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Learning for
the 21st Century
The Partnership for 21st
Century Skills, a collaborative of private and public organizations
has released its first publication, a discussion of the skills students
will need for the 21st century. The model is built upon knowledge of
core subjects, with learning skills, use of tools, using real data in
context to a global community all tied together by authentic assessment.
This model could serve as a valuable development tool for schools looking
for authentic use of technology in learning.
Education Week's
Technology Counts 2003
This annual report allows
for the comparison of states in various aspects of technology. The main issue
of Technology Counts 2003 is online testing for standardized tests for students.
Several states are currently doing research on the validity of computer delivered
tests.
Don't hesitate to use the very easy state comparison tool to look at
state comparison data. State data may be compared in such tech trends
areas as access, capacity, use, wiring in schools and classrooms, PDAs
and laptops, and qualified teachers by state. Check out Michigan's rank
in PDA in the classroom and for teacher assessment of students.
FYI: You need to create an account to access Education Week on the web,
but it is tracing rather than a paid subscription.To see the report,
please visit http://www.edweek.org/sreports/tc03/.
George Lucas Educational
Foundation
The George Lucas Educational Foundation Edutopia Online (http://www.glef.org/#)
offers educators a look at exceptional uses of technology across the United
States . GLEF is a nonprofit organization that documents and disseminates stories
about exemplary practices in K-12 public education. Articles on the site are
grouped by subjects dealing with successful programs in K-12 schools, teacher
preparation and professional development. In addition to the discussion of
these pertinent topics, Edutopia also offers a collection of over 50 documentaries
and 70 interviews with experts on topics such as assessment, emotional intelligence,
and project-based learning.
NCREL Computer Based
Technology and Learning: Evolving Uses and Expectations
This paper reviews a body of research on how technology can promote student
learning. The report takes a look at what has been determined as the three
stages of technology implementation in education:
- Print Automation
- Expansion of Learning Opportunities
- Data-Driven Virtual Learning
For an informative look at how technology has evolved in the educational
environment and the current evolution of use, the report gives an overview
of current research (http://www.ncrel.org/tplan/cbtl/toc.htm)
Integrating Technology
with S.P.A.R.C.
This is a portal website that leads to a multiple, (as the authors say thousands)
of technology integration ideas. The technology integration activities, varying
from webquests to online encyclopedias, are grouped under the use of simulations,
presentations, analysis, research and communication; therefore: S.P.A.R.C..
The site also includes an outline
of strategies and links for using technology in lesson development. The
lesson development model is based on the model "Understanding by
Design" developed by Jay McTighe and Grant Wiggins.
User beware, because the listing of technology integration sites is so large
that the user does have to have an idea how he/she would like to use the technology
before entering the site, or hours will be spent searching the listings. It
is an interesting site that could be a reference site for lesson development
for technology integration (http://www.techsparc.com/).
A Palm Story
A good source of information concerning the use of Palm in education can be
read at (http://www.palm.com/community/stories/)
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