When trying to raise money to add technology to a classroom, many teachers will turn to writing lengthy grants or begging. I won't knock either strategy, but eInstruction is giving classes a chance at a remarkable technology makeover in a way that won't just get the students involved, but will be a blast in the [...]

eInstruction kicked off its second-annual Classroom Makeover Contest Sept. 15. The K-12 competition calls on educators to create short music videos demonstrating how they use (or would use) classroom technologies to enhance instruction. Winners will each receive $25,000 in hardware, software, and support

... it really make a different in learning? These questions have been asked since teachers first began using chalkboards, books, and film in the classroom. Technology is an important tool in today's schools and libraries, however it's not technology "itself" that facilitates learning. Teachers and librarians who design [...]

... ?  It describes a county that went whole hog buying SMART Boards for every classroom and are having a hard time keeping them up and getting people trained.  You just know some ... as nothing more than fancy overheads.I don't know what the answer is, but I think it might involve presenting the new technology, trying to get some teacher buy-in, then giving them a choice of technologies.  Some will lead ...

... past, current and future 'flat classroom' collaborations as well as Information Technology teachers and Directors and school ... provide an opportunity for participants and supporters of the Flat Classroom Project and it's sister, the High School Horizon ... teachers who have been past or current participants in the Flat Classroom Project will be given priority however we strongly encourage all interested ...

... learning guitar by taking online lessons at home.Now, I'm completely behind introducing technology into the classroom and I feel that Wells is absolutely right when she says that its foolish to attempt to keep ... about education is the interaction and communication between human beings. The introduction of technology such as the iPod touch could potentially hurt the important tie between student and ...