This is a generation of kids that have learned to communicate, search and purchase on very small devices, like mobile phones, said James McQuivey, Forrester Research media analyst.
… QR Code Treasure Hunt Generator
The QR Treasure Hunt Generator provides you with all of the things you need to get started creating your own QR codes and using them in your classroom.
… Education and Technology Trends 2011
A list of trends in terms of “movements” or “transitions” that will shape culture, technology, and education over the coming year. These trends represent the broad categories.
… The Google+ Guide For Educators
A compilation of good articles to help get educators started in using Google+.
… A Basic Guide to Open Educational Resources (OER)
A useful document produced by UNESCO on Open Educational Resources.
… 45 Web Sites About Creative Commons and Public Domain Images
Not familiar with Creative Commons licensing and public domain images? Read about them here.
… The Future of Learning & Technology
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Learning with an iPad
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Presentation of the Week: Why Networked Learning Matters
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50 Brain Facts Every Educator Should Know
Read on to learn interesting facts about how the brain develops, what can affect that development, and how learning is impacted.
http://www.associatesdegree.com/2010/01/27/50-brain-facts-every-educator-should-know/
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Why every student should be on Twitter
Twitter isn’t just about friends, family and colleagues. Not only does Twitter almost guarantee a response from people, it could also land you a job.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/igeneration/why-every-student-should-be-on-twitter/11534…
Wordle Educational Uses
A great variety of resources on how to use word clouds in education.
http://livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=3017
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100 Free Tools to Make Your Teaching More Entertaining
Some of the following tools will have teachers and students exploring wikis, open courseware, Twitter, blogging, comics, videos, and incorporating plenty of other tools that will help make learning fun.
http://www.onlineschools.org/2009/09/24/100-free-tools-to-make-your-teaching-more-entertaining/…
iPads in Education – Implementation Stories and Lessons Learned
Results and best practices being generated from iPad rollouts in education.
Internet Use Affects Memory, Study Finds
The widespread use of search engines and online databases has affected the way people remember information, researchers are reporting.