A lot of things have changed since the introduction of cloud storage tools. Problems of data storage and data loss have been tremendously reduced. Users now store their files in the cloud and access them anywhere with internet connection. More …
6 Of The Simplest Ways Teachers Can Embrace Technology
There is no getting around technology in the classroom. You can try to wrench the smartphones from a student’s iron grip, or you can cater to that desire to explore technology. Not every piece of technology is easily accessible, but …
Three Good Options for Creating Digital Portfolios
The type of materials required for a digital portfolio varies quite a bit from school to school and sometimes it varies from teacher to teacher. Here are three services that I recommend.
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2013/08/three-good-options-for-creating-digital.html…
Is the University Lecture Doomed?
In university you’re still likely to be in a large lecture hall with a very boring professor, and everyone knows it’s not working very well.
http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2013/08/wikipedia-mooc-doomed-jimmy-wales/…
Another Look at Eliademy, a cloud-based alternative to Moodle
Eliademy is a new LMS that allows for Moodle backup files to be restored to their system. Their new LMS features a pretty simple look and feel, is very easy to use and create with but lacks some of the …
Does Seat Placement Affect Student Test Scores?
Why would teachers use seating charts in the classroom? By careful planning teachers can minimize negative contacts between their students and try and optimize peer-peer learning strategies.
http://www.edudemic.com/2013/08/does-seat-placement-affect-student-test-scores/
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Why Aren’t Teachers Using More Technology in the Classroom?
A report presented at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference and expo in June 2013, suggests that technology integration in schools remains virtually unchanged from last year and still falls far short of the organization’s determined ideal.…
What Personalized Learning Really Means For Modern Teachers
While Personalized Learning is about teaching to the individual child, it is ultimately about shifting how teachers think of themselves and their role in the classroom.
http://www.edudemic.com/2013/08/personalized-learning-for-teachers/…
Big educational laptop and tablet projects – Ten countries to learn from
What do we know about what works, and what doesn’t (and how?, and why?), when planning for and implementing such projects, what the related costs and benefits might be, and where might we look as we try to find answers …
7 EdTech Companies To Watch This Year
There are a lot of education technology / edtech companies to keep track of nowadays. From online learning to clickers to project-based learning apps, there’s no shortage of insane company names and ideas making the rounds. Below is a list …
Keith Hughes Explains How to Make Flipped Classroom Videos
In I Flip, You Flip, We All Flip Keith Hughes explains the concept behind flipped classrooms, equipment for creating great videos, and how to use iMovie to produce and publish your flipped lessons. If you have any interest in making …
Presentation of the Week: Digital Assessment
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Simone’s Story: School of Thought – A Vision for the Future of Learning
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40+ Tools to Create Infographics with Your Students
Here is a comprehensive list of some very good tools for making infographics. The list features more than 40 applications so you have a wide variety of options to choose from.While some of these tools are pretty basic and you …
5 Best Practices to Consider When Using Facebook with Students
Innovative educators realize that to run for office, run a business, or change the way things are run where you work or play, being savvy with the use of social media is important.
http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.ca/2013/07/5-best-practices-to-consider-when-using.html…