The document discusses how technology can enhance student learning in three main ways: 1) Technology increases student engagement by incorporating research-based learning strategies. 2) Technology allows teachers to frequently check student progress through customized reports to improve instruction. 3) Various technologies like digital microscopes, GPS, and virtual field trips can provide interactive learning experiences and connect students to resources around the world.

1. Brenda Craige ODCTE-K20 Center Partnership University of Oklahoma

8. With a compound or stereo digital microscope, capture and edit still and video images of specimens Share images by displaying them on your computer monitor, or projecting them on a screen or interactive white board Virtual Scanning Electron Microscopy Interactive vSEM . Visitors can adjust the focus, contrast, and magnification of microscopic creatures viewed at thousands of times their actual size. http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/micro/gallery.html Digital microscopes and camera systems

9. GPS in the Classroom http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/space_geodesy/ATLAS/classroom.html http://rmmcweb.cr.usgs.gov/outreach/gps.html http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/longitude/gpsgame.html

10. http://education.smarttech.com SMART Notebook lesson activities Senteo interactive response system SMART Board interactive whiteboards AirLiner wireless slate SMART Document Camera

14. The K20 Center Star Schools Project includes the development of a Massive Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG) that embeds a series of scenarios to students in developing and applying basic skills and knowledge in math, reading, science and social studies to solve complex problems. www.k20center.org For additional information on student engagement and digital game-based learning, contact Scott Wilson at 405.325.2608 or scott.wilson@ou.edu.

16. NSDL is the Nation's online library for education and research in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics. Subject Gateways: Biology, Chemistry, Computational Science, Engineering, Physics & Astronomy http://nsdl.org/

19. WebQuest Examples: GE Foods - Friend or Foe?

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21. Tacoma Narrows Bridge Design WebQuest Examples: Digging up the Past and Putting it Back Together © 2007 Archaeological Institute of America

22. Other interesting technology tools for education: http://www.google.com/educators/p_sketchup.html SketchUp is a great tool for easily teaching kids to construct 3D models of buildings, trees, cars, and the like. You can use it as a stand-alone tool, or in conjunction with Google Earth and the 3D Warehouse. Also check out Google Earth, Google Sky, and Google Maps. http://highschoolace.com/ace/ace.cfm Biology Chemistry Earth Science English Foreign Languages Math Physics U.S. History World History Subject Guides:

23. http://www.apple.com/education/digitalauthoring/podcasting.html Podcasting in Education Jing Project – Online video capturing and sharing http://www.jingproject.com/ http://www.learner.org/ http://technologypd.pbwiki.com/Skype+in+Education

24. Contact Information: Brenda Craige [email_address] University of Oklahoma K20 Center of Educational and Community Renewal www.k20center.org Access this presentation at: http://tinyurl.com/6jkv77