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Advantages of Using Technology in the Classroom                 by: 

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Advantages of Using Technology in the Classroom                 by: 

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Summary: This article from Boundless.com focuses on the importance of technology in the classroom. From ways to incorporate technology to the benefits of technology integration, this article provides the reader with examples of its affect on students.

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Advantages of Using Technology in the Classroom - Boundless Open Textbook. (n.d.). Retrieved July 24, 2016, from https://www.boundless.com/education/textbooks/boundless-education-textbook/technology-in-the-classroom-6/edtech-25/advantages-of-using-technology-in-the-classroom-77-13007/

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13 Reasons for Using Technology in the Classroom     By: Jacqui Murray

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13 Reasons for Using Technology in the Classroom     By: Jacqui Murray

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Summary: This article is a great resource to understand the reasons that technology should be used in the classroom. These reasons come from the Common Core Standards and from personal classroom experience.

Reference:
Murray, J. (2016). 13 Reasons for Using Technology in the Classroom. Retrieved July 24, 2016, from http://www.teachhub.com/13-reasons-using-technology-classroom

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NSTA Position StatementEarly Childhood Science Education

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NSTA Position StatementEarly Childhood Science Education

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Summary: The NSTA discusses the role that computers and technology play in the development of scientific knowledge. Because of the importance and necessity for computers in the classroom, the NSTA has created a guideline for the implementation of computers  in the classroom.

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NSTA Position Statement. (n.d.). Retrieved July 21, 2016, from http://www.nsta.org/about/positions/earlychildhood.aspx

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"Action researchers undertake a study because they want to know whether they can do something in a better way" (p. 7).

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Sagor, R. (1992). How to conduct collaborative action research. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

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"The relevance of published research to the real world of teachers is perhaps the most common concern raised by teachers when asked about the practical applications of educational research" (p. 15).

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Mills, G. E. (2014). Action research: A guide for the teacher researcher. New Jersey: Pearson.

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Why Integrate Technology into the Curriculum?: The Reasons Are Many

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Why Integrate Technology into the Curriculum?: The Reasons Are Many

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By: Edutopia

Summary: This article discusses how technology can help students acquire the skills and knowledge needed in the digital era when it is used properly and effectively. Technology integration does not only include classroom instruction, but must occur across the curriculum and support learning goals and outcomes. Technology can change the way we teach and the way our students learn to help make learning more meaningful.

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Why Integrate Technology into the Curriculum?: The Reasons Are Many. (2008). Retrieved July 19, 2016, from http://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-introduction

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Use of Technology and Teaching in Learning

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Use of Technology and Teaching in Learning

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Summary: The U.S. Department of Education believes that technology "ushers in fundamental structural changes that can be integral to achieving significant improvements in productivity". This website provides insight on online learning opportunities, online schools, blended learning, open educational resources, and the use of digital resources.

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Use of Technology in Teaching and Learning. (n.d.). Retrieved July 19, 2016, from http://www.ed.gov/oii-news/use-technology-teaching-and-learning

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Why Use Technology in the Science Classroom?           

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Why Use Technology in the Science Classroom?           

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Summary: In this excerpt from "Teaching Science for All Children", the article discusses how teachers do not need to be experts in all aspects of educational technology before they present it to their students.  Because we live in the digital age and students are now being referred to as "digital natives", they are, for the most part, more proficient with technology than teachers.  As the world we live in become more diverse, complex, and technological advanced, we need to set them up to become more critical thinkers and provide them with ways to incorporate technology into their lives.

Reference:
Why Use Technology in the Science Classroom? (2010). Retrieved July 19, 2016, from http://www.education.com/reference/article/why-use-technology-science-classroom/

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IntegratingTechnology and Science                  B y Lisa Buckshaw and Aimee Lyon

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IntegratingTechnology and Science                  B y Lisa Buckshaw and Aimee Lyon

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Summary: Lisa Buckshaw and Aimee Lyon discuss how Greece Central School District in NY has provided different technology resources into all of their classrooms.  Each school has a computer lab with each classroom having five classroom computers.  These classrooms are also equipped with microscopes, flex cam cameras, and "Imagination Stations".  Because of the integration of this technology, teachers have begun to find newer and more creative ways to enhance the student learning experience and engage their students.  By observing life cycles, investigating evaporation, and exploring water modules, the  students were able to be more active participants in their own learning.  Since the integration of this technology, 96% of the 4th graders in the Greece School District have meet or exceeded the state standards in science.

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Buckshaw, L., & Lyon, A. (2011). Integrating Technology and Science. Retrieved July 19, 2016, from http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech233.shtml

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1. Do all students have the same  background knowledge in technology?
2. Will all students have access to technology at home?
3. Are all technology based assessments fair and diverse?

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How does incorporating technology into the science curriculum improve student engagement and achievement?

