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What are your 2010 technology resolutions?

Hi teachers - and welcome to 2010!
Technology in the classroom has become a hot button issue for many of you, and it is inspiring to see so many teachers exploring Twitter, blogging, and collaborating on education technology topics on the www.
As the end of 2009 approached, I noticed some interesting additions to the typical "end of the year round ups" in the realm of entertainment and media. Teachers are getting into the game with their own aggregations of what's hot and what's not - and it's a lot more compelling than Paris Hilton's 10 worst outfits.
Here are a few great reads to inspire and challenge you as you head back into the classroom.

Future of Education: The Best 2009 Articles and Reports

A blog from a teacher embracing technology

The Centre for Learning and Performance Technology's The State of ...

We're excited about ramping up the collaboration in the community in 2010, and hope that you are too. If you've seen an article or blog that has fired you up or inspired you, please consider posting it in the forum or as a blog.

Aerin

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Comment by Trevor Schofield on January 8, 2010 at 6:01pm: According to a new national research report, “Digitally Inclined,” compiled by Grunwald Associates LLC for PBS, teachers are making significant progress in adoption of digital media and Internet use. These findings clearly signal widespread changes in both early childhood and K-12 education, including more effective individualized instruction. Read more.

Comment by Trevor Schofield on January 6, 2010 at 11:18pm: Google Custom Search allows teachers and teacher-librarians to create custom search services which will give students real searching experience but within a controlled environment.
FLASH CARD MACHINE is a free, web based, flash card creation application.
“E-learning And Web 2.0 Tools For Schools” is the title of an ingenious mind map, diagraming the various
education related Web 2.0 tool
Guide To The Best Free Online Survey Tools

Comment by Trevor Schofield on January 6, 2010 at 11:07pm: CACOO is a free, web based, collaborative white board application.

Comment by Trevor Schofield on January 6, 2010 at 9:58pm: Hi Aerin the links are not showing

I'll sort that out

Comment by Trevor Schofield on January 6, 2010 at 9:42pm: Hi Aerin
I believe that giving teachers technology tools that enhance the teaching experience is important

here are some ideas
CACOO is a free, web based, collaborative white board application.

Google Custom Search allows teachers and teacher-librarians to create custom search services which will give students real searching experience but within a controlled environment.

FLASH CARD MACHINE is a free, web based, flash card creation application.

“E-learning And Web 2.0 Tools For Schools” is the title of an ingenious mind map, diagraming the various education related Web 2.0 tools.
Guide To The Best Free Online Survey Tools