Technology is opening doors for students of all ability levels—but especially for gifted kids. For teachers, the opportunities to integrate technology solutions into the classroom are virtually limitless. This exciting book features tools such as:

• classroom podcasts and blogs,
• Wikis and WebQuests,
• telementoring, and
• Internet research strategies.

Many of these tools have already been embraced by students in their personal lives. Now, Strategies for the Tech-Savvy Classroom provides tested lesson plans aligned with the national standards, real-world classroom applications, and notes from the field to help educators learn to harness these technologies and put them to work in their own classrooms.

Adaptable to any grade level and helpful to general educators and specialists alike, this comprehensive snapshot of technology for today and tomorrow will highlight well-known tools and tactics such as blogs and online journals, as well as introduce innovations new to many classrooms, including distance learning and virtual mentoring programs. Critical information on staying safe online, cyberbullying, and cyberethics also is provided to help educators stay tech-savvy and protect their students while exploring the new horizons technology can provide.

Grades 3–12