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5 Free Tech Tools to Try in Your Social Studies Lessons

The CoolCatTeacher

In today’s show, he talks about top free tech tools to try in social studies lessons. Richard Byrne the author of Free Technology for Teachers has some fantastic professional development courses including a course for history / social studies teachers. 5 Free Tech Tools to Try in Your Social Studies Lessons. Tool #2: TimelineJS.

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5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom

ViewSonic Education

In a fairly short time, amazing innovations like iPads, laptops, and smartphones have opened up a new world of information for students of all ages. It should be no surprise that studies show engaged students retain more of what they have learned. Adapting to this exciting new reality can be challenging for both teachers and students.

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Turn today’s classrooms into #InclusiveSpaces

A Principal's Reflections

Not only does time spent in the classroom impact student learning, but studies show that the physical layout of those classrooms (variables including use of light, color and wall space) have a significant impact on student behavior, motivation and achievement. Do you have a 1:1 iPad ratio for your classes?

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The Future is Now: Preparing Our Youngest Scholars for a Digital World

The CoolCatTeacher

X.com (Formerly Twitter): @ TannenbaumTech Notes Hosts, Guests & Featured People: Debbie Tannenbaum, Tannenbaum Tech Vicki Davis , Host, Cool Cat Teacher Blog Pana Asavavatana's @PanaAsavavatana episode on How she helps her students using iPads that Debbie said helped her understand how to use icon literacy to teach littles.

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Facebook helps makerspaces expand in the classroom

eSchool News

Now with the help of Facebook and the Ravenswood Education Foundation, he’s come close to reaching that goal. “For all we know, the founder of the next Facebook is right here in the Ravenswood School District.” “Every kid deserves to find what drives them,” Pronovost said. .

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Guest Post: A Technophobe’s Guide to Modern Teaching

EdTech4Beginners

Now, you’ll see many private schools that encourage the use of iPads in the classroom. Despite the assertion that technology can reduce student’s attention towards actual studying, there are some reports and studies that prove otherwise. Perhaps, that’s one of the reasons why boring rhymes with studying. Well, why not?

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The iPad Loophole

The Electric Educator

This year my school gave iPads to all of our high school students. Facebook accessed through the Google Earth App Twitter accessed through the Screen Chomp App Over Christmas break we were forced to remove the following apps, all of which contained this loophole. Apple ios ipad security' We were one of the first in the state.

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