Mark Granito (mrgranito)'s Public Profile in the Diigo Community

I'm a 7th grade Social Studies teacher interested in the latest technology.

Member since Apr 30, 2009, follows 1 people, 3 public groups, 490 public bookmarks (492 total).

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FindSounds - Search the Web for Sounds about 14 hours ago
Free Technology for Teachers: Teacher's Guide to Web 2.0 at School on 2009-11-22
http://www.setda.org/c/document_library/get_file?folderId=6&name=DLFE-329.pdf on 2009-11-21
Study Ties Student Achievement to Technology Integration -- THE Journal on 2009-11-20
- Technology adoption is on the rise in America's K-12 schools, and it's having a positive impact on learning outcomes
- Among the findings, the report showed that in high-need schools, there's been a 31 percent increase in the "innovative use of technology by teachers in core subject areas."
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- - What's more, in these schools, the report found significant increases in reading and math achievement
Critical Issue: Using Technology to Improve Student Achievement on 2009-11-20
- Their findings revealed positive and consistent patterns
  when students were engaged in technology-rich environments, including
  significant gains and achievement in all subject areas, increased achievement
  in preschool through high school for both regular and special needs students,
  and improved attitudes toward learning and increased self-esteem.
- Research indicates that
  computer technology can help support learning and is especially useful in
  developing the higher-order skills of critical thinking, analysis, and
  scientific inquiry "by engaging students in authentic, complex tasks within
  collaborative learning contexts" (Roschelle, Pea, Hoadley, Gordin &
  Means, 2000; Means, et. al., 1993).
ProQuest Document View - A mixed methods case study of the influence of teacher professional development for technology integration on subsequent student achievement on 2009-11-19
Critical Issue: Using Technology to Improve Student Achievement on 2009-11-19
Study Ties Student Achievement to Technology Integration : April 2009 : THE Journal on 2009-11-19
Create a Vodcast on 2009-11-19
Digital storytelling in the ... - Google Books on 2009-11-14

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“Diigo In Education” - Phase I just released. More to come.. Share your classroom usecase, ideas, reviews, features, and wishlists for making Diigo a great resource and platform in teaching and learning. Let's explore the full potential of Diigo as an educational tool.
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