Using Technology in Your Curriculum

Our students are surrounded by and use technology everyday to communicate, listen to, and learn. Experts have been telling educators to start thinking about how we are going to use technology to not only teach but to engage our students in the learning environment. Here is something to get us thinking about how we can do this.



Are you interested in learning more about Web 2.0 tools, check out the following blog by Wayne Resa. Resea offers teachers the opportunity to walk through 23 things to become familiar with on the Web 2.0. Using video, blogs, wikis, podcasts, Resa walks you through how to use various tools on the Web 2.0. Check out the blog and work your way through the modules on the blog.

http://resa-23things.blogspot.com/

Also, the TDSB offers many workshops throughout the year. Many of these workshops are led by teachers who have used technology in their classrooms or by ICT leaders. Check out a list of workshops available on Key to Learn or on the TDSB website. Follow this pathway

Program, Teaching and Learning > Library Information Communication Technology Resources > ICT > Workshops for Teachers

We will be hosting a Smartboard Resoruces workshop at Valley Park Middle School on Wednesday, January 27th. Sign up on Key to Learn if you are interested.