September 4th, 2010
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Category: Technology Literacy VIDEOS
A look at how teens use technology and why educators should consider using technology in learning environments.
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August 31st, 2010
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This video discusses the history of the use of technology in teaching reading.
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August 27th, 2010
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Our experts at the Assessment for Learning (A4L) group of Pearson know how to apply assessment intelligently to a variety of important classroom and school situations so it leads to tailored instruction and remediation. Assessment is a means to an end, not the end in itself. We start with a scientific basis and technology savvy. And since every classroom is different, we offer products that work with paper and pencil, the Web, and with interactive white boards and student response devices. We’ll provide an effective solution — whether the need is assessment for learning, for dropout prevention, for technology literacy,…
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August 19th, 2010
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Many teachers are told that they should integrate technology into their classroom to engage their students. Unfortunately this reasoning is incorrect. Any quality educator engages their students no matter what their tool is. The reason that educators should integrate technology into their classroom is because technology is a form of literacy. Though our students grow up surrounded by it and are often using it, does not mean they know all of its capabilities. They grow up surrounded by books as well, but if someone doesn’t show them how to read that book they will never have a true comprehension of…
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August 15th, 2010
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This is the New Canaan High School Library’s acceptance video for the American Association of School Librarians’ 2010 National School Library Program of the Year Award. Recipients were asked to compile a 5 minute video of thanks that also described their program. This project was produced by Emma-Jean Weinstein, Emerson College Class of 2013.
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August 7th, 2010
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Word and Slater Software’s Free Online Symbol Resource, An alltogether.wordpress.com Podcast by Samuel Sennott. This assistive technology podcast demonstrates how to create a nine location augmentative communication board utilizing Microsoft Word and Slater Software’s free Literacy Support Picture Search Tool. First we create a button, or cell. Then that cell is changed from the default blue color, text is enabled, and formatted to be centered. We then are free to add text, search for symbols at www.slatersoftware.com, and drag those symbols back into MS Word. The advantage of using this resource is many people’s comfort level with Microsoft Word. A…
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August 3rd, 2010
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This video shows a recreation – based on Spanish accounts – of the capture of the Inka king in what is now Peru by a small band of Spaniards under Pizarro in 1532. The Spaniards were being held in a palace of the king and were vastly outnumbered when the king and his large entourage came calling. However, they hatched a military strategy which ended with the capture of the king. As depicted, the Spaniards had technological superiority in the form of guns and steel swords. But they also had literacy – which the confrontation demonstrates – an invaluable tool…
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July 30th, 2010
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A first grade teacher and the library media specialist explain how they collaborate to integrate a variety of technology tools with literacy instruction. First grade students develop Pixie eBooks as a result of the project.
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July 26th, 2010
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A study of obsolete skills and literacies, and the importance of keeping up with technology
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July 22nd, 2010
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Iowa Teachers are expected to implement new 21st Century Lessons, which include Technology Literacy lessons. Access this resource for lesson plans that meet those standards!
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