Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2015

When I put together this list of top-rated games of 2015, I noticed that though the tools varied in target grades and subjects, they shared some key things. Price: $7.99; Platform: Android, iOS, Kindle Fire, Fire Phone; Grades: Pre-K-1. Price: $2.99; Platform: Android, iOS; Grades: 2-8. DragonBox Numbers. Inventioneers.

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Android Learning Common Core iPad 40

Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Mobile App Top 50 Sites/Apps of 2015 * Seesaw - Excellent free mobile app (Android/iOS) for students creating digital portfolio w/ educational portal. Sketch Nation - A great free site/app (iOS/Android) for creating games. Help Teaching - A very nice site for educational resources, printables, assessments, and more.

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Android iPad Game-Based Learning Differentiated Instruction 28

EdTechnocation.com

MAY 20, 2015

When I speak to educators about the SAMR model, and I too find myself having to clear up these misconceptions and concerns. Resource: New Programming Curriculum by Kodable The developers of the Kodable programming game for the computer, web, and iOS (Android coming soon!)

Common Core 28

Common Core iPad Android Software 28

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

For the past ten years, I have written a lengthy year-end series, documenting some of the dominant narratives and trends in education technology. You can read the series here: 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019. Good for you. But that’s not my job. And honestly, it’s probably not your job either.).

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Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Education Week looks at the campaign donations Betsy DeVos has made to “to Senators who will oversee her confirmation.” ” Via Politico : “Trump’s education secretary pick supported anti-gay causes.” Via The Columbia Dispatch : “Group once led by Trump education secretary nominee owes $5.3

Education 40

Education Report Android Libraries 40

Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

I had a great time encouraging educators to give students as much ownership over their devices and learning as possible. Sketchnoting is helping make your thinking visible and shareable as you are reading a professional book, watching a movie clip, reading an educational blog post or article or listening to a lecture of conference keynote.

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Resources iPad Mobility eBook 91

Hack Education

JUNE 3, 2016

Education Politics. “ New Education Law: Bipartisan No More.” ” Republicans are made because the Department of Education issued guidelines about how ESSA should be implemented. Via The Atlantic : “Why the Education Department’s New Equity Rule Might Not Be So Equal.”

Education 45

Education Sakai Udemy Report 45