Textbooks are a multi-billion dollar industry. But the growing availability of digital content and open educational resources (OER) is giving schools the opportunity to bypass some of the traditional expenses of textbook purchasing. It’s also giving teachers the opportunities to …
7 Mistakes Made By ICT Co-Ordinators
So, you’ve landed a great new job, an important one at that, as an ICT Co-ordinator or Technology Co-ordinator. But in your eagerness to make an impact, are you making some fundamental mistakes? Here’s a quick guide about whatnot to …
It is Time For Schools to Seriously Consider BYOT
As society continues to move forward in terms of innovation, technology, and global connectivity, schools are being stymied by relentless cuts to education. This is why the time is now for districts and schools to seriously consider developing a Bring …
Farewell, Interactive White Board. Hello, AppleTV and iPad
It is so incredible how teaching is evolving at such a fast pace. Now each student can get an up close look at our growing plants, without crowding, without squishing, and without anyone who cannot see! Jump on the train, …
Network: The Secret Life of Your Personal Data, Animated
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Presentation of the Week: “Towards Digital Fluency”
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Facebook Is Making Us Miserable
When Facebook was founded in 2004, it began with a seemingly innocuous mission: to connect friends. Some seven years and 800 million users later it’s fast becoming the dominant communication platform of the future. But this new world of ubiquitous …
Socrative: A Student Response System for Everyone
Socrative is a smart student response system that empowers teachers to engage their classrooms through a series of educational exercises and games via smartphones, laptops, and tablets.
http://edreach.us/2011/08/17/socrative-a-student-response-system-for-everyone/…
How to start a successful virtual learning program
Virtual learning can help districts address many needs and a new report offers insights on starting a virtual learning program from a number of seasoned experts.
http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/12/12/how-to-start-a-successful-virtual-learning-program/…
Embracing Continuous Improvement with EdTech
Just as a teacher has to re-think his or her classroom structure to incorporate a new element such as guided reading or math manipulatives, a teacher trying to incorporate and truly integrate technology in the classroom must reflect, fail and …
Top 5 Tech Advancements Changing the Face of Education
There is no doubt that technology has become heavily integrated into our everyday lives. Education has also been heavily influenced by the integration of technology as it is fast becoming the only way to reach students. There have been several …
15 Things Teachers & Students Can Do With Edmodo
Edmodo, in a nutshell it is a microblogging system designed specifically for teachers and students. Using Edmodo teachers can create a microblogging network for their classes. Here are fifteen things teachers and students can do with.
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2011/12/15-things-teachers-students-can-do-with.html…
Moodle as a means of Student Collaboration (Article)
Moodle might be able not only to organise the life of a school, college or university, but also offer an alternative, more dynamic way of students taking an active role in their learning.
http://actionresearch.farnborough.ac.uk/files/ARP/file/MattStenningfinal[1].pdf…
30+ Open Wikis Every Educator Should Know About
The list of wikis below is just a smattering of some of the best open wikis available today. They were all nominated by teachers and administrators from around the world during this year’s Edublogs Awards.
18 Ways Teachers Can Use Google+ Hangouts
If you haven’t tried out Google+ Hangouts yet, take the time to learn more about it and consider some of these amazing ways you can use it to add to your existing curriculum and make class time easier, more fun, …