Curriculum

Content: information on curriculum implications such as paperless classrooms, electronic textbooks, classroom management, shift in teaching/ learning that laptops would necessitate

The following is the K-12 technology matrix from the Arizona schools. It is comprehensive, includes lesson ideas and videos. it is a fantastic resource and one to share with the teachers to use as a model for lesson planning. []

This is the original post from which I found the technology matrix. It includes a complete summary.

This post by Silvia Tolisano, aka "Langwitches" describes how she helps teachers upgrade their curriculum to incorporate 21st Century skills and tools. She reminds them "upgrading a unit is NOT about using the latest tech tool. It breaks down the skills and literacies involved and practiced. The templates also help educators realize, over time, that not every lesson, not every unit has to address EVERY skill and literacy. By looking at their overall teaching and learning goals, we need to expose and create competencies in all these areas for our students.
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Google Apps for Education "just got smarter" check out the post from Google about the latest educational apps marketplace. SAMR model as discussed and implemented by Maggie Hos McCrane ( a blogger I follow). Moving from S to R using the SAMR model.

E-Learning tools mind map. CLick on the + next to each bubble for a list of tools and links

A list of shortcuts for Macs

Top Ten Tips to Integrate Technology into Your Curriculum This is an excellent post by Kathleen McGeady, a teacher in Australia. She gives examples, tips and shows how to go from no tech to tech in simple, seamless, easy ways.

Tech-Ease website to learn how to do things on a Mac and what to do when something goes wrong.