Computing at School (CAS) https://www.computingatschool.org.uk/ The Computing at School (CAS) Working Group aims to promote the teaching of computer science at school.
CAS was born out of our excitement with our discipline, combined with a serious concern that many students are being turned off computing by a combination of factors that have conspired to make the subject seem dull and pedestrian. Our goal is to put the excitement back into Computing at school.
How Many Teachers Use Technology in the Classroom? https://mashable.com/2013/02/05/teachers-technology-infographic/ How Many Teachers Use Technology in the Classroom? Infographics
PBS Learning Media, in preparation for Digital Learning Day on Wednesday, Feb. 6, conducted a national survey of pre-K to 12th grade teachers to find out how many incorporate technology into their day-to-day classroom activities.
According to a press release, close to 74% of all teachers surveyed said they use digital resources — tablets, computers — to expand and reinforce on content in their classrooms.
Among the other highlights: 69% of those surveyed said educational technology helps them “do much more than ever before” for their students, with the most commonly used resources being online lesson plans, interactive web games and online articles.
Presentation (Conversation) at #educon 26 Jan 2013 educonphilly.org An innovation conference where we can come together, both in person and virtually, to discuss the future of schools. Every session will be an opportunity to discuss and debate ideas — from the very practical to the big dreams.
IBM Academic Initiative https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/university/academicinitiative/ IBM Academic Initiative
IBM Academic Initiative is a global program that facilitates the collaboration between IBM and educators to teach students the information technology skills they need to be competitive and keep pace with changes in the workplace.
Become a member of the Academic Initiative to get no-charge access to hardware, full-version software, professionally developed courseware, tools, training, books, and discounts. Let us help you keep up with the latest technologies and reap the benefits of open source.
ICT-Supported Project-based Learning [PBL] https://bit.ly/Mi8b0t ICT-Supported Project-based Learning: the Myths and Truths
The purpose of this article is to facilitate the effective enactment of PBL by breaking some of the misconceptions that teachers may have.
Those misconceptions sometimes hold teachers back from taking the first step towards ICT-supported project based learning; other times, those misconceptions cause teachers to abuse PBL approaches. We hope that this article helps teachers make a right decision on using PBL or other student-centred approaches with ICTs.
Teachtoday.com: Living with technology http://www.teachtoday.eu/
Teachtoday.com: Living with technology
Teachtoday provides information and advice for teachers, head teachers, governors and other members of the school workforce about the positive, responsible and safe use of new technologies.
With the internet, social networking, mobiles and other technologies now part of daily life for many of your students, you play a vital role in helping them to manage their digital spaces and develop their ICT, media literacy and social skills.
Teachtoday is a resource for teachers, head teachers, school administrators and educators of all kinds. The site contains advice and information on new technologies in education and how to use them effectively and, most importantly, safely.
Although the site is based in the UK and targeted toward teachers in the EU, the advice they give and the issues they discuss are universal since many of the problems that come along with new technologies affect schools and students in the same way, regardless of location.
There’s lots of information about internet and mobile safety on the Web already, but we wanted you to have a single place that answers some of the specific questions you might have as a teacher or other member of the school workforce - whether you’re teaching five year olds or 18 year olds; whether you’re an ICT expert or a complete beginner.
Students Love ICT : Infographics https://bit.ly/nVbeMm Students Love ICT : Infographics
41 Websites for Teachers to Integrate Tech https://bit.ly/l5FLK3 41 Websites for Teachers to Integrate Tech into Your Classroom
An inquiry-oriented approach ... https://bit.ly/brD81Q An inquiry-oriented approach for making the best use of ICT in the classroom
The first part of this article written by Roser Pintó Casulleras et al.,highlights the most commonly used technologies in science classrooms, reviewing the unique opportunities they offer that would not be possible otherwise.
After discussing the potential (or lack thereof) of these technologies, the second part of the article presents a proposal for using some of them in a specific pedagogical context: an inquiry-based learning cycle for laboratory work.
ICT excellence in schools https://bit.ly/7psPA0 Next generation learning right now: recognising ICT excellence in schools
Next generation learning right now documents the achievements of all 27 winning schools and organisations from the 2008 ICT Excellence Awards.
Worksheets for introducing (UK) Year 7 to ICT http://bit.ly/3CfuE Worksheets for introducing (UK) Year 7 to ICT.
Suitable for SEN users at an older age. Follow the link to find case studies on ICT and SEN, more lesson plans and further resources for the whole secondary age range.
Top 10 on the Web - Secondary ICT http://www.teachers.tv/video/4946 Top 10 on the Web - Secondary ICT
A quick fire run down of the ten best websites for teaching ICT, chosen by Coopers Technology College in Kent.
Ben Moor introduces the websites with comments from teachers at Coopers Technology College, and sneak previews of the contents. The school was given 50 suggested sites, chosen with help from a ICT Advisor, and then added their own favourites.
It was difficult to decide on their top ten but Lesley Lamb, ICT teacher, says of their number one, "the actual topics they?ve chosen are quite futuristic, very child friendly, very colourful".
Top 100 (ICT) Tools for Learning http://www.c4lpt.co.uk/recommended/top100.html Top 100 Tools for Learning
The current list is compiled from the contributions of
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learning professionals (from both education and workplace learning) who shared their Top 10 Tools for Learning both for their own personal learning/productivity and for creating learning solutions for others
Technology in the Classroom (PowerPoint) http://www.slideshare.net/plandeen/technology-presentation/ Technology in the Classroom (PowerPoint)
This is a powerpoint presentation that gives an overview of some of the internet tools that could be used in a classroom.
Computer Integration in the Classroom http://www.techlearning.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=164302309 Computer Integration in the Classroom
As educators technology has revolutionized the way we teach, communicate, and manage information. Gone are the days of Blue Masters and hand written report cards. The educator who is not staying current on the application of technology is making his/her job harder and to a degree, limiting their student's possibilities.
Technology integration module - ICT in the Classroom http://www.glef.org/TI/index.html The technology integration module is meant for use either after completion of the project-based learning module or with participants who are familiar with project-based learning.
The module is designed for a two- to three-hour class or session. It can be used in conjunction with trainings of software applications that are used in classroom settings.
Guided Process, is designed to give participants a brief introduction to technology integration.
Part Two, Group Participation, guides participants in envisioning technology integration.
The PowerPoint presentation found in the Resources section can be used to introduce the module, or be used as a stand-alone presentation.