Professional growth for the use of technology in education
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NETS for Teachers (PDF)
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NETS for Administrators (PDF)
calendar of
webinars and events:Includes free webinars from Classroom 2.0 Live, BrainPOP, Discovery Education, and more. Click on the title for details - links are in the description section of the event. Should you have any questions, please contact kovacsr@wyomingcityschools.org.
PLN's
(professional
learning networks):
Classroom 2.0 is a social network for those interested in Web 2.0 and collaborative technologies in education.
LearnCentral is a new social learning network for education, sponsored by Elluminate. More than a social network or a learning community, this free, open environment represents the next logical step of combining asynchronous social networking and the ability to store, organize, and find educational resources with the live, online meeting and collaboration provided by Elluminate technology.
LinkedIn is an interconnected network of professionals from around the world, representing 170 industries and 200 countries. You can find, be introduced to, and collaborate with others on a professional level.
Facebook is a global social networking website where users can maintain a personal profile to notify friends about themselves and join networks organized by city, workplace, school, and region.
- The Teacher's Guide to Using Facebook
- WCS Office of Technology on Facebook
organizations and
assoications:
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is a nonprofit professional organization with a worldwide membership of leaders and potential leaders in educational technology.
ASCD provides expert and innovative solutions in professional development, capacity building, and educational leadership essential to the way educators learn, teach, and lead.
The International Technology Education Association is the professional organization for technology, innovation, design, and engineering educators. Our mission is to promote technological literacy for all by supporting the teaching of technology and promoting the professionalism of those engaged in this pursuit.
The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is the national network of community-based Resource Centers, Developers, Vendors, and Associates dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assistive, and information technologies.
North American Council for Online Learning is an international K-12 non-profit organization designed to facilitate collaboration, advocacy, and research to enhance quality K-12 online learning.
The Technology Student Association fosters personal growth, leadership, and opportunities in technology, innovation, design, and engineering. Members apply and integrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics concepts through co-curricular activities, competitive events and related programs.
The National Center for Technology Innovation (NCTI) advances learning opportunities for individuals with disabilities by fostering technology innovation. Specifically, we help researchers, product developers, manufacturers and publishers to create and commercialize products of value to students with special needs.
eJournals, blogs,
and podcasts:
media infusion - A PBS Teachers blog offering strategies and resources to help you create rich, engaging learning experiences with multimedia.
webinars - FREE monthly webinars sharing resources and strategies to help teachers use digital media to engage students in rich learning experiences.
The Infinite Thinking Machine (ITM) is designed to showcase examples of innovative instructional methods, talk with leading experts, and share real stories from the classroom to improve how we think, learn, teach, and live.
Moving at the Speed of Creativity Podcasts focus on education, twenty-first century literacy, authentic instruction and technology integration. Speed of Creativity Blog
eSchool News is a monthly print newspaper providing the news and information necessary to help K-20 decision-makers successfully use technology
Read the latest edition online!
Watch eSchool News' eSN TechWatch
The Technology & Learning Network
Providing administrators, technology professionals, and teachers with information on technology trends, new products, news, and funding sources for their technology programs.
Read the latest TechLearning issue online!
T.H.E. Journal is dedicated to informing and educating K-12 senior-level district and school administrators, technologists, and tech-savvy educators to improve and advance the learning process through the use of technology.
Read the latest Journal issue online!
Edutopia - The George Lucas Educational Foundation was founded to encourage innovation in schools. In-depth case studies, research summaries, instructional modules, short documentary segments, expert interviews, and links to relevant resources.
Read the latest Edutopia issue online!
Education Week - News and information on important issues in American education - local, state, and national news and issues from prek-12.
EDUCAUSE Quarterly is an online, peer-reviewed, practitioner’s journal for users of information resources—information, technology, and services.
grant writing
information:Always include and consult with your department chair or team leader, Principal, and the Office of Technology when pursuing a grant related to technology. Below are some resources to help guide you:
Dr. Douglas Brooks, a professor in the School of Education and Allied Professions at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio is well versed in the grant writing process.
http://performancepyramid.muohio.edu/grantHelp.html
Be sure to view the PowerPoint that covers his 4-step process:
http://performancepyramid.muohio.edu/grantHelp/2008-SOITA-Dayton-OH/Grant-Writing-Made-Easy.html
Tips from the Tech/Learning Blog:
http://www.techlearning.com/section/GrantGuruBlogs
eTech Ohio is a national leader in
educational technology access and integration. Through eTech Ohio,
the State of Ohio has made a commitment to serve Ohio citizens
through educational initiatives and by putting new technology to
use so that Ohio's learners will succeed in the world of
tomorrow.
The Southwestern Ohio
Instructional Technology Association provides services
to our member school districts in southwestern Ohio and
southeastern Indiana. SOITA staff include full-time and part-time
consultants responsible for teaching workshops and graduate classes
on curriculum integration, productivity tools, networking and other
technical topics.
Hamilton County Educational Service
Center, located in
Cincinnati, Ohio. HCESC serves public school districts, non-public
schools, and other educational organizations in the Greater
Cincinnati area.
The Hamilton/Clermont Cooperative
Association, is one
of 24 regional Information Technology Centers (ITC) established by
the state of Ohio. HCCA also provides technical and networking
services to affiliate schools. HCCA supplies ProgressBook, DASL,
EMIS, email, internet access, internet filtering, and a variety of
financial software.
Book Shelf
Using Technology with Classroom
Instruction That Works
Howard Pitler, Elizabeth R. Hubbell, Matt Kuhn, Kim
Malenoski
Read portions on Google Books
Understanding
by Design
Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe
Read portions on Google Books
Preparing to Use Technology: A
Practical Guide to Curriculum Integration - Blanche W. O'Bannon, Kathleen Puckett.
Learn more from the Companion Website
Classroom
Instruction that Works
Robert
J. Marzano, Debra Pickering, Jane E.
Pollock
Read portions on Google Books
Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for
Teaching 2nd edition
Charlotte Danielson