Technology in the Classroom
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Space Journey WebQuest for 5th Grade Classrooms
Who needs a rocket when you can journey through the universe via the Internet? This 5th grade space WebQuest will have your students doing just that! Up, up and away...By October 15, 2011
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Field Trips You Can Take Without Ever Leaving the Classroom
Compiled below are resources you can use at home or at school to provide unique learning opportunities which will extend learning - virtually! Learn more about how these field trip ideas can help you save time and money.By October 9, 2011
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Lessons Incorporating Technology to Bring Student Learning Up-to-Date
If you are an educator who would like to improve education in your school district, utilize these tips, activities and technology lesson plans in your classroom. Not only will you become tech savvy but student learning will soar.By September 28, 2011
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Let's Give Thanks! First Thanksgiving WebQuest
The first Thanksgiving in America is well known, but it is also associated with the Harvest Festivals in the UK and the Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada on the second Monday of October. There are tasks to enhance the learning of the primary grades in...By September 24, 2011
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Keeping Up: Technology and Literacy in the Classroom
Why are technology and information literacy skills necessary? Today, the ability to process information is a crucial need for every student. In addition, no job exists without the need to understand the use of technology whether it is computers, high...By September 7, 2011
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Introducing Computer Applications in the Classroom: A Lesson Plan
The days of teaching kids computer skills through games is over... it's time to get serious. This lesson plan provides teachers with a framework to introduce a variety of computer applications including office programs and leisure apps, giving students...By August 15, 2011
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Webquest on Monkeys
Use a webquest on monkeys to hone research skills, and to find out which monkey species are endangered and what is being done to help them. Watch a short video about Howler monkeys and their habitat.By July 31, 2011
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Christmas Around the World!
Christmastime is such an exciting time of the year for children. Tap into this enthusiasm to encourage your students to learn research skills and to make presentations of their findings. A Christmas WebQuest enhances reading and writing skills and provides...By July 31, 2011
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Technology Integration: Developing Higher Order Thinking Skills
Learn how to help your students develop higher order thinking skills by integrating technology into your lessons. Technology can help your students analyze information, make evaluations and create their own work, all beneficial skills necessary in their...By July 31, 2011
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Educational Blogging Platforms for Students
Today there are lots of creative blogging tools for students to use at school, but the five below are specifically catered towards a K-12 audience and come with lots of useful features for teachers and students. So, if you are itching to get your students...By July 22, 2011