Running head: ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

Annotated Bibliography

Spencer D. Borens

EDUC 5333 Technology in Todays Classroom

Professor Dr. Kristy Duckworth
East Texas Baptist University

June 29, 2015

Version 1.0

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References
Texas Education Agency. (2010). School Technology and Readiness. Retrieved from
https://www.txstarchart.org/
This website allows you to check STAR results from the school districts listed on the site. You
can break down numbers based off gender and race. Theres also a feature on this site that allow
you to check if a campus has made their goals with technology. From the 2009-2010 chart we all
looked at because the server was down, Texas reported 98% of the schools were sufficient, which
is insanely high number and also shows that the statistic isnt being held to a high enough
standard.gress
Project Tomorrow. (2013, June). From Chalkboards to Tablets: The Emergence of the K-12
Digital Learner. Retrieved from http://www.tomorrow.org/speakup/pdfs/su12students.pdf
This website is to encourage educators to move from the traditional style of teaching to a more
modern approach with electronics such as tablets. The idea is to make education more like the
rest of the world and move to a more interactive education.
Brown, W., Klein, H., & Lapadat, J. (2009). Scaffolding Student Research in a Digital Age: An
Invitation to Inquiry. Networks, 11(1), 111. Retrieved from
file:///C:/Users/M/Downloads/177-1581-1-PB.pdf
This article is to entice educators about all of the options and different things you can do to make
education more digital and use more technology. Not only does it give options but it reminds
teachers to teach students to interpret different sources and evaluate whether they are trust
worthy or not. It includes several ways to incorporate technology into education, trying to lure
them in with computers.
Microsoft. (2015, June). Office training and tutorials. Retrieved from
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Office-training-and-tutorials-b8f02f81-ec854493-a39b-4c48e6bc4bfb?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US
This super handy website allows you to explore all the different programs that Microsoft Office
has to offer while also giving many different tutorials over FAQ and tools that arent frequently
used. Its upper handy for teachers, probably the most useful source on this bibliography.
McCarthy, L. (2013). Own Your Own Space. Linda McCarthy. Retrieved from
https://etbu.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/pid-138985-dt-content-rid404840_1/courses/EDUC5333_01151M/EDUC5333_01151M_ImportedContent_201505
20093604/Own%20Your%20Own%20Space%20book.pdf

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The Own Your Space book is a book written for middle school aged children teaching them on
the dangers of the internet and giving potential tips for viruses. The book gives out many
different tips on avoiding hackers, viruses, and even explains the effects of cyberbullying.

Coggin, A. (n.d.). Twitter for Educators: A Beginners Guide. Retrieved from

http://images.pcmac.org/Uploads/MCPSS/MobileCounty/Departments/Forms/Twitter
%20for%20Educators.pdf
This was basically a Twitter brochure. It broke down the ins and out of twitter while also
showing ways of how other educators use Twitter and promote their schools and classes
business.
Place, E., Kendall, M., Hiom, D., Booth, H., Ayres, P., Manuel, A., Smith, P. (2006) "Internet
Detective: Wise up to the Web", 3rd edition, Intute Virtual Training Suite, [online].
Retrieved from: http://www.vts.intute.ac.uk/detective/
This tutorial is to help students occupy the internet in the correct manner. It helps develop
internet research skills for class work. This tutorial has different sections to cover all aspects of
information you can find on the internet and helps students to understand what is acceptable and
not acceptable. The program is flexible and allows you to finish the course in different sittings.
United States Copyright Offices. (n.d.). Copyright and FairUse Guidelines for Teachers.
Retrieved from
http://www.nsbsd.org/cms/lib01/AK01001879/Centricity/Domain/48/2013copyrightchart.pdf
This chart displays all the Copyright laws and regulation when it comes to using work made by
others, in the classroom. This chart is divided into sections of specifics, breaking down what you
can do and how much of what you can do.
Vincent, T. (2011, April 6). Google Search Tricks. Retrieved from https://prezi.com/mohshuoeqcf/google-search-tricks/
This Prezi was created to help people search Google more efficiently. Vincent does a great job of
teaching users all of the many different search tools and math tricks that will help you spend less
time searching for things you need by eliminating the things you dont.
Reynolds, G. (2008, May 19). Brain Rules for Presenters. Retrieved from
http://www.slideshare.net/garr/brain-rules-for-presenters

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This production was about teaching people how to give presentations. The main points that
Medina was trying to get across were for attention grabbing, informative slides. This in
comparison to long, drawn out, information slides. They are many tutorials and tricks to liven up
your presentations.
Engle, M. (2015, May 31). How to Prepare an Annotated Bibliography: The Annotated
Bibliography. Retrieved from http://guides.library.cornell.edu/annotatedbibliography
This website explains how to do an annotated bibliography. It explains the difference between
abstracts and annotations. The website also gives a four step break down of composing an
annotated bibliography, explaining each step and its purpose.
Vincent, T. (n.d.). iPad as the Teachers Pet. Retrieved from http://visual.ly/ipad-teachers-pet
This infographic is to lure teachers into using iPads more in their classrooms. It highlights the
different applications that can be downloaded that can be deemed as helpful for teachers and
students. Vincent also tries to sell the teachers on the fact that students will be more engaged in
lessons when they are playing with iPads rather than just listening to the teacher the traditional
way.
Walker, R. (2013). I dont think would be where I am right now. Pupil perspective on using
mobile device for learning. Research in Learning Technology, 21. Retrieved from
https://etbu.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/courses/EDUC5333_01151M/EDUC5333_0115
1M_ImportedContent_20150520093604/Pupil%20Perspectives%20on%20Mobile
%20Devices.pdf
Grimes, J. (n.d.). Teachers and Students Want Mobile Devices in the Classroom [Infographic].
Retrieved from http://www.business2community.com/mobile-apps/teachers-and-studentswant-mobile-devices-in-the-classroom-infographic-0589425#!ToTcH
This article from Grimes is about integrating electronics into the classroom. Students use their
phones in class anyway so as teachers we might as well let them use them efficiently and for us.
Using their phones we increase student engagement. It gives us a look at all of the benefits for
using mobile devices in class. This article written by Jamie Grimes is about integrating
electronics in the classroom.
Tzvi. (2011, February 7). 7 Assistive Communication Apps in the iPad App Store. Retrieved
from http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2011/02/07/7-assistive-communication-appsin-the-ipad-app-store/

