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Claco (in Beta right now, but you can request an invite ) provides a place for educators to store all their resources including files, bookmarks, websites, videos and just about any other content imaginable in organized and tagged online binders. Claco also allows for easy sharing with other educators, parents, and teachers with the ability to "snap" binders and files from other Claco users or share via Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest. MORE
This week Google announced 42 new exhibitions in the Google Cultural Institute. They are a collection of online historical exhibitions, that tell the stories behind major events of the last 100 years. Events include D-Day, the Holocaust, Apartheid, and the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. There are 42 exhibitions on here and they were all created by Google, museums, and cultural foundations. There are letters, manuscripts, video interviews and much more. MORE
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is a term used to describe having these four topics integrated into K-12 education. It is an important topic and integrating STEM topics into any class can help students learn and explore. However, many educators aren''t sure what this means or how to incorporate STEM topics into their classrooms, especially the "engineering" part. MORE
Google has just announced some great new features to Gmail that can help teachers communicate with people around the world, as well as help English Language Learners. The new features include over 100 virtual keyboards and transliteration tools to allow you to type in the language and keyboard layout that you want to, no matter what computer you are on. It is available in Settings > Language > Enable input tools. 75 Languages are now supported. MORE
When I work with my kids on digital citizenship I talk about Personal learning Networks and how they are an ongoing exchange. One of the best ways you can interact with others is to share your own gratitude. As a case in point, My wife runs the site soundsofsilentspirits.org, and the accompanying facebook page. Recently she put together a post thanking people in animal rescue for the work they do. MORE
Though released to coincide with the 2012 Summer Olympics, and with a bit of a British feel, Zoo Champs ($1.99) is an interactive book that transcends seasons to grab the attention of any of your sports-interested learners (and probably those who are not!). Adorable graphics and animations, along with audio-supported text will allow you to explore categories, verbs, sequences and informational text with all kinds of learners. MORE
Remember the days when you would sit in a classroom listening to the monotone voice of a teacher buzzing in the air and fight a bout of sleepiness? How many times did you have to mentally shake yourself awake or wish that bell would ring? Today, however, teachers can engage their students in a variety of ways using technology. Many teachers have found that the implement of educational technology in their learning environment encourages students to learn. MORE
TripIt (Free) is an app I have praised before. It''s relevant here because hopefully a number of you are planning to go to the ASHA Convention in Atlanta next month, and I figured I would give it a shout-out again. TripIt is a free web-based service that keeps track of all aspects of your travel itinerary: flights, hotels, rental cars, etc. MORE
BoomWriter is a free service that let''s students write a book collaboratively. They are now offering to publish the book for free and ship a free copy to your class. This offer is for all teachers in the United States. They have also made some updates to the site and teacher dashboard to make it easier to use. Here''s a video that explains BoomWriter in more detail and shows how it can be used to help students read and write better. Check it out: [link]. MORE
Yes, of course there are more than five things I took away from the Google Teacher Academy ! This little list is just a pupu* to start. Let''s jump right to the Grand Prize (yes, I sometimes do eat dessert first!). The email invitation at the end of the training to become a member of the very active Google Certified Teachers Group assures me that the awesome learning I experienced at the Google Teacher Academy will continue. MORE
Osy Osmosis is a fun, educational game where you help Osy stay safe as she navigates through a very cool world collecting stars. The trick is to use osmosis to keep her in balance. The game is not free ($1.99) but is very good, very fun, and educational. It was developed by researchers and educators and profits go towards creating other educational games. It could be used as a great way to help teach osmosis in a fun way. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. MORE
There seems to be a slight theme here of righting a few of the wrongs (though there are many rights) of iOS 6. Many may remember that I am a Googlephile as well as an Apple Fanboy, so I am not so pleased to see Google''s near-exile from iOS 6. One of the niftiest features of the previous Maps app, which I avoided writing about in past months since I knew it was going away, was Google Street View. With the new Maps app, this feature is gone, but I wanted to show a very cool "for now" replacement. MORE
