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In the heart of India’s mountainous state of Uttarkhand, Parambir Singh Kathait has spent a decade teaching English and social studies to students in government-funded schools. Because his school’s computer lab had only four computers, Kathait struggled to demonstrate projects on the computers while stll giving students their own time on the machines. Three years ago, Kathait underwent a comprehensive IT training program that redefined his understanding of teaching with technology. The training program, called Project Shiksha, is a Microsoft initiative that has helped 200,000 Indian government school teachers become computer literate over the past five years. Says Kathait: “It was a turning point in my teaching career. -
2voteEChalk designs, hosts and manages Web sites for elementary, middle and high schools nationwide, providing e-mail and blog support and requiring secure logins to maximize student safety. On eChalk-based school sites contain information such as homework assignments, syllabi and upcoming tests so students, parents and teachers can all be on the same page.
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1voteThe media center was transformed into the students’ polling precinct, and 14 computers were set up for students to electronically register their votes. Students voted via school district software called eChalk, and for those who had any difficulties voting electronically, paper ballots were available.
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In Lesson Plans, a group of teachers chronicle their experiences during the first weeks of the school, offering first hand accounts of today's classroom challenges from diverse perspectives. -
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wow! I had missed this article at the end of the summer; I'm definitely going to check out this New Technology framework, and possibly use some parts of it in our research projects. I especially liked teh line about students feeling more ownership over a project when they are engaged in it, rather than receiving it lecture-style. Encouraging ideas for sure! -
1voteHosted by eChalk, the site is interactive and has both public and private (log in required) Web pages. eChalk is an online system that creates a virtual school community. Homework assignments, classroom materials and other information can be accessed from any computer — even at home. Students will benefit as they will be able to view their assignments and discuss the curriculum with their peers;
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1voteDesign across media with Adobe Creative Suite 4 Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 delivers tightly integrated software and services that measurably improve productivity and enable you to produce richly expressive work in print, web, interactive, video, audio, and mobile.
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1voteTechnology integration is a key mechanism for augmenting student learning while teaching students essential digital communication skills that will help them become lifelong learners in the digital age. The projects and assessment methods provided here are from the Teacher Resource DVD that currently ships with the Adobe Digital School Collection and the Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 7 and Adobe Premiere® Elements 7 bundle.
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1voteThe Digital Video project-based curriculum develops career and communication skills in video production, using Adobe tools. You can use the Digital Video curriculum in career and technical education courses as well as courses involving video use in academic courses.
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