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D L

iPad as a pedagogical device - 0 views

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  • D L on 26 Nov 11
     
    This is a slideshare by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. The research paper outlines 13 ways to use iPads in your teaching. This is interesting and valuable to learn that the iPad revolution is not just being piloted in our own country but globally. SIG1Context: mobile devices, iPad, global, connection, differentiated,
rachel vartanian

The Creativity Crisis: Why American Schools Need Design - Laura Seargeant Richardson - ... - 1 views

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shared by rachel vartanian on 22 Nov 11 - No Cached
  • Chinese faculty actually laughed when they found out the U.S. education trends were in "standardized curriculum, rote memorization, and nationalized testing."
  • The creative jobs that drive innovation are now the highest 'value added' jobs in the world—the real creators of wealth. If states are going to stay competitive, they have to ... develop a workforce capable of doing creative work."
  • Ideal job candidates at these companies must now show they can "think with their hands" by having expertise or a second major in a musical instrument, auto repair, or sculpture
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  • The truth is that our biggest innovations come from the combination of art and science, and there are many who agree.
  • rachel vartanian on 22 Nov 11
     
    This article discusses the creativity crisis in terms of STEM schools failing in this area.  I have highlighted some interesting quotes that will support our argument that creativity is necessary if students are going to be globally competitive.
D L

Garrett Elementary schools using iPads in the classroom - 1 views

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  • D L on 14 Nov 11
     
    A short video featuring iPad use in the classroom. This school district bought iPads in lieu of new textbooks which would eventually become outdated. Context SIG1: mobile devices, iPad, elementary
D L

Elementary School Students get "tech"nical with iPads - 0 views

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school elementary mobile devices iPads learning tools technology Phoenix City Alabama

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  • D L on 14 Nov 11
     
    A teacher in AL discusses the use of iPads as learning tools and as a means to keep students on a level playing field. SIG 1 context: mobile devices, iPads, elementary
Jon Lind

Four gadgets more important than iPhone 4S - 0 views

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  • Jon Lind on 18 Nov 11
     
    This article uses the release of the latest iphone to highlight global inequalities and present some truly affordable gadgets from around the world. Profiled gadgets include a $35 tablet and a $25 desktop, as well as a solar powered netbook and cheap smartphones. The author's point that the information devices access is more important than the devices themselves is important to keep in mind when addressing the digital divide. Sig 1 Context: Digital divide, Funding
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