Wordle is a nifty little site that creates word clouds that can be used as an introductory "Do Now" or "Anticipatory Set" (using steps 1-5 below), and later as a culminating activity and project (steps 6 & 7) using analytic thinking, prediction, collaboration, writing, and presentation skills that align with the Common Core Standards. This activity could be used for any age group. The Process: Copy/paste the text of the story in Wordle to create the word cloud. MORE
Google Maps Street View is a great resource for teachers and students to explore the world right from their classroom. Street view recently added the Great Barrier Reef and Google just announced a huge update, adding over 250,000 miles of roads around the world to street view. This means that there is more of the world to explore via Google Maps. You can explore parks, cities, castles, tourist attractions, and more from countries around the world. MORE
I’d like to share a couple of videos with you that I have used recently in the courses I teach. I find these videos particularly interesting because they show such contrasting approaches to learning and in particular - for want of a better word - elearning. This first one is from the early 1950’s and is about something called a ‘ teaching machine ’ which was created by behavioural psychologist B F Skinner. MORE
I have always been a huge fan of Toca Boca apps. I think they are play (and world) schema realized through interactive, beautiful, engaging apps. Toca Train ($1.99) is one of the more recent releases and doesn''t disappoint in its overall experience and language-enhancing potential. MORE
Join me Tuesday, October 9th, for a one-hour live and interactive FutureofEducation.com interview with Blake Boles, entrepreneur, educator, and author of Better Than College : How to Build a Successful Life Without a Four-Year Degree. Blake is also the author of College Without High School ), is the director of Unschool Adventures , and the founder of Zero Tuition College. MORE
Yep, another Twitter post. This time, I want to focus on another popular question I get. "If If Twitter says you have to be 13 to use Twitter, how do I use it in my elementary classroom?" (See See the Update below.) Great question! Twitter''s Privacy Policy says each user has to be at least 13 in order to have a Twitter account. This is to comply with privacy laws and non-collection of data of children. MORE
The Videos app that comes pre-installed on your iPad as part of iOS is one that you might want to "pick" for use of videos in your therapy. This video shows you how to move videos from iTunes to this app, and also another way to bypass blocking of YouTube so you are able to show selected videos from your iPad. ipad essentials videos YouTube MORE
Clearly in the mobile device world, it is very important to update your apps frequently. Apps first of all can have bugs, and these are fixed by these updates. More interestingly, new features and content are often introduced through app updates, and you won''t know about these if you just tap through and select "Update All" in the App Store. So, let me suggest the "Mindful" way of updating your apps. MORE
Letting Children Monitor Their Own Behavior I have written about Class Dojo on several occasions: Your Simple Classroom Solution for Active Engagement , Class Dojo wins at NBC''s Education Nation , and Easily Send Behavior/Academic Report Cards to Parents - Weekly - with Just One Click. However, my purpose for this post is to share their new app and how I''m using the free service in my classroom. MORE
The folks at ThingLink have recently released some social features to make sharing and collaborating on interactive images a breeze. Please roll your mouse over the image below to explore this ThingLink image and learn more. common core cool tools education facebook free technology interactive multimedia research student tools technology thinglink tutorials twitter web 2.0 MORE
Adobe recently announced its next-generation Adobe Acrobat XI software, complete with cloud services to help K-12 and higher education teachers and administrators handle complex document challenges and alleviate productivity inefficiencies. Additionally, AXI’s new, more intuitive editing and exporting tools helps students showcase their academic achievements more easily. Educators involved in the beta process are already impressed with AXI’s capabilities. MORE
Starring You Storybooks is a freemium app from Jib Jab, which has previously been known for some pretty cool personalized web animations and greeting cards. Freemium means that it is free to download the app and access/create one storybook; other book creations in the app can be purchased (. MORE
In honor of Columbus Day, I am pushing this outline into at least a short version of what will be a longer work. I hear the term Digital Native in discussions used to describe our students who have always lived with technology and the internet. As I was musing on the variations and implications of the extension of digital native (think digital colonialism, digital imperialism) we risk viewing our kids and students as digital noble savages. MORE
The Web20Classroom
OCTOBER 9, 2012
Yep, another Twitter post. This time, I want to focus on another popular question I get. "If If Twitter says you have to be 13 to use Twitter, how do I use it in my elementary classroom?" (See See the Update below.) Great question! Twitter''s Privacy Policy says each user has to be at least 13 in order to have a Twitter account. This is to comply with privacy laws and non-collection of data of children.
