An Online Conference on Teaching With Technology

Integrating technology into the classroom is a primary goal for many educators to help effectively teach and communicate with students. The current student has been raised on computers, cell phones, and other forms of technology that supply media and a limitless range of information with the touch of a button. Many students are comfortable with the technological delivery of learning materials. Educators now have the opportunity to implement lesson plans, presentations, activities, and other forms of their teaching curriculum with technology. The following resources will provide educators with information on how to teach using technology and how to integrate technology into the classroom.

Cognition and Learning

Connecting Student Learning and Technology: Importance of integrating technology into the classroom, as well as types of classroom technology and technological activities for students to complete.
Critical Issue: Using Technology to Enhance Learning: Critical issue dealing with technology and the positive effects that it can have when teaching at-risk students.
Technology’s Impact on Learning: Several sections dealing with commonly asked questions about learning with technology, including ACOT and the technological impact of teaching in the classroom.
E-Learning vs. Classrooms: Discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of e-learning vs. classroom learning and which is better for students.
Technology in Education: Find several articles, as well as critical questions about teaching and education using technology.
How Students Learn (And What Technology Has to Do With It): Benefits of teaching students with technology and how its effective with their learning.
Audiovisual Aids in the Classroom: Educators can learn how simple tools, such as videotapes, slides, flip charts, transparencies, and other teaching tools can help students learn.
The Pros and Cons of Technology in the Classroom: Find the advantages and disadvantages of teaching students with technological tools in the classroom.
Learning Styles and Technology: Information on active learning, how students respond to learning with technology, and what teachers can do to help students learn.
What is E-Learning and What are Its Benefits: Learn about the benefits associated with teaching with technology in the classroom.

Development

E-Learning 2.0: Educators can learn how e-learning has evolved along with the World Wide Web and how its effectiveness helps students learn using computers and other forms of technology.
Microsoft: Lesson Plans for Students and Teachers: Browse lesson plans by subject to help incorporate technology into various educational studies.
Education: Technology Lesson Plans for Teachers: Free lesson plans for educators to help teach students various aspects related to technological applications.
The Basics of Graphic Design: Educators can learn how to create layouts, elements of design, and common design problems to avoid.
Multimedia Development Center: When using technology to teach, educators can incorporate creative elements, such as videos, images, and sounds.
What is Web-Based Training: Learn about a unique approach to teaching students, using the Internet and other technological applications.
Enhancing Lecture Presentations: List of techniques and examples on how to enhance a lecture using text, graphics, images, and media to convey content.
Educators: Creating a School Website: Information for educators on how to build a website for school-related information.
Introduction Tutorial to WebQuests: Educators can learn the basics of a WebQuest, their purpose, and how to create one as a teaching tool for students.
Problem-Based Learning: Characteristics of problem-based learning and how technology can be implemented to encourage students to focus and learn.

Design

Universal Design for Learning and Assistive Technology: Concept of universal design and resources for educators for assistive technology learning.
Key Design Considerations for Personalized Learning on the Web: Learn about the problem and effective ways to personalize learning when using technology, such as the Internet.
Designing Courses: Instructional Design for Online Learning: List of criteria that an educator should implement in their courses for successful learning.
Creating Learning Objects to Enhance Education: Information on how to create an effective learning environment using technological applications.
Teaching with Technology: How to Make Graphs with Excel: Benefits of using technology for graph making and how to create a graph using Excel.
Educator Technology Resources: Here you will find technological applications for teachers, alternatives to Power Points, and resources for teaching materials.
Choosing Appropriate Media: Goals, objectives, and target audience to determine suitable needs for choosing media.
Embedding Learning Technologies: Information and resources on embedding learning technologies and educator materials.
Learning Space Design: Learn about the effect design of various learning spaces, including classrooms, libraries, and informal spaces.
Distance Learning Technologies: Graphics and Web Design: Distance education instructors can use a wide range of animations and graphics in their lesson plans.

Implementation

Ways to Integrate Technology in Your Classroom: Site for teachers and students to help integrate computer technology into their daily lessons.
Integrating Technology into the Classroom: History of technology in the classroom and technology training opportunities available to educators.
Classroom Instructions that Work: Strategies that have positive effects on student learning while incorporating technology into lessons.
Teaching and Learning with Laptop Computers: Study related to the integration of laptop computers into the classroom for student learning improvement.
Ergonomics and the Learning Environment: Components and functions that consists in the standard student learning environment, and how elements such as technology effect this environment.
Teacher Technology Rules: Printable handouts for educators to set rules for students to learn how to use and manage technology in the classroom.
Managing Classroom Tech Resources: Information on hardware and managing classroom technology resources.
Weekly Tips for the Integration of Technology: Here you can browse to find a number of articles about the various ways to introduce technology into the classroom.
Technology in Education: Ten ways to use technology while teaching students and educating them on any subject.
Student Perceptions of Technology in the Classroom: Find out what students think about using technology in the classroom: the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Evaluation

Tips for Using Common Technology Tools in Teaching: Here you will find methods for evaluating teaching, as well as tips for the use of common technological tools.
Using Instructional Technology: Deciding What to Use: Issues to consider when evaluating new learning tools and objectives.
Educator’s Guide to Evaluating the Use of Technology: General guide for educators to help evaluate the use of technology in classrooms and schools.
Evaluate Effectiveness: Here you will find technology solutions for evaluating effective teaching methods in the classroom.
Online Assessment: Five practical methods to evaluating student learning using an online assessment guide.
Assess Teaching: Survey: Information on types of surveys used to access certain teaching methods used by educators.
Assessing Technology Integration Experiences: Objectives, activities, assignments, and discussion topics related to accessing integration of technology.
Web-Enhanced/Online Courses Assessment: Information on the methods used to access learning on the World Wide Web and online courses.
Assessing Instructional Technology: Research on accessing instructional technology and the advantages and disadvantages of these methods.
How to Assess Your Teaching: Several sections regarding your strengths and weaknesses as an instructor.