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Tech Team

 

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Online Resources



Technology Infusion

Heartland AEA Support

TIC ( Technology Infusion Collaborative)

Searchable Online Web Site Databases Technology Kits for curriculum to check out from Heartland

Math:
http://currweb.aea11.k12.ia.us:8080/URLCurriculumpage/Math.html

Water Quality Probes and Handhelds (you must be trained to use these)
Human Body Probes and Handhelds (you must be trained to use these)
Science:
http://currweb.aea11.k12.ia.us:8080/URLCurriculumpage/Science.html
Physical Science Probes and Handhelds (you must be trained to use these)
Social Studies: http://currweb.aea11.k12.ia.us:8080/URLCurriculumpage/Social%20Studies.html Proscope USB Microscopes (Digital Microscopes to use in your classroom- you must be trained to use these microscopes)
Reading:
http://currweb.aea11.k12.ia.us:8080/URLCurriculumpage/Reading.html
Texas Instruments TI Navigator system (Science and Math - you must be trained to use these)
Technology:http://currweb.aea11.k12.ia.us:8080/URLCurriculumpage/technology.html Global Positioning System Kits (GPS)

Educational Technology Support Wiki:
http://heartlandtechnology.pbworks.com/

Deluxe Buzzer Lockout Syste


Iowa Department of Education: Anti-Harassment/Anti-Bullying Policies
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/content/view/1154/1501/

Acceptable Use Policy Resources

Elements of an AUP (PPT)
Where do we go from here? Next steps.
http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=dccvx4c4_9hr4tn4d5

Acceptable Use Research documentation (Word Document)
Horizon Report (pdf)
AUP Elements (pdf)
iSafe AUP Information (pdf)
Bellingham AUP Sample (pdf)
Massachusetts AUP Guidelines (pdf)
Graphics of Possible Digial Items (pdf)

Conference Handouts

Using Podcasts for Mathematics (download file)
Use Firefox or Internet Explorer

Technology Planning

National Education Technology Plan

Technology Classes

Technology and Curriculum Classes (download pdf)

Delivery of Instruction

Differentiated Instruction and Technology
Using Technology as a Tool in the Differentiated Classroom HTML
Using Technology as a Tool in the Differentiated Classroom Download PPT

Software selection handout
Sample software database

Laptop Learning (PDF)
Web site resources supporting wireless mobile computing

Project-Based Learning
A collaborative investigative approach to instruction

Handbook of Engaged Learning Projects
Technology is an increasingly popular tool for learning. These classroom projects were designed by K-12 teachers to demonstrate engaged learning and effective use of technology. They worked closely with a staff of experienced educators and computer specialists at Fermilab's Lederman Science Center.
An Educator's Guide to Evaluating The Use of Technology in Schools and Classrooms
Biblography and Bookmarks: Articles on Pedagogy & Technology
Pedagogy & Technology

Standards and Benchmarks

ISTE Standards (NETS Document)
Profiles for Technology Literate Students

Information Power
Essential Skills for Information Literacy
Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Olympia, WA and the Washington Library Media Association
21st Century Literacies

Assessment and Technology

Center for Technology in Learning
Alternative Assessment and Electronic Portfolios
Assessment: Information Technologies in the K-12 Curriculum
Scoring Guide for Student Projects

Resources

imageICT Literacy Maps
http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=33
Partnership for 21st Century Skills and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Literacy collaborated to develop a series of technology literacy maps illustrating the infusion of technology into core academic subjects; English, science, math, and geography.

NCRTEC (North Central Regional Technology in Education Consortium)
George Lucas Foundation
Research Instruments
Kathy Schrock's Home Page
Free Teacher Tools
From Now On: Technology Leadership
Tech Learning
R-TEC
The Teachers' Lounge

Lessons & Projects

Search for Lessons and Units based on NETS (National Educational Technology Standards) for:
Students - Teachers
MarcoPolo
Apple Learning Interchange
Microsoft Lesson Plans
Discovery School
Lesson Plans Page
Ed Helper
Global School House

District Level Web Resources

Curricular Web Sites
Coon Rapids-Bayard

PDF Files
Cornell Open Court Web Sites
WebQuests
Virtual Field Trips
Students Publishing Online

Reading Literacy
Technology Resources
Student Literature Sites



For more information, contact Heartland Technology Team Secretary

Wade Andersen, Lynee' Casper , Lynn McCartney, Evan Abbey, Wendy Robinson, Steve Linduska, Vaughn Murphy, Toy Waterman , and Denise Krefting.