Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important. - Bill Gates

Once a new technology rolls over you, if you're not part of the steamroller, you're part of the road. - Stewart Brand

Teachers need to stop saying “hand it in” and start saying “publish it”. - Alan November

If you bring in these technologies and don’t think about how they’ll be used to promote learning and the acquisition of skills, then the only thing that will change is the electric bill. - David Thornburg

Note to participants In spite of what you will see, hear, and do during this workshop, it is essential that you remember that the Inspired Classroom is not about the “stuff”. The Inspired Classroom is about creating an engaging, interactive learning environment that promotes communication, collaboration, critical thinking, problem- solving, and application of skills to “real-world” situations. You can do all of that without a single computer.

THE INSPIRED CLASSROOM Effective and Inexpensive Technology Integration

How is technology used in your school or classroom?

How do you use technology to prepare your students for their future?

Activity: Respond to Blog How is technology an integrated part of your learning and teaching environment? Click here to access the blog or use this URL:

Background and Fundamentals Evolution of Effective Technology Integration

Physical Design Considerations:  Power cables  Network cables  Traffic Patterns  Teaching areas  Student areas  Furniture options  Fire codes/electrical codes

Applications and Programs Websites Wiki Blog Digital cameras Video cameras PowerPoint Movie Maker Google Apps Bookmarking Digital Citizenship Interactive Whiteboard Podcasting Digital Storytelling

Strategies and Schedules Cooperative Learning Groups Project-Based Learning Authentic Assessment Higher Order Thinking Skills Daily Schedules

Other Considerations Parents Administration Professional Support Grading/Assessment Differentiation for students with disabilities Differentiation for accelerated students Click here to access a 3-day “Inspired Classroom” Professional Development course for Differentiated Instruction

Questions and Feedback  How can you use what you’ve seen and heard during this workshop in your learning environment?  Which strategies, applications, or ideas will you take back to your classroom, school, or district?  When you return to your school, will you apply some of the “Inspired Classroom” concepts? Will you share the idea with others? If you would like to become a member of a wiki for the Inspired Classroom, please me at

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Evaluation Please take a few minutes to complete the workshop evaluation for ISTE: Thank you for your participation today and enjoy the rest of your time at ISTE 2010! Kim Creagh