Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The debate between choosing iPads and Chromebooks for classroom use is a topic of keen interest for educators, administrators, and parents alike. Both iPads and Chromebooks bring their unique flavors to the classroom. iPads : User Interface and Apps: iPads have a very intuitive, user-friendly interface.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In today’s digitally-driven educational landscape, the iPad has emerged as more than just a gadget; it’s a dynamic learning companion. With iPads becoming a staple in many classrooms and homes, it’s essential to ensure that students are equipped to use these devices effectively and responsibly.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

PictureThis PictureThis is a great plant identification app for both Android and iPhone/iPad. Compatibility: iPhone/iPad and Android / Price: Free, offers in-app purchases / Age: 4+ 2. PlantSnap PlantSnap is another popular plant identification app that is available for Android and iPhone/iPad.

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SpeechTechie

JULY 20, 2022

When the iPad came out in 2010, I was skeptical. The App Store filled with apps designed for SLPs (still relevant also) and schools invested in carts and equipping all their staff with an iPad. Apple still pumps out new iPads but there is much less talk about them. The newest iPads are relatively inexpensive at $329.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Google Jamboard is a fun interactive app. You just download it on Google Play or iTunes and use it with your touch Chromebook or iPad after listening to Tom Mullaney share how it works. Google Jamboard. Now first of all, I have never heard of Google Jamboard. Google Jamboard is a free app. Listen Now.

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Teacher Tech

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

If you use Google Classroom you can call on students randomly from within the Google Classroom App. Mobile App This works only on your phone or iPad (or using the Google Classroom android app on a Chromebook.) This currently does NOT work on the web version of Google Classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 24, 2023

Quick, safe spots to send your students for research ( click here for updates ) : BrainPop –with the BrainPop characters, a launchpad to curiosity CoolKidFacts –kid-friendly videos, pictures, info, and quizzes–all 100% suitable for children Dimensions –academic research geared for college-level Fact Monster –help with homework and facts Google Earth (..)

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Here are excellent resources to promote geography lessons: 2-minute geology Atlas –Barefoot World Atlas is an interactive 3D globe for iPad BatchGeo—map locations Breathing earth–the environment Continents explained (with humor) Dig hole through the earth with Google Earth Digipuzzles Felt.com –map geographic locations in a spreadsheet forecast weather (..)

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Can you please-please-please fix my iPad? You will nod your head, smile woodenly, and race to your classroom for the digital manuals (if you’re lucky) or Google for online help. Use your iPhone as a timer for a speed test or the iPad for reading. This can be via iPads, the class computers, or whatever is available.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 7, 2021

Flipgrid can be accessed from almost any device including computers, iPads, Chromebooks, and smartphones. They could be curated into a Google Site to create a Video Reflection Journal. To learn more about the HOW or embedding Flipgrid videos into a Google Site, check out the video walk-through below.

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Ditch That Textbook

MAY 22, 2017

I have worked with all sorts of digital devices in my own classroom — desktop computers, laptops, Chromebooks, iPads, student cell phones and a variety of others. Hands down, the best experience for me has been Chromebooks. I’ve outlined why I choose Chromebooks for a 1:1 initiative or, as I had, for carts that stay [.].

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Educational Technology Guy

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

iPad Apps for School is another site from Richard Byrne, author of Free Technology for Teachers and Android 4 Schools. If you use iPads as an educator, administrator, or student, or your school is looking at using them, you should check out this site. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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Jamf on EdTech

MAY 10, 2021

In education specifically, schools invested in Google education tools or considering these services may believe Chromebook is the only viable hardware to take advantage of Google. However, blending the best of Google services on Apple hardware opens the door to a wealth of educational possibilities for students, teachers and parents.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2021

But one change has revolutionized their use: They can now be projected from your iPad. It’s similar to web-based options like Miro with two dramatic differences: It works through a iPad and can be mirrored to a computer (and from there, the class screen). This untethers teachers from their desk. Free to try. Need more options?

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EdTechTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2016

When schools deliver iPads into their classrooms, teachers often respond with two questions: how do I organize my students’ digital coursework and how will my classroom management change? First, Google Classroom allows teachers to organize their class content while integrating Google Drive to support workflow and student organization.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

You can use Google Forms or the Google calendar. iPads to share stories students write. Write them in Word or Google Docs. Save as PDFs and load onto iPads to share with students. There are many–try Google Translate. Enter dates and embed the widget in the class blog or website.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 6, 2010

In my last post I wrote about some iPad apps that I thought were must adds for administrators and educators alike. GoodReader : Read PDF and TXT files; syncs w/ DropBox and Google Docs. Groupboard : Turns your iPad into a collaborative whiteboard. Many iPad apps allow users to draw and write freehand notes.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Here is how it works: 'On the computer you want to access remotely, open Chrome and visit the Chrome Remote Desktop website Follow the instructions to set up your computer for remote access On your iOS device, open the app, sign in with a Google account, and tap on any of your online computers to connect.'

