Below is a list of help resources in the field of education
technology. This is nowhere near and exhaustive list, and will updated I find
new helpful resources.
http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-students
Knowing the standards is of immense importance when one is trying to convince
an administrator of the value of using technology in the classroom. Some
administrators are hesitant to incorporate technology such as IPads, IPods,
educational websites, such as IXL math, etc into the classroom curriculum.
However, if I am able to identify which NET*S standard is being addressed as
well as which common core or state standard is being addressed, an
administrator has little to complain about.
http://www.barryjahn.com/
includes information and tutorials on many Google products, other free products
that can be successfully incorporated into classroom activities.
http://www.barryjahn.com/Welcome/Workshops
A list of workshops available in the Salem area. When I am no longer in school,
I see this as an excellent way to keep up on technology.
http://www.willamettemat.com/
is an excellent source of information. One of my favorite features here is “my
stock answers.” This helps me know how to answer administrators that question
my use of technology in the classroom. I also think it will be helpful in
finding wording for writing grants in the future.
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/
is a fantastic site with Google tutorials, IPad and Android App recommendations,
and alternatives to YouTube that are not blocked by the school district.
http://www.embedplus.com/
This is a product I am currently looking in to. I hope it is going to be a free
product that will allow me to save and edit videos from YouTube or other
sources on my computer for use in my classroom.
http://www.scootpad.com/
While this is not a free resource, it is very inexpensive ($5.00 per month is
the most expensive it gets, with discounts for purchases of 6 or 12 months
prepaid). This program provides students with assignments that are aligned to
the common core, scores the assignments and sends a report to the teacher that
can be sorted by student, by standard, or both. It can be run on an IPad or
computer, and because the students enjoy using the technology, they are
motivated to complete their assignments. Furthermore, the system sends emails
to the teacher with the highest score of the day, etc, offering further
incentive for students to complete their work correctly.
http://techtooltutorials.weebly.com/index.html
This page has a variety of resources compiled in one convenient location.
