Technology and Education

Mind/Shift is a cool website to discover more about technology and education.
The site has created a list 50 great apps, sites and toys for learning that kids love to play!

http://mindshift.kqed.org/2011/06/boredom-busters-50-fantastic-play-and-learn-apps-sites-and-toys/

Exploring Kurzweil

We spent a class checking out the features of the Kurweil program and during the next class, put together a training blog. Having an indepth look at Kurzweil was long overdue for me. I was first introduced to the program almost ten years ago and used the reading features with my students (and Inspiration and Co-Writer for the writing process) As I researched the writing bar and saw how the Kurzweil program can support students  in every step of the writing process as one seamless whole by being able to move easily between the reading and study and writing bar features. I realized how powerful this would be all students, as well as those who struggle to orchestrate the complex task of writing,  This inspires me to make it my mission to train the students I have now and to find ways to spread the word. The Kurzweil blog our group created is a great way to start!

http://lizcorkum1.blogspot.com/