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I dipped my toe into the world of teacher blogs on tech integration . This is the one I liked the most- lots of great ideas from easy to more complicated.

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My Paperless Classroom - a Blog by Dr. Sam Patterson

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I believe in the power of play in education and the last few years spent teaching tech in grades K-5 have really cemented the belief that there are at least 9 app features that should be considered before it enters the classroom environment. I clearly see how well-designed playful lessons support student empowerment and knowledge...

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I love this little guy's face- he is totally geeked out and COMPLETELY engaged. Per our discussions in class, if teachers don't embrace the hype, they are missing an opportunity.

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The standard that represents the biggest opportunity for growth for me is standard 3: model digital age work and learning. I need to MAKE time to check out different tools to communicate and work hard to model the integration of new technology in my teaching. I also really want to take advantage of a tool out there that gives me real-time data on the progress and knowledge of my students.

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I think my strongest area is currently standard 1: facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity. I can find exciting ways to bring subjects to life or pair lessons with interactive games and/or assignments, but while this is my strongest area- I feel like I have a lot of room to grow here too. Everything changes so quickly- it's hard to keep up.

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We have an obligation to do the best we can for our students. This means technology MUST be included in rigorous, thoughtful and useful ways.

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Too many kids (and far too many little girls) claim to "be bad" at math, science, tech. Using technology to create exploration is the key- it is not about the answer, but the process. It's not the what, but the how. Hands on learning through technology is all about trial and error. It takes the focus off the "right" answer.