The Technology Integration Matrix (TIM)

The Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) illustrates how teachers can use technology to enhance learning for K-12 students. The TIM incorporates five interdependent characteristics of meaningful learning environments: active, constructive, goal directed (i.e., reflective), authentic, and collaborative (Jonassen, Howland, Moore, & Marra, 2003). The TIM associates five levels of technology integration (i.e., entry, adoption, adaptation, infusion, and transformation) with each of the five characteristics of meaningful learning environments.

Stocks, Dividends, and Inflation Explained in Under Two Minutes

a great collection of short video explanations of important topics in economics. Investopedia has a great YouTube channel in which they explain in two minutes or less concepts like inflation, stocks, and dividends.

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Watch, Know, Learn

WatchKnowLearn

What is WatchKnowLearn?

Imagine hundreds of thousands of great short videos, and other media, explaining every topic taught to school kids. Imagine them rated and sorted into a giant Directory, making them simple to find. WatchKnowLearn is a non-profit online community devoted to this goal.

Math Playground

Math PlaygroundHere is a site for comparing fractions- it teaches students how to do it then they can practice interactively.

Thanks to Paul Mueller for the link!

February Teacher Update From Scholastic - February Themes

President's Day

Valentine's Day

Black History Month