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"Lucidchart is the best free learning tool you’ve never heard of. It’s an online diagramming tool that’s easy to use and supported by a for-profit company, so you don’t have to worry about us disappearing once you’ve built your lesson plans around us. Not sure how to use a diagramming program in your classroom? Here are 10 ideas from teachers and professors who are already using Lucidchart."
Beth Dichter's insight:
A great introduction to Lucidchart, a robust online graphic organizer that is free for educators (and their students) and allows students to collaborate on projects. A few of the ideas suggested in the post are below: * Use Lucidchart as an alternative to Think, Pair, Share * Brainstorm with mindmaps (and have students collaborate, having each choose a different color if you want to follow them individually) * Real time feedback on assignments Remember, this is a free tool and the post provides great directions on how to set up your account and request it be upgraded to educational! 
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No matter how far we evolve from the little red schoolhouse, we cannot afford to sacrifice the foundation of education that is built upon the unique relationship between teacher and student. Education is undergoing a "seismic change" as more and more digital devices enter the classroom. This article looks at the digital devices and at the teacher, stating "the motherboard and the memory chip will never replace the passion and inspiration of a real-life teacher." The article points out that for new technology to work teachers must be trained effectively in the new technology. Information on the replacement of traditional textbooks with digital textbooks is also discussed. Two school districts are mentioned that saw significant improvement with state testing scores (in specific subjects) with the introducation of digital textbooks. Based on the information presented it is clear that for digital content to work well teachers must be trained. Without the training the achievment gap will not be impacted. For more information click through to the article.
Tony Palmeri's curator insight,
October 24, 2015 4:23 PM
I chose this resource based on its powerful and straightforward title. Technology supports teachers - it does not replace them. In this article, a study illustrated that professional development that aided teachers in developing engaging tech lessons that focused on testable objectives yielded incredible achievement data. The technology must be incorporated into a curriculum, it does not take the place of the curriculum.
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You Know You’re a Techy Teacher When… You can’t remember the last time you printed a classroom document. Plurking, tweeting, and playing with your wiki in public are acceptable behaviors. Your notebook isn't spiral bound...
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If you’re an educator, surely you know that technology has and will continue to have an incredible impact on learning. The talks are in split into the following categories: * General - learn about making technology work in education and more. * Sharing education - exploring open, shared education. * Creativity and innovation - new ways to foster innovition and the creative spirit. * Internet and new media - how does the Internet and new media impact teaching and learning? * Leadership -new leadership skills. * Educational technology - explore technology made for education. * Brain and Psychology - how does the brain work? * Technology education - what is the state of technology education? * Teaching methods - check out innovative teaching methods. * Institution - how does technology impact institutions.
Ken Morrison's comment,
September 29, 2012 9:23 PM
Thank you for the rescoop. It looks like you have a great site here!
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This post shares an experience in the Texas City High School and the implementation of a "digital media an design project with high school students." The author had worked with the school during the school year and observed many challenges including "the daunting and daily task of keeping students academically engaged; the corrosive effects of chronic absenteeism in the classroom; the impact of economic and familial instability on students, teachers, and schools; and the creative ways youth from poorly resourced schools and households are using digital media." They set to work with a goal: "could we work with teachers and students to create a more dynamic learning environment?" Read the article to see the project that was developed and what they have learned.
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i hope i can get this working in my classroom and then using it -- sometimes things are blocked!
Outstanding tool for making graphic organizers and concept maps, worth the $3 a month.