Technology is very important in the world. In light of the growth of the Internet and the general need for improvement in technology, more and more people are specializing in technology studies. In technology classes, students learn about computer science, computer security, programming, communication technology, and much more. Since technology is constantly evolving, technology teachers have to be updated about the latest developments, lest their knowledge become obsolete. Here’s some essential information for technology teachers.

Tools for Teachers

Technology teachers can rely on some essential tools to make their task easier. Using templates for back to school databases, business cards, and flash cards can help the teachers manage the classroom more efficiently. Other tools like lesson plans and programs for printing on sticky notes or stationary can also be helpful.

• Business Card Templates: Some links to online templates for business cards.
• Back to School Templates: Provides links to these templates and more.
• Flashcard Maker: A number of templates for making flashcards.
• Internet and Information: Discusses how to use the Internet to get information.
• Evaluating Resources: A list of links to information about determining how much to trust Internet sources.
• Hot List for Teachers: A collection of links covering data, maps, graphics, photos, and time lines.
• Print on Sticky Notes: MS Word instructions on how to print on sticky notes.
• Study Skill Checklist: Good checklist to determine if a student has developed good study skills.
• Word Search Maker: Website of the “Ultimate Word Search Maker.”

Student Projects

Other than technology related subjects, technology students also need to learn how to use certain database, drawing, spreadsheet, word processing, and multimedia programs. Yet, it’s not really practical to just give them a test to see if they understand what they have been taught. Student projects will give them a chance to use their knowledge.

• Computer Project: A relatively simple computer project.
• Online Projects: Large list of online and computer related projects.
• Internet Projects: Great resource of Internet projects.
• Web Design: Student projects on web design by the Texas Woman’s University.
• Database Project: An example of a database project.
• Word Processing Ideas: Some ideas for student projects.
• Power Point Projects: Good examples of power point projects done by students.
• Computer Science Lesson Plans: A list of lesson planes for kindergarten up to grade 12.

Other Resources

The following resources are for more general use. There are some sites that have general technology-related activities. Other sites help teachers use technology to manage the classroom, explaining how technology is being used in the education world.

• Classroom Management: A good compilation of links related to classroom management.
• Using Internet Explorer: Shows how to use Internet explorer to access information on the Internet.
• Tech Activities: Another site with lots of technology activities.
• Java Activities: Computer-related Java activities for a wide range of subjects.
• Technology in Education: Discusses how technology has contributed to modern education.