Learning analytics is one of the fastest growing areas of technology enhanced learning research. This paper reviews the emergence of the field over the past decade, tracing its roots in other disciplines and setting out current trends and future lines …
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Edmodo: From Social Network to Learning Platform
Edmodo is a free easy-to-use social learning platform–Facebook for schools with a lot of free content. “Edmodo provides a safe and easy way for classrooms connect and collaborate, share content, and access homework, grades and school notices.”
http://gettingsmart.com/news/edmodo-from-social-network-to-learning-platform/
…Introducing TED-Ed: Lessons worth sharing
TED-Ed’s mission is to capture and amplify the voices of great educators around the world. We do this by pairing extraordinary educators with talented animators to produce a new library of curiosity-igniting videos.
…50 Things You Don’t Have To Do For Effective Classroom Management
Below is a list of 50 ineffective, stressful, and burdensome methods of classroom management. Some are myths. Some are misconceptions. And others you just may feel like you have no choice but to do.
…9 PBL On-line Resources That Put Students At The Center: Voice, Input, Contribution
This post will introduce you to some resources that can clearly put students at the center of their own education. Project Based Learning is built on a strong foundation of student voice, choice, and input.
…Khan Academy Enters Next Era With iPad App
Offline learning is the latest tool for the unorthodox education organization. Here’s how that and other new features will power Khan Academy’s new app.
…Top 10 Technology Blogs for Education
These top 10 technology blogs address technological developments as these innovations relate to education. Most bloggers on the list are renown in the educational field and all offer great ideas and insights for teachers and others interested in using technology …
Top 25 Android Apps for Educators
Looking for the best education Android apps to use in your classroom? Look no further! Here is a great list of Android apps for teachers.
http://blog.simplek12.com/education/top-25-android-apps-for-educators/
…Presentation of the Week: Digital Pedagogy: Content is a Tyrant, Context is King
Eli Pariser: Beware online “filter bubbles” (TED Talk)
Facebook pages for college classes? Students say yes, please
Professors and instructors use many social media platforms, but the world’s most popular social site remains a student preference.
http://www.ecampusnews.com/technologies/facebook-pages-for-college-classes-students-say-yes-please/
…AutoTutor: Interactive computer acts like real teacher
An interactive computer is about to revolutionise teaching by being able to read and respond to a variety of human emotions that afflict students – as it were a live teacher.
…Student Safety in the Age of Facebook
While social networking is the technology of the moment, it may not be the technology of the moment in two years or five years or a decade,” says Keith R. Krueger, CEO of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN). “If …
37 Ways Teachers Should Use Pinterest
Educators who are curious about Pinterest should sign up for an invitation today and start creating their own amazing collections of pins. Not sure where to start? Check out some of these great ideas on how teachers can use Pinterest.…
AirPlay Mirroring to a Mac (no Apple TV required)
A new Mac app called Reflection! It shows you iPad’s screen live on your computer screen wirelessly!
http://learninginhand.com/blog/ive-been-waiting-for-this-airplay-mirroring-to-a-mac-no-appl.html
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