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Simulations Resources: http://www.techtrekers.com/sim.htm,http://www.techtrekers.com/sim.htm, provides many
2. Internet4Classrooms: http://www.internet4classrooms.com/physics.htm, When you first type this URL link in, you are brought to a page that talks about physics and other science topics, however there are more links that cover all grade levels. Something that I really liked about this was that it provided links and simulations for students with exceptional learning needs and also had specific ones for specific needs. It also provided common core standards. The age level/grade level ranges from prek-12 depending on the topic chosen. I would for sure say that it covers most of the 21st century information. It is exciting and connecting, does not distract or stray away from the learning materials. The age group that I focused on was prek-5, so the blooms taxonomy would be knowledge, understand and for the start of applying.
3. Illuminations: http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivitySearch.aspx, I absolutely love this site! It has activities that cover grades prek-12. This contains virtual manipulations that are amazing, as well as lesson and standards that the teachers can use. I feel that this contains everything that the TPACK is about, it provides up to date materials to use, keeps the students engaged without being disconnected, and provides great opportunities for the teachers to use technology in their teachings. When it comes to blooms taxonomy I think that it covers, knowledge, understanding, and apply. I think that for the older grades you could say that they could analyze some materials but I would stick to the first 3.

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This would fall into the active characteristic. It get the students to think about details and how they co-inside with each other.
Each day teaching is changing and many different tools are being used for many different things. I feel that technology is an extremely important tool when it comes to writing. There are four points I would like to briefly cover and hope to persuade you to give it a chance.
Writing with technology can do many things for students, one is through visualization. This helps the students to organize thoughts and ideas before righting. Such tools that can be used for this are concept maps and a program on line called wordle. Although there are some limits with it, wordle allows students to be creative when reflecting their writing.
There are many ways that students can benefit from using technology when writing but not enough time to explain it. As educators we are required to provide the best information and tools to help our students learn. I strongly feel that using many technology tools will help our students to prosper in their writing skills. I ask that you strongly consider incorporating these tools into our teachings.

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A concept map is a great tool that the students can use to help organize their thoughts and information into. This tool can help the teachers to make sure that the students are understanding what they need to understand.
This would fall into the active characteristic. It get the students to think about details and how they co-inside with each other.

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I feel that this is a fun way to present a lesson and new information to the students. With the right amount of graphics and links this will capitivate the students. Today schools are introducing new technology into the classroom. The children are able to comprehend the use of this at an early age and put it towards their projects in the future..
With this particualare program the teachers can become creative and develop plans/lessons for their classroom. But with this tool the teachers are also allowed to share with other professionals as well as obtain other information and lessons from professionals on many topics. Its a very benifical site to help reinforce materials and find new ways to present to the class which you might not have thought of doing.
WIth that being said this would fall in to the cooperative characteristic of meaningful learning. Teachers working together and sharing information that they each obtained to help benefit their students .
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1. Education Simulations Resources: http://www.techtrekers.com/sim.htm, provides many tools for teachers to use such as webquest link, rubrics and PowerPoint ideas. Focused on math and science, one link would not work, focused mainly on grades 4-12 one was k-12. I feel that it does reflect on the TPACK, it provides information that is up to date, information for both the students and the teachers and that the simulations enhance the exploration of the content. The blooms taxonomy that I would use would be understand, and apply. I think that it provides the right information to where the students could do both of these.
2. Internet4Classrooms: http://www.internet4classrooms.com/physics.htm, When you first type this URL link in, you are brought to a page that talks about physics and other science topics, however there are more links that cover all grade levels. Something that I really liked about this was that it provided links and simulations for students with exceptional learning needs and also had specific ones for specific needs. It also provided common core standards. The age level/grade level ranges from prek-12 depending on the topic chosen. I would for sure say that it covers most of the 21st century information. It is exciting and connecting, does not distract or stray away from the learning materials. The age group that I focused on was prek-5, so the blooms taxonomy would be knowledge, understand and for the start of applying.
3. Illuminations: http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivitySearch.aspx, I absolutely love this site! It has activities that cover grades prek-12. This contains virtual manipulations that are amazing, as well as lesson and standards that the teachers can use. I feel that this contains everything that the TPACK is about, it provides up to date materials to use, keeps the students engaged without being disconnected, and provides great opportunities for the teachers to use technology in their teachings. When it comes to blooms taxonomy I think that it covers, knowledge, understanding, and apply. I think that for the older grades you could say that they could analyze some materials but I would stick to the first 3.
4. Educational-Freeware: http://www.educational-freeware.com/category-K-12.aspx, I feel this is a good site, it provides information, references, educational games, downloads and more. I feel it would help both the students and the teachers. The grade range is from kindergarten to 12th grade. I feel that it gives plenty of 21st century information, meaning up to date. Also I think depending on what is being researched and used, it could use the first four levels of blooms technology.
5. How to do E-D-U, http://howtoedu.org/2010/50-free-online-educational-games-that-are-more-fun-than-youd-think/, I feel this is a very helpful site. It provides tools that would help wide range of learners. It provides tools for young children and parents, students and teachers, as well as tools for adults. I feel that it covers the first four blooms taxonomy as well as works great considering the TPACK. It has updated information, keeps the learners active and engaged and also helps the teachers obtain information.