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7 PROs and CONs of m-learning in the classroom

Neo LMS

Students that are perhaps on field trips, or excursions, use m-learning technology to capture their findings, write up reports, share discoveries with other team members or look up specific definitions or facts regarding the course while they are conducting field exercises, or experiments. In the end.

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EdmodoCon Guest Post #3: M.Valois

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

On Tuesday, I participated in a virtual conference - a professional learning opportunity - called #Edmodocon. If you aren''t familiar, Edmodo is a social learning platform for schools, often called the "Facebook" for schools because its format is similar. It was presented by the good people over at the #Edmodo app/website.

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5 Reasons Students Want Technology in the Classroom

Gaggle Speaks

Some teachers are understandably unsure about bringing social networks like Facebook or Twitter into their classroom. Implement a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD ) policy that allows students to use mobile devices for lessons and collaborative group work. Instead of banning these tools, use them to your advantage. Access Now>>

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3 Things for School Leaders to Consider During the Transition to Distance Learning

EdTechTeam

Twitter, Facebook and even Instagram are all good places to begin and I’d be willing to bet that you have parents on all of those platforms. You can learn more about Natasha by following her on Twitter @apsitnatasha, on Instagram @fithappyeducator or by visiting her website at www.natasharachell.com.

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CrazyIdeas.Doc

techlearning

To help fix that, what if the “thought leaders” we see on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram stopped filling their timelines with inspirational quotes and spent more time sharing the strategies and how-to guides that helped elevate them to thought leader status? The problem with this profession isn’t inspiration.

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Video communication apps and mobile learning

Nik Peachey

This kind of cross platform compatibility is really important if you are working in a BYOD environment where students could be coming to class with a wide range of devices. Once students have completed their recording these can be shared to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or emailed directly from within the app.

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A true gift from SHEG: DIY digital literacy assessments and tools for historical thinking

NeverEndingSearch

Facebook Argument : Students consider the relative strength of evidence that two users present in a Facebook exchange. News on Facebook : Students identify the blue checkmark that distinguishes a verified Facebook account from a fake one.