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Teaching Science with Technology: Case Studies of Science Teachers’Development of Technology, Pedagogy, and Content Knowledge

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Teaching Science with Technology: Case Studies of Science Teachers’Development of Technology, Pedagogy, and Content Knowledge

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by S. Selcen Guzey, University of Minnesota; & Gillian H. Roehrig, University of Minnesota

Summary: In this study by the CITE Journal, Guzey and Roehrig examine the development of teaching, pedagogy, and content knowledge of four secondary science teachers. In this study, these teachers were introduced to the concept of TPACK through Technology Enhanced Communities (TEC). The action research plan was to find out in which areas (teaching, pedagogy, and content knowledge) these teachers would improve upon. Because the four teachers ranged from inexperienced teachers to more experienced teachers, the study found that more research would still need to be conducted and collected.

Reference:
Guzey, S. S., & Roehrig, G. H. (2016). Teaching Science with Technology: Case Studies of Science Teachers' Development of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK). Retrieved July 19, 2016, from http://www.editlib.org/p/29293/share/

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1. Will getting consent from all parents be possible?
2. Will 4th grade students fully understand the action research plan?
3. Is deception possible and how can I ensure that it doesn't happen?

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Top 10 Reasons to Use Technology in Education: iPad, Tablet, Computer, Listening Centers                by: sridhar raju

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Top 10 Reasons to Use Technology in Education: iPad, Tablet, Computer, Listening Centers                by: sridhar raju

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Top 10 Reasons to Use Technology in Education: iPad, Tablet, Computer, Listening Centers

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Inclusion in the 21st-century classroom: Differentiating with technology

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Inclusion in the 21st-century classroom: Differentiating with technology

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BY BOBBY HOBGOOD, ED.D. AND LAUREN ORMSBY

Summary: In this article, Hobgood and Ormsby discuss how the diversity of the 21st century classroom presents challenges for teachers and students alike. From students with disabilities, to diverse backgrounds, to the academically gifted, teachers must find a way to effectively instruct all students. Hobgood and Ormsby also discuss the importance of technology integration in the classroom by first making decisions about learning goals, activities, and assessments. The authors also discuss the conceptual framework known at TPACK, which proposed that technology integration occurs when teachers are aware of the content, pedagogy, and technology.

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Hobgood, B., ED.D, & Ormsby, L. (n.d.). 7 Inclusion in the 21st-century classroom: Differentiating with technology. Retrieved July 24, 2016, from http://www.learnnc.org/lp/editions/every-learner/6776

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By: Janelle Cox

Summary: Janelle Cox discusses the impact that technology has had on schools today.  In the age of producing 21st century learners, Cox discusses how the integration of technology has shaped the way we teach and how students learn.  In the article, she discusses a few benefits of incorporating and embracing technology in our classrooms such as making learning more fun, preparing our students for the future, improving retention rates, and connecting with students.

Reference:
Cox, J. (2016). Benefits of Technology in the Classroom. Retrieved July 21, 2016, from http://www.teachhub.com/benefits-technology-classroom

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Technology in the Classroom at Lincoln Elementary.mov

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Technology in the Classroom at Lincoln Elementary.mov

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvSwUNFC5to

Summary: 3rd grade classroom at Lincoln Elementary utilize Ipad apps to help with math, reading, and writing skills through individual and group activities.

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Integrating Technology in the Classroom: It Takes More Than Just Having Computers

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Integrating Technology in the Classroom: It Takes More Than Just Having Computers

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Article by Linda Starr
Education World®
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Summary: In the article by Education World, Linda Starr mentions how too often technology in the classroom "is separate and not integrated into the learning experience". The article notes that technology should be used as a tool to enhance learning but realizes the difficulty teachers face while trying to incorporate technology into students' everyday lives. In the article, Starr lists 19 ways to easily incorporate technology into the classroom. From challenging students mathematically, to making history more real, to making science a daily event, this article has something for all teachers.

Reference:
Starr, L. (2016). Integrating Tech: More Than Just Having Computers. Retrieved July 19, 2016, from http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech146.shtml

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KELLY MCLENDON

Summary: With the new age of technology, some schools are now requiring that students have computers and laptops to enhance student learning.  This article discusses questions that many have about the integration of technology and the overall effectiveness of it.  In the article, McLendon discusses numerous ways on how technology in the classroom improves student learning and the benefits of it.

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McLendon, A. (2011). Science and Technology in the Classroom. Retrieved July 19, 2016, from http://www.funderstanding.com/science_is_fun/science-and-technology-in-the-classroom/

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6 Essential Science Tools that Use Technology in the ClassroomBy: Science Under the Microscope 

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6 Essential Science Tools that Use Technology in the ClassroomBy: Science Under the Microscope 

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By: Science Under the Microscope

Summary: The author of this article discusses how technology plays an important role in engaging students in science lessons. Included are the six essential science tools that all teachers can use to help create new approaches to teaching science such as the: Digital Projector; document camera, LiveScribe SmartPen, "Clickers", pocket camcorders, and probeware.

Reference:
6 Essential Science Tools that Use Technology in the Classroom. (n.d.). Retrieved July 19, 2016, from http://www.teachhub.com/6-essential-tech-tools-science-classrooms