Teaching NOW!
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Curricular
Areas:
Technology in the classroom |
| Length: 8/30 Minute Programs, CC |
| Professional
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Teaching NOW! looks at the relationship between education
and technology by exploring the issues, ideas, and strategies of technology
integration.
Over 40 Public Broadcasting Stations carry this series funded
by the Department of Ed. that focuses on how colleges and universities
are preparing tomorrows teachers to use technology by presenting K-12
and postsecondary case studies from across the nation.
Episode Descriptions
#101 Handhelds In Omaha - Features Nebraska Technology Teacher
of the Year Tony Vincent and his students using Palms in every curriculum
area. It's almost like having a laptop for every student!
#102 Priority: Technology & Inclusion - Is part one of a two-part
feature on Schaumburg School District #54 in Illinois where state test
scores have increased through the use of technology and inclusion.
#103 Digital Text -Part 2 of #102 shows how Schaumburg School District
#54 Digitized their middle school social studies text thereby enabling
teachers to manipulate the material to meet individual students reading
levels. By combing this digital text with digital readers they changed
the learning atmosphere in their classrooms.
#104 A College For Special Need Students - Takes us to Putney,
Vermont to the Landmark College campus to see how assistive technologies
help struggling college students be academically successful.
#105 Microsoft's Backyard - Features one of the top 10 Microsoft
Schools in the nation located in Redmond, Washington. Lake Washington
School District is one of the most information rich in the country. The
program explores their online report cards and class server system. We
see how long range planning led to infrastructure access, professional
development for teachers, and community support.
#106 Virtual Chem Lab - Takes us to Brigham Young University in
Provo, Utah where they have developed a virtual chemistry lab. This software
is changing the way chemistry is taught at the university and at local
high schools.
#107 Electronic Portfolios - Visits Purdue University and the University
of Washington to see their electronic portfolio systems for education
majors. We explore the different uses for these student portfolios
and the challenges of implementation.
#108 IUP and Deaf Education - Goes to Indiana University of Pennsylvania
where they are preparing teachers to work with students who are deaf and
hard of hearing. The pre-service teachers use technology for classroom
observation, parent education, and portfolios.
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