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APRIL 19, 2023

Enter them to an easily accessible digital calendar like Google Calendar and share with students, parents, and interested stakeholders. This should include homework, projects, student presentation, school events–everything that requires preparation. Would you trade your smartphone for a 1983 Nokia mobile phone?

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DECEMBER 7, 2022

IPads call these hotkeys. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device. The recipient will automatically have it on their mobile device–no worries about losing it. Click in ‘shortcut’. Coding with Pixel Art.

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MAY 14, 2021

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. Books can be read online or on most mobile devices. Gutenberg Project. One More Story.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Animatron –design and publish animated and interactive content that plays everywhere, from desktop computers to mobile devices. Cargo-Bot —logic iPad game. Move the Turtle –programming via iPad for middle school. Here are all those that don’t easily differentiate by grade. See if some of them work for you: Websites.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 21, 2014

I am sharing activities, resources, tips, web tools and mobile apps that help students learn to be good people and also get them reading, writing, and more. Get them to brainstorm the digital equivelant of each act like maybe smiling at someone by adding an emoji or sticker. Created with Haiku Deck, the free presentation app for iPad.

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AUGUST 21, 2019

Today, my teacher colleagues tell me kids arrive at school already comfortable in the use of iPads and smartphones, doing movements like swipe, squeeze, and flick better than most adults. Parents love encouraging their kids to play with iPads and iPhones but it’s not their job to teach them how to do it right.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Teaching digital citizenship as a “one-off event” doesn’t lead to changes in behavior, experts say. What’s more, about two in five children under the age of two have used a mobile device. Ribble has written a book about the topic, called Digital Citizenship in Schools , and a new edition is available this fall.

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MARCH 29, 2022

Along the way, students juggle rent, gas, groceries, taxes, car payments, and life’s ever-present emergencies. The program is free, takes about eight hours (depending upon the student), and can include printed materials as well as digital. The Game is free, suggested for grades 4-12, and delivered via website or mobile app.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2019

IPads call these hotkeys. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device. The recipient will automatically have it on their mobile device–no worries about losing it. Click in ‘shortcut’. Coding with Pixel Art.

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

IPads call these hotkeys. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device. The recipient will automatically have it on their mobile device–no worries about losing it. Click in ‘shortcut’. Wolfram/Alpha Widget.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Students can type from school or home on any device, including iPads. Typing Tournament Online can be used anywhere there is an internet connection including home and school, at any time of day and on any device including iPads and other mobile tablets. It’s open to any class from any school in the world.

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OCTOBER 28, 2019

Protocols for these mobile devices have little in common today with how they were addressed a decade ago. Because mobile devices are faster, it satisfies student curiosity and builds their passion to be lifelong learners. Mobile phones can do pretty much everything a computer can via apps and Internet access. And why not?

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DECEMBER 13, 2019

For example, Wabash County issues all students MacBook Airs and iPads (your school could use Chromebooks) that are available to students who can’t get to school: All Wabash County students in grades 3 through 12 have a MacBook Air they take home every day. For snow days, K2 students can bring home the iPads they use at school. .

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APRIL 13, 2020

Why pick a word processing tool over a presentation tool? It provides practical insight into how well students comprehend digital literacy skills in relation to the 2016 ISTE Standards for Students. It focuses on the unequivocal need of students for digital literacy to succeed in college and career.

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DECEMBER 7, 2020

IPads call these hotkeys. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device. The recipient will automatically have it on their mobile device–no worries about losing it. Click in ‘shortcut’. Coding with Pixel Art.

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APRIL 6, 2020

Along the way, students juggle rent, gas, groceries, taxes, car payments, and life’s ever-present emergencies. The program is free, takes about eight hours (depending upon the student), and can include printed materials as well as digital. The Game is free, suggested for grades 4-12, and delivered via website or mobile app.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2020

All you need (for VR) is the Expeditions app, a mobile device or Chrome OS, and a Cardboard or Daydream viewer. Now, using an app teachers and students are already familiar with, NearPod VR allows students to join virtual tours regardless of the device used in their schools — iPads, Chromebooks, Mac, or PCs.

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MARCH 19, 2018

The poster child for a cutting-edge classroom over the years has included computers (back in your mom’s schooldays), iPads (a surprisingly long time ago), 3D printing, Maker Space, and G Suite. Then, scan the trigger image with a mobile device app and see what happens! 10 Ways to Use AR in the Classroom.

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DECEMBER 3, 2019

Before starting, review the digital citizenship associated with visiting an online site (such as privacy, staying on the assigned website, and not talking to strangers). If you use iPads, here are some great options: Cargo-Bot. If you use iPads, try Stick Nodes or Stickman. Third Grade — Pixel Art.

