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Digital Activities & Icebreakers for Gen Y

Teacher Reboot Camp

“The number one benefit of educational technology is that it empowers people to do what they want to do. You need to get parents on board with your technology integration. Get them to sign Responsible/Acceptable Use policies. Recently added to the Survival Tips for Teachers . ” – Steve Ballmer.

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Video Projects to Engage Learners: 20+ Tools & Tips

Teacher Reboot Camp

Some of my favorite video creation tools and apps for quick video productions, include Powtoons , Animoto , Educreations , ToonDoo, Touchcast, Instagram, Magisto , Popcorn Maker , Wideo, and Dvolver. Remember to get students and parents to sign an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) form. iOS app, Foteo iOS, CineBeat by Smule, and @Video.

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iPad Basic Training for Teachers

EdTechSandyK

From all of the wonderful resources we had compiled, we needed to come up with a plan to get our teachers up-to-speed and comfortable with using iPads, while planting seeds of a vision for the use of mobile technologies in their classrooms. iPad mobile learning mobile technology online learning professional development'

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10 Killer iPad Projects Students Will Love #ISTE13

EdTechSandyK

Use Student Instructors - Educreations and Doodle Cast - teacher can record lessons for students to review or have students record presentations or their thinking when completing an assignment 5. Check your school''s social media policies before jumping into this. apps iPad ISTE13 technology integration' Posted with Blogsy.

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Notes from Leadership for the Digital Age with Alan November - Day 2

EdTechSandyK

When focusing on 1:1, iPads, etc: Focus on teaching teachers to give better feedback and students to self-assess instead of the technology. Good apps for creating tutorials: Explain Everything, Screen Chomp, Educreations District #2 : Revisiting their BYOD initiative. In library they are using stop motion technology to develop stories.

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Has Your School Reached an Edtech Plateau? Here’s the Key to Moving the Needle

Edsurge

Whether your role is as an administrator, teacher, parent, or student leader, if you’re reading this, you are probably interested in helping other school community stakeholders understand the power of technology in a teaching and learning environment. Many teachers have made great strides, but many more are still tentative with technology.

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