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Why Integrate Technology into the Curriculum?: The Reasons Are Many–an article

klupercio — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:59:57 +0000

Reasons For Technology in the Curriculum

This article is extremely informative and lists several reasons why we should integrate technology in the curriculum. It explains how everyone can grow by using technology in the classroom and in the schools. Adiminstrators, teachers, and students all learn from implementing technology.

Interactive Storybooks

klupercio — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:51:23 +0000

Storybooks

Children love being read to and this site allows all students to be read to online. This site, lets students choose from a variety of books online. This website could be used during reading time for students to explore and use technology during this time of the day! This site is GREAT and should be used among all K-2 students and teachers!

Picture of Students in my Class at Summer Camp

klupercio — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:30:18 +0000

Ask Jeeves for Kids!

klupercio — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:26:14 +0000

Ask Jeeves for Kids!
This version of Ask Jeeves is for students. It allows students to explore the web by searching the web in a fun interactive way! The website also offers areas where students can draw, watch movies and videos, and images. There is a “schoolhouse” section that students can nativgate to search for content in a particular subject area. For example: math.

Examples of How Technology is Important in the 2nd Grade

klupercio — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:19:12 +0000

Examples of Technology

This website gives all students and teachers an insight look at a real-life classroom implementing technology in every subject area.

Making the Most of Early Education Technology

klupercio — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:13:01 +0000

Technology in Early Education

This is a website that is a blog from New America Foundation. It gives a great outlook and name for technology!

“But things aren’t always as they seem—and that’s certainly true of technology and early education. A new generation of technology-driven innovations in professional development, assessment, and curriculum and instructional materials have real potential to improve the quality of early education teaching and learning.” -Sara Mead -January 24, 2008 – 7:00pm

This quote is from the author of the blog regarding technology and its importance in early education.

PBS KIDS

klupercio — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:01:40 +0000

PBS KIDS
I absolutely love this website! It is such an engaging website for students to interact with! It involves children with coloring, games, videos, and music. All children should be allowed to interact with this website!

Fun Educational Games!

klupercio — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:53:35 +0000

This website is for students K-8! It is an interactive website that includes games for the subject areas of math and reading! It is super fun and all students should get a chance to visit and play with this educational website!
http://www.funbrain.com/kidscenter.html

Learn the 5 Senses- A Video for Students!

klupercio — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:24:23 +0000

This is a video that teachers could use when teaching their students about the 5 senses. It is a simple, yet engaging video geared toward students to help them learn the 5 senses. Your students will enjoy this!

Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students

klupercio — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:20:17 +0000

This website is a great resource! It explains all the reasons why technologies should be used in the classroom and the importance of technology for the classroom and the students. The explains how technology is important and these topics are included: change in student and teacher roles, increased motivation and self esteem, technical skills, etc…

http://www.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/EdTech/effectsstudents.html