Some interesting views on how to use Technology with college students by Jacob Gutnicki.
http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2010/10/lessons-i-learned-about-web-20.html
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100+ Google Tricks for Teachers
From super-effective search tricks to Google tools specifically for education to tricks and tips for using Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar, these tricks will surely save you some precious time.
Top Tools for Learning: Emerging Trends
This is a two-part article that looks at the emerging trends in learning tools and the implications for Learning & Development. In this part, Jane Hart, a Social Business Consultant from the Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies, looks at
The Final Top 100 Tools for Learning 2010 List
A very useful list of resources on Educational Technology Compiled on October 2010 from 545 contributions from learning professionals worldwide.
IT in Education – Another Rhetorical Strategy
Like many teachers at the beginning of their careers, Michael Helfield teachs in more than one school. In terms of information technology, this has proven to be a distinct advantage as he is experiencing IT from more than one vantage
Bill Gates Announces $20 Million Program to Expand Educational Technology
Arguing that we need to do a better job not just ensuring access to quality higher education, but helping students actually graduate from college, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have announced the Next Generation Learning Challenges initiative.
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/bill_gates_announces_20_million_program_to_expand.php
50 Excellent Open Courses on Teaching With Technology
This is a listing of 50 free online courses that are offered on a wide variety of instructional technology topics. The courses are free, self-directed, and accessible over the internet.
10 Web Tools to Make Learning in Your Class Even Better!
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30 Posts About Free Education Technology Tools & Resources
A very useful list of Educational Technology tools and resources for teachers.
http://www.emergingedtech.com/2010/05/30-posts-about-free-education-technology-tools-resources/
Teacher Training Videos
A nice collection of training videos for teachers.
10 Things that Teachers Should do
The list states 10 points which means, that I will try and have ten points, but best of all the post had a video of the coolest teacher in world, well not of this world. However, the clip ended short
Into Tomorrow: Looking at the Extreme Future (Video)
This is about the extreme future 10 to 20 years out. It’s not a crystal ball but an informed look ahead at the good, bad, and ugly. A great presentation by Ian Jukes at ISTE 2010 Conference.
California school first to use iPads in classroom
The iPads were introduced to advanced placement students who will participate in a pilot project. If all goes well, Headmaster Stephen Sharp anticipates replacing heavy and expensive textbooks with cheaper, interactive e-versions.
Did You Know…? – Technology and the Classroom
With the ever-growing world of technology, many people are aware of the popularity and uses of it in today’s classrooms. What many people are not aware of is the intensity of that usage. Some of the facts can be almost …