Posted in Articles on Feb 28th, 2008 3 Comments »
I don’t often read the NEA Today magazine when it comes in the mail. Just being honest! But an article titled, “Mind the Gap”, in the March 2008 edition caught my eye. This article presents the issues raised when students from lower socio-economic backgrounds can’t afford computers or internet access. Author [...]
Posted in Defining Moments, Technology Based Solution on Feb 21st, 2008 No Comments »
The argument of “No Significant Difference” is quite simple when you boil it down. Is there a significant difference in results of education when technology is used? As a participant in the MAIT program, I feel that my attendance and participation would mean nothing if there isn’t a difference! And one that shows improvements in learning with [...]
Posted in Multimedia on Feb 14th, 2008 3 Comments »
Having many Social Studies and Language Arts colleagues and friends, I understand how a great quote can spark an engaging classroom discussion. This multimedia approach to presenting these sentiments is engaging for both students and adults.
http://www.greatquotesmovie.com/
As Peggy Anderson says, “Words of great leaders have inspired, comforted, persuaded and motivated us.” I [...]
Posted in Apple on Feb 7th, 2008 2 Comments »
What middle schooler doesn’t have an iPod these days?!? Most do (between my husband and I – we have four!) and listen to this handy piece of technology on a daily basis. Apple and iTunes offer an iQuiz game that you can play on your iPod and now you can [...]
