Skye Liikanen's List: Technology Education: For Teachers

A very informative website for teachers. This site is very up to date and interactive for the classroom teacher. This site looks into great depth about how technology can be integrated across all curriculum areas. There are blog posts where teachers can discuss issues. Some latest blog posts include: Can electronic Reading Devices replace Classroom Texts? and Ways to work as a smarter teacher. There are many videos that discuss technolgy education and special reports that look at multiple intelligences and the collaboartion generation. A very useful site for any teacher. Star Rating 5/5

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on 2009-09-26 and saved by 881 people

This site would need to be teacher monitored, however it has many interesting articles that would be useful for students to read as it has aa lot to do with the world they live in as well as many technological updates. This website would be a good morning activity as the teacher could choose a student each day to select an artiicle that they found interesting to share with the class. Star Rating 3/5

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on 2009-09-26 and saved by 1443 people

Undoubtly a site that eductors couldn't go with out as it is for students and teachers. This site can obviiusly be used across a number of curriculum areas. In particular to technology education students will be able to use this website in a Space unit to research information. It also has a number of videos and images that students can view. There are also links to educational games that students can play. Star Rating: 5/5

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on 2009-09-26 and saved by 34 people

This design and technolgy site provides many learning experiences for studets. It is very easy to read and navigate around. Once again it looks at a number of design technology subject areas and would be great to use within a unit of work. The Design Cycle on this site is EXTREMELY helpful for students, it goes into great depth and will give students many ideas about the process and what they need to do. The site is also very visually appealing for students and also each concept covered has many great graphics that go into a lot of depth. Star Rating : 5/5

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on 2009-09-26 and saved by 17 people

This site goes into great depth about a number of real life design technologies that work in everyday life. Areas include the design process, computer control, gear systems, elecctronics, product design, forces and moments, structures, technolgya and the environment. This site would be great to use in unit planning. Teachers and students can both use the website. There are also many work sheets and links throughout the site. Star Rating 4/5

www.technologystudent.com/ - Preview

on 2009-09-26 and saved by 42 people

This site is extremely useful for teachers, it has lesson planning, professional development, an administration desk, technology integration ideas, school issues, the educational world at home for teachers and parents, it looks at early childhood and has a link to their website called school notes where teachers can place home work, flash cards etc. A very unique site that will last a teacher a lifetime. Star Rating 4/5

www.education-world.com - Preview

on 2009-09-25 and saved by 392 people

Allows you to download the videos and save it on to your computer, so you can access it when ever you like! Star Rating: 4/5

www.youtubekeep.com - Preview

on 2009-09-25 and saved by 2 people

This site is really useful as it proivdes links to many other sites that have creative and innovative ideas for technology, It also gives you comments to give an insight to what the site is about. It is very easy to use and navigate around. Some links are more beneficial than others for example some are government sites and others are just a collection of resources. There are some links broken but you can be redirected. Star Rating 3/5

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on 2009-09-25 and saved by 3 people

This site is useful for teachers as it looks at how they can improve teaching in science, maths and technology. There are a number of projects that have been listed that teachers can access that they can use and make sense of to use in their classrooms. Star Rating 4/5

www.asistm.edu.au/...asistm_home,17201.html - Preview

on 2009-09-26

The Computer Technologies for Schools project facilitates donations of surplus computers and information and communication technologies (ICT) equipment for use in schools throughout Australia. Australian school students and their teachers gain greater access to and a better understanding of computer technologies enabling them to participate in the information age. I would recommend this website for schools to look at as it would be very beneficial for the students.

www.ctfs.edna.edu.au/go - Preview

on 2009-09-26 and saved by 2 people

Although only trialled overseas it's a very interesting article. If it makes such a a difference to a students learning experience all schools should definitely consider it! Star Rating 3/5

www.techlearning.com/...23618 - Preview

on 2009-09-26 and saved by 6 people

An amazing site that would be eye opening to any teacher. Heaps of articles, slide shows, videos, forums, resources and magazines for teacher to help with technology within the classroom. Some great forum topics include: Using student feedback for 21st Century Learning, teachers using technology, the wireless classroom- does it work? Once again its an international website but a great value of information. Star Rating 4/5

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on 2009-09-26 and saved by 76 people

Computers for Teachers has the latest news of the four phases that the Queensland Government is rolling out. Not only does it have the latest news but guides to help teachers with digital technology. There are also links to many digital learning materials that teachers can access. This site should be visited by every Queensland teacher. Star Rating 5/5

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on 2009-09-28 and saved by 3 people

Wow... this site very engaging for the classroom teacher. Full of blogs that relate to technology in the classroom, there are many video links that are a real eye opener. Topics include: These You Tube Videos a Must, Smart Strategies for Tough Times, The Push, Top 10 FREE Web 2.0 Sites for Teachers, Education will never be a trending topic and many more. I would defifnitely recommend everyone to have a look at this site. Star Rating 4/5

www.teach42.com/ - Preview

on 2009-09-28 and saved by 219 people

Microsoft is helping teachers to bring technology to life in the classroom. Have a look at heaps of already made lesson plans that help you incorporate technology into your lessons. Curriculum areas covered include geogrpahy, mathematics, history, science and technology and social studies. Each lesson is very well structured with picture guides to ensure you have a clear understanding what the students are being asked to do. Star Rating 5/5

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on 2009-09-28 and saved by 87 people

This site has heaps of print outs for teachers who are doing a unit on the Olympics. Booklets of work can easily be created for both fun and academic aspects of the unit. It also has great information about the Olympics! Star Rating 4/5

www.enchantedlearning.com/olympics - Preview

on 2009-10-13 and saved by 13 people

This site is fantastic if you are creating your own classroom Olympics, there are posters, score sheets, badges, certificates, passes, invitations and plenty of more print outs to enhance your Olympic Experience! Star Rating 4/5

www.activityvillage.co.uk/olympic_printables.htm - Preview

on 2009-10-13 and saved by 2 people

This site is extremely useful for teachers. It has plenty of resources and lesson plans for teachers ranging from composting, solid waste guides, lightbulb energy and climate change. Teachers can sign up as well as the school to recieve more information on environmental issues. All the lesson plans can be printed straight out and used and are very well structured. Star Rating 5/5

www.thegreenteam.org/library.html - Preview

on 2009-10-15

This magazine seems very worthwhile subscribing to. It is designed to help teachers incorporate technology into the classroom. There are many resouces/ tools and archives that teachers can access. It provides lots of information in latest products and gives teachers access to very good deals. One I will definitly be subscribing to!

www.educationtechnologysolutions.com.au - Preview

diigo on 2009-10-29 and saved by 25 people