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When researching for my literature circle i came across interesting ways to intergrate technology into the classrom, the best of these was based on collaborative internet projects. This article follows Susan Silvermans passions in technology, i researched this article with my partner Victoria, you can also read about her opinions on this topic on her blog. I can relate to Susan as she started out totally terrified of technology and computers etc. however she overcame this and taught herself how to use the internet/technology in and outside the classroom. She has come along way from the girl she used to be, as she is now a technology integration consultant for struggling teachers.

On her website she provides lesson plans and outlines to assist teachers struggling to integrate technology into their classrooms. Her website also provides a world for students to publish their work and communicate via the internet, thus adding another dimension to their class, and yet another link to technology. Outside of the classroom students can engage in educational games. Thus, students can continue their technological developmental home aswell as within the classroom. This website is an indispensable tool for teachers who wish to add variety to their technological classroom, and also to teachers struggling to integrate technology. In summation, Susan Silverman is an icon for any teacher who struggles with technology in the classroom, she has certainly made me think, if she can do it…so can i!

This topic is very relevant in todays technologically advancing classrooms, keep your eyes peeled, because this article had a very big effect on Victoria and myself and thus we have chosen this topic to create a webquest on. We aim to create yet another tool to help teachers realise the importance of collaborative learning and strategies to simplify its integration into classrooms.