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Dedication

This site is dedicated to Karen Soupiset, a Technology Rich Classroom teacher from Elkhart Elementary in Elkhart, KS. Karen taught in the Elkhart district for over 20 years. She had a great influence on many lives during her time as an educator. Though her life was cut short from her battle with lung cancer, her impact will be felt for many years to come. Karen will be greatly missed by her family, friends, colleagues, and students.

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Welcome to TeachStrong.org, an online Professional Learning Community for educators interested in becoming stronger teachers through the use of digital technologies.

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How can urban teachers solve the problem of internet access for students?

I have been desperately researching for ways to provide internet access to my students when they are away from my classroom so that they can utilize the amazing resources available to students from... Continue

Tagged: internet, access

Started by Shelia 1 day ago

Reading online text Vs. Reading printed text
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Reading online text Vs. Reading printed text ============================ Which you prefer personally most ? Reading online (on TV or computer screen) or reading printed text? Reading printed text ... Continue

Tagged: printed, online, text

Started by M. SESHAGIRI. Last reply by Jennifer Francis May 7.

To host or not to host
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I'm interested to know what experiences you all have had in trying to integrate the web into your classrooms. Do you have a web page? If you did would students go to it for resources or extra help?... Continue

Tagged: educators, teachers, website, web, page

Started by Jared. Last reply by Jennifer Francis May 7.

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About Me

Although I am approaching my fourth year as an educator, I have worked in the educational field for the last thirteen. Prior to teaching I was a school secretary. I believe this has provided me with great insight to all the functions and operations of a school community. As a professional, who desires to be a proactive school community member, this is a quality asset to possess. I love working with children, helping them discover, name, and build on their understandings of the world around them… Continue

Posted by Tana Miles on February 20th, 2008 at 6:30pm — No Comments (Add)

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Posted by Craig Gerdes on February 18th, 2008 at 4:23pm — No Comments (Add)

KindleLab opensource interactive whiteboard application

If you are using the Wiimote whiteboard and are needing an opensource interactive whiteboard app here is something to try - http://kindlelab.com/software.html & a video of it being used is here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80-75kPfF48

Will work with other… Continue

Posted by Rich White on January 22nd, 2008 at 8:31am — No Comments (Add)

Edutopia

Can Your Friend Teach?: Social Networking Meets Teacher Recruitment

A New Orleans nonprofit organization uses Facebook to reach candidates.

Not Guilty: Students Discover How Science Can Free the Innocent

A biology-class project teaches high school students about the real-life application of DNA testing in wrongful-conviction cases.

Programming: The New Literacy

Power will soon belong to those who can master a variety of expressive human-machine interactions.
 
 

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