iPads are exactly like hammers, they are simply a tool. While the screen may shine and the intuitive nature of the device impress even the most cynical user, they are little more than tools in the classroom.
Top 15 Free Video Conferencing Tools 2012
Best free downloadable and web-based video conferencing tools for holding multi-party video calls.
http://pinterest.com/robingood/top-15-free-video-conferencing-tools-2012/
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9 Characteristics Of 21st Century Learning
The following take on 21st century learning developed by TeachThought is notable here because of the absence of technology.
http://www.teachthought.com/learning/9-characteristics-of-21st-century-learning/…
How Google Builds Its Maps—and What It Means for the Future of Everything
An exclusive look inside Ground Truth, the secretive program to build the world’s best accurate maps.
Free eLearning and Instructional Design Books
Here is a list of 49 FREE eBooks for instructional designers and eLearning professionals.
The Easiest and Quickest Ways Teachers Share Files online for Free
These tools are very easy to use and allows users to instantly share files without any need for sign-up or any software installation. Just ulpoad your file and you will get a generated link to share with others. Yes it …
100 Ways To Use iPads In Your Classroom
There’s likely a new iPad getting unveiled in the very near future. Like, in the next couple of weeks kinda near future. What better time to take a step back and figure out how to actually use these devices in …
Great Video Tutorials on Flipped Classroom
So you have decided to flip your classroom this year and invert your instruction method hoping to get more student engagement and boost their productivity levels.
Below is a set of great videos from avatargeneration that sheds more light on …
15 Popular EdTech Tools Being Used Around The World
These following 15 tools (in no particular order) are apparently some of the most popular tools being used by the teachers I spoke with from around the world.
http://edudemic.com/2012/09/15-popular-edtech-tools-being-used-around-the-world/…
8 Amazing Ways Google Glasses Will Change Education
While current technologies are making waves, further changes linked to upcoming technologies may be on the horizon. One of the most hyped and anticipated devices over the past year has been Google’s soon-to-be-released glasses. These glasses will enable users to …
Back to School: Watch your way into Moodle with over 600 videos
Here’s are some of my favorite Moodle video sites and sources representing well over 600 videos (and this number if growing daily).
http://www.moodlenews.com/2012/back-to-school-watch-your-way-into-moodle-with-over-600-videos/…
10 Emerging Education and Instructional Technologies that Educators Should Know About
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Presentation of the Week: Hacking Education
5 Ways Classrooms Can Learn From Mobile Apps
Mobile phones have historically been banned from the classroom and seen as a distraction to education. But with new developments in education apps, there are some very powerful mobile concepts that can be transferred the classroom.
http://www.teachthought.com/learning/5-ways-classrooms-can-learn-from-mobile-apps/…
The 25 Secrets To Design Every Teacher Should Know
Read on to find out about the 25 design principles that we think are important for educators to use and understand.
http://edudemic.com/2012/08/the-25-secrets-to-design-every-teacher-should-know/…