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Label 59 is a free, web app that lets you annotate photos with interactive labels. It''s easy to use and actually pretty fun. It''s easy to use. Add your photo, add the markers for your labels, add some features, add actions for each marker and then publish it. MORE
In his book 2004 ' Distraction ', author Mark Curtis argued that our sense of self - or personal identity - can become confused or challenged when we habitually use digital technology. MORE
Free Teacher Materials for Back to School Are you getting ready to head back to school (or perhaps you''ve already started)? Well, I''ve teamed up with eleven other fabulous bloggers to make your life a little easier. MORE
MAHALO to Donna MacDonald who pinned this infographic to the SIGMS Forum 2012 Pinterest group , and for introducing me to YA writer Kate Hart''s fantastic work! Hart is called the queen of infographics and I can see why ! This infographic is just the ticket for my presentation on plagiarism tomorrow! MORE
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NOW A KEYNOTE ADDRESS FOR THE LEARNING 2.0 CONERENCE. MORE
For many teachers the traditional textbook just doesn''t cut it any more. Between the rapid pace at which information changes and rising cost, many are looking for alternatives. MORE
Big News for Monday Morning! I was up far too late last night eagerly sifting through the prolific Tweets of my friend, Amanda , a sixth grade teacher, who was fortunate enough to be at the NASA social for the Curiosity Mars rover landing at JPL in Pasadena. MORE
Many of us have watched in awe as the drama of the London 2012 Olympic Games unfolds. Emotions ebb and flow, and we find ourselves transfixed as we witness the triumphs and disasters of competition at the very highest level. MORE
I was recently sent this video that puts into perspective the new type of learner that is entering our schools. The problem, however, is that the majority of schools across this country and beyond are doing very little to meet his/her diverse learning needs. MORE
We are starting our second year of having iPads in our elementary classrooms, our Title I CCJH classrooms, and some of our AJHS classrooms. We''ve created a list of tips for managing the equipment in our classrooms. MORE
I''m catching up on this a little late, but better late than never! I received an email at the end of June from The Global Education Conference Network , announcing August as Connected Educator Month. According to the Connected Educator Month website, "Online communities and learning networks are helping hundreds of thousands of educators learn, reducing isolation and providing “just in time” access to knowledge and opportunities for collaboration. MORE
WordFoto meaningful words for meaningful moments WordFoto is an app that allows you to take a picture and select words to become part of your photo. I paid $1.99 for this app and quickly practiced how it worked by selecting two images from my camera roll. MORE
“Teaching students about the world is not a subject in itself, separate from other content areas, but should be an integral part of all subjects taught. MORE
The Learning 2.0 virtual conference is just around the corner (August 20 - 24 [link] ). We have an incredible lineup of keynote speakers and some GREAT practitioner sessions--AND there is still time for you to sign up to present (we hope you will do so)! Learning 2.0 MORE
remind101 - always improving communication to keep you connected Remind101 is a free service teachers can sign up for to safely communicate via text messaging with their students and their student''s parents. It''s free to sign up, simple to use, and effective when sending brief messages. MORE
Begin your new school year by incorporating the valuable strategies and suggestions found in these two straight-forward, user-friendly resources. MORE
Very excited for viewing the Edmodocon presentations today. Additional information on Edmodocon here too. I am geeking out over the new upgrades to the Edmodo platform: enhanced organization with folders & groups, reaction button (similar to FB''s "like"), gradebook upgrade. the keynote speech by Nic Borg has me fired up! The Beta version will be available for all Edmodocon attendees "soon" (we can switch back and forth between the old and new platform versions). MORE
THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED BY DR. CREW. Join me Thursday, August 9th, for a live and interactive FutureofEducation.com webinar with Rudy Crew, the new chief education officer for the State of Oregon (and former superintendent of the Miami-Dade County schools and chancellor of the New York City school), about his book Only Connect: The Way to Save Our Schools. Deeply concerned about the failure of America''s educational system, Crew. has a vision of what must be done. MORE
I recently visited a brick-and-mortar Microsoft Store. My wife and I were in the Danbury, CT area and decided to head over to the Danbury Fair Mall and go to LL Bean and, of course, I had to check out a tech store, so we went to the new Microsoft Store. I was impressed by the fact that it was large, bright and open. There were plenty of customers and store employees. The store employees all had t-shirts on with different things like "Ask me about Windows Phone" etc. on them. MORE
Join me Wednesday, August 8th, at an early time , for a live and interactive FutureofEducation.com panel with Stephen Downes, Howard Gardner, Alfie Kohn, and Gary Stager to talk about the need to reform the education reform movement. MORE
The Web20Classroom
AUGUST 6, 2012
For many teachers the traditional textbook just doesn''t cut it any more. Between the rapid pace at which information changes and rising cost, many are looking for alternatives.
A Principal's Reflections
AUGUST 9, 2012
I was recently sent this video that puts into perspective the new type of learner that is entering our schools. The problem, however, is that the majority of schools across this country and beyond are doing very little to meet his/her diverse learning needs.
Kleinspiration
AUGUST 8, 2012
Begin your new school year by incorporating the valuable strategies and suggestions found in these two straight-forward, user-friendly resources.
Educational Technology Guy
AUGUST 7, 2012
Label 59 is a free, web app that lets you annotate photos with interactive labels. It''s easy to use and actually pretty fun. It''s easy to use. Add your photo, add the markers for your labels, add some features, add actions for each marker and then publish it.
