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National Centre for Technology support
The National Centre for Technology in Education is an Irish Government agency established to provide advice, support and information on the use of information and communications technology (ICT) in education.
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The Educational Technology Site: ICT in Education
THE site for users, teachers, leaders and managers of educational ICT
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ACM Ubiquity - Critical Theory: Ideology Critique and the Myths of E-Learning
Critical theory designates a philosophy and a research methodology that focuses on the interrelated issues of technology, politics and social change. Despite its emphasis on technology, critical theory arguably remains underutilized in areas of practical
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Center for Online Educators Home Page
Since 2004, our goal is to provide straight forward information, resources, community, and materials to empower online teachers in their work. Join our community and grow with your colleagues as we explore and demystify the ever-changing world of online
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Assessing Students' Understanding of Educational Technology
There is a great emphasis these days on using educational technology. But how can you tell if a student really understands what they are doing? Assessing students’ “digital literacy” is often not done at all, and, when it is undertaken, it is not often do
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EduSpaces
Join the world's first and largest social networking site dedicated to education and educational technology. Launched in 2004 and with over 19,000 members there is something in here for everyone interested in education
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Integrating Technology into Inquiry-Based Learning
Have got downloads on how to research, bolean searches website evaluation and lots more. Very happy about this resource!
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Online Education - Introducing the Microlecture Format
Online Education - Introducing the Microlecture Format
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Free Learning - Educational Resources
Here you will find FREE TO USE learning resources that you can use to supplement your own course materials or learning. Some of these are from BC-based projects while others are from Open Educational Resource projects from around the world.
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The Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Education
This document is a code of best practices that helps educators using media literacy concepts and techniques to interpret the copyright doctrine of fair use. Fair use is the right to use copyrighted material without permission or payment under some circumstances—especially when the cultural or social benefits of the use are predominant. It is a general right that applies even in situations where the law provides no specific authorization for the use in question—as it does for certain narrowly defined classroom activities.
This guide identifies five principles that represent the media literacy education community’s current consensus about acceptable practices for the fair use of copyrighted materials, wherever and however it occurs: in K–12 education, in higher education, in nonprofit organizations that offer programs for children and youth, and in adult education. -
Podcasts in the Classroom
Creating a podcast allows students to share learning experiences. It provides them with a world-wide audience that makes learning meaningful and assessment authentic. Teachers can use the technology to provide additional and revision material to students to download and review at a time that suits them. The flexibility that such time-shifting offers makes podcasting a valuable educational tool.
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Track plagiarism
Plagium is an innovative, fast, and easy-to-use means to check text against possible plagiarism or possible sources of origination. Simply enter text that you would like to analyze into the text box and let Plagium do the rest of the work. You can also check the contents of an entered URL for its sources
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DIGITAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS: Tools and Technologies for Effective Classrooms
Today’s students grew up with technology and expect to use it to get information, solve problems and communicate. These are the very skills they need now and in the future. When classrooms are equipped with the right combination of technology tools, students can learn all the skills they need to prepare.
This web site is your guide to digital learning, dedicated to demonstrating how the technologies available in a digital learning environment can be the catalyst for teaching and learning in an era where new skills - and the ability to change as times demand - are paramount.
