Digital Tools Exploration
The digital tools you find here will help guide your integration of technology into your classroom instruction. The tools are categorized by the Technology Application TEKS strands, but many tools overlap and can help you achieve multiple student learning outcomes simultaneously.
The strand of Technology Operations and Concepts is not individually addressed here because students are applying the skills of understanding technology systems, concepts, and operations through the process of utilizing digital tools (hardware and software) in an academic context.
The strand of Technology Operations and Concepts is not individually addressed here because students are applying the skills of understanding technology systems, concepts, and operations through the process of utilizing digital tools (hardware and software) in an academic context.
The digital tools mentioned here are just a small sampling of the exponential number of educational tools available to teachers and students. If you are curious to explore more, here are some organizations that can help guide your search.
- Graphite allows you to search tools by grade level and/or subject area, and provides teacher reviews.
- Edutopia is an organization highlighting "what works in education".
- Edudemic tracks educational technology trends. Learn about new tools and instructional practices.
- The American Association of School Librarians has compiled this list of 2014 Best Websites for Teaching and Learning.
- Twitter is a fantastic way to learn about technology tool sand ways to use them in your classroom. Check out KQED's Guide to Using Twitter in Your Teaching Practice.