We made it through Monday! And the Round Up begins over at the Ed Tech Review with a post on the "Impact of Game Based Learning on Education." The article discusses the benefits of including some form of game-based learning within the classroom: students can learn faster; a variety of learning styles are addressed; data can be captured and analyzed at an incredibly fast rate; and so on. Definitely an interesting read.
Next, Free Technology for Teachers has a great article on "The Top 10+ Sites for a Successful 1:1 Laptop Program: Experiences from the Trenches." The article reviews 14 different software options that have been found useful for teachers and administrators within 1:1 laptop schools. All different grade levels and subjects are covered and there are some wonderful resources for any district heading this direction.
Free Tech for Teachers also has a two-part series up on "Tips for Leading Google Apps Training" This article is mainly for technology integration specialists who will be giving PD sessions over Google Apps, so if that's you - check it out! (Here is the link to Part 2)
Free Tech for Teachers also has a two-part series up on "Tips for Leading Google Apps Training" This article is mainly for technology integration specialists who will be giving PD sessions over Google Apps, so if that's you - check it out! (Here is the link to Part 2)
Tech & Learning has a write-up on "How to Create a Shared iPad Cart model." The post discusses how my alma mater, Blue Valley High School, successfully implemented a shared iPad cart model. This is a great alternative to consider if your district size or budget prohibits a 1:1 distribution of iPads. Or, this shared cart model can function as a stepping stone on the road to complete 1:1 integration.
Over at Getting Smart we start with a post entitled, "Mythbusting: Q&A with K12 Leadership." The GS team sat down the exectives from K-12 online learning and discussed everything from the importance of online learning to the evolving role of the teacher in a digital setting. It's a good read, especially if your school is considering including online course options.
Getting Smart also has a new article and infographic about "Growing Up Google." The post examines the growing role Google and Google Apps are having on education. Interesting information to consider especially given Google's latest news about their Google Play for Education app store.
Finally, Getting Smart has a post on "Jen Robert's Classroom in the Cloud." Ms. Robert is a high school English teacher who has done an impressive job incorporating digital learning into her curriculum. The post also has a short two-minute video explaining her classroom set up. You can also check out her blog.
Getting Smart also has a new article and infographic about "Growing Up Google." The post examines the growing role Google and Google Apps are having on education. Interesting information to consider especially given Google's latest news about their Google Play for Education app store.
Finally, Getting Smart has a post on "Jen Robert's Classroom in the Cloud." Ms. Robert is a high school English teacher who has done an impressive job incorporating digital learning into her curriculum. The post also has a short two-minute video explaining her classroom set up. You can also check out her blog.
Finally, Education Week has a article about how "Digital Trends Shifting the Role of Teachers." The post talks about the kind of changes technology is causing within the classroom and how teachers are dealing with these changes. The article also discusses BYOD policies, using social networks, and the problems that can arise during technology integration.
The Lightning Round...
- Teach Though has a post covering 5 Less-Known iPad Apps for the Flipped Classroom
- Educational Technology has a chart comparing Projects with Project-Based Learning
- Ed Tech also has a great graphic comparing every learning theory EVER.
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