4. Edutopia

Harrison Central High School
I can not imagine having this much technology in the high school. These students are so lucky. The only technology we had when I was in high school was the schools desk tops. They are experiencing so much and is going to help them so much in the long run. I really liked how the the teachers are coordinating the technology across the curriculum. This makes it real and understandable. Way to go Harrison Central High School!
Mary Scroggs Elementary School
WOW! These students are so young and working so well with the technology! It's amazing to me how much these students are capable of doing. I consistently find I'm underestimating students and it's students like this that remind me of what they are really capable.
A Product of Learning
This video is prove that every child can do anything. A low-income and multi-ethnic population hasn't stopped this school from accomplishing great things! Once again, it's just amazing how the teachers have worked together to coordinate across the curriculum with the technology. In this instance technology is doing more then assist with learning it's helping with the students self-confidence and self-worth.
Leading with Laptops
The community around this middle school is wonderful! These students are so lucky to have this opportunity. The integration of technology is great. These students are learning so much and they are going the extra mile because the want to and school is exciting to them again. Video's like this make me even more excited to become a teacher, and more eager to learn everything I can about technology and resources available to me.
No Gamer Left Behind
Finally people are starting to realize that in order to reach students we have to get on their level and teach with tools that will interest them. In today's age that involves video games. These games are fast moving, exciting, and colorful. If we can learn to teach with games then we can reach any and every student. I'm really glad to see we are moving toward that direction. There is something to learn in everything. GAME ON!
Beginning the Journey: Five-Years Drive Their Own PBL Projects
I have to start out by saying that those little kids are so cute! The natural curiousity that they have is just astounding. You can almost see them squirming to ask their questions. I really like how everything they do is done in large projects that they complete as a class. This is a great way to get the students interested in school. I wonder though, how much extra time this will cost you as a teacher.
Learning by Design
What a wonderful opportunity for Mark! I am a hands on learner and there are lots of students like this. What better way to learn then by doing? This would be so exciting to be there where it actually happens. Learning equations in a math classroom is one thing but actually being an intern in an architecture company and applying the equations is going to make so much more sense to the students!