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Tablets vs. Textbooks for Students

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Let’s dive into this topic, exploring both sides of the argument, drawing from extensive research, classroom experiences, and the perspectives of educators and students alike. Interactivity and Engagement: Tablets offer a dynamic learning environment. The Case for Tablets 1.

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Interactive whiteboards: A Comparison + Some Alternatives

The Innovative Educator

Many educators believe this interactive whiteboard technology enhances classroom learning with increased student engagement and focus. Over the last ten years, smart boards have become mainstays in K-12 classrooms. Fortunately, today there are less expensive alternatives that offer similar functions. SMARTBoards'

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iMovie Book Trailers

Class Tech Integrate

The iPad offers many creative avenues for students to present material to teache rs, classmates, and the web. Apple's iMovie App (which is free for any iPad Air owners) is one of the best tools for students to utilize. Inside of iMovie, there is a feature where students can create Trailers.

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iMovie Book Trailers

Class Tech Integrate

The iPad offers many creative avenues for students to present material to teache rs, classmates, and the web. Apple's iMovie App (which is free for any iPad Air owners) is one of the best tools for students to utilize. Inside of iMovie, there is a feature where students can create Trailers.

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5 Formative Assessment Tools for Teachers

The Electric Educator

These tools will keep students engaged, provide actionable data, and give students a means of asking for help and guiding instruction based on their needs. Check out this handy head-2-head comparison ! NearPod boasts a tight iOS integration which makes it a great fit for iPad schools. Need a quick overview?

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Flip Grid: 6 Fun Ideas to Engage Learners in Conversation with Teryl Magee

The CoolCatTeacher

I’ve included a comparison matrix with features to help you figure out what system is best for you. It’s really for student engagement and other ideas that you can use in the classroom where students are able to answer questions and engage in class conversations via video. Listen Now. Listen on iTunes.

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Resources from Miami Device

Learning in Hand

Help Students Show What They Know With Media by Wesley Fryer View different examples of student multimedia projects created by students, including narrated art/photo projects, narrated slideshow/screencasts, Quick-edit videos, visual notes, and GeoMap projects. However, what does that look like for early elementary grades (K-3)?