LoTi Initiative
The LoTi (Levels of Teaching Innovation) is a nationally-recognized framework used to measure instructional practices. The district is incorporating the LoTi framework to provide quantifiable data and inform our ongoing professional development efforts. Read more ➮
From time-to-time we will post interesting and/or useful articles and links that have relevance to technology in the realm of education.
National Technology Plan 2010
International Society for Technology in Education Standards
New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards, Technology
New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, 21st-Century Life and Careers
New Jersey State Technology Plan
Ian Jukes: 21st Century Fluency Project: This source has books, presentation outlines, and general instructional design guidelines
A Whole New Mind by Daniel Pink: Book discussing the brain, instruction, and 21st century job skills
Canby School District Example: Read about positive results from an iPod implementation in 3rd grade
Eugene School District 4j in Oregon: Using iPod's To Increase Reading Comprehension
Involve, Prepare, Apply, and Develop: iPads in the Classroom: An article highlighting iPad's use with special needs.
Social Media In Schools: Interesting discussion on the integration of social media tools within the classroom
Horizon Report 2011 K-12 Edition: This report has a large section about the rise of mobile computing trends in K-12 education.