Subscriptions and Resources for K-12 TEACHERS

T.H.E. Journal <http://www.thejournal.com/> -- on-line newsletters, magazines, news, opinions, and feature articles about technology in K-12 education. For complete details and free subscription, click here.

T.H.E. Journal: Technology Horizons in K-12 Education -- free subscription to the following newsletters for K-12 educators at https://newsletters.1105pubs.com/nl/THE.do?PC=NAV01

  • T.H.E. SmartClassroom <http://thejournal.com/the/newsletters/smartclassroom/currentissue/>  focuses on hardware, display devices, infrastructure, and people - everything it takes to use technology effectively in a school setting. Case studies with best practices, as well as the latest news, products, and services, keep you up-to-date on K-12 technology advancements in the classroom. Please direct any questions or comments about T.H.E. SmartClassroom to editorial@thejournal.com; Published on the first and third Thursdays of each month in HTML format.

  • K-12 Tech Trends <http://thejournal.com/the/newsletters/k12techtrends/currentissue/> -- a weekly newsletter covering the latest in technology trends, tools, and usage for K-12 instruction and administration. Opinion pieces by leading technology experts and visionaries provide insight on a variety of critical issues. News, announcements, and “need-to-know” statistics give readers a quick look at timely news and events affecting the education community.  Published Wednesdays in HTML format.

  • T.H.E. Focus <http://thejournal.com/the/newsletters/thefocus/currentissue/> -- a custom newsletter written by our editors that focuses on a specific product, service, or topic in education technology, providing in-depth information and best practices for K-12 administrators and teachers.  Published periodically in HTML format.
  • EduHound Weekly <http://thejournal.com/the/newsletters/eduhound/currentissue/> -- addresses a wide variety of educational topics and provides valuable Web sites and tips to incorporate into K-12 curriculum. A different classroom and school/district are spotlighted each week, Web site reviews are featured, and subscriber questions are answered.  Published on Thursdays in HTML format.

THE CLASSROOM FLYER <http://riverdeep.net/flyer>

Here is an excerpt from today's Flyer about computers in the classroom:

MANAGING COMPUTERS IN THE CLASSROOM . . .
"Thank you for all the valuable info and websites that you provide. I am looking for resources that might help K-5 teachers learn how to manage a classroom with four computers. Tips for scheduling, roles students can play in group computer activities, etc... Can you help? Thanks."
Carine

Education Oasis (RSS Feed)

TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING MAGAZINE <http://www.techlearning.com/content/about/tl_sub.html>

the resource for education technology leaders; includes many articles and tips for teachers on using various types of technology/media in the classroom (e.g. digital photography); also includes software reviews

Blue Web'n <http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn> -- an online library of 2008 outstanding Internet sites categorized by subject, grade level, and format (tools, references, lessons, hotlists, resources, tutorials, activities, projects). Browse by broad subject area (Content Areas) or specific sub-categories (Subject Area). Each month 5-10 new sites are added. To subscribe and receive email updates, send an email message to bluewebn-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

i4C (Internet4classrooms--Helping Teachers use the Internet Effectively)

  • Links for K-12 Teachers (categorized by Subjects, Resources, Assessment)

  • On-Line Practice Modules -- teaching materials for incorporating many applications into the classroom; include screen captures, tutorials, handouts, and many K-12 assignment samples for Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Dreamweaver, WebQuests, Internet Explorer, Inspiration/Kidspiration, and more

Technology Integration -- resources for various settings and availability of computers  <http://www.sloan.wnyric.org/TechIntg.html>

  • management tips for teaching with one or more computers as well as a computer lab

  • many teaching resources

TIP SHEET FOR COMPUTER MANAGEMENT <http://www.lburkhart.com/elem/tip4.htm>

These tips were written for classrooms with only one computer; many of the suggestions can apply equally to four computer environments.

MANAGING COMPUTER USE <http://www.rcs.k12.tn.us/rc/departments/ITS/Teacher_Resources/Managing_Computer_Use/Managing_Computer_Use.htm>

THAT'S NOT A DRINKING FOUNTAIN <http://www.ncrtec.org/tl/digi/onecomp/index.html>

The approach here is not to line them up for computer use, but to take different strategies to best utilize an undersupplied technology center in your classroom.

TIPS FOR 1 COMPUTER, 25 STUDENTS

http://www.techtrain.org/curriculum/1c_uses.htm
http://danenet.wicip.org/mmsd-it/tlc/1comprm.html

Brief descriptions of sample activities are offered for the one-computer classroom.

MANAGING ROTATION AND ACTIVITIES FOR 4 COMPUTERS

http://www.nycenet.edu/oit/mgmt/scheduling.htm#managing
http://www.nycenet.edu/oit/mgmt/computertips.htm
http://www.nycenet.edu/oit/mgmt/scheduling.htm#important

It's all charted and organized here for you--with suggested sample group activities for each day and rotation. The 2nd URL above offers several computer tips that are also sure to come in handy when teaching students computer use. The 3rd URL above provides tips or questions to help scheduling and planning issues.