The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Monte Tatom; Director of iLearn Program & Associate Professor of Education Educomunicación, Identidad y cultura - Antonia Rosa Díaz-Ciencias de la Educación- Estudiante universitaria y docente en Educación Secundaria MY HERO presents New Media Technology for Global and Local Activism! ANTONIO HUGO SANTANA S.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 2, 2018

How to integrate DOGO News in your classroom: DOGO News is a fantastic resource for you (and students) to find, read, and interact with non-fiction news articles in your classroom. DOGO is obviously an easy go-to for current events and non-fiction reading and for research in the inquiry classroom.

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 21, 2018

Teachers can sign up for a free classroom account and assign the monthly math challenge for students to solve. Plus Happy Numbers is designed to be used on any device that you have in your classroom including iPad and Mac (via Safari), Chromebook, PC and Andriod (via Google Chrome). If 1:1 isn’t your reality, fear not!

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iLearn Technology

OCTOBER 5, 2015

I had a great time helping other teachers learn how to use technology, and coming up with ideas for how they could integrate it into their classrooms. I took a year off, fully anticipating that this little experiment would not work and that I would be back in the classroom by 2010. So, that is what I did.

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iLearn Technology

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

You can create original teaching materials for the math classroom quickly and easily. How to integrate ClassPad into your classroom: ClassPad is a fantastic tool for the mathematics and science classroom. The ability to use a tablet or computer may help those students with dysgraphia excel in the math classroom.

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MindShift

JULY 29, 2015

Educators and students are quickly becoming more comfortable with classroom technology, allowing them to shift from thinking about the technical side of integrating a new tool to focusing on how it improves learning. “They are thinking about how to best integrate the innovation with content.”

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 6, 2016

A fresh approach to assessment- Explore the goals of assessment and how we’ve re-thought assessment. A new perspective on classroom space/building use. Innovative uses of technology and ePortfolios. Inquiry learning. Professional development approaches that transform. Building a strong school community.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 8, 2021

It’s been a minute (or thousands) since I’ve blogged new technology finds. This year has us utilizing technology in new ways and in need of tools that support learning in new ways. You can see how long the video was viewed, how it was interacted with, and see responses to any questions.

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iLearn Technology

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

How to integrate Seesaw into the classroom: We’ve long used Evernote as our eportfolio of choice , because it was a simple (enough) entry point and gave students enough flexibility to show what they were working on. Teachers can approve peer feedback before it is seen by students or parents. Best of all: Seesaw is FREE!!!

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iLearn Technology

JULY 8, 2018

How to integrate SAM Labs into the classroom: SAM Labs boasts itself as a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) tool. Yes, students will learn programming basics, how motors and light sensors work, how to use logic to build if/then type scenarios.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 12, 2021

This is one of those pieces of technology that has been life-saving for me during the pandemic and one that I will continue using forevermore! How to integrate BombBomb into the classroom: During the pandemic, BombBomb has been an incredible way for us to communicate and keep connected to our students and their families.

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 25, 2018

How to integrate Tinkerine U into your classroom: So often I see schools who have a strong advocate for new technologies, but don’t know exactly what to do with the technologies they’ve championed when they show up.

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 10, 2017

What it is: Get Qurious is a company who’s goal is to keep kids curious, creative, and expressive by combining technology and play. How to integrate Get Qurious Maker Box into the classroom: The Get Qurious set brings the story of the Three Little Pigs alive in new and fun ways.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 4, 2017

Augmented reality is the mix of technology and the real world. How to integrate Aurasma into the classroom: Because learners can create augmented reality experiences for any environment, the possibilities are seriously endless. Teachers can use Aurasma to embed instructions or norms around their classrooms.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 3, 2017

Boolify – The best thing about this Google Safe powered search engine is the way it teaches learners how to correctly use a search engine and how to refine their searches. Students drag elements and follow prompts to learn how to correctly complete a search to get the best possible results. Download the PDF HERE.

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iLearn Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

With Photomath , students can scan a math problem and learn how to solve it with step by step instructions and an answer. How to integrate Photomath into the classroom: On the surface, the Photomath app might look like the ultimate way for students to “cheat” their learning.

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Hack Education

MARCH 9, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. ” An “innovation pod” is actually a private classroom in a shipping container. “ Coursera More than Doubles Number of Degrees on Its Platform,” says Campus Technology. National) Education Politics.

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iLearn Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2014

How to Integrate MobyMax into your classroom: One of my favorite MobyMax features: it reads each question/problem/challenge for students so that your remedial or ESL students have an additional layer of support. Each step of the way they are supported and challenged as needed thanks to the adaptive technology built-in!

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iLearn Technology

JULY 8, 2018

How to integrate SAM Labs into the classroom: SAM Labs boasts itself as a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) tool. Yes, students will learn programming basics, how motors and light sensors work, how to use logic to build if/then type scenarios.