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wwwatanabe
AUGUST 10, 2012
We are starting our second year of having iPads in our elementary classrooms, our Title I CCJH classrooms, and some of our AJHS classrooms. We''ve created a list of tips for managing the equipment in our classrooms.
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Kleinspiration
AUGUST 9, 2012
WordFoto meaningful words for meaningful moments WordFoto is an app that allows you to take a picture and select words to become part of your photo. I paid $1.99 for this app and quickly practiced how it worked by selecting two images from my camera roll.
Educational Technology Guy
AUGUST 7, 2012
I recently visited a brick-and-mortar Microsoft Store. My wife and I were in the Danbury, CT area and decided to head over to the Danbury Fair Mall and go to LL Bean and, of course, I had to check out a tech store, so we went to the new Microsoft Store. I was impressed by the fact that it was large, bright and open. There were plenty of customers and store employees. The store employees all had t-shirts on with different things like "Ask me about Windows Phone" etc. on them.
Comfortably 2.0
AUGUST 6, 2012
“Teaching students about the world is not a subject in itself, separate from other content areas, but should be an integral part of all subjects taught.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
AUGUST 10, 2012
The Learning 2.0 virtual conference is just around the corner (August 20 - 24 [link] ). We have an incredible lineup of keynote speakers and some GREAT practitioner sessions--AND there is still time for you to sign up to present (we hope you will do so)! Learning 2.0
This article provides teachers with a step-by-step guide on how to handle plagiarism in the classroom: it examines the definition of the term "plagiarism" and its types with examples, describes common reasons students plagiarize, and provides tips for teachers to detect and prevent plagiarism among students.
Kleinspiration
AUGUST 6, 2012
Big News for Monday Morning! I was up far too late last night eagerly sifting through the prolific Tweets of my friend, Amanda , a sixth grade teacher, who was fortunate enough to be at the NASA social for the Curiosity Mars rover landing at JPL in Pasadena.
mauilibrarian2 in Olinda
AUGUST 6, 2012
MAHALO to Donna MacDonald who pinned this infographic to the SIGMS Forum 2012 Pinterest group , and for introducing me to YA writer Kate Hart''s fantastic work! Hart is called the queen of infographics and I can see why ! This infographic is just the ticket for my presentation on plagiarism tomorrow!
Learning with 'e's
AUGUST 10, 2012
In his book 2004 ' Distraction ', author Mark Curtis argued that our sense of self - or personal identity - can become confused or challenged when we habitually use digital technology.
Baker's B.Y.O.D.
AUGUST 8, 2012
Very excited for viewing the Edmodocon presentations today. Additional information on Edmodocon here too. I am geeking out over the new upgrades to the Edmodo platform: enhanced organization with folders & groups, reaction button (similar to FB''s "like"), gradebook upgrade. the keynote speech by Nic Borg has me fired up! The Beta version will be available for all Edmodocon attendees "soon" (we can switch back and forth between the old and new platform versions).
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A custom eLearning project is an exciting opportunity, but any L&D Manager will also tell you it can be challenging. Inno-versity shares 5 points to consider before kicking off your project. These concepts are critical to addressing the most common pain points which, IF addressed, will ensure success.
Kleinspiration
AUGUST 8, 2012
remind101 - always improving communication to keep you connected Remind101 is a free service teachers can sign up for to safely communicate via text messaging with their students and their student''s parents. It''s free to sign up, simple to use, and effective when sending brief messages.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
AUGUST 6, 2012
NOW A KEYNOTE ADDRESS FOR THE LEARNING 2.0 CONERENCE.
Learning with 'e's
AUGUST 7, 2012
Many of us have watched in awe as the drama of the London 2012 Olympic Games unfolds. Emotions ebb and flow, and we find ourselves transfixed as we witness the triumphs and disasters of competition at the very highest level.
EdTechnocation.com
AUGUST 7, 2012
I''m catching up on this a little late, but better late than never! I received an email at the end of June from The Global Education Conference Network , announcing August as Connected Educator Month. According to the Connected Educator Month website, "Online communities and learning networks are helping hundreds of thousands of educators learn, reducing isolation and providing “just in time” access to knowledge and opportunities for collaboration.
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Discover how this rapid development process creates engaging, custom learning solutions on a timeline that works for you, why a strong learning culture is important, and how to showcase your Return on Learning (ROL) using data to tell the story.
Kleinspiration
AUGUST 8, 2012
Free Teacher Materials for Back to School Are you getting ready to head back to school (or perhaps you''ve already started)? Well, I''ve teamed up with eleven other fabulous bloggers to make your life a little easier.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
AUGUST 6, 2012
THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED BY DR. CREW. Join me Thursday, August 9th, for a live and interactive FutureofEducation.com webinar with Rudy Crew, the new chief education officer for the State of Oregon (and former superintendent of the Miami-Dade County schools and chancellor of the New York City school), about his book Only Connect: The Way to Save Our Schools. Deeply concerned about the failure of America''s educational system, Crew. has a vision of what must be done.
Kleinspiration
AUGUST 10, 2012
Back to School Product Premiere Great teachers are coming together to share our favorite products that we have created. This graphic organization packet contains twenty-one different templates that can be used across grade levels and across content areas.
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