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APRIL 30, 2015

a series of symbols, used synonymously as text and grouped to imply or prompt the multimedia in the games and programs that happen on computers, websites, and mobile apps. Most programming classes, training, and games take place on websites, but with the popularity of iPads, developers created apps to put the learning where kids live.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

IPads call these hotkeys. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device. The recipient will automatically have it on their mobile device–no worries about losing it. Click in ‘shortcut’. Coding with Pixel Art.

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DECEMBER 21, 2014

I am sharing activities, resources, tips, web tools and mobile apps that help students learn to be good people and also get them reading, writing, and more. Get them to brainstorm the digital equivelant of each act like maybe smiling at someone by adding an emoji or sticker. Created with Haiku Deck, the free presentation app for iPad.

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JULY 22, 2016

It can be simple or sophisticated, anything from a whiteboard presentation to a slideshow to a movie-like video. the presenter picture, usually in the right corner. Create a live recording during a class activity or a student presentation. Offer a fun, unique approach to digital storytelling. Explain Everything .

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MAY 20, 2015

Now, you might be asked to scan a QR code and visit a website, access meeting documents online, interact digitally, or use a backchannel device to share your real-time thoughts with the presenter. Here are five tools that will make you look and act like the Diva of Digital: Google Maps. iPad, Chromebook, or netbook.

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JUNE 29, 2015

works across all platforms–iPads, web, Chromebooks. Otus is a free all-in-one mobile learning management system designed by teachers for teachers, available on iPads and desktops. I learn fine with black-and-white text, but lots of my students rely more on visual presentations. includes reminders of activities.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Like a favorite web-based game, students are presented with a problem (for example, get your bot to say On vacation! ) Some phones and mobile devices come with QR coders already installed. To find one for mobile devices, check the Android or App store. and are challenged to use the tools available to solve it.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

But one change has revolutionized their use: They can now be projected from your iPad. It’s similar to web-based options like AWW or Scriblink with two dramatic differences: It works through a iPad and can be mirrored to a computer (and from there, the class screen). Here’s how to do it: Open AirSketch on an iPad.

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MAY 22, 2017

Make an audio recording of your thoughts (using a mobile app like Audio Memo ). Optionally, you might take pictures of the historic piece, add it to a mobile app like Sonic Pics and then add voice notes to explain what the viewer is seeing. Any age: Explore the night sky using an iPad app like GoSkyWatch. Any age: Read ebooks.

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AUGUST 1, 2019

To get started, I needed a mobile device (like an iPhone, Android phone, or an iPad–the latter is recommended), a Bluetooth connection, and a risk-takers mentality. Suggestion : I started on my iPhone but quickly switched to my iPad. kids who love fiddling with mobile devices. That’s it! kids who love Legos.

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AUGUST 22, 2018

This tool is intuitive, easy to use, and is available on mobile devices only. A good alternative if you don’t have the ability to project your iPad to the class screen: Bouncy Balls. Have each student take a full-body picture of themselves (or take one of a classmate on the class iPads or Surface Pros). Class Rules.

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JANUARY 26, 2017

We wanted a simple way to share a ToDo list that would be available on phones, iPads, and computers, and would auto-update with our ideas. While Android users can annotate images, no versions at present allow for PDF annotation. Data that can be shared include links, images, screenshots, videos, camera shots (mobile only), and more.

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JUNE 3, 2014

Saturday, June 7th at 12pm CR20 LIVE Weekly Show with Toni Plourde: Earning Your Learning , Using the iOS 7 for iPad(iPod,iPhone), we will explore ways to maximize the way students can engage and enhance their own learning. Sunday, June 8th at 4pm Common Sense Media: Digital Citizenship - Seeing the Big Picture , with Dr. Jason Ohler.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016

That includes presenting their information for the varied needs of task, purpose, and audience. That calm, assured presentation is based on a depth of knowledge on the topic being covered, only achieved by close reading of the materials. Avoid the embarrassment and stress of live presentations. Practice research skills.

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JANUARY 1, 2013

She was looking for help in managing her son''s time spent on the iPad at home. School iPad Implementations: What Would You Do Differently? The popularity of this post also shows that we''re all looking to learn from the early adopters in the iPad/mobile learning arena. A lot of great ideas were shared in the comments.

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OCTOBER 13, 2015

price only gives access to either the iPhone or iPad. It’s free (for basic, individual use with a classroom upgrade) and turns your iPad into a recordable whiteboard including voice-overs and annotations to notes, images, or documents. I noticed complaints about GoodReader’s iOS7 update. Educational Applications.

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JANUARY 16, 2017

The presenter is clever, the taping professional, and the experience mesmerizing as students are immersed in the importance of geology around the world–in just two minutes. The games are presented in a quiz format with detail provided to support the correct answers. It works well on desktops as well as iPads and Chromebooks.

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AUGUST 31, 2016

Critical to a successful LMS is that it’s easy to learn, intuitive to use, dependable, contributes to the learning experience (rather than just another digital tool that must be juggled before learning happens), and it saves time. Otus is a free all-in-one mobile learning management system available on iPads and desktops.

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