While trial and error certainly has its positives and benefits to the learning process, when trying to select a technology site or technology tool right for your classroom, this can is NOT often the best route to take. As educators, we usually have our learning standards and outcomes leading our focus and lesson planning. Many of us use the UBD (Understanding by Design) approach of working "backwards" from ultimate goal or big picture to a day's lesson. This same UBD thinking is ideal for selecting a technology programs or tools to integrate in a lesson.
Once again the leaders at Ed Teach Teacher have compiled a site with over 50 recommended sites and technology tools based on 17 questions focused on learning outcomes and goals. Starting with a question "what are your learning goals", Ed Tech Teacher provides 17 answers that with a simply click link you to 4 or more sites, programs, and APPs that will aid you in selecting the best practice technology route in order to facilitate student centric learning, promote critical-thinking, enhance collaboration and creativity in your students. The goal is not to simply provide a list of "sites" or "solutions" but lead you do a selection of options that allows you as an intelligent educator professional you question how this works for my lesson and students, evaluate the choices, and ultimately decide what will be best for your classroom. You may even decide to provide your students with a menu and allow them to self-select the route they prefer. Remember, technology have the ability to empower student to take charge and be responsible for their own learning.
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