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Organizations and Free Technology Services or Training: Arizona Technology in Education Alliance: A state-wide organization that holds regional as well as state conferences. The Southern Arizona Chapter Conference is in January. Access an AzTEA Newsletter in pdf format. Classroom Connect Library Hot Five: http://www.classroom.com/community/email/ ComputerWorld's Daily Shark offers one medium length or several very short, always funny (but true) stories from technology support professionals each day. To subscribe: http://www.cwrld.com Digital Classroom: The National Archives and Records Administration hosts this site that includes Library Link of the Day: http://www.tk421.net/librarylink/ KUAT - PBS Kids Go to School - This free, online workshop for K-5 teachers offers strategies for integrating PBS TV programs into the curriculum. The content is arranged by topic and grade level. Jamie McKenzie's From Now On site and technology newsletter: http://www.fno.org Kathy Schrock's Site of the Day (no longer daily but always useful). Subscribe from the Discovery School Site: http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/sos.html Surfing the Nets with Kids: http://www.surfnetkids.com/emailedition.htm Tapped In: This Web site offers real-time technology-focused professional development for educators: http://tappedin.org/tappedin/index.jsp Tourbus - to "keep up" with technnology: http://www.tourbus.com/ George Lucas Foundation:s The George Lucas Educational Foundation's (GLEF) teaching modules were developed by professional development experts and education faculty. They're formulated for use as extension units in existing courses, as well as for independent use in workshops and meetings. The Project-Based Learning, Assessment and Technology Integration modules work together as an introductory series. For a deeper understanding of effective technology integration, explore the modules focused on using technology in mathematics, science, language arts and social studies curricula. Resources and lesson ideas for each of these subjects are at http://www.glef.org/foundation/courseware.php The newest module, developed by a classroom teacher, integrates a digital microscope into pre-K through 5th grade science instruction. It also demonstrates how ISTE Curriculum Integration lessons can be adapted for different elementary grade levels. Go to http://www.glef.org/modules/EL/index.php |
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Technology Tutorials: Digital Media Resources - This site has a collection of tutorials, rationale, and examples to promote the use of digital video in the classroom; although spotlighting iMovie, the links are useful for any digital video production too. Launch: Professional Development Web Site (Milken Family) - includes technology tutorials in the "Learn" section and examples of technology integration in the "Teach" section. |
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Launched: 12 August 2004 |