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READINGS: Current State of Interactive Education This article reviews ways in which technology is being used in several levels of classrooms. Consider why the idea of constructivism is important to the use of technology in classrooms. WWW and Education Home Page This is an excellent comprehensive work on the impact of the web on education. Note the contributions of Vannevar Bush and Tim Berner-Lee. You will hear more about them in the next module. Note the role of the web in education. Globalearn.com: A K-12, multi-disciplinary online education site. Choose one of the expeditions and travel the world! ISTE is the largest teacher-based, nonprofit organization in the field of educational technology. Its mission is to help K-12 classroom teachers and administrators share effective methods for enhancing student learning through the use of new classroom technologies. Check out distance education under "What's New". The JASON Project After discovering the wreck of the RMS Titanic, world-famous explorer Dr. Robert Ballard received thousands of letters from students around the world wanting to go with him on his next expedition. In order to bring the thrill of discovery to millions of students worldwide, Dr. Ballard founded the JASON Project, a year-round scientific expedition designed to excite and engage students in science and technology and to motivate and provide professional development for teachers. Neuroscience for Kids - Experiments and activities See how interesting and fun lab work and experiments can be!
ACTIVITY 1 1. Interview a local high school teacher. It does not matter what subject he/she teaches. How does the teacher utilize technology in the classroom? What are the obstacles?
ACTIVITY 2 2. Choose a
subject of your choice. You have 30 students in your class and one computer.
What will you do? Devise a plan to make the best use possible of your resources.
Post your plan in the Board Room.
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