technology
The Year of Social Networking
The Year of Social Networking
Katie de la Paz
This article is an opinion / editorial piece showing the value of social networking technologies as applied to teaching. The author shows the effect of Facebook and Twitter on her daily life and in professional settings. ITEA members are encouraged to embrace social networking tools, cautioned to use appropriate technologies, and asked to always keep an open mind toward the technology horizon. The ITEA organization focuses on four tools: Facebook, Linked In, Twitter and Blogger for sClick here to read more »
Assessing Internet Use in The Social Studies Classroom
Toward Assessing Internet Use in the Social Studies Classroom: Developing an Inventory Based on a Review of Relevant Literature
James M. Shiveley
Phillip J. VanFossen
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ITEA
International Technology Education Association
ITEA's mission is to advance technological capabilities for all people and to nurture and promote the professionalism of those engaged in these pursuits. ITEA seeks to meet the professional needs and interests of members as well as to improve public understanding of technology, innovation, design, and engineering education and its contributions.
(Taken from their homepage; http://www.iteaconnect.org/AboutITEA/about.htm)
Meaning, they are trying to promote and enhance technology and the professionalism of those involved.
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