Technology Integration in Education

Facilitating the Use of Technology in the Classroom

Dr. Ronald G. Shapiro's Blog (4)

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Added by Dr. Ronald G. Shapiro on September 19, 2010 at 8:30am — No Comments

NEW TIE MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT

There is a new group on Technology In Education (TIE) called Free For Educators. Vendors and suppliers who would like to reach out to teachers are invited to join the group and start a new discussion listing those products/services which you would like to give (or deeply discount to) TIE members upon request..

Teachers are encouraged to join the group and see what is available of interest to them.

I just seeded the group with my offer...… Continue

Added by Dr. Ronald G. Shapiro on May 5, 2010 at 12:51pm — No Comments

Best wishes to all for an Awesome 2010 with a special thanks to Greg!!!

As the holiday season is upon us, I just wanted to pause for a few moments to wish everyone involved with Technology Integration in Education (TIE) a Great Holiday Season and an Awesome 2010!!! I also wanted to thank Greg especially for all the work which he has done to create and support the TIE Network and through sharing great information in addition to the work he is doing in his own school.

Thank you everyone...

Talk again soon...

Ron

Added by Dr. Ronald G. Shapiro on December 24, 2009 at 4:09pm — 2 Comments

October Is National Ergonomics Month: A Time For Teaching, Learning, Networking, Service and Fun!!!

If we are to be truly successful integrating technology into education, the technology needs to be safe, easy and fun to use. Otherwise, people may not use it, they may use it for awhile and then abandon it, or they may use it inefficiently and ineffectively wasting time and possibly money.

The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) has designated the month of October as… Continue

Added by Dr. Ronald G. Shapiro on October 3, 2009 at 11:51am — 2 Comments