BC UDL

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Awesome example of what UDL looks like in a BC classroom.

Fantastic resource for new bc curriculum, especially grade 7 evolution and social studies.

New tutorials on SET-BC website for Chrome apps and extensions

Nice summary of some helpful ideas for formative and summative assessment.

search by device or learning activity. This is a great resource that provides short reviews of the recommended apps with price, ease of use, and usefulness. Also provides a features comparison chart.

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Before you jump on the SAMR bandwagon, give this a read. I wrote in a previous post my thoughts on how the SAMR model degrades/demeans meaningful technology based learning activities and directs teachers to think of their use of technology as insufficien…

The practice of using single point rubrics is slowly but surely catching on. Try one for yourself and let us see it!

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Love it, Mallory...thanks for the work you do to keep us up to date. I always look forward to your recommendations and often share them with staff.

8 SAMR examples. However, note that each example starts with a traditional assignment rather than a goal. The focus on product is another thing about SAMR that I don't like. Wouldn't it be better to start with a goal and then choose the tool(s) that best serve the goal, tech or not? It seems to me that what redefinition really means is coming up with a more robust and worthwhile goal. I'd rather just start with the goal and UDL Guidelines and select tech as an option that helps achieve the goal and meets the Guidelines.

open letter to creator of SAMR model asking where is the research and educational credentials to back up his ideas. The SAMR model has become very popular but perhaps we should proceed with caution. For now, I am sticking to the UDL guidelines as the model I use when advocating any educational practice including the use of technology.

open letter to creator of SAMR model asking where is the research to back up his ideas.

former poet laureate Billy Collins improves on a very bad poem with hilarious results. would make a great intro to the study of metaphor at the secondary level.

former poet laureate Billy Collins improved on a very bad poem with hilarious results

My favourite book creating app by far. links to downloads and blog with ideas for usingFree app on iTunes. Ideal for children's picture books, photo books, art books, cook books, manuals, textbooks, and more.

Creating a Visual Essay. I used Blendspace to create the lesson...has 3 steps with matching Task Cards.

This episode shows how Book Creator supports UDL Guideline 5 Provide options for expressive skills and fluency. Part of an ISTE Series in which UDL Guidelines are matched with apps. Would make a great workshop.

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Great post shows the difference between old-school and wonderfully creative Pro-D on technology. Participants used tech in the course of real problem solving. Posts about ChatterPix written by Ms. Hayes

Bit do automatically generated the QR code for my shortened Blendspace Chatterpix url.

Trying out Blendspace as a way of sharing resources. Here's a collection of tutorials and ideas for using the ChatterPix Kids app in the classroom.

Adam Foster of @iPadTeachers has written an excellent guide to using Book Creator in the classroom. 99¢ on the iBooks Store and well worth it. You could do Book Creator activities with your class or workshops for educators for years with the number of ideas packed into this tutorial. Many subject areas. Many of the activities include App Smashing ideas.