Teacher Magazine: Technology

July 2, 2009

Technology

Upending the Negative Teacher Stereotype

Teacher Leaders Network members have a few ideas about how to stop the media from scapegoating teachers. (July 1, 2009)

Peer Review Aims to Help Struggling Teachers

Montgomery County, Md., school system is one of 80 systems nationwide who use peer review to help struggling teachers and remove those who are underperforming. (June 30, 2009, AP)

Adding a Touch of Technology

Patrick Ledesma and Steve Jarosz discuss a school project using iPod Touch as a learning tool, and what it taught them about instructional change. (June 24, 2009)

L.A. Layoffs Target New Breed of Teachers

Some inner-city schools could lose up to 40 percent of their teachers, many of whom are young minorities with similar backgrounds to their students. (June 15, 2009, AP)

Calif. Launches Online Resources Initiative

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger wants to see if the state's 6 million public school students can use more online learning materials, perhaps saving millions of dollars a year in textbook purchases. (June 11, 2009, AP)

The End of School as We Know It?

Members of the Teacher Leaders Network discuss how technology could transform the notion of “school”— and the teaching profession along with it. (July 23, 2008)

Educators Get a ‘Second Life’

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. (June 17, 2008)

‘NComputing’ Developers Tout Savings for Schools

One of an emerging array of choices for low-cost computing in schools, “thin client” computing is an old idea that has been made new again. (April 21, 2008)

Companies Targeting Low-Cost ‘Netbooks’ Directly at Education

The new models may help revive confidence in 1-to-1 laptop programs, which some school districts have backed away from in recent years because of the high cost of standard laptops. (April 21, 2008)

IT: Where the Girls Aren't

Some promising initiatives can help educators encourage girls’ interest in technology and science, according to panelists who spoke recently at an influential interactive media conference. (April 1, 2008)

Data-Driven Decisionmaking

For a district to become a more effective user of data, a study recommends that officials craft a vision for the use of data, integrate computer systems, and provide more training to staff in the use of data. (December 11, 2007)

Government Report Finds Reading Slump

A National Endowment for the Arts reading report finds a decline in pleasure reading and comprehension skills among 18 to 24-year-olds. (November 19, 2007)

We Might Be Giants

Teachers can lead change in schools by leveraging the community-building power of the Web, writes Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach. (November 13, 2007)

A Facebook Education

A high school English teacher sees her students in a new light on Facebook. (November 13, 2007)

New Media A Core Offering

Video companies are tailoring classroom resources to match state academic standards and include lesson plans. (November 14, 2007)

Cellphone Taping a Classroom Threat

The widespread videotaping of teachers in classrooms is causing school districts to examine their cellphone policies. (November 6, 2007)

Teachers TV

Teachers TV, created in the United Kingdom, offers videos and video podcasts for classroom and teacher use. (August 29, 2007)

Software Improves Reading

Computer software is helping students improve their reading skills. (July 25, 2007)

Cyber Swapping

Online book swapping, a cost-effective alternative to traditional book stores, is gaining popularity with teachers. (July 10, 2007)

Reverting to Type

Being tech-savvy starts with learning keyboard skills. (April 20, 2007)

Game On

Are video games finally ready to get serious? (February 26, 2007)

Virtual Reality Check

In some states, "online education" seems like a contradiction. (February 26, 2007)

What Could Go Wrong?

You've heard of Murphy's Law. How about Murphy's Lab? (December 22, 2006)

Mind Over Medium

Online vs. face-to-face professional development—which works best? (December 22, 2006)

Manipulating the Numbers

The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives offers a free collection of more than 100 digital activities. (December 22, 2006)

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