More and more schools are jumping on the digital bandwagon and adopting iPads for daily use in the classroom. A pilot study using an iPad text for Algebra 1 courses found that 20% more students (78% compared to 59%) scored …
3 Super Handy Page Highlight Tools For Annotating Online
Here are three tools that will help your class organize, highlight, note and share their annotations on the web.
http://www.fractuslearning.com/2012/01/23/page-highlight-annotating-online/…
Learning Technology Trends To Watch In 2012
So while last year’s list of learning technology trends to watch in 2011 is still viable, there are new and important learning trends to follow and explore this year. Here are the ones that stand out to me (in alphabetical …
MIT Announces Platform for Free Online Courses
MIT is planning to launch an open platform for free online classes, complete with certification for those who demonstrate mastery of their topics.
http://mashable.com/2011/12/19/mit-announces-platform-for-free-online-courses/…
Great tools to create our own infographics
An infographic (information graphic) has been a very effective way to present the wealth of recent information on social media and to bait for links and social media votes for ages. There are a number of useful infographic tools that …
Building Your Own Textbook: How digital content helps teachers customize textbooks
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 …