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July 2, 2009

Classroom Tech

Teacher Magazine's regular column on the use of technology in schools.

Online book swapping, a cost-effective alternative to traditional book stores, is gaining popularity with teachers.

Reverting to Type

Being tech-savvy starts with learning keyboard skills.

Are video games finally ready to get serious?

What Could Go Wrong?

You've heard of Murphy's Law. How about Murphy's Lab?

Thou Shalt Blog

If you're going to blog, make sure you have something to say.

What We’re Here For

Why searching the Web demands an educational guide.

Scantronning Shakespeare

Many educators find value in essay-grading software.

Technology's potential and what it can actually do are still on separate tracks.

Tune In, Turn Off

When to use the crop of new handheld gadgets, and when to turn them off.

Computers alone won't help kids compete in a global job market.

Technology grants haven't always proved to be a gift that keeps on giving.

With online schools growing, it's time to reevaluate face-to-face contact.

Directionless Dictates

A new national technology plan lacks one thing: Vision.

Academic performance is important both to teachers and to caring parents. Given this common goal, they’re natural partners, but all too often, communication between them is inadequate, inconvenient, and belated.

Low-Hanging Fruit

Turning a technology mandate into a legitimate learning experience.

A new study revisits worries about kids and computers.

Just-in-Time Training

I'll confess I have little patience for most classes and workshops, whether they’re about technology or anything else. Sitting, even for a few hours, and listening to a presenter drone does little for me except help develop a strong empathy for our kids.