Amy Prosser takes the time tested practices of researching, writing and presenting which every one of our students needs to learn and weaves technology into six technology-rich, customizable projects aligned to Common Core and ISTE Standards.
The projects are:
Revamping Research Papers
Epic Student Presentations
Powerful Digital Storytelling
Spreadsheet and Chart Magic
Simple Screencasting
Why Blogging Won’t Die
The author provides the standards addressed in the project, the tech tools and collaboration information that you need, details on how to plan the project, examples and grading considerations.
While everyone agrees that students in the 21 century must become literate in technology, not every teacher is properly equipped to incorporate these skills into their lessons. Amy gives practical suggestions on how teachers can have their students learn digital creativity, problem solving, and digital citizenship in their core classroom and not just in a separate technology class where students are liable to forget everything that they have learned.
Tech Out Your Classroom: 6 Projects to Meet Common Core & ISTE Standards is easy to read, and has step by step instructions on how to plan your project, learn the technology involved and follow through on implementing and grading the project in your classroom while meeting Common Core and ISTE standards.
I found Tech Out Your Classroom: 6 Projects to Meet Common Core & ISTE Standards pleasant and easy to read.
I highly recommend this book to all educators as a great step to integrating technology in education. I love the practical tips, what to do when you get overwhelmed and the handy grading tips. The best part about it is that it promises to be a fun experience. Choose the project that appeals to you and get started.
Get the free version of Tech Out Your Classroom: 6 Projects to Meet Common Core & ISTE Standards or you can buy the book via ISTE with free shipping in the U.S. and Canada.
Have you read this book, how did you find out about it? Did you find it as enlightening and interesting as I did and would you recommend it to other educators?
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