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Chromebooks and Nexus 7 tablets 1:1 pilot report

Great short videos about various learning topics.

"The History Engine is an educational tool that gives students the opportunity to learn history by doing the work-researching, writing, and publishing-of a historian. The result is an ever-growing collection of historical articles or "episodes" that paints a wide-ranging portrait of life in the United States throughout its history and that is available to scholars, teachers, and the general public in our online database." Via http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2012/04/history-engine-explore-stories-of.html

60-Second Civics is a daily podcast that provides a quick and convenient way for listeners to learn about our nation's government, the Constitution, and our history. The podcast explores themes related to civics and government, the constitutional issues behind the headlines, and the people and ideas that formed our nation's history and government.

No need to learn the aesthetics of movie making or wade through a complicated user interface. Tracking shot will create a movie instantly and automatically by grouping photos into scenes and shots, creating transitions, synchronizing with the music, and more. All you need to do is upload your photos and music - it couldn't be easier. Photos & music... ...instant movies. via http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2012/07/quickly-create-music-video-on-tracking.html

Exploriments are simulation-based interactive learning units for enhancing conceptual understanding in Science and Math in an experiential manner. Useful for students and teachers alike, Exploriments provide a highly interactive, exploratory, and engaging experience.

Wixie is the award winning online authoring tool students can use to construct knowledge and communicate ideas. Today's learners need a tool that is accessible whenever and wherever they are ready to learn! Students can use Wixie's paint tools, text options, clip art, and voice recording to develop online storybooks, curriculum projects, and so much more.

The ubermix is an all-free, specially built, Linux-based operating system designed from the ground up with the needs of education in mind. Built by educators with an eye towards student and teacher empowerment, ubermix takes all the complexity out of student devices by making them as reliable and easy-to-use as a cell phone, without sacrificing the power and capabilities of a full operating system. With a turn-key, 5 minute installation, 20 second quick recovery mechanism, and more than 60 free applications pre-installed, ubermix turns whatever hardware you have into a powerful device for learning. via James T. Sanders

Article reviews 5 model schools and their approach to blended learning.

Ed Tech Competitive Grants, funded with ESEA and ARRA funds, support programs that stimulate the use of educational technology to improve teaching and learning. Grants assist schools in developing 21st century classrooms as envisioned by the Educational Technology Plan for Virginia: 2010 - 2015

"The Ninja Program is a free program for students and educators to learn how to use Google Apps for Education in a fun and social way. Study, take tests, earn badges, and become a Ninja Master"

We've had teachers use tents in our school.