Travel the Internet to Discover the Sites

Are you interested in teaching your students about the Internet? TechnoJourney is a technology project that introduces students to the wonders online. Select a destination and then travel to each location to complete Internet computer activities. The destinations are organized around the following places: Visitor’s Center, e-Library, e-Media Center, e-Playground, e-Mail Depot, and e-Café. Keep […]

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Flash Drives in the Classroom

USB Flash Drives In the past, the senior students at our school would email computer assignments to themselves so they could access them later. They’d open their email at home, download the attachment, complete the work, resave the document and then email it back. This was great and showed the students were taking responsibility to get their computer

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Frozen Computers Foil Internet Research

For those teachers who have had the experience of teaching in a computer lab when a technical issue derails a well-planned lesson, I know you will sympathize with my plight. Today was the first class for TechnoEnvironment. I was prepared to teach this lesson. Previous article about TechnoEnvironment Planning is the Secret to Success? My

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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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Planning to Teach an Environmental Technology Project

Over the next few months, I am going to be teaching TechnoEnvironment as a guest instructor to a group of Grade 8 students at a local private faith-based school. TechnoEnvironment is a new TechnoKids technology project that focuses on environmental stewardship. After each class, I will take a moment to reflect on the experience. I

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Six Benefits to Project Based Learning and Technology Integration

Technology integration and project based learning are a perfect fit. Teachers can design learning experiences that incorporate the use of the computer to complete motivating projects. For example, a historical technology project may include the publication of a biography or a rainforest technology project may include the creation of a  eco-tourism travel advertisement using Microsoft

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Technology Integration and Project Based Learning

Technology integration can incorporate the use of the computer in the classroom throughout the learning process to have students complete technology-based projects. For example, students can use software to write reports, create advertisements, publish a web page, and design a poster. These activities are meaningful and motivating to students. This article examines how project based learning and technology

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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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