Elementary Technology Applications

 

Technology Links for Teachers

 

·    Vertical Alignment Matrix
HISD’s Technology Applications Vertical Alignment Matrix

·    Horizontal Alignment Planning Guide – Technology Applications

 

·    Carnegie Mellon University – Teaching with Technology
http://www.cmu.edu/teaching/technology/index.html

·    Technology Applications TEKS
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/ch126toc.html

·    Greater Houston Education Collaboration
http://www.ghecgroup.net/Fall2007.html
The Greater Houston Education Collaboration group (GHEC) is a community-based organization who focuses on an effort to get out of our "silos," to discuss collaboration opportunities amongst Houston's higher education and K12 institutes; or to simply share unique technology projects happening on various campuses.

·    EasyTech Newsletter and Resources
http://www.learning.com/resources/index.htm#newsletter

 

·    International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Educator_Resources

 

Technology Links for Students

 

·    BrainPop - Technology
http://www.brainpop.com/technology/seeall/
Offers animated movies that teach about topics in health, science, math, English, and technology. Each movie has an accompanying online interactive quiz.
Send email to edtech@houstonisd.org for login credentials.

·    Engineer Girl
http://www.engineergirl.org/
Profiles, career planning information, and reasons why girls should consider a future in engineering. From the National Academy of Engineering.

·    PBS’s Triumph of the Nerds: A History of the Computer
http://www.pbs.org/nerds/timeline/index.html
A companion Web site for the PBS television special about the history of the computer industry.

·    KidzOnline – Tech Training
http://www.kidzonline.org/TechTraining/
a federally-funded, nonprofit organization, combines the concept of peer-to-peer training with a web-based content delivery system, providing a fascinating and innovative new way to integrate technology into the classroom. Throughout this site, you'll find free videos and free lesson plans that will give you a new insight into using technology.

 

·    Scholastic’s Homework Hub
http://www.scholastic.com/kids/homework/
Homework Hub is where students can get help and direction in completing various assignments from doing research, improving skills, and organizing their work.

 

Technology Links for Families

 

·    CyberPadres (in Spanish)
http://www.cyberpadres.com/
Information and courses on the internet for parents and educators.

·    IBM’s Kid Smart Early Learning
http://www.kidsmartearlylearning.org/
Guide to Early Learning and Technology for Home and School

·    BBC – You, Your Child, and Technology
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/
children_learn/technology/
Article about what you should know about your child’s learning and technology.

 

·    LD Online - Technology
http://www.ldonline.org/indepth/technology
Technology can open doors and break down barriers for children, youth, and adults with disabilities. Here we explore new developments in technology that can accommodate people with learning disabilities.