What it means to be 'tech savvy'

Some great opinions on what it means to truly integrate technology.
http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/school-administration/index.cfm?i=58387

Changes in education over the years comes down to technology

Are we addressing the needs of the Digital Natives?
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?BRD=1134&dept_id=150861&newsid=20298861&PAG=461&rfi=9

Add Animoto to your curriculum

Staff:

I've been using and training on Animoto all year and wanted to share this
truly amazing application with you for your classroom use.

Animoto is an online video editor. In short, you or your students can upload
photos (or point to them already on the web) and synchronize them with
music. The results are cutting-edge videos that can be downloaded or posted
to a website or blog. It costs about $30 a year but you can sign up for the
educational version for free and if you want your students to use it, they
can sign up via your account for their own free account.

Here is a good, short video tutorial:
http://www.schooltube.com/video/13965/Animoto-Tutorial

Here is an example of how we're using it in web design class:
http://www.usd452.org/hs_basketball_boys_photos.htm (must-see!)

Let me know if you need any help.

PS Web design class is looking for extra photos from sports, clubs and
activities this year for the photo galleries and Animoto videos...
--
Jerry Janes, Technology
USD 452 - Johnson City, KS 67855
620.492.6284 ext. 1108
jjanes@usd452.org

Teachers Driving Web 2.0 Use in Schools Says National Research Survey

It's been a bit since my last post as much of the technology integration news was not good as of late, but we're starting to see some positives and with that, new news!

http://www.prweb.com/releases/Web20/schools/prweb2300494.htm