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Classroom Tiers ModelA model that describes research-based and effective practice-based recommendations for using technology in the classroom. Includes links to research sites, research summaries and more!
Educational Resource ListingsLooking for good resources? Check out Forrest's Favorites, the Sites for Students and the EALR listings!
Open a new window to ThinkfinityThinkfinity, formerly known as MarcoPolo, is a free, non-commercial site of educational resources for teachers and students. The resources are created by the leading educational organizations in the USA. An outstanding resource!
To the thinkfinity in Washington ProjectThe headquarters for information about Thinkfinity training efforts in Washington. Also, this site coordinates the effort to align all Thinkfinity lessons with Washington EALRs so that teachers will be able to search by EALR/Component and find Thinkfinity content.
Preparing to Integrate Learning Opportunities with TechnologyPILOT provides teachers with a tool to self-identify skill levels in technology use and practice. Results can be anonymously compiled by building and district for use in School Improvement Planning. Appropriate professional development opportunities are displayed based by skill level.
Technology Solutions That Work SeminarOne of the most fundamental questions that educational technology advocates face is "Why should we use technology in classrooms?" The research conducted over the past twenty years has provided mixed, inconsistent and incomplete answers.
But this is beginning to change. Research does show that classroom use of educational technology, when used appropriately, impacts student learning on standardized assessments positively and significantly.
The "Technology Solutions That Work!" seminar provided by the Metiri Group provided many answers to this and many other questions about technology use in schools. Held at ESD 105 in November 2003 and at ESD 112 in 2002, this is one of the most significant seminars we have provided. This presentation will be presented annually in Washington at all ESDs on a rotating basis.

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