http://www.edtags.org/ http://www.edtags.org/css/EdTags.jpghttp://www.edtags.org/bookmarks.php/all/k-12 Recent bookmarks posted to Edtags.org 60 http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/index.cfm?i=55483 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), aka the Nation's Report Card, plans to add a tech literacy component to its 2012 exam. WestEd, a San Francisco-based educational research agency, is compiling framework and recommendations for the assessment. libbypokel Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:17:35 +0000 t561 tech literacy standardized testing 2012 k-12 21st century learning http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20081005/NEWS01/810050304/1002/NEWS Article includes speculations on learning in 2033 and some nice videos demonstrating new applications of technology (including virtual worlds and long-distance learning) in elementary and college classrooms in the Rochester, NY area. libbypokel Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:37:49 +0000 t561 future technology k-12 higher education http://www.podtech.net/home/5373/verizon-business-empowers-network-convergence-for-k-12 annagkerr Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:22:26 +0000 t561 k-12 ip network http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/index.cfm?i=55284 Some schools are now allowing students to use cell phones and the internet to access information while taking tests, sparking a debate about what assessment means in light of 21st century learning. sarahfield Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:37:05 +0000 t561 k-12 assessment 21st century literacies http://www.startribune.com/politics/state/29653409.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUnciatkEP7DhUsX In the face of a strained economy and an almost-certain state budget shortfall, the party is pushing a bold new education initiative. Better schools, they say, will be an investment that counters the downturn. binorealuyo Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:51:40 +0000 t561 school funding k-12 http://www.childrensprogress.com/ CP's games track "assessment for learning," rather than "assessment of learning" as in most standardized tests. When a child completes a task incorrectly, the game provides a series of follow-up activities to pinpoint why the child answered that way. Results generated for each child, classroom, and across district. Also of note: CP is a joint venture of Columbia Univ. Business & Education staff libbypokel Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:23:47 +0000 t561 assessment computer games k-12 children's progress http://www.rethinkingschools.org/archive/22_04/lapt224.shtml A high school teacher discusses her misgivings about the way a one-to-one laptop grant was introduced in her school. At the end of the article, she raises some questions districts should ask as they plan for extensive schoolwide technology integration. sarahfield Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:32:13 +0000 t561 k-12 laptops implementation http://voicethread.com/about/k12/ Interesting (but, unfortunately, not free) web-based program that allows students and teachers around the world to add audio to shared images and videos, creating a kind of collaborative documentary slideshow. The link suggests some other great applications, like refining language skills or sharing strategies for math problem solving. sarahfield Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:00:38 +0000 t561 webapps voicethread k-12 slideshows collaboration http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/17/technology/17essay.html?_r=2&or=&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&adxnnlx=1219588050-Jq7jQKCsYdWcUbhJJ23yXA Opinion piece about the current status of technology use in schools chris_dede Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:30:10 +0000 t561 technology implementation k-12 opinion http://www.techlearning.com/showArticle.php?articleID=196605279 Using Blogs to Enhance Middle School and High School Education sbrandt Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:41:49 +0000 k-12 blogging best practices web 2.0 http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/?&i=53964 With so much money at stake, and a byzantine application process, the E-rate is the source of nightmares for many participants. Yet, despite the program's complexity, three out of four applicants say the E-rate is meeting its goal of connecting schools and libraries to the internet, according to a comprehensive new survey--and many applicants say they couldn't do without it. uma Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:03:29 +0000 erate k-12 ed tech http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/index.cfm?i=54254;_hbguid=9dcab52b-f5ab-4eaf-96cb-ece0e4045502 Despite significant gains in high-speed connectivity among schools in the last decade, most schools' broadband access is still not sufficient to accommodate current and future technology needs, according to a report released this month by SETDA. High-speed internet access is vital for U.S. education and global competitiveness, and ensuring broadband access for all students has become a... uma Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:43:58 +0000 setda k-12 high-speed internet broadband ed tech http://www.edweek.org/login.html?source=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.edweek.org%2Few%2Farticles%2F2008%2F06%2F18%2F42secondlife_ep.h27.html%3Fprint%3D1&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.edweek.org%2Few%2Farticles%2F2008%2F06%2F18%2F42secondlife_ep.h27.html%3Fprint%3D1&levelId=1000&baddebt=false For educators who think real life does not offer enough opportunities to practice their profession, there’s Second Life , an Internet-based virtual environment that counts thousands of educators among its enthusiasts. uma Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:14:46 +0000 muve ed tech k-12 second life http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2008031 The 2008 edition includes 43 indicators in five main areas: (1) participation in education; (2) learner outcomes; (3) student effort and educational progress; (4) the contexts of elementary and secondary education; and (5) the contexts of postsecondary education. gutman_librarians Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:55:11 +0000 education data education statistics k-12 education indicators http://www.echalk.com/news-events/news-detail/martin-brutosky-ceo/ eChalk, Inc., a national education technology company, today announced the appointment of Martin Brutosky as Chief Executive Officer. Brutosky brings 30 years of experience implementing successful marketing, sales, business development, and capital recruitment strategies at several leading technology companies. uma Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:51:25 +0000 echalk k-12