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This is an app based on assistive communications. These are apps are designed for helping
students and adults that have language disorders whether that be expressive or receptive
language. These apps are expensive, but they are worthwhile if you are dealing with adults or
children with these issues.
Khan, S. (2011, March). Lets use video to reinvent education. Retrieved from
http://www.ted.com/talks/salman_khan_let_s_use_video_to_reinvent_education
This video by Salmon Khan is aiming to entice teachers to look at education in a different way.
Its about flipping the classroom and all the benefits to this type of learning. Its all about moving
into the new wave of education and leaving the boring, traditional style behind.
Google Drive. (n.d.). Explore the Storage Features of Drive. Retrieved from
https://www.google.com/drive/using-drive/#start
An informative website about all the features Google and its drive. You receive 15GB of free
memory and you get all of the other works that come with the program. You can upload personal
photos and files directly to the drive from any mobile devices.
Gierke, T., & Evans, B. (2013, July 18). 30 Ideas for Using Chromebooks in Education.
Retrieved from http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2013/07/30-ideas-for-usingchromebooks-in.html#.VZDg-vlVikp
There are 30 different tips for Google Chromebooks. This website is used to inform people on
the uses of Chromebooks in education today. It talks about all the other Docs and Drives that
Google has to offer. Gierke and Evans do a good job of informing a plethora of different ways to
apply Google and its Chromebooks.
Herold, B. (2014, November 11). Chromebooks Gaining Popularity in School Districts.
Retrieved from http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2014/11/12/12chromebooks.h34.html
This article is about highlighting how cheap Chromebooks are. They are only $300 in
comparison to iPads that run you a lot more money. This article highlights how certain schools
This article was published in Education Week because Chromebooks have begun to spring up
more often in schools.
Knewton Infographics. (2014, December). Flipped Classroom. Retrieved from
http://www.knewton.com/flipped-classroom-2/
An Infographic created to inform its readers about the benefits of a flipped classroom. Learning
through activities, environment, and educational technology a flipped classroom has been said to
work better than traditional classroom lectures and homework. The infographic also tells the

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origin of flipped classroom and how it was initially designed for sick students who had to miss
class.
PiktoChart Infographics. (n.d.). PiktoChart. Retrieved from http://piktochart.com/
Another infographic website that allows you to make infographics. You can either purchase
templates to start with or start with the free templates that they give you. You create a profile that
you can use and save on the website.
C., J. (2013, July 22). Turning your iPad into an interactive whiteboard with Educreations!
Retrieved from https://med523summer13.wordpress.com/2013/07/22/turning-your-ipadinto-an-interactive-whiteboard-with-educreations/
An article explaining an app called Educreations. Its a free iPad app that can be used to teach
lessons and videos. You can record your voice and also upload your own photos. You also can to
write or add notes to the presentation.
Riel, M., & Becker, H. J. (n.d.). Characteristics of Teacher Leaders for Information and
Communication Technology. Retrieved from https://mindmaps.typepad.com/files/08-rielbecker-teacher-leadership-tech.pdf
Rosenberg, T. (2013, October 23). In Flipped Classrooms, a Method for Mastery. Retrieved
from http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/23/in-flipped-classrooms-a-methodfor-mastery/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0

Atteberry, E. (2013, December 5). Flipped classrooms may not have any impact on learning.
Retrieved from http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/10/22/flippedclassrooms-effectiveness/3148447/
A USA Today article about how flipped classrooms do not work anymore effectively than
traditionally in a college classroom.
Shaun. (2013, November 20). SHOWME: GOING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM TO HELP
STUDENTS TO LEARN. Retrieved from http://k12tech.info/showme-going-beyond-theclassroom-to-help-students-to-learn/

Pasquarelli, L. (2004). O-line wearing down opposition. Espn.go.com. Retrieved from

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=1918199

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Pontaga, I. (2004). Hip and Knee Flexors and Extensors Balance in Dependence on the Velocity
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Ashford, K.J., & Jackson, R.C., & Kinrade, N.P. (2015). Reinvestment, task complexity and
decision making under pressure in basketball. Psychology of Sport and Exercise.
Retrieved from http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1469029215000308
Daily, K. (2012). NFL Safety: Is American Football Too Violent? BBC News Magazine.
Retrieved from http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-19549703
DailyMailSportsBlog. (2012, April 3). Eric Slaughter teaches the push pull drill. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO2i2SZzwY8J.