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Tech4Learning's tools and professional development support student-centered learning across the curriculum.  Use the links below to find resources to support you as you consider, purchase, and implement our software and professional development for your school or district.  Contact our sales team for additional information or to discuss specific funding or implementation strategies.

Federal Funding
Learn how Tech4Learning’s product offering matches objectives for federally-funded programs.
pdf A Blueprint for Reform
While not yet law, this PDF file gives you a clear indication of where, why, and how the current administration desires to direct federal funding.
pdf Overview
Tech4Learning tools and professional development match federally-funded program objectives.
pdf Creating 21st Century Classrooms
With the Ed Tech ARRA
pdf ARRA-EETT Recovery Plan Funding
Tech4Learning tools and professional development can help you meet the goals of ARRA-EEET funding.
url Using ARRA Funds to Drive School Reform and Improvement
United States DOE
url ASCD's Communications Tool Kit
Using Stimulus Dollars for Lasting Impact - How to talk about your programs!
21st Century Skills
Use Tech4Learning tools and professional development classes to reach 21st-century learning goals.
Framework for 21st Century Learning
An overview from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills.
Tech4Learning Tools and 21st Century Skills
Meet 21st century goals like learning and innovation with Tech4Learning tools.
url Key Competencies for Lifelong Learning
European Reference Framework
Standards Correlations
Integrate Tech4Learning tools to meet NETS and curriculum standards.
url NETS for Students
An overview of the NETS for Students from ISTE.
pdf Pixie Correlations to State Curriculum Standards
Choose your state and subject to view specific Pixie correlations.
url Tech4Learning and the Texas STaR Chart
Meet Texas School Technology and Readiness (STaR) goals.
Curriculum & Instruction Connections
Supplement core content and curriculum programs with Tech4Learning products.
url Building Early Literacy with Pixie
Click the link and then choose Recorded Webinars on the left. Then, open the "Building Early Literacy Skills with Pixie" webinar.
pdf Enhancing the Houghton-Mifflin Reading Textbook with Tech4Learning Tools
Extensions ideas for each theme from Grades 2-6
pdf Tech4Learning Tools in the eMINTS Classroom
Tech4Learning tools are accepted alternatives to eMINTS required software
url TechYES Curriculum
Meet EETT/NCLB middle school technology literacy requirements with Tech4Learning tools.
url Tech4Learning Tools and Marzano Strategies
Supporting "Classroom Instruction That Works."
url Frames and Secondary Social Studies
Explore project ideas for government, ancient history, medieval times, and more.
pdf Supporting Multiple Intelligences
Learn how project work with Tech4Learning tools can support multiple intelligences.
url Supporting 6+1 Trait Writing
Learn how Pixie can help students develop fluency, voice, organization, and more in their writing.
   
Educational Leadership
Read how current research supports project-based learning and open-ended student tools.
url Technology and Student Achievement -The Indelible Link
ISTE Policy Brief
url The Impact of Media and Technology in Schools
A Research Report prepared for
The Bertelsmann Foundation
url Richard Lehrer & Hypermedia
Using Multimedia Authoring to Increase Retention, Application, and Engagement
url The Digital Learning Environment: What the Research Tells Us
Research from the Apple Learning Interchange (ALI)
url The Learning Return on
our Educational Technology Investment

WestEd
url eMINTS
Program Evaluation Report
Analysis of 2005 Results
url Project-Based Learning
A Review of Research
url Edutopia: Teaching for Meaningful Learning
A Review of Research
on Inquiry-Based and
Cooperative Learning
url

Edutopia: Powerful Learning
Studies Show Deep Understanding Derives from Collaborative Methods

Product Information
Learn more about Tech4Learning’s tools and professional development.
url Product Videos
View short videos to learn how Tech4Learning tools can be integrated into the curriculum.
pdf Frames 4 in the Classroom
Learn how students can share ideas through digital storytelling and stop-motion animation.
pdf Pixie Makes It Possible
Learn how students can use Pixie to build knowledge, understanding, imagination, creativity, and more.
pdf Meeting K-2 Science Standards
with Pixie

Extend observation, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with student-created projects.
pdf Universal Access in Pixie 2
Pixie can help students with special needs show what they know.
pdf Using Pixie on an Interactive Whiteboard
Explore ways to use the Pixie Activities and features to foster class discussions.
pdf ProjectLearn Academies
Professional Development that supports integration in to the classroom.
pdf A PBL Approach to PD
An article from Creative Educator on modelling effective technology integration.
pdf Real World Product Ideas
Ideas for real world products students can create with Pixie, Frames, and WebBlender.