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EdTechTeacher blog 05/24/2012

Leveraging Learning: the iPad in Primary Grades

ipad conference in Maine

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May 23, 2012 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

EdTechTeacher blog 05/20/2012

Innovative Uses of Technology for Becoming a School of the Future: Slides, Videos, Links « 21k12

tags: futureschools martin
Beyond the Textbook | Ideas and Thoughts

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Shrewsbury schools to expand iPad pilot; 'technology fee' considered - Worcester Telegram & Gazette - telegram.com

"The School Committee is considering a recommendation to expand its iPad pilot program for the upcoming school year to all students at Sherwood Middle School as well as to some students at Oak Middle School and Shrewsbury High School. To sustain the long-term program, which would put iPads into the hands of students and teachers for educational use at school and home, school committee members are being asked to consider charging parents a “technology fee” that, if approved, could start as early as September."

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Cybraryman Internet Catalogue

tags: PD
Universal Design for Learning: The next big thing in school reform? | eSchool News

A new report indicates that many states and school districts have implemented UDL with support from Race to the Top monies or federal stimulus funds as they move forward with their education reform efforts.

tags: udl
Google launches Knowledge Graph, a new intelligent search platform | The Verge

"Google has just launched Knowledge Graph, the latest refinement to its search engine product that seeks to provide users with more relevant and in-depth responses to search queries. The company actually started testing this new interface last week, but now its ready to take the wraps off its new method for connecting search queries to information-rich topics on people, places, or things. Along with the standard search results you're used to seeing, Google's search results page now displays instant results related to your queries — a search for Taj Mahal immediately brings up a list of facts, photos, and a map of the famous landmark, as well as quick links to other popular uses of the search term (like the musician or the casino in New Jersey)."

tags: google searchengine knowledgegraph
ThinkLink
Keynote: Three Future Trends of Social Business (Slides) | Web Strategy by Jeremiah Owyang | Social Media, Web Marketing

"The three trends that I see impacting the social business space include (but are not limited to):
Trend 1: Corporate Websites Reborn. I asset that corporate websites as we know them will be defunct, instead they will dynamically assemble content on the fly, making every page dynamic based on social data.
Trend 2: Social Becomes Automated: Bots among us? Sort of. We’re already seeing the rise of Social Performance Software emerge, and this will enable brands to quickly respond (yet there are risks)
Trend 3: To be Heard, You Will Pay: With every brand using social networks promoting their latest product, the space is getting saturated, as a result, social networks will monetize by making content visible, via ads."

tags: socialmedia
youtube copyright notice

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Apple to Drop Google Maps, Add 3D in iOS 6 [REPORT]

"reports that Apple is using its purchases of Placebase, C3 Technologies, and Poly9 to create a “complete mapping database.” In addition to better performance, the new feature will also sport a 3D mode. 3D won’t be standard, but users can click on a button to enable it. “This 3D mode is said to essentially be technology straight from C3 Technologies: beautiful, realisitic graphics based on de-classified missile target algorithms,” according to the report.

The move comes after Apple ditched Google Maps in its latest version of iPhoto for iPad in early March."

tags: ios6 Apple googlemaps maps
The Apple iPad in Education Workshop & Course | John Larkin

This is the web site of John Larkin. I am an educator with two strings to my bow... humanities and technology. In addition to being a secondary school teacher I also provide professional development for educators across all sectors in the field of education technology. I am living in NSW, Australia.

tags: apps iPads
Wearable projection computer project: Internet ‘sixth sense’ - SlashGear

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EdTechTeacher blog 05/12/2012

http://www.nmc.org/pdf/2011-Horizon-Report-K12.pdf
- - Yes, cloud computing.

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May 11, 2012 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

EdTechTeacher blog 05/07/2012

iPads take a place next to crayons in kindergarten | eSchool News

Kindergarten classes are supplementing crayons, finger paints, and flashcards with iPads, a development that excites supporters but that detractors worry is wasted on pupils too young to appreciate the expense.

tags: ipad kindergarten elementaryschool
Study reveals factors in ed-tech success | eSchool News

Schools with one-to-one computing programs have fewer discipline problems, lower dropout rates, and higher rates of college attendance than schools with a higher ratio of students to computers, according to the results of a major new study. But for one-to-one programs to boost student achievement as well, they must be properly implemented, the study found.

tags: 1:1 eschoolnews report
http://k12.wiki.nmc.org/file/view/2012-Horizon.K12-Preview.pdf

2012 Horizons Report preview

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U.S. Schools Unprepared for Digital Learning | eSchool News

"67% of teachers – both in public schools and supposedly computer-ready private schools – feel their schools have too few computers or tablets for their students to use digital learning tools effectively."

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Obama administration wants all students using digital textbooks in five years | The Verge

Obama administration wants all students using digital textbooks in five years

tags: obama ipads ebooks
Why Apple Won by Betting Against the Web

"Roger McNamee, the managing director and co-founder of venture capital firm Elevation Partners, has a theory about how Apple became the biggest U.S. technology growth story of all time:
“The thing that made Apple successful was betting against the web,” he said on stage at Mashable Connect Friday.

