Session+III


 * Session III**

**Connecting Education & Technology**

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1) To gain a better understanding of the connection between todays student, our instructional practices and technology. 2) Reflect and share the ways in which technology and education can be utilized to improve student achievement. 3) Discuss and share strategies that may improve the effectiveness of teacher professional development.
 * Objectives:**

//*After reading the article, post a comment to discussion question #1.//
 * Readings:**
 * Online Article #1 - please click HERE
 * Reading #2: A portion of the National Education Technology Plan - please click HERE
 * After reading "Teaching: Prepare and Connect", post a comment to discussion question #2


 * Activities:**
 * Complete the online readings.
 * Post comments related to the assigned readings in the discussion section.
 * ** There will be no online Elluminate session this week. **


 * Resources:**
 * Full PDF version of the National Education Technology Plan: [[file:netp2010.pdf]]