- Arcademic [sic] Skill Builders - website housing math practice games
- Assistive Technology Implementation Model: CETT TEAM -
- Getting the Most from Technology in Schools (PDF) - discussion of successful integration of new devices
- Managing Classroom Technology: Tips from Experts
- Weekly Mashups - list of web based resources and tools
While gathering resources I thought of teachers who are willing to listen and have demonstrated a desire to try something new in their classroom. I wanted to give them pieces that discuss good pedagogy, best practices specific to technology, and new resources with which to practice their new understandings.
When thinking of teachers who don't like or are afraid of technology, I would seek out articles that discuss the benefits of good technology integration. It would be preferable to include items that showcase learning activities that could not be accomplished without the use of technology, and those that student outcomes were increased because of the use of technology.
I want to like this tool, but it just seems clunkier than sending annotated links in an email. The content is dated (most current publication date I can find is 2009). There are way too many broken links, and no obvious and accessible mechanism for reporting. There is no way for a general user to add new content to the database. These are major issues when you consider the participatory and ever-changing nature of the internet. A basic social bookmarking account could be just, if not more useful, than this closed resource.
For these reasons I would not share these resources, nor any of those that I found within CITEd, with an administrator. They would question my judgement and vision for moving forward with technology integration. My selection of resources would focus more on current academic research and best practices. I would avoid the practical how-to type articles, but might include a single site as an exemplary tool or resource that follows the research and best practices.