Kleinspiration
OCTOBER 7, 2012
Letting Children Monitor Their Own Behavior I have written about Class Dojo on several occasions: Your Simple Classroom Solution for Active Engagement , Class Dojo wins at NBC''s Education Nation , and Easily Send Behavior/Academic Report Cards to Parents - Weekly - with Just One Click. However, my purpose for this post is to share their new app and how I''m using the free service in my classroom.
Educational Technology Guy
OCTOBER 12, 2012
Remember the days when you would sit in a classroom listening to the monotone voice of a teacher buzzing in the air and fight a bout of sleepiness? How many times did you have to mentally shake yourself awake or wish that bell would ring? Today, however, teachers can engage their students in a variety of ways using technology. Many teachers have found that the implement of educational technology in their learning environment encourages students to learn.
A Principal's Reflections
OCTOBER 7, 2012
Adobe recently announced its next-generation Adobe Acrobat XI software, complete with cloud services to help K-12 and higher education teachers and administrators handle complex document challenges and alleviate productivity inefficiencies. Additionally, AXI’s new, more intuitive editing and exporting tools helps students showcase their academic achievements more easily. Educators involved in the beta process are already impressed with AXI’s capabilities.
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Nik Peachey
OCTOBER 11, 2012
I’d like to share a couple of videos with you that I have used recently in the courses I teach. I find these videos particularly interesting because they show such contrasting approaches to learning and in particular - for want of a better word - elearning. This first one is from the early 1950’s and is about something called a ‘ teaching machine ’ which was created by behavioural psychologist B F Skinner.
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Educational Technology Guy
OCTOBER 12, 2012
BoomWriter is a free service that let''s students write a book collaboratively. They are now offering to publish the book for free and ship a free copy to your class. This offer is for all teachers in the United States. They have also made some updates to the site and teacher dashboard to make it easier to use. Here''s a video that explains BoomWriter in more detail and shows how it can be used to help students read and write better. Check it out: [link].
Cool Tools for 21st Century Learners
OCTOBER 11, 2012
The folks at ThingLink have recently released some social features to make sharing and collaborating on interactive images a breeze. Please roll your mouse over the image below to explore this ThingLink image and learn more. common core cool tools education facebook free technology interactive multimedia research student tools technology thinglink tutorials twitter web 2.0
mauilibrarian2 in Olinda
OCTOBER 7, 2012
Yes, of course there are more than five things I took away from the Google Teacher Academy ! This little list is just a pupu* to start. Let''s jump right to the Grand Prize (yes, I sometimes do eat dessert first!). The email invitation at the end of the training to become a member of the very active Google Certified Teachers Group assures me that the awesome learning I experienced at the Google Teacher Academy will continue.
Baker's B.Y.O.D.
OCTOBER 10, 2012
Wordle is a nifty little site that creates word clouds that can be used as an introductory "Do Now" or "Anticipatory Set" (using steps 1-5 below), and later as a culminating activity and project (steps 6 & 7) using analytic thinking, prediction, collaboration, writing, and presentation skills that align with the Common Core Standards. This activity could be used for any age group. The Process: Copy/paste the text of the story in Wordle to create the word cloud.
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Educational Technology Guy
OCTOBER 9, 2012
Google has just announced some great new features to Gmail that can help teachers communicate with people around the world, as well as help English Language Learners. The new features include over 100 virtual keyboards and transliteration tools to allow you to type in the language and keyboard layout that you want to, no matter what computer you are on. It is available in Settings > Language > Enable input tools. 75 Languages are now supported.
My Paperless Classroom
OCTOBER 11, 2012
When I work with my kids on digital citizenship I talk about Personal learning Networks and how they are an ongoing exchange. One of the best ways you can interact with others is to share your own gratitude. As a case in point, My wife runs the site soundsofsilentspirits.org, and the accompanying facebook page. Recently she put together a post thanking people in animal rescue for the work they do.
SpeechTechie
OCTOBER 10, 2012
Clearly in the mobile device world, it is very important to update your apps frequently. Apps first of all can have bugs, and these are fixed by these updates. More interestingly, new features and content are often introduced through app updates, and you won''t know about these if you just tap through and select "Update All" in the App Store. So, let me suggest the "Mindful" way of updating your apps.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
OCTOBER 8, 2012
Join me Tuesday, October 9th, for a one-hour live and interactive FutureofEducation.com interview with Blake Boles, entrepreneur, educator, and author of Better Than College : How to Build a Successful Life Without a Four-Year Degree. Blake is also the author of College Without High School ), is the director of Unschool Adventures , and the founder of Zero Tuition College.
