Administration - April 2009 Contents From the Editor Letters News Update Assessment Conversations Administrator Profile District Profile Education's Shot in the Arm Lessons Learned from Columbine's 10th Anniversary An Interview with Columbine's Superintendent, Cynthia Stevenson Keeping Track of Technology Classroom Technology Integration How Well Does This Web Site
School Security Strides have been made in school security, but glaring gaps remain 26 Columbine 10 years later 29 Avoiding loss, theft and purchasing redundancies 31 IT Asset Management Atlanta's Beverly Hall is honored 14 AASA's Supt of the Year www.DistrictAdministration.com Technology Integration The essential link between standards and student achievement 35 Algebraic Thinking Developing its use at all grade levels 44 http://www.DistrictAdministration.com Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - April 2009 District Administration - April 2009 Contents From the Editor Letters News Update Assessment Conversations Administrator Profile District Profile Education's Shot in the Arm Lessons Learned from Columbine's 10th Anniversary An Interview with Columbine's Superintendent, Cynthia Stevenson Keeping Track of Technology Classroom Technology Integration How Well Does This Web Site
School Security Strides have been made
in school security, but glaring gaps remain 26 Columbine 10 years later 29 Avoiding loss, theft and purchasing redundancies 31 IT Asset Management Atlanta's Beverly Hall is honored 14 AASA's Supt of the Year www.DistrictAdministration.com Technology Integration The essential link between standards and student achievement 35 Algebraic Thinking Developing its use at all grade levels 44 http://www.DistrictAdministration.com Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - April 2009 District Administration - April 2009 Contents From the Editor Letters News Update Assessment Conversations Administrator Profile District Profile Education's Shot in the Arm Lessons Learned from Columbine's 10th Anniversary An Interview with Columbine's Superintendent, Cynthia Stevenson Keeping Track of Technology Classroom Technology Integration How Well Does This Web Site Wor
in school security, but glaring gaps remain 26 Columbine 10 years later 29 Avoiding loss, theft and purchasing redundancies 31 IT Asset Management Atlanta's Beverly Hall is honored 14 AASA's Supt of the Year www.DistrictAdministration.com Technology Integration The essential link between standards and student achievement 35 Algebraic Thinking Developing its use at all grade levels 44 http://www.DistrictAdministration.com Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - April 2009 District Administration - April 2009 Contents From the Editor Letters News Update Assessment Conversations Administrator Profile District Profile Education's Shot in the Arm Lessons Learned from Columbine's 10th Anniversary An Interview with Columbine's Superintendent, Cynthia Stevenson Keeping Track of Technology Classroom Technology Integration How Well Does This Web Site
school security, but glaring gaps remain 26 Columbine 10 years later 29 Avoiding loss, theft and purchasing redundancies 31 IT Asset Management Atlanta's Beverly Hall is honored 14 AASA's Supt of the Year www.DistrictAdministration.com Technology Integration The essential link between standards and student achievement 35 Algebraic Thinking Developing its use at all grade levels 44 http://www.DistrictAdministration.com Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - April 2009 District Administration - April 2009 Contents From the Editor Letters News Update Assessment Conversations Administrator Profile District Profile Education's Shot in the Arm Lessons Learned from Columbine's 10th Anniversary An Interview with Columbine's Superintendent, Cynthia Stevenson Keeping Track of Technology Classroom Technology Integration How Well Does This Web Site
school security, but glaring gaps remain 26 Columbine 10 years later 29 Avoiding loss, theft and purchasing redundancies 31 IT Asset Management Atlanta's Beverly Hall is honored 14 AASA's Supt
of the Year www.DistrictAdministration.com Technology Integration The essential link between standards and student achievement 35 Algebraic Thinking Developing its use at all grade levels 44 http://www.DistrictAdministration.com Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - April 2009 District Administration - April 2009 Contents From the Editor Letters News Update Assessment Conversations Administrator Profile District Profile Education's Shot in the Arm Lessons Learned from Columbine's 10th Anniversary An Interview with Columbine's Superintendent, Cynthia Stevenson Keeping Track of Technology Classroom Technology Integration How Well Does This Web Site Wor
of the Year www.DistrictAdministration.com
Technology Integration The essential link between standards and student achievement 35 Algebraic Thinking Developing its
use at all grade levels 44 http://www.DistrictAdministration.com Table
of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - April 2009 District Administration - April 2009 Contents From the Editor Letters News Update Assessment Conversations Administrator Profile District Profile Education's Shot in the Arm Lessons Learned from Columbine's 10th Anniversary An Interview with Columbine's Superintendent, Cynthia Stevenson Keeping Track of Technology Classroom Technology Integration How Well Does This Web Site Wor
of Contents for the Digital Edition
of District Administration - April 2009 District Administration - April 2009 Contents From the Editor Letters News Update Assessment Conversations Administrator Profile District Profile Education's Shot in the Arm Lessons Learned from Columbine's 10th Anniversary An Interview with Columbine's Superintendent, Cynthia Stevenson Keeping Track of Technology Classroom Technology Integration How Well Does This Web Site Wor
of District Administration - April 2009 District Administration - April 2009 Contents From the Editor Letters News Update Assessment Conversations Administrator Profile District Profile Education's Shot
in the Arm Lessons Learned from Columbine's 10th Anniversary An Interview with Columbine's Superintendent, Cynthia Stevenson Keeping Track of Technology Classroom Technology Integration How Well Does This Web Site Wor
in the Arm Lessons Learned from Columbine's 10th Anniversary An Interview with Columbine's Superintendent, Cynthia Stevenson Keeping Track
of Technology Classroom Technology Integration How Well Does This Web Site Wor
of Technology Classroom
Technology Integration How Well
Does This Web Site Work?
