Uth TV – Wiki – Teacher Resources Video content for use in classrooms – post by christyinsdesign Are You a Techno-Constructivist?  Annotated(1) Identifies four stages of teacher technology use, with the last stage being “techno-constructivists” who “integrate technology into the curriculum so that it not only complements instruction but redefines it.” Explains the need to integrate technology this

k12wiki Wiki from a November 2006 K-12 conference. The conference included small group collaboration on wikis for specific education topics such as virtual art galleries, simulated science labs, tagging for teachers, disruptive technology, and internet safety for elementary schools. – post by christyinsdesign

Innovation Creators: How to use Blogs in the Workplace  Annotated(1) Post with concrete steps businesses can take to use blogs to improve internal communication and motivate employees. – post by christyinsdesign The idea behind Activity Centric Worksites is to use blogging tools to facilitate focused business communication. Instead of using a blog as a tool for one person

References – SimTeach Simulations Reference list for research on educational games and simulations – post by christyinsdesign Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling  Annotated(1) Using multimedia tools to tell stories to engage students in educational contexts. I love the phrase “multimedia sonnets from the people”–it is a great metaphor. – post by christyinsdesign Daniel Meadows defines digital stories as “short, personal

Web-Based Distance Learning Technology: Interface Design Variables and their Effects Research report on user perceptions of  various interface designs for web modules. Reactions were rated on “simplicity, visual attractiveness, organization, clarity, and excitement.” – post by christyinsdesign Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc. – American Journal of Distance Education – 20(3):163 – Abstract  Annotated(1) The study showed no difference in

Nieman Reports Quote: Journalism is on a fast-paced, transformative journey, its destination still unknown. That the Web and other media technologies are affecting mightily the practice of journalism is beyond dispute. Less clear is any shared vision of what the future holds.  – post by christyinsdesign Putting the Fun in Functional – PowerPoint Presentation Putting the

Links to School Bloggers Extensive list of links to educational blogs sorted by category, housed in a wiki so anyone can update it – post by christyinsdesign Scored Discussion Rubric This “Comprehension and Analysis Rubric” is for literary discussion where blogging is a part of the assignment but not the focus. – post by christyinsdesign Uses of Blogs in