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Interesting idea - Chromebook + Nexus 7 instead of just an iPad

Educational Technology Guy

At EdcampCT this past week, I was chatting with Greg McVerry ( @jgmac1106 ) about devices, 1-1 and BYOD and he made an interesting comment. Instead of a school purchasing an iPad and keyboard for all the students, what about a Chromebook and Nexus 7 for each student? Follow me on Twitter and Google+. That''s a great deal.

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5 steps for implementing a 1:1 program

Neo LMS

The device is usually offered by the school, but with the spread of BYOD programs, this no longer stands true all the time. Going Google… or Microsoft… or Apple. Google, Microsoft and Apple are really just the big players of the industry, but you’ll find many more options if you look beyond them.

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What parents should ask teachers about technology

Ask a Tech Teacher

Not surprisingly, it takes a lot more than a room full of computers, iPads, and apps to turn “tech ed” from marketing to mainstream. Who picks the digital apps, software, extensions, and programs used in the classes? If not, what if the parent doesn’t have an up-to-date computer/iPad at home?

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7 Skills Students Need for Today’s Classwork

Ask a Tech Teacher

Students are expected to collaborate and share online as young as kindergarten when they read digital books or draw pictures using iPad apps. By middle school, they work in online groups through forums, wikis, and Google Apps. For example, a picture taken in Google Earth is added to a slide deck for a geography report.

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How to Empower Your Faculty in Mobile Learning Environment – From Jennifer Carey

EdTechTeacher

Is the Technology on Your School or in your School Image Credit: Greg Kulowiec Greg Kulowiec , in his talks on iPads and other mobile devices, is fond of asking “Is your technology on your classroom or in your classroom?” The Chromebook Classroom The iPad Classroom Google & Web Tools in the Student-Centered Classroom And More!

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What’s Up with QR Codes: Best Tools & Some Clever Ideas

Learning in Hand

There’s a version for iPhone , iPad , Android , Blackberry and Windows Phone. It’s only supported in three browsers: Google Chrome, Firefox, and Opera. If you make your code on your iPad and want to save it, there’s not a good way to name it, which can be problem since all QR codes look similar. It works fast.

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25 Reading Sites and Apps

Technology Tidbits

Again, Mobile Learning and BYOD make it easier for any student to learn any core subject, especially that of Reading. Khan Academy Kids - A fun free mobile (iOS/Google Play) for ages 2-6 looking for resources in Math, Reading, and Writing. Finally, this list does includes tools that help w/ comprehension and Language Arts as a whole.