The ISTE NETS and Performance Indicators for Administrators (NETSA) Defines what administrators need to know and be able to
do in order to discharge their responsibility as leaders
in the effective
use of technology in our
schools.
To what extent
do you work to ensure the equity
of technology access and
use in your
school?
The elementary education director noted that while one
of the collaborating
school divisions made extensive
use of technology, the other
school divisions
in which preservice teachers completed teaching internships
did not.
(1997) E652: Current Research
in Post-
School Transition Planning (2003) E586: Curriculum Access and Universal Design for Learning (1999) E626: Developing Social Competence for All Students (2002) E650: Diagnosing Communication Disorders
in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students (2003) E608: Five Homework Strategies for Teaching Students with Disabilities (2001) E654: Five Strategies to Limit the Burdens
of Paperwork (2003) E571: Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans (1998) E628: Helping Students with Disabilities Participate
in Standards - Based Mathematics Curriculum (2002) E625: Helping Students with Disabilities Succeed
in State and District Writing Assessments (2002) E597: Improving Post-
School Outcomes for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (2000) E564: Including Students with Disabilities
in Large - Scale Testing: Emerging Practices (1998) E568: Integrating Assistive
Technology Into the Standard Curriculum (1998) E577: Learning Strategies (1999) E587: Paraeducators: Factors That Influence Their Performance, Development, and Supervision (1999) E735: Planning Accessible Conferences and Meetings (1994) E593: Planning Student - Directed Transitions to Adult Life (2000) E580: Positive Behavior Support and Functional Assessment (1999) E633: Promoting the Self - Determination
of Students with Severe Disabilities (2002) E609: Public Charter
Schools and Students with Disabilities (2001) E616: Research on Full - Service
Schools and Students with Disabilities (2001) E563:
School - Wide Behavioral Management Systems (1998) E632: Self - Determination and the Education
of Students with Disabilities (2002) E585: Special Education
in Alternative Education Programs (1999) E599: Strategic Processing
of Text: Improving Reading Comprehension for Students with Learning Disabilities (2000) E638: Strategy Instruction (2002) E579: Student Groupings for Reading Instruction (1999) E621: Students with Disabilities
in Correctional Facilities (2001) E627: Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention for Students with Disabilities: A Call to Educators (2002) E642: Supporting Paraeducators: A Summary
of Current Practices (2003) E647: Teaching Decision Making to Students with Learning Disabilities by Promoting Self - Determination (2003) E590: Teaching Expressive Writing To Students with Learning Disabilities (1999) E605: The Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)(2000) E592: The Link Between Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs)(2000) E641: Universally Designed Instruction (2003) E639:
Using Scaffolded Instruction to Optimize Learning (2002) E572: Violence and Aggression
in Children and Youth (1998) E635: What
Does a Principal Need to Know About Inclusion?
Todd Brekhus
of Capstone Digital and Terri Soutor
of Brain Hive share details about their platforms and insight into developments and trends
in educational
technologies, the evolving
use of digital content and mobile
technology in the classroom, and what publishers can
do to attract and reach the
school market.
Even though almost all
of the work lawyers perform today is
done using digital tools, few law
schools offer any type
of substantive training
in the
use of technologies or advise law students on its benefits.
However, if you want your child to study
in a driving
school that
uses latest
technology then you may
do so, since there are many driving
schools that are
using this
of approach these days.
Ben actively promotes the
use of technology in schools has been all over the world
doing talks and running workshops to help other
schools embrace new
technologies.