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iPads in Kindergarten

The CoolCatTeacher

Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen on episode 512 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Karen Lirenman ( @ KLirenman ) and Kristen Wideen ( @ mrswideen ) have written the definitive book on using iPads in the elementary classroom, Innovate with iPad: Lessons to Transform Learning in the Classroom.

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How to Set Goals for Your Library This Summer

The CoolCatTeacher

Amanda strives to be an innovative educator in a 1:1 iPad school, embracing the wide array of technology available in the media center. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. ” Amanda Johnson on Episode 493.

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3DBear Review: The Augmented Reality Classroom Pro

The CoolCatTeacher

To get started, a student will just scan the room using his or her digital device (like an iPad, iPhone, or Droid) before starting. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Learn more by clicking on the link below.

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How to Interest the Next Generation of Great Minds to Work in STEM Fields

Ask a Tech Teacher

Businesses such as Pacific BioStorage specialize in providing support to pharmaceutical companies, universities, federal research labs, and hospitals across the nation. Apply for grants or funds to bring science stations and labs, iPads and computer systems into your classroom to keep students involved. 5 lesson plans on science.

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Book Creator for Chrome: Product Review, Tips and Tricks for Teachers

The CoolCatTeacher

Book Creator has long been a favorite app on the iPad, and now it’s available for Google Chrome. Students who use Chromebooks, PCs, Macs, iPads, or any other device can now create books with this versatile, easy-to-use app. Post sponsored by Book Creator. All opinions my own.

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Making Better Videos and Movies with Students

The CoolCatTeacher

Joe: The quickest, easiest thing to do is shoot and edit on the computer, iPad, whatever your device is going to be. We use iPads and iMovie. So actually shooting on the iPad, and then pulling it right into iMovie, huh? This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show. Are you big on scripting?

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5 Ways to Use Augmented Reality in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.”

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