Learn from your peers and gain additional insight on bringing technology into the classroom. Below you will find links to articles that touch on a wide range of topics such as laptops in the classroom, modern literacy, professional development, grant proposals and much more. |
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Internet-related dangers make headlines. Fear of what lies beyond that glowing screen at which our kids so love to stare dominates the current perception of what the Internet has become. What are schools to do? » Learn more Teachers Bring Web 2.0 to School - NEW! Teachers drive adoption of Web 2.0 technologies. The finding comes from a survey of district technology directors that was commissioned by Lightspeed Systems Inc. and Thinkronize/netTREKKER as a part of their “Safe Schools in a Web 2.0 world” initiative. » Learn more Book Talk: Web Literacy for Educators This book review of Web Literacy for Educators by Alan November says this "affordable, compact, and indispensable bestseller should be required reading before embarking on any Internet search. It’s not just for educators; it’s for everyone." » Learn more Transforming Teaching Through Technology At Brookfield High School, an HP Technology for Teaching Grant created an interactive classroom environment in which mobile computers enable independent learning and freedom from classroom constraints. » Learn more Connecting Teens and Parents Teens want to share their schools and related activities with their parents—and technology can be a big part of that. A collection of research chips away at the myth of the rebellious teen and tells how to involve family in after-school programs. » Learn more Redefining Data-Driven Decision Making How schools can redefine data-driven decision making to embrace a culture of education performance management. » Learn more Seven Tips for Technological Late-Bloomers Many educators are interested in using technology to enhance their teaching but feel they're behind the curve or are overwhelmed by the number of choices and don't know where to begin. These tips may help you get started. » Learn more Cyber Bullying: Responsibilities and Solutions Physical and verbal bullying among students are problems well known to teachers and school administrators. This article examines some of the literature on the topic of cyber bullying and provides information on its prevalence, the definition of cyber bullying, communication technologies, legal considerations and suggestions for dealing with the problem. » Learn more 12 Tips for Launching a Wireless Laptop Program How to implement a one-to-one laptop initiative in your school. » Learn more The Latest in Ultra-Mobile Computing The new HP 2133 Mini-Note PC is compact, durable and a great fit for the education environment. » Learn more The New Literacy With the information age comes a whole new set of basic skills. Technology is changing classroom literacy and the way students learn. » Learn more |
Grant Writing Collaboration Take advantage of grant opportunities and learn how to effectively write a grant proposal. » Learn more Four-year-olds in Montreal will use laptops in kindergarten class A pilot program led by Lester B. Pearson School Board (LBPSB) in Quebec will provide HP 2133 Mini-Note notebook PCs to four-year-old students. » Learn more Online Connections: A New Approach to PD The Simcoe County District School Board strives to provide teachers with the information technology (IT) tools they need to prepare their teachers. The HP Professional Development Program has enabled their teachers to develop the ideas, capabilities and skills they need to enrich the learning experience and integrate IT into the curriculum. » Learn more Keeping students cyber safe Anytime anywhere learning provides opportunities to create digital learning environments for new teaching styles and personalized learning. As part of making sure the program is effective, the safety and security of students and assets are essential—and mandated by law. » Learn more The most baffling IT Terms Back by popular demand, here are more baffling IT terms to add to your arsenal of technobabble. Peek inside for an extensive list of confusing tech words and stay afloat in the sea of elusive IT acronyms. » Learn more Four fundamental rules for grants, gifts and fundraising By Gary Carnow From TechLearning Article and discussion topics such as Finding the Funds are always important, but now – with the country’s financial problems impacting school funding - that’s more true than ever. Here in a nutshell, are four fundamental rules for finding funds. » Learn more Preparing Principles for Today's Schools Simple observation suggests the importance of a principal’s technology leadership. If these tools are to truly change the culture of the school, their use needs a sustained mission. Numerous technology enthusiasts have launched successful projects only to have the momentum fade if they leave the school or shift responsibilities. » Learn more Finding the funds in three easy steps By Gary Carnow From TechLearning How do you go about researching and finding a grant program that might fit your need? Here are suggestions and steps to success whether you are a first time grant writer or part of a district-level team. » Learn more Expanding the Options The key to Brookfield’s success is its strategic view of how technology can be used in a school. They start with teaching and learning goals first, and then look at how technology can help. » Learn more |