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EdTech Acronyms Explained

EdTech4Beginners

IOT – Internet of Things (Connecting devices to a network i.e. lights, phones, TVs). LMS – Learning Management System (software that runs and manages educational programs). MLD – Mobile Learning Devices. MLearning – Mobile Learning. PBL – Project Based Learning ( click here for my guide ).

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How to succeed with online PD for teachers

Neo LMS

Online training for teachers is the perfect opportunity to also train them to use edtech and other online tools. building a personal learning network online. With online training you can use social media or discussion forums that are more private to build the district/school’s own personal learning network.

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The Digital Natives We Teach Are Creating A Number Of New Challenges.

EdTech4Beginners

Digital natives are individuals who were born during or after the surge of digital technologies (the internet, mobile devices etc.). Talk to colleagues in your school, use YouTube tutorials, join an educational technology focused personal learning network (Facebook or Twitter have many useful groups or chats ).

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25 Social Networks/Media Sites for Education

Technology Tidbits

Classloom - A fun social network where students and educators can share resources and view resources that works on any mobile device. ISTE Community - International Society for Technology & Education is a great place for educators to come together and collaborate on technology issues and build their Personal Learning Network.

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The DLP Strategy Menu

EdTechTeam

Too often in the edtech community, teachers simply want to know if there is an app they can use without identifying and understanding their instructional challenges. For the more adventurous, you can search YouTube for tutorials on a particular app or reach out to your personal learning network (i.e., “has

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The Changing Role Of The Teacher In Personalized Learning Environment

TeachThought - Learn better.

Today’s students are studying and learning differently – a change confirmed by the widespread adoption of digital studying. Our recent study found that 81% of college students use mobile devices (such as smartphones and tablets) to study, the second most popular device category behind laptops and up 40 percent in usage since 2013.

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THANK YOU for 5 Amazing Years of Educational Podcasting! Thank You For Amazing Feedback!

TeacherCast

Information from A to Z on EdTech and teaching, it should you your go-to resource. A wealth of knowledge June 15, 2015 by jpdalton from United States I got the honor of hearing this gentleman speak in person and he knocked my socks off! I always take what I learn and teach other teachers. Great stuff! Always something new!

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