While Google adopted the cultural norms of open source software by making its mobile operating system free and commoditizing content, Apple changed the game by keeping a closed system, focusing on brands and enabling paid apps."

tags: ipads apple mashable apps
Why the iPad Won't Transform Education -- Yet

"Apple has a long way to go — and logistical hurdles to clear in tens of thousands of schools — before it dominates K-12 classrooms the way it has done the music industry."

tags: ipads apple ebooks ibooks
An introductory guide to iPads for Teachers | The Whiteboard Blog

"The session is concentrating mainly on teachers using the iPads for their own professional use, rather than being used as a classroom resource, but a lot of the apps below will be suitable for use by students too."

tags: ipads apps
iPads in Education - Google Docs

2009 iPads in Education workshop - wes fryer

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Getting Started: iPads for Special Needs

"This handbook addresses not only why you should consider an iPad for your special needs user, but also which one to buy, the accessories that may be necessary for a special needs user -

tags: apps ipads sped
http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7069.pdf

theme: ipad not simply surrogate, but effective replacement providing features not available in traditional course setting

tags: iPad apps educause handhelds
Moving at the Speed of Creativity - iPad as an Interactive White Board for $5 or $10

"Inexpensive mobile applications (relative to the cost of an IWB) can transform these devices INTO functional IWBs with many more benefits as well as capabilities."

tags: ipad IWB apps
Splashtop App Opens a Whole New World for me on my iPad – DEN Blog Network

slapshtop app

tags: ipad apps splashtop
Karie Huttner’s Blog » Oh, the things you can do!

facejack app on ipad

tags: ipad apps
Steve Dembo: iThink iNeed iPads in the Classroom – DEN Blog Network

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Bill Sweeney - Using the iPad in his Classroom on Vimeo

Bill Sweeney - Using the iPad in his Classroom

tags: ipad vimeo

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May 06, 2012 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

EdTechTeacher blog 05/05/2012

Collaboration Will Drive the Next Wave of Productivity Gains - Tammy Erickson - Harvard Business Review

"The logic behind productivity improvements is straightforward: make more and/or use less. Making more can include increasing the volume produced (making more units) or increasing the value produced (making units that sell for more). "

tags: collaboration

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EdTechTeacher blog 05/03/2012

Dr. Eric Klopfer presentation

Dr. Eric Klopfer - Associate Professor of Science Education - MIT speaking on technology and science education

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Getting Ready for Online Assessment | Getting Smart

"Most states have started using some online assessments as part of their state testing program and they will finish the shift to fully online assessments in 2015. The two Race to the Top-funded state testing consortia–SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) and the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC)—have both committed to using online assessment to make the next generation of state tests less expensive to administer with faster turnaround. Most importantly, developments in intelligent scoring have made it possible to include a significant amount of writing on these new tests as well as constructed response items and innovative performance tasks. The new tests will reflect the deeper learning aspirations of the Common Core State Standards."

tags: assessment virtualclassroom
PSHS iPad Print Ads

ipad high school design project

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Work that matters [pdf] | Shifting Learning | Scoop.it

teacher's guide to project-based learning

tags: PBL
Common Core Map | Khan Academy

tags: khan khanacademy math commoncore
Grades 2.0: How Learning Analytics Are Changing The Teacher’s Role | Edudemic

"an emerging area of research that will be able to tell you not only how engaged and how much your students learned – but also suggest ways you can improve your lessons.
Before we go deeper, let’s get the definition straight. According to Educause (PDF), learning analytics is “the use of data and models to predict student progress and performance, and the ability to act on that information”. It differs from other pedagogical theories because it focuses on the learner’s interaction with his or her learning environment."

tags: analytics assessment evaluation data
One-to-One or BYOD? Districts Explain Thinking Behind Student Computing Initiatives | EdTech Magazine

"One-to-One or BYOD? Districts Explain Thinking Behind Student Computing Initiatives"

tags: byod 1:1 mobilelearning
dlog21 - Home

"Dialogue21 is a FREE, teacher-led and directed, technology conference designed to promote effective technology integration into classrooms. This conference aims to let you, the educator, not only decide, but also collaborate, with colleagues to inspire 21st century digital citizens. From cutting-edge technologies, engaging Web 2.0 tools, social media integration, to conversations on cyber bullying and digital citizenship.....come to learn and share.

tags: dlog21 dialogue21 conference edcamp
'SimCity' educational? Ontario Grade 3s learn social studies with iPad game - Winnipeg Free Press

Ontario Grade 3s learn social studies with iPad game

tags: ipads socialstudies history elementaryschool
SLATE

open source platform

tags: slate opensource tools
Learning with Technology – What the Research says - Articles - Educational Technology - ICT in Education

Learning With Technology – What The Research Says

tags: research technologyguides
Blended Learning and Technology for Teachers Conference | Highlander Institute

"Blended Learning leverages smart use of technology platforms to invigorate teaching and improve learning in classrooms and schools. Blended learning models have the potential to increase individualization, differentiated instruction, and engagement for all students."

tags: highlander blendedlearning conference
http://publications.socialstudies.org/se/7602/76021288.pdf

ipads in the social studies classroom

tags: history socialstudies ipads ncss

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EdTechTeacher blog 04/30/2012

resourcesforhistoryteachers - home

"resourcesforhistoryteachers is organized by teachers and students from the History and Political Science Teacher Education Program in the School of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. It features primary source, multicultural, and multimedia resources for teaching history in K-12 schools based on the Massachusetts History & Social Science Curriculum Framework, the AP World History Key Concepts, and the AP U.S. History Themes."

tags: history socialstudies wiki

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