Archived Instructional Articles

 


Education and Technology
Beverly T. Bearden, College Park Elementary, Atlanta, Georgia

Overview: Follow a "step-by-step" process for involving students with technology

Internet Safety: Students and Teachers at Risk
Sallye Martin, East Fayette Elementary, Fayette County, Georgia

Overview: Are you and your students "safe" while surfing the Internet? You should know. See what one educator did about the problem.

netTrekker Beats Google Every Time
Melanie Brent, Christ the King School, Atlanta, Georgia

Overview: There is more than one way to find information on the Internet. Read how one educator helps students use the Internet to do research.

Video Production for Everyone
Craig Ham, Westminster Preparatory School, Augusta, Georgia

Overview: Movies have always amazed us; but they also provide and excellent opportunity for sparking student creativity and developing curriculum objectives

Get Gizmos Great Graphic Simulations for Math
Gordon Presley, Dougherty Comprehensive High School

Overview: Find out how to get slick professional graphic simulations that enhance math education in a LCD projector classroom and that your students can access from their home computers.

GPB’s Video Streaming – An Innovative Teaching Tool for Georgians!
Tess Keller, Fayetteville, Ga.

Overview: Read to find out how one teacher discovered the ease of use and immense capabilities of Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Video Streaming.

Blogging, Fears Relieved
Judy Harden, Thomasville Ga. Pathways

Overview: Interested in motivating students to write? Learn how one individual used technology to fire up students to express themselves using the written word

From All Angles --Digital Cameras in the Classroom
Janet Ford, Mill Springs Academy, Fulton/Private

Overview: Technology can be motivating to inspire students to achieve. Digital photography could be one of the options you could consider to help your students.

ACTIV Fun in the Language Arts Classroom
Nancy Crissman, Lorraine Elementary School, Conyers, Georgia

Overview: Turn everyday Language Arts skills into fun, using the ACTIV Whiteboard

Travel iMovie Brochure Projects in the Foreign Language Classroom
Debra Heaton, Lumpkin County High School

Overview: Read how to transfer a Movie-Making Workshop in Science to Foreign Language classes

Integrating Technology in the Classroom
Jacqueline (Mitzi) Day, Madison County School System, Danielsville, Georgia

Overview: A "potpourri" of ideas from many sources - ways to use resources already in your school

Updating a School TV News Show
Jolaine Sims, Buchanan Elementary School, Buchanan, GA

Overview: See how a media Specialist updated her school’s TV news show.

Enhancing Student Computer Skills with an On-Line Writing Project in Biology
Ronald L. Hall, Westminster Schools of Augusta

Overview: As classroom technology uses increase in Georgia school systems, the need for a well-defined and implemented new teacher technology induction programs is magnified.  Each school system will need to find a solution that will suit their needs, budget, and time constraints.  A variety of delivery models (and roadblocks) is discussed.

Google-ing with Patrick Crispen
Anita Johnson, Eastside High School, Covington, GA

Overview: There is so much more to Google than meets the eye.  Learn how you can get the most for your search with tips and a guide from Patrick Crispen.  His presentation is  available online.

Distribution of Computers in Classrooms Peer Reviewed
Jim Hutcheson, Troy University-Ft. Benning

Overview: Thinking about the long range impact of some management decisions is a good thing to do. Here are some interesting reasons to consider why to distribute computer resources in a school.

Using Statistical Software for Data Analysis in the K-12 Mathematics Curriculum
Angela T. Barlow and Jill A. Reddish, State University of West Georgia

Overview: The teaching of mathematical ideas in students at different levels may be enhanced by the creative teacher using sophisticated software packages in strategic ways.

Creating Curricular Websites
Gayle Esposito, Dekalb County, Atlanta, GA; Sherry Nix, Dekalb County, Atlanta, GA; and Janice Dowling, Cobb County, Atlanta, GA

Overview: Teachers can impact student achievement while reclaiming valuable teacher time by creating a curricular website.


The articles below are slightly older, but are still of great value. Take time to read them.

(Editor's note: If you decide to contact the author of the article by email, please be aware that some of the email addresses may not be active.)

Using an Activboard to Help Kindergarteners Learn From the Bottom Up Anissa Mirtes Max V. Tolbert Elementary School, Gordon County Schools
Jeff Davis Elementary After School News Team Eva Hiers Jeff Davis County Schools, Hazlehurst, Ga
Enhancing Student Computer Skills with an On-Line Writing Project in Biology Ronald L. Hall Westminster Schools of Augusta, Augusta, GA
Reading and Blogging Phyllis Schliebner, Media Specialist, Wilkinson County Middle and High Schools, Irwinton, Georgia
Brain Pop Lynette McDaniel Jeff Davis Middle School, Hazelhurst, Georgia
Bugs and Crackers and Worms, Oh My! Gail Geck, A.Z. Kelsey Middle School, Griffin, GA
Digital Cameras in Instruction Katie Dirr, Malcom Bridge Middle School, Oconee County School System
Personal Experiences with Distance Education Dr. Jorge Gaytan
Using Email and Bulletin Boards to Increase Communication Skills in Vocational Classrooms Jay Heap, Coosa High School, Rome Georgia
Empowering Students and Teachers through the Utilization of Technology Jean Roberts Fort Stewart School System - Brittin School
Web Site Evaluation for Basic Level High School Students Lucinda Corless, Newton County Schools, Covington,  Georgia
Enhancing Educational Web Sites with JAVA Scripts Debby Dunning, Technology Staff, Berkeley Lake Elementary School, Deluth, Georgia
Achieving Success with Advanced Multi-Media Tools Brett Turner Jeff Davis Middle School, Hazelhurst, Georgia
Video Production with Microsoft Movie Maker Teresa C. Fuller Project Ignite Instructional Technology Specialist, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools
A User Friendly Morning News Show Format Suitable for Elementary School Students Marsha Murray Oglethorpe County Elementary School, Lexington, Georgia
Palm Pilots: Cool Tool! Tammy Buchanan Lab Technician, Tolbert ElementaryGordon County Schools, Resaca, GA
Avoiding the Plagiarism Bomb Craig Ham, Westminster Preparatory School
Painless Publishing Sheree Weiffenbach, Lowndes Middle School, Valdosta, GA
Easy Ways To Make Reading Come Alive Denise Bennett Instructional Technology Training Specialist, Educational Technology Training Center, Albany, Georgia.
Cheap Thrills: Science and Technology Susan Sanfilippo, Project Ignite Instructional Technology Resource Specialist, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools
Preventing Identity Theft Annette Haddock Heritage Elementary School, Bibb County, Georgia
Improving Access for Visually Challenged Students Tony BrownWhitfield County Schools - Dalton, GA.

 


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