Resources on this page are examples of different forms of educational technology tools or readings that cover a number of hot topics in this field. For a copy of the Executive Summary of the National Education Technology Plan of 2010, click here.
If you download and decide to use any of these files, please be sure to credit the source out of professional courtesy. Sources have been cited where appropriate in the file descriptions.
 Example Podcast
(mp3 file - 2,104kb)
This is an mp3 that demonstrates what a Podcast might contain. Podcasts have become excellent teaching and learning tools. This podcast was created over the summer with my daughter using Audacity. Sound effects were added from StreamlineSC. The intro and outro song is from The Ting Tings.
 Koosh Game for SMART (Dolch list)
(notebook file - 23kb)
This is a game for use on the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard. Using SMART's Notebook software, pages are linked and can be activated using a soft item, like a Koosh ball.
 Teens and Mobile Phones
(pdf file - 3,077kb)
Text messaging explodes as teens embrace it as the centerpiece of their communication strategies with friends. April 20, 2010
A New Way to Lecture
(pdf file - 518kb)
Create interactive lectures for your students using this guide from Michael Zimmer.
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pdf file: You need Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 7 or higher) to view this file. Download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader for PC or Macintosh. |
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mp3 file: This is an audio file and can be opened with an audio player or editor such as QuickTime. Download the free QuickTime Player for PC or Macintosh. |
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Notebook file: You will need SmartBoard software to view this file.
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Digital Storytelling Example
This link will take you to a video I created using Photo Story 3. See how you can use digital storytelling to share primary sources (video topic:Civil War in America).
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Glogster: Posterize yourself!
A "Glog" is a media rich tool that integrates various forms of digital media to create a digital poster. This Glog contains examples of some of my favorite Web 2.0 tools for teaching and learning.
J. Donaldson
Instructional Technology - Berkeley County School District
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