Module 2: Foundations of Effective Technology Integration
- Edutopia- This website provides an article that gives you an introduction to technology integration and how it can strengthen student engagement.
- Edutopia- This website explains successful technology integration and it list different types of technology integration. Ex.(Online learning and project-based activities)
- EducationWorld- This is a website with technology integration ideas.
- GettingSmart- Effective technology integration in EDTECH.
- The Journal- An article on technology challenges facing education.
- EducationWorld- Integrating technology in the classroom.
Module 3: Instructional Software and Technology Tools for 21st Century Teaching
- BrainPOP- Is a group of educational websites with several animated videos, quizzes, and related materials that covers third-grade science and other subjects for students in K-12.
- Thirteen- This website explains constructivism as a paradigm for teaching and learning.
- Rekha- Teaches you about educational drill and instructional practice software.
Module 4: The Basic Suite- Presentations
- Google Apps- A Suite of Free Productivity Tools for Classroom Collaboration.
- Apache OpenOffice- The Free and Open Source Productivity Suite.
Module 5: The Basic Suite- Docs and Spreadsheets
- Google Sheets- Getting started with Google Sheets. Learning to create a spreadsheet.
- Google Docs- Write, edit, and collaborate wherever you are with Google Docs.
Module 6: Using Video to Enhance 21st Century Learning
- NeoK12- Is an online resource that has educational videos, lessons and games for K-12 students. The website has great science videos and more.
- YouTube Education- Is a YouTube channel created exclusively for education. There's a plethora of video resources for third grade math, which includes tutorials and educational videos.
Module 7: Online Tools, Uses, Web-Based Tools
- Edutopia- Teaching with web-based resources. Instructional potential of the internet.
- Education World- Creating a WebQuest.
- Schoology- All you need for teaching and learning in one platform.
Module 8: Online Tools, Uses, Web-Based Tools, and Social Networking
- VoiceThread- Allows for conversations, collaboration, and opportunity to reflect.
- Padlet- is a free application to create an online bulletin board that you can use to display information for any topic. Easily create an account and build a new board. You can add images, links, videos, and more.
- Education DIVE- This is an assembled directory that helps you evaluate some of the best online networking resources available.
Module 9: Game-Based Learning with Digital Technologies
- Learn NC- An online education environment that discusses digital based game learning.
- New Media Institute- is a research and fact finding organization whose mission is to improve public understanding of issues surrounding the Internet and other forms new media communications. This resource helps explain effective digital based learning.
Module 10: Technology in the Content Areas: Science
- GreatSchools- Is a free online collection of videos aimed at helping parents understand grade-level expectations in grade K-12. This resource focuses specifically on third graders and science.
- Utah Education Network (UEN)- Is one of the nation's premier education networks. It includes a catalog of interactive science games and simulations for preK-12 education.
Module 11: Technology in the Content Areas: ELL
- StoryKit- Is an application used to create an electronic storybook.
- ESL GAMES PLUS- Are ESL interactive online games for learning and teaching English as a second language. They are mostly suitable for teaching ESL kids and teenagers. The activities include practicing english grammar, vocabulary, sentences, and pronunciation.
Module 12: Technology in the Content Areas: Mobile Learning
Module 13: Adaptive/Assistive Technology
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Cast- UDL at a glance. Shows how UDL guides the design of instructional goals, assessments, methods, and materials that can be customized and adjusted to meet individual needs.
- UDL Center- Explains the three primary principles, which are based on neuroscience research, guide UDL and provide the underlying framework for the Guidelines.