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=Welcome to the LPS Technology Research Wiki=

This wiki has been established to identify promising new technologies that may aid in teaching. Each page under "navigation" on the left side-bar identifies a technology or tool that may be used in the classroom. Please use these pages to **discuss** the technology, **identify best practices** and point others to **research** that will aid in proving the technology as a good tool for the classroom. Why?: New technology is great AND if there exists research indicating **appropriate use** of technology then this is the place to put it down.


 * Getting started:**
 * Your first place to look: 21st Century Learning page.
 * Check out the [[file:Technology and Student Achievement 3-8-07.pdf]] report presented to the LPS Board of Education on 2007-MAR-08.
 * Join the wiki and add content. (it's free).
 * Read what others have written.
 * Provide opinion using the discussion TAB for each page. (You need to signin to the wiki to post discussions).

In the absence of research here are some questions to help think about whether technology is helping our students:
 * Have student's test scores improved as a result of using this technology?
 * Are students more engaged?
 * What are the best practices to using this technology?
 * How do teachers improve the classroom experience with this particular technology?

Here is a link that may be handy if you choose to "grade" your own lesson plans and conduct your own research. The source is North Central Regional Educational Laboratory: [|Scoring Guide]


 * Discussion TAB:** Please use the discussion tab at the top of each page to discuss, explore and question.