Instructional Technology

Whatever you call it, social networking, social media or social computing is the ability to connect with friends, family and peers and is growing more popular daily.  What of the ability to connect with students, teachers, specialists and experts you ask? Social networking has many guises, from Facebook and MySpace to Del.icio.us, Ning and Twitter these social media networks consume a vast amount of time and attention of students (and some adults). Understanding the value of these online environments will add a powerful social dynamic to student learning. This page will provide you a starting place to explore the Social Web. 

SMART Boards seem to be all the craze.  However, how do you change the simple teacher-centered use of a SMART Board into an interactive activity for your classroom?  We will look at different ways to use the SMART Board and create activities that will enable your students to direct the learning in the classroom. 

Pre-Requisites: Interactive Whiteboard (SMART or Promethian)

Exploring is the name of the game. Immerse yourself in the world of gaming just like your students do. Sense the feeling of being engrossed in a virtual world, trying to tackle real world problems.