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 2, 2010

Yesterday after receiving my iPad I quickly reached out to my PLN for some suggestions on which apps to download. Cloud Browse : Easily access Flash, JAVA, and Google Docs. FeeddlerRSS : RSS reader that easily syncs with Google Reader. Google Earth : Having the world in the palm of your hands isn''t a bad thing.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 3, 2018

Last week had two interesting announcements for EDU - a new iPad and the Acer Chromebook Tab 10 tablet. There have been a lot of different reactions from the two, but most reactions were very positive towards the Chromebook Tab and very "meh" to the new iPad. iPads are not easy and require 3rd party tools.

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EdTechTeacher

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Often times when schools go one-to-one with iPads, teachers continue to do what they’ve always done. It’s not that using technology iPads as a substitut e for pen and paper is “bad.” When iPads are added to the pedagogical equation, the recipe for curriculum, instruction, and assessment changes. Google Chrome.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Thanksgiving edu-websites–CybraryMan Thanksgiving Games Thanksgiving games and puzzles Thanksgiving games–Quia Thanksgiving Lesson Plans Thanksgiving Wordsearch Turkey Templates — activities in Google Slides If you’re an iPad school, try one of these: Berenstein Bears Give Thanks Primary Games –games, coloring books, more (..)

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 15, 2023

I won’t take time in this article for a how-to on each activity so if you don’t know how to complete one, check with your IT folks or Google it: Make sure your firewall and antivirus programs are working. If you have a Chromebook or an iPad, don’t even worry about this. Check to be sure yours is active. Clean out your documents.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 21, 2020

Here’s what I currently use to teach from home or can easily arrange: Have necessary apps on iPads and smartphones. Have a digital notetaking program–Evernote, OneNote, Notability, or Google Keep for example. Instead, I loaded the document onto my iPad (or laptop) and interacted with it there. It’s easier to do than it sounds.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 15, 2017

Today Donnie Piercey @mrpiercey , co-author of the Google Cardboard Book , shows how we can add simple augmented reality to our classrooms. Simple Virtual Reality in the Classroom with Google Streetview and Google Cardboard with Donnie Piercey. I always like to use Google Maps. How to update Google Streetview Images.

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Teacher Tech

MARCH 19, 2020

Deborah Alexander with How to Set a Passcode Guest blog post with Deborah Alexander On Twitter Jen Wagner noted that sometimes when families install Google things on their iPad devices that the school requires a passcode on the device.

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Educational Technology Guy

AUGUST 12, 2012

Instead of a school purchasing an iPad and keyboard for all the students, what about a Chromebook and Nexus 7 for each student? An iPad starts at $500 and then add the case for $50 and keyboard for around $50 and you are at $600 for one device. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. I like this idea for a lot of reasons.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 25, 2017

Moving Beyond Google Expeditions: For classroom teachers interested in integrating virtual reality into their classroom, one outstanding platform for pre-created content is Google Expeditions. To learn more about Google Expeditions, watch this short EdTechTeacher video introduction.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

I’ve also added some of my favorite new productivity tools for my smartphone, iPad, and a few new ones for my Mac. My students can use their iPhones/iPads or computers to follow along and see the slides. While you could do them in non-Google Tools (I guess) typically they are Google tools. Show Notes 1.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 28, 2021

Looking For The Google Classroom Login Page? Google Classroom has quickly become the standard for education technology in the mainstream classroom. Looking For The Google Classroom Login? Google Classroom Login. Before Signing In To Google Classroom, Check Out Ways You Can Use It. by TeachThought Staff.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

I'll also give you a peek at my first testing of Google NotebookLM. The Notetaking Apps I'll Cover The apps I'm covering in today's “Tech Tool Tuesday” include Evernote , Notion , OneNote , LogSeq , Apple Notes , and Google Keep as well as Google NotebookLM. In fact, A.I. is built right in.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 8, 2024

We will also learn how to insert a page break and section breaks in Google Docs. The difference between a page break and a section break in a document, especially in the context of tools like Google Docs or Microsoft Word, is quite significant, and understanding these differences can really enhance the way you structure your documents.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Atlas –Barefoot World Atlas is an interactive 3D globe for iPad. Dig hole through the earth with Google Earth. Google Earth Timelapse –what changes to the planet over time. Here are excellent web resources to promote your geography lessons (click headings for more links): 2-minute geology. BatchGeo—map locations. Digipuzzles.

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

MARCH 1, 2022

The post 15 Ways for Students to Use Google Keep [infographic] appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Help Students Get Organized, Track Progress, Take Notes, and more with Google Keep! Google Keep is a robust Googlr tool that can help teachers and students create and share notes, lists, and reminders. Listen to this article.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 22, 2012

NearPod is a free service/app that allows you to create interactive lessons and then share them across iPads in your classroom. It''s free, easy to use, and a great resource to use with iPads in the classroom. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. apps for education free resources iPad' Here''s how it works.

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EdTechTeam

AUGUST 30, 2019

You’ve just been given the opportunity to use an iPad with your class and you have no idea how you should use it. With so much negative information surrounding the use of technology in schools why were you given an iPad to use with your students? However, by adding an iPad into the mix you are making that good practice even better.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2023

Share it in a teacher-provided summer activity folder (this should be quick to use, maybe through Google Drive if students have access to that). Use free online resources like Google Maps and learn skills that will be relevant to class field trips they’ll take next year. It might be a building, an animal, or a person.

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