Tech Ed Resources

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION EVALUATION MODELS There are many models of to look at when evaluating the level of technology integration. These models all vary in terminology but have the consistent goal evaluating whether technology is being used on a basic level or is it being used to create new learning opportunities that did not exist before the technology. Here are some great resources that explain some of the models R.A.T. -- Replace Amplify Transform Basic explanation of R A T from the Digital Literacy Blog Replacement - Technology tool replaces an existing tool with no real benefit Amplification - Technology tool improves the learning environment Transformation - Technology has changed the learning environment by creating learning opportunities that did not exist before the technology. S.A.M.R -- Substitute, Augment, Modify, Redefine SAMR aligned with Blooms Taxonomy The SAMR model is one of the most popular evaluation models. It defin...

Google Docs - The Basics If you have used any word processing program before you should find a transition to google docs to be fairly painless.  GOOGLE  DOC UNIQUE FEATURES Saving Incredible feature #1.   Google Docs saves automatically.   No more typing for 30 minutes and losing your information because you forgot to save.   Google Docs saves automatically into your Google Drive (we will talk about Drive in a future post).  The Document can be accessed anywhere you have internet service. Shari ng Incredible feature #2.   Google Docs is a Collaborative tool.   A google doc is different from word processing programs of the past in that multiple individuals can have access to work on the same document at the same time.   Students can work with each other from across the classroom, across town, or across the world.   The collaborative nature of the Docs allows Students to prepare digital colla...

GOOGLE CLASSROOM Google Classroom is a free collaboration tool designed to assist in the communication between teacher and student. With in Google Classroom Teachers Can: Distribute Class Materials Assignments Study Guides Tests Collect & Grade Assignments Assign Grades to assignments Answer & Ask Questions Within Google Classroom Students Can:  Recieve Class Materials Communicate with Teacher and Classmates Participate in online discussions Quick Notes: To access Google Classroom your email address must be associated with a school that has a Google Apps For Education account.   Kasey Bell at   Shake-Up Learning   provides excellent resources and tutorials on Google Classroom.