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…
South Korean Schools to Replace All Textbooks with Tablets
By 2015, students will be carrying digital textbooks in lieu of paperback books in all schools in South Korea, according to the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.
http://thenextweb.com/asia/2011/07/04/south-korean-schools-to-replace-all-textbooks-with-tablets/…
12 Apps to Assist Students to Study
Many students struggle with the skills of organising homework and studying for exams. There are a number of apps that have been designed specifically for these situation.
http://appsineducation.blogspot.com/2011/06/12-apps-to-assist-students-to-study.html…
How Current Brain Research can Improve Education
Learn more about cutting-edge research from leading neuroscience experts on how various activities affect the brain, and how these activities can help students improve their comprehension and memory.
http://www.eclassroomnews.com/2011/06/23/how-current-brain-research-can-improve-education/…
Kinect in education…open for ideas and exploration with the new SDK
Since its release, there has been tremendous enthusiasm and fascination about Kinect as not only a tool to help navigation and interaction, but to help students to get even more engaged in learning.
Five Projects That Use Technology to Improve Education
On Tuesday the Gates Foundation announced 19 winners of the second phase of its Next Generation Learning Challenges grant competition. While all 19 grantees are noteworthy, here are five that really stand out.
Free Guide on How to Use Google Apps for Education in Your Own Domain
This manual explores the amazing free power of Google Apps. Even if you don’t own a domain right now you just might find yourself buying one after reading this guide.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/download-google-free-email-domain/…
10 Ways to Encourage Student Reflection
Optimal learning occurs when students are active participants in their own learning, rather than passive recipients of teacher-delivered content. For this to be effective, students really need to think about their learning. How do we encourage students to think about …
Why Twitter Is a Teacher’s Best Tool
The social media platform makes it easy to get instant ideas, links, and resources from a global community of educators.
http://www.good.is/post/why-twitter-is-a-teacher-s-best-tool/…
TED Talks Demystified for Teachers
An interesting list of TED talks organized by disciplines. A great tool for teachers.
http://www.historyteachersattic.com/2009/06/ted-talks-demystified-for-teachers/…
12 Reasons to Blog with Your Students
I’m more convinced than ever that blogging and doing it with other students from around the world is essential to helping students connect with themselves and a larger world.
http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2011/05/12-reasons-to-blog-with-your-students.html…
The Use of the IPad as a Pedagogical Tool in the Classroom
Ever since the iPad came out, Gordon Spicer (a John Abbott College faculty) started to explore its potential in the classroom. Learn how he has been using the iPad as a Pedagogical Tool in the classroom.
Principals Call for Mobile and Social Technologies in Schools
The National Association of Secondary School Principals is looking to change the conversation about mobile computing and social media in schools.
Working Wikis into the Classroom
Fun and easy to use, Wikis are also a great way to get students involved in the curriculum. Whether you are interested in encouraging participation, collaboration, or interaction, wikis are a great addition to any classroom. So… how about some …
Critical Thinking in the Classroom
Lesson plans include prerequisites, rationale, essential concepts, and descriptions of related National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) and are designed for beginner, intermediate, or advanced levels, aimed at middle school and secondary students.
http://www.microsoft.com/education/teachers/guides/critical_thinking.aspx…