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A Wake Up Call For School Leaders

A Principal's Reflections

Begin to strategically utilize an array of free social media tools such as Twitter and Facebook to communicate important information (student honors, staff accomplishments, meetings, emergency information) to stakeholders in real-time. That is not BYOD. Consistency aligned with intent is key.

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7 PROs and CONs of m-learning in the classroom

Neo LMS

Mobile learning is generally defined as training or education conducted via a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet, generally connected to a wireless network such as GSM, G3 or Wifi. So any m-learning initiative needs a back-up in terms of portable devices and even learning activities. In the end.

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New Posted Resources 01/13/2012

The Web20Classroom

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Create Short Animated Videos for Learning With the Tellagami App

EdTechSandyK

, then scroll down to learn more about what I like about the app and some ways I think it could potentially be used in teaching and learning. What I Like About Tellagami The app is free for both iOS and Android mobile devices, which makes it ideal for both 1:1 and BYOD learning environments.

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1:1 iPads and Digital Learning in Belton ISD

EdTechSandyK

They gave an overview of how Belton began experimenting with BYOD and small 1:1 implementations over the past two years, culminating in opening a brand new middle school (grades 6-8) with 1:1 iPads for students in the 2011-2012 school year. When Belton tried BYOD, use in classroom was at teacher discretion. Devices were not being used.

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Resources from Miami Device

Learning in Hand

Intentional Technology Integration and Mobile Learning for the PBL Classroom by Andrew Miller Align technology integration to the essentials elements of PBL to ensure you are truly doing Project Based Learning, and not "dessert" projects. Then consider coming to Mobile Learning Experience 2015 in Tucson, Arizona.

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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.