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 25, 2018

How to integrate Tinkerine U into your classroom: So often I see schools who have a strong advocate for new technologies, but don’t know exactly what to do with the technologies they’ve championed when they show up.

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iLearn Technology

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

How to integrate Be Internet Awesome into the classroom: With Be Internet Awesome , Google gives you a complete set of tools to empower you to encourage digital citizenship and safety online. Don’t Fall for Fake- teaching students how to discern real from fake online.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 11, 2021

This is one of those pieces of technology that has been life-saving for me during the pandemic and one that I will continue using forevermore! How to integrate BombBomb into the classroom: During the pandemic, BombBomb has been an incredible way for us to communicate and keep connected to our students and their families.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 6, 2019

Students will be shown the actual location they are, as well as how far off they were from the correct location. How to integrate GeoGuessr into the classroom: GeoGuessr is a fun way to challenge your students to use context clues, think critically, ask questions, and learn geography. What does the landscape look like?

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iLearn Technology

MAY 8, 2017

How to integrate Check 123 into your classroom: Check123 is a great place for students to begin their research. Check123 is a great one to keep bookmarked on classroom and library computers for quick reference. Check123 videos are also wonderful as provocations for further inquiry.

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iLearn Technology

DECEMBER 18, 2014

What it is: Prodigy is a fantastic way to differentiate math in your classroom. How to integrate Prodigy into your classroom: Prodigy is aligned to the Common Core Math standards and has over 300 math skills for students to master. Curious about how we use technology at Anastasis? Kids will love it!

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iLearn Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2017

How to integrate Magik Play into the classroom: Magik Play is a great addition to the primary aged classroom. In the classroom Magik Play would make a great math center. Tips: The Magik Play starter set would make an excellent gift ($57.99) to your classroom, or gift to the 3-7 year olds in your life.

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iLearn Technology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

As they play, children learn about how big numbers work, and how to perform long addition and subtraction. You won’t find mindless repetitions and quizzes of math facts, instead, these games help teach students how to think like mathematicians. If you have a 1:1 iPad classroom, use these apps daily!

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iLearn Technology

JULY 11, 2017

How to integrate Mathigon into your classroom: There are several ways to use Mathigon. They can be watched individually or be presented in classrooms.” ” I cannot say enough about how impressed I am with the vastness of what this site brings to the classroom.

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 10, 2017

How to integrate Making & Science with Google in your classroom: The Science Journal app makes any Android phone or Chromebook computer into a scientific tool that students can use to collect data on light, sound, and motion. The activities included encourage students to explore the world as scientists and makers.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 5, 2017

How to integrate Literature Map into the classroom: It’s a common problem, a student falls in LOVE with an author and devours everything the author has ever written. Literature Map is a great site to bookmark on classroom computers, in the library, or on student devices.

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 24, 2018

How to integrate Inkscape into the classroom: Your students want to create. Inkscape can literally enhance any classroom. Tips: If your students are asking for Adobe design tools but it just isn’t in the budget, Inkscape is definitely worth introducing to your school/classroom/students!

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iLearn Technology

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

What it is: Woot Math uses adaptive technology to personalize the math learning experience in new ways for 3rd-6th grade students. Flexible implementation options mean that Woot Math can be used in any classroom configuration whether it be 1:1 devices, shared devices, whole-class, or as intervention.

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iLearn Technology

JULY 18, 2017

They can use a compost wheel to learn about which things can be composted; learn about pollinators and their role in the food we eat; explore fungi, bacteria, protozoa, algae, and nemotodes with a built-in microscope; and learn how long it takes to make an inch of healthy soil with an interactive timeline.

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iLearn Technology

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

What it is: Hello Ruby began as a whimsical children’s book by Linda Liuka meant to help kids learn about computers, technology, and programming. How to integrate Hello Ruby into your classroom: The Hello Ruby site has a special educator page to get started with Hello Ruby in your classroom.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 2, 2017

How to integrate Adobe Spark in the classroom: The collection of tools in Adobe Spark are perfect for students and teachers alike. The photo journal would be a great way to give families a glimpse into your classroom, if you’re like me, your phone is FULL of pictures at the end of each week!

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iLearn Technology

OCTOBER 19, 2016

How to integrate Watch the Debates in your classroom: Watch the Debates provides an excellent way for students to explore the evolution of a specific issue in the United States by watching debates from as far back as 1960. Students can filter the debates by the year, or a specific issue.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 17, 2017

In the game, students build new energy technologies and advance energy research; gain points based on their eco-friendliness, energy production, and citizen happiness; compete with others for the highest city rating; tackle challenges and quests; and explore and build a diverse energy portfolio.

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