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iPad Basic Training for Teachers

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The Background Photo Used Under a Creative Commons License In the Spring of 2013, my school district committed to issuing an iPad to every classroom teacher. iPad mobile learning mobile technology online learning professional development' Unported License.

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What New Research on Young Kids’ Media Use Means for Teachers

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The newest wave of the Common Sense Census: Media Use by Kids Age Zero to Eight (also conducted in 2011 and 2013) shines a spotlight on the increasing presence that devices and media have in young kids’ lives. For educators, the rise of mobile media in homes presents us with an important role to play for kids and families.

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Just Another Typical Day

A Principal's Reflections

As a result, she has started to create her own online learning modules, using the software Adobe Captivate. On Digital Learning Day, Mrs. Chellani introduced her website to her students and demonstrated how these interactive videos will be utilized for future instruction. So what did you do on Digital Learning Day 2013?'

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5 to 6 Hours of Basic Training on iPads? What?

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According to Pew Internet, approximately 56% of American adults own smart phones (data from April-May 2013). Only one-third of a teaching force has experience with a tablet device (data from April-May 2013) and not all of the tablets they have experience with are iOS devices. Unported License.

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A Dictionary For 21st Century Teachers: Learning Models & Technology

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Blended learning is a learning model that combines digital and face-to-face learning experiences. ” It is generally accepted that there are four models of blended learning: Rotation, Flex, A La Carte, and Enriched Virtual. Mobile Learning. 6 Characteristics of Connected Learning. ” (11).

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Learning Revolution Free Events - Great, GREAT Keynotes - MiniCon - ISTE Unplugged! - Striving for Failure?

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Thursday, April 24th Learning Revolution Conference All Day , Join us for a full day of conference sessions, plus five (yes, five!) great keynote speakers - 7am with Pat Farenga on "What is the role of the teacher when children learn on their own?," Please see the call for proposals and submission instructions here.

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The 2013 Reform Symposium This Week - Online, Free, and with Amazing Speakers and Presenters

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Shedding light on Multimodality - Lucia Bodeman 6:00pm KEYNOTE: Rafael Parente 7:00pm iAuthor a Global iBook on the iPad by Meg Wilson Around the World in Nearly 80 Days - Sonya Van Schaijik Direct Your Own Learning - Edna Sackson Mentoring is not just for novices - Tamas Lorincz Picture Perfect Apps - Tia Simmons 8:00pm Attending to Student Narratives: (..)