What if teachers didn’t have to lug tons of paperwork with them to and from work? Having lesson plans available anywhere is just one of the advantages.
Educational Technology Guy
OCTOBER 12, 2012
Osy Osmosis is a fun, educational game where you help Osy stay safe as she navigates through a very cool world collecting stars. The trick is to use osmosis to keep her in balance. The game is not free ($1.99) but is very good, very fun, and educational. It was developed by researchers and educators and profits go towards creating other educational games. It could be used as a great way to help teach osmosis in a fun way. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.
My Paperless Classroom
OCTOBER 8, 2012
In honor of Columbus Day, I am pushing this outline into at least a short version of what will be a longer work. I hear the term Digital Native in discussions used to describe our students who have always lived with technology and the internet. As I was musing on the variations and implications of the extension of digital native (think digital colonialism, digital imperialism) we risk viewing our kids and students as digital noble savages.
SpeechTechie
OCTOBER 12, 2012
Starring You Storybooks is a freemium app from Jib Jab, which has previously been known for some pretty cool personalized web animations and greeting cards. Freemium means that it is free to download the app and access/create one storybook; other book creations in the app can be purchased (.
Educational Technology Guy
OCTOBER 12, 2012
Google Maps Street View is a great resource for teachers and students to explore the world right from their classroom. Street view recently added the Great Barrier Reef and Google just announced a huge update, adding over 250,000 miles of roads around the world to street view. This means that there is more of the world to explore via Google Maps. You can explore parks, cities, castles, tourist attractions, and more from countries around the world.
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Educational Technology Guy
OCTOBER 12, 2012
This week Google announced 42 new exhibitions in the Google Cultural Institute. They are a collection of online historical exhibitions, that tell the stories behind major events of the last 100 years. Events include D-Day, the Holocaust, Apartheid, and the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. There are 42 exhibitions on here and they were all created by Google, museums, and cultural foundations. There are letters, manuscripts, video interviews and much more.
Educational Technology Guy
OCTOBER 9, 2012
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is a term used to describe having these four topics integrated into K-12 education. It is an important topic and integrating STEM topics into any class can help students learn and explore. However, many educators aren''t sure what this means or how to incorporate STEM topics into their classrooms, especially the "engineering" part.
SpeechTechie
OCTOBER 9, 2012
TripIt (Free) is an app I have praised before. It''s relevant here because hopefully a number of you are planning to go to the ASHA Convention in Atlanta next month, and I figured I would give it a shout-out again. TripIt is a free web-based service that keeps track of all aspects of your travel itinerary: flights, hotels, rental cars, etc.
SpeechTechie
OCTOBER 8, 2012
Though released to coincide with the 2012 Summer Olympics, and with a bit of a British feel, Zoo Champs ($1.99) is an interactive book that transcends seasons to grab the attention of any of your sports-interested learners (and probably those who are not!). Adorable graphics and animations, along with audio-supported text will allow you to explore categories, verbs, sequences and informational text with all kinds of learners.
Do you know three of the biggest reasons families leave schools? Here they are – and what you can do about it.
SpeechTechie
OCTOBER 11, 2012
The Videos app that comes pre-installed on your iPad as part of iOS is one that you might want to "pick" for use of videos in your therapy. This video shows you how to move videos from iTunes to this app, and also another way to bypass blocking of YouTube so you are able to show selected videos from your iPad. ipad essentials videos YouTube
SpeechTechie
OCTOBER 6, 2012
I have always been a huge fan of Toca Boca apps. I think they are play (and world) schema realized through interactive, beautiful, engaging apps. Toca Train ($1.99) is one of the more recent releases and doesn''t disappoint in its overall experience and language-enhancing potential.
SpeechTechie
OCTOBER 7, 2012
There seems to be a slight theme here of righting a few of the wrongs (though there are many rights) of iOS 6. Many may remember that I am a Googlephile as well as an Apple Fanboy, so I am not so pleased to see Google''s near-exile from iOS 6. One of the niftiest features of the previous Maps app, which I avoided writing about in past months since I knew it was going away, was Google Street View. With the new Maps app, this feature is gone, but I wanted to show a very cool "for now" replacement.
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