Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Book Creator - A fantastic mobile (iOS/Chrome) app for creating stunning eBooks/presentations, that can be used for digital storytelling, project based learning, and more. TypeTastic - The best site around for student's K-12 (w/ educational portal) learning how to type/keyboard.

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Khan Academy Game-Based Learning Android Differentiated Instruction 38

Gaggle Speaks

OCTOBER 5, 2015

It’s actually easier for students to learn when you can minimize the number of products being used. Here’s how a tool like OneNote can do the job of multiple products or platforms while putting even more focus on teaching and learning. Collaboration.

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eBook Microsoft Learning Assessment 40

NeverEndingSearch

JULY 5, 2017

The professionals we spoke with described a process in which they began by collecting or gathering; moved to connecting content and resources for specific purposes and audiences; curated by adding value with context and commentary; and contributed by offering the community opportunities for collaboration, learning and growth.

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OER Social Media Libraries eBook 46

Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 27, 2022

The ICT trends in education shaped the schools and universities to implement the latest in education technology in order to improve the teaching and learning process. Collaborative Learning. This collaborative learning approach helps students to interact with their peers and build their interpersonal skills.

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Trends Technology eBook Gamification 111

Shake Up Learning

APRIL 7, 2020

While many are focused on the tech, and how to deliver lessons electronically, we must face a harsher reality. Here’s a post on How to Package Your Digital Assignments that should give you some ideas. As much as I usually encourage collaborative learning, now is not the time. Grace is Greater Than Grades.

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Pearson Learning EdTech Google 101

ProfHacker

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

” Generating epub files that read right to left? : “I want to create some ebooks, in the epub format, but some of the works are in languages that read right-to-left (Arabic, Hebrew, and others). So, anyone have a sense of whether higher ed and cultural heritage orgs have moved up to PHP 5.4 on their servers?”

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JULY 26, 2015

As you teach classroom routines, explain how they are designed to benefit kids’ brains. For example, when you teach students how to do collaborative learning activities, tell them that talking about what they’ve learned helps them own and process the information better, and grows more dendrites.

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Strategy iPhone eBook Training 40

Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 9, 2019

eBooks or etextbooks are not a new concept anymore. And students, who are already on a limited education budget, find it extremely difficult to buy their yearly learning materials. Earlier we had posted: Will eBooks Replace Physical Textbooks in Higher Education. Also read: How to Create an Interactive eBook (Guide).

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eBook Software Libraries Accessibility 95

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

. - Mark Nichols, Digital Promise Fellow Citizen Journalism - Lesley Farmer, Professor of Library Media CLASS: Connected Learning Activities through Social Service - Sebastian Panakal, Chairperson Classrooms without Borders: A Teacher's Guide to International Collaborative Projects - Philip J.

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Conference Education Case Study Blackboard 44

Tech Helpful

DECEMBER 29, 2016

They are assigned a topic and divided into specific groups (as known as typical collaborative learning groups.) It is a huge arsenal and an all-you-can-read eBook library for kids 12 and under with unlimited access to over 10,000 high-quality kids’ books. This was the objective from their first PBL (Project Based Learning).

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Elementary Technology iPad Khan Academy 76

Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

You can learn all about the Dynamic Learning Framework in this short, and super cool whiteboard explainer video. I’ve seen many teachers struggle with technology integration–how to make it meaningful, how to shift from teacher-led to student-centered, and how to move past the idea of digital substitutions.

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Google Tools Strategy eBook 78

Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 23, 2019

As students gradually move from K to 12, their learning needs also increase. While traditional textbooks are still a part of the educational curriculum, eBooks are rapidly becoming the preferred learning partner for students. And rightfully so, for an eBook provides much more interaction and engagement than a paperback textbook.

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