Survival Guide

The course is almost over, but your learning about teaching and technology is just beginning.  My friend and colleague, Doug Johnson, Director of Media and Technology for the Mankato, Minnesota Public Schools, has written a book I'd highly recommend to you.  It isn't expensive and it is full of great ideas and practical advice to help you---well--SURVIVE!  It's the Classroom Teacher's Technology Survival Guide, available from Amazon in both paperback and Kindle versions.

In the book, Johnson "offers concrete advice on creating high-quality project assessments, handling the potential distractions technologies may cause, and managing issues of safe and appropriate use. He also answers basic questions about computers, software, and networking and outlines practical ways to use computers, the Internet, and digital cameras in the classroom environment."

Read the reviews on the Amazon page and see what other educators think of the book.  Johnson's experience and expertise are evident in all of his work--as is his sense of humor.   To get an idea of his style and content, check out his  Blue Skunk Blog....including "15 Educational Experiences My Granddaughter Won't Have."  You can also read some of his other articles here.