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Georgia Institute of Technology: Ceismc
The Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing is featured for their encouragement of students pursuing STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) careers and furthering teachers' training in the...
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Mit Technology Review
Technology Review is a magazine by MIT which seeks to "promote the understanding of emerging technologies and their impact on business and society." It provides you with daily technology information including events, discussions, and...
PBS
Pbs Newshour Extra: Week of 2 17 14: 3 D Printing Turns Ideas Into Reality
A video and brief article feature how 3-D printing is emerging as a powerful technology. [8:25]
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Gartner: Gartner Identifies the Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2020
Highlights the top strategic technology trends that organizations need to explore in 2020. Analysts presented their findings during an IT Symposium. These trends were predicted prior to the societal upheaval caused by the pandemic....
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Is There a Limit to Technological Progress?
Many generations have felt they've reached the pinnacle of technological advancement. Yet, if you look back 100 years, the technologies we take for granted today would seem like impossible magic. So- will there be a point where we reach...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Fellows in the Field: Skylar Tibbits
Skylar Tibbits and his team at MIT's Self Assembly Lab are working on materials to create 4-D printing. What exactly is 4-D printing? The Self Assembly Lab works to create physical objects that can self-construct from stored memory...
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E Learn Magazine: E Learning 2.0
Stephen Downes discusses media and technology trends, the Web 2.0, and E-Learning 2.0.
New York Times
New York Times: High Tech, Under the Skin
A thought-provoking article about microchip implants in humans and why some people have chosen to get them. Click on the link for a related classroom lesson plan where students discuss the implications of this technology.
Time
Time: 5 Trends That Will Change How You Use Social Media in 2015
Looks at potential changes in 2015 in how people use social media. These include tools to make financial transactions, new types of networks, shopping features, social networking features on more smart devices, and the demand for more...
Read Works
Read Works: Remote Control Classroom
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about classrooms where student use remote control to take tests instead of using paper and pencils. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in comparing and contrasting.
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Aace: Conferences and Events
The Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) posts upcoming events and conferences surrounding education technology. Some of the conferences featured are from the Society for Information Technology & Teacher...
New York Times
New York Times: Resources From the New York Times and Learning Network
[Free Registration/Login Required] Great website to find lesson plans for countless technology units. Students and teachers can access technology themed crossword puzzles, ask New York Times reporters questions about technology, view...
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Singularity Hub: Managing the Unintended Consequences of Technology
In this article, the author discusses things he learned at the first Unintended Consequences of Technology conference in San Francisco. The goal of the event was to facilitate a thoughtful conversation about the role of advancing...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Ruff Ruffman Show: Grab It and Run
Explore wearable science and try to make it to the finish line of this special relay race without breaking any materials in this activity.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Ruff Ruffman Show: Showtime
Explore wearable science and use materials found around your classroom or your house to create costumes and dress-up a mini Ruff for his next show.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Ruff Ruffman Show: Wearable Science
Learn about wearable science and material properties alongside Ruff Ruffman.
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Ed Tech Top Picks List
See Common Sense Media's top ed-tech tools lists for many categories.
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Information Week: Beware It's Unintended Consequences
Many information technologies have unintended consequences. Some call them features, alternate uses or hidden costs/benefits. Sometimes the technologies are best defined by these consequences, rather than by the original intentions....