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Visual notetaking is a process of representing ideas non-linguistically. (That's a fancy of way of saying, "drawing pictures.") Visual notetaking can include concept mapping, but also more artistic ways of visually capturing and representing ideas. On the simpler side of the visual notetaking continuum, visual notes can be used to create narrated art. On the complex end of the spectrum, some visual notetaking applications support the creation of whiteboard animation videos which include audio narration synchronized to screencasts of drawings. Visual or graphic facilitation can be used at meetings to summarize presentations and guide discussions. Whether simple or complex, visual 

Using Reflector and Cmatasia "Screen recording an iPad can be difficult given the limitations of the platform. However, by using desktop screencasting software, and inexpensive airplay mirroring applications, you can screen record anything on your iPad for high quality screencasts."

Allows you to share your screen with up to 7 people. Might be useful in helping others with technology use.

Fourth graders had trouble using some of the basic functions on a computer-based writing assessment, including drop-down menus, editing icons, the highlighter tool, and text-to-speech, according to a recent study by the National Center for Education Statistics. The results, which could be seen as a foreshadowing of the types of problems students might have with computer-based common-core tests in the spring, are part of a larger federal pilot study I wrote about last week. That study found that 4th graders can use computers to type, organize, and compose well enough to be assessed on their writing.

This Free App Uses Your Smartphone's Camera to Do Your Math Homework for You This may scare some math teachers. I may have to get the app.

"Teach your kids how to prevent bullying whether it happens at recess or online. With these resources, your students will learn strategies to help them feel safe in any environment. We'd like to give a special thanks to everyone who uploaded resources specifically for this collection. We're also excited to include Blendspace lessons and wikis (below) in a TES collection for the first time"

recently posed a question on my Teacher Garden Facebook fan page, asking for ideas of how to use QR codes in the classroom. While I was unable to obtain any more ideas, Lori over at Conversations in Literacy asked for some of my ideas, so I was propelled to do some more research over QR codes in the classroom. I was surprised by what I found!

App of the Day Useful for coaches and tech dir. to stay up to date on apps.

I like the concept, but I would demand a better product, students could use phones to record these.

Resources to improve the use of video in the classroom.

We see ourselves as trying to raise the level of English from the pre-mobile days," said Ginger CEO Maoz Schact in an interview with VentureBeat. "We're able to make you look good on your mobile with minimal effort. Might be a good app for students using tablets in the classroom.

But some struggled as they learned to use the Smarter Balanced test's new tools, such as highlighting and on-screen calculators, said Travis Moorman, the director of teaching and learning for the Milford school system. These and other problems are discussed.

This is a project that a coach from Pontiac, MI was/is involved in with her students. It is an example of using technology to do something you couldn't do before technology.

Digital Ethics by Darren Kuropatwa 12 videos 723 views 4 likes 53 minutes A collection of vids that can be used to address issues of digital ethics in schools.

Most educators who learn to use Twitter effectively say they learn more from their personal learning network (PLN) on Twitter than they've achieved from any other forms of professional development or personal learning.

Scott Mcleod:I thought I would gather in one place many of the talking points that I use with principals and superintendents about Internet safety…

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.

This could be a great tool. I want to explore it some more. I think it will make using Diigo an even better experience.

I agree. I will be exploring it too.

"Practice using similes and metaphors in their creative writing" Thanks to Pam Shoemaker who found this leson.

You are most likely using most of these apps, you may find one or two new ones.