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Hi Amy,
Technology is used in my classroom whenever possible to replace pencil/pen and paper and whenever learning can be enhanced by utilizing technology.
I have students find articles, videos, and websites to enhance their learning. Physical technology I use in my room include Qwizdoms, which are student response systems, TI-83 graphing calculators, projector, document camera, and of course my newest favorite, a Hitachi Interactive Projector that is mounted above my white board that through technology makes the board become an interactive surface. When the projector is not in use, it’s just a plain old white board.
As for other technology, there are always the Web 2.0 tools. Throughout the forums, especially in the General Science threads, lots of teachers are sharing how they are using everything from Google doc’s, Edmoto, Wordle, Flickr, Delicious, wikis, blogs … the list is endless.
Tammy is an exceptional speaker often appearing at computer conferences across the country sharing wonderful ways to integrate technology painlessly and efficiently within our classrooms. I have used her ideas with success for close to ten years and my students love it. Tammy is also really good at responding to questions and emails you send, so it’s like having your own technogeek in your pocket. . Tammy’s website is http://www.tammyworcester.com/Tips/Tammys_Technology_Tips_for_Teachers.html
A website that gives a basic overview of 20 Web 2.0 Tools for Teachers is http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2010/05/20-web-20-tools-for-teachers.html There is a slideshare presentation of the various tools and how they can be used with students. What I appreciate about this site is it gives some tools that are relatively new to many of us.
I look forward to hearing how you are finding new technology and integrating it in your classroom.
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