Author name: TechnoHella

Hella Comat, Curriculum Writer - Hella Comat is a dedicated professional, who has taught in the education system for more than 30 years. As a pioneer of technology integration in Ontario public schools she was one of the first teachers to introduce the internet, video conferencing, web design, and multimedia learning activities to teachers and students in the Halton Board. To inspire teachers to use technology, she has led sessions for the Touch Technology program, ran workshops at education conferences, and sat on numerous advisory committees related to technology-issues. In recent years she taught the Computer in the Classroom course, at York University. Her lifelong commitment to teaching and learning was acknowledged when she was honored as the recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in Science, Technology, and Mathematics. Hella's contribution to the blog includes entries about the importance of technology integration. Drawing from her in-depth knowledge of technology in the classroom Hella writes about teaching strategies and useful resources that can benefit your practice. In addition, she provides innovative lesson ideas that you can implement into your own curriculum.

Six Teaching Ideas for Integrating the Tomorrow Project into Curriculum

July 2018 Update: Please note that Intel’s Tomorrow Project is no longer available online. How can teachers use Intel’s The Tomorrow Project to motivate students? Have your students either watch a video or read a science fiction short story from The Tomorrow Project. Afterwards, lead a classroom discussion to spark students’ interest and imaginations, and

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The Tomorrow Project and Video Conversations about the Future

July 2018 Update: Please note that Intel’s Tomorrow Project is no longer available online. Students today are surrounded by multimedia. It makes sense to use modern technology at school to make learning relevant. The Tomorrow Project offers teachers FREE resources that will connect with students in a meaningful way. The Tomorrow Project is an initiative

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The Tomorrow Project Anthology and Your Students

July 2018 Update: Please note that Intel’s Tomorrow Project is no longer available online. p>Your students have the power to shape the future. Inspire them to envision this future using The Tomorrow Project Anthology of short stories. The Tomorrow Project is an initiative by Intel that encourages people to imagine the role of technology in

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Word Processing Skills in the Classroom

It is important to incorporate word processing skills in the classroom. A balanced technology program combines a range of computer skills such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, Internet, database, graphics, and desktop publishing. Of all these, word processing is probably the most extensive and essential for students to master. Word processing is the composition, editing,

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Technology Integration Lesson Planning for Teachers in 4 Easy Steps

Technology integration is an important way to create meaningful learning experiences. Lesson planning for teachers can be overwhelming when incorporating the use of computers in activities. In this article, the process for integrating technology is outlined in four easy steps. Technology Integration Lesson Planning Process When designing computer-based activities, give consideration to how technology can be

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Technology Integration in the Classroom

What is Technology Integration? Technology integration is the blending of computer-related learning activities into curriculum to have students acquire, organize, demonstrate, and communicate information. To understand what technology integration is, it is often useful to consider what it is not. Technology integration is not teaching computer-related skills in isolation, whereby students learn a set of

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Teaching Ideas for Windows Live Movie Maker

TechnoKids Inc. has recently updated several projects with instructions for Windows Live Movie Maker. TechnoDrama and TechnoCommercial are now available for Microsoft’s latest version of movie making software. IMPORTANT: Windows Live Movie Maker is no longer available. To find other TechnoKids projects for elementary and middle school students, view the Project Matrix or visit the

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The Transition to Office 2007 is Made Easier with TechnoKids Computer Curriculum

TechnoKids Inc. has more than forty technology projects for Office 2007. TechnoKids began creating a product line for Office 2007 in anticipation that teachers would need updated instructional materials. The materials make using the new software easy because each technology project includes a teacher guide, workbook, and resource files. TechnoKids customers appreciate the creation of

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