Their popularity in the online business and publishing world is well known, but wikis and blogs are also increasingly used as tools in the classroom—and not just because young learners can easily access them. They are easy to create as well, giving students another powerful method of communication and self-expression. This program presents the basic concepts behind wikis and blogs. It also shows, through visually engaging examples, how these digital forums can be used to promote collaboration, discussion, and class participation. Additionally, viewers are given objective information about the world’s most successful and widely used wiki site, Wikipedia.org. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (21 minutes)
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Wired for What? The Dividends of Universal Access
All over America, schools are scrambling for computers and Internet access. But have the huge expenditures really produced a tangible return on investment? In this program, teachers, administrators, and other education professionals share their experiences and opinions regarding the potential and the pitfalls of education technology. They address the proper use of computers, the integration of the Internet into lessons, and the urgent need for teacher training, long-term planning, and ongoing infrastructure funding. They also question the deeper cost of school budgets skewed toward technology at the expense of the arts and humanities. (57 minutes)
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Technology equalizes learning opportunities and expands learning challenges for a wide range of students. Using compelling classroom footage, this program features innovations that are empowering all types of learners. Examples of adaptive technology for physically and visually challenged students include IntelliKeys, TouchWindow, Braille ’n Speak, and audio-based computer software. For those in gifted and talented programs, high-tech role-playing scenarios and multimedia projects help them to sharpen critical thinking skills. And for students in need of tutoring, there is even the Homework Hotline satellite TV show. (69 minutes)
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Educational Technology: Not Just Computers
The video includes a report on educational technology and suggests going beyond the use of computers in classroom.
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Top 10 Reasons to Use Technology in Education: iPad, Tablet, Computer, Listening Centers
The video provides 10 reasons to use technology in education.
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10 Emerging Education and Instructional Technologies that Educators Should Know About
This video blog entry is a companion to the article of the same title on EmergingEdTech.com [URL: https://www.emergingedtech.com/2012/09...].
The video is located on YouTube.
Assistive Technology in the Classroom
This video shows 5 different types of assistive technology and how they are used in the classrooms to level the playing field for students with learning disabilities.
The video is located on YouTube.
This is a video Paul Christopher made that describes what AT is and how it helps kids who are disabled to help be successful in not only the classroom but also in the outside world.
The video is located on YouTube.
Bring Your Own Technology to the Classroom
For years now there's been a love-hate relationship between schools and technology, embracing traditional digital tools like PCs and Macs, while scorning those that often distract kids from their work, like game systems. Now one Georgia school district is changing that equation by inviting kids to bring their own devices. (3 minutes, 7 seconds)
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Technology in Education: A Future Classroom
Published on Jan 28, 2014 Created by Daniel Nemroff (class of 2015)
Officially chosen for the 2014 White House Student Film Festival
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Assistive Technology Tools for Reading
The video provides an overview of some helpful reading tools for the computer and their uses for students in the classroom.
The video is located on YouTube.
