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Create multimedia quizzes/surveys for mobile devices (1 free in current beta incarnation, but users can contact developers to request more).

This site lives up to its name. Find hundreds of really useful charts and diagrams that illustrate history, science, current events and more. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Cross+Curricular

Is only one iPad in a classroom worth it? This question keeps reappearing on the EC Ning and in other blog spaces. The answer is easy: YES, especially if the teacher has access to a Mac desktop or (preferably) laptop and a wifi network in the classroom. It is an even larger YES if the Mac device has the most current operating system. Having a computer to which the iPad can sync is not absolutely necessary, but it is a Best Idea. If you are not feeling confident, get your IT person or another teacher to help you out with setup. I am focused here on apps to install for MS and HS - and then what to do with them.

Despite his small frame, Jack Ma is a force to be reckoned with. He is the man who founded Alibaba.com, China's now number one e-commerce site. At his first touch of the computer keyboard, Jack knew that the Internet is the next best thing that is to happen to China. Jack Ma is currently valued at 3.4 billion dollars by the Forbes Magazine as of October 2012.

We can't argue with Hugh Herr, a double amputee, who says that he's no disable. For one, he's a professional climber. Secondly, when he walks using prosthetics he created himself, you really won't be able to tell from his gait. Hugh Herr currently directs the Biomechatronics research group at MIT Media Lab. We owe him the first intelligent prosthetics, employing bionics that make them work like real body parts. His company, iWalk, has helped veterans, amputees, and stroke victims get their life back. Envisioning a world where disability doesn't exist, it's safe to call him a visionary. To read more about Hugh Herr visit www.thextraordinary.org

Nancy Lublin is an entrepreneur, business consultant and philanthropist who is most famous for founding Dress for Success, an organization that provides career development training and interview suits for aspiring young people; and currently being the chief executive officer of DoSomething.org, a non-profit organization that focuses on motivating young people to do their part and create change in their communities through participating in nationwide campaigns.

There is probably no one in the world today who does not know the name Jackie Chan-currently the world's most famous martial artist. As a director, producer, action choreographer, martial artist, comedian, singer, stunt performer and, most importantly, an actor, Jackie has stunned billions of movie goers worldwide with his martial arts and acrobatic movements, earning him a reputation for being a realistic action star. Since he started in his show business career, Jackie's films have always been box office hits.

Timothy Hwang is a young businessman, philanthropist, entrepreneur and politician who is most popular for founding the National Youth Association, a nationwide organization in the United States that focuses on youth advocacy; the National Youth Lobby: and FiscalNote, a highly-ranked data analytics firm. What is so amazing about him is that he established these organizations and businesses at a young age, and is currently named as a rising star in politics in the United States.

Narayanan Krishnan is a social worker and philanthropist who is most famous for being hailed as one of the CNN Heroes of the Year in 2010. A person filled with service and compassion, Narayanan is the founder and current head of the Akshaya Trust, a non-profit organization focused on feeding the homeless, poor and mentally ill, giving them free haircuts, and providing homes so they would not need to stay on the streets.

If you are a student contemplating about change in your major, we have five signals you should make the move straight away.

This is a fabulous and fascinating YouTube channel where all sorts of science ideas are explored and explained in a friendly and engaging way. The topics range from near Earth Asteroid to dung beetles. The videos often cover science stories that are currently in the news. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Science

Meet the extraordinary Will Allen. He is a former professional basketball player and current urban farmer who is most noted for leading the successful urban farming organization, Growing Power. Throughout his career Will has been invited numerous times to speak about the importance and methods of urban farming, and he is considered to be among the top experts and leaders in urban farming today. "I've always eaten good food. I search out good food." To read more about Will Allen visit www.thextraordinary.org

Alison Lawton is a philanthropist inasmuch as she is a businesswoman. She is currently managing Winfield Venture Group alongside her Mindset Social Innovation Foundation. The principle behind her social business is simple: every penny you give for charity takes commitment. Her commitment is best seen in her chosen endeavors. She gave $1 million to the UBC Graduate School of Journalism to send students overseas and enable them to report on issues that are not receiving due attention.

Departmental communications Intercampus Plan parent conferences with multiple teachers and multiple schedules Share links to web resources Campus improvement planning Schoolwide calendar/scheduling Faculty meeting follow-up Teacher appraisal sign-ups To-do lists Keep information current between work, cell, and home School newspaper/newsletter article development Local newspaper publicity article development Twitter-like communication between faculty without the Twitter-like time drain Share lesson plans with substitutes/administrators/department chairs/other teachers

In this article, the authors present a model for how technology can provide more observations about student learning than current assessments. To illustrate this approach, the authors describe their early research on using immersive technologies to develop virtual performance assessments.

"This wiki is intended to be a clearinghouse of applications, lessons and experiences using the iPad in the classroom. The intention is that all apps listed have been tested and recommended by teachers using them. The Apps pages are generally created using google docs spreadsheets, feel free to update the wiki or the spreadsheets. (A link is provided on each page for the spreadsheets... at least the ones I've started working on...) At this point, as a high school science teacher, most of the apps I've recommended and investigated are geared to this level. Some can be used at any level. I invite you to add pages dedicated to your areas of interest and expertise if they are not already listed here. I would love to see a section on Literature and Language and Elementary Skills added to the wiki along with additions to any of the currently developed spreadsheets. It would also be sweet to share specific lessons or ideas for applications and activities. "

Your ELGG (an open source community platform) users might not be overly concerned about their friend count, but they very often might need to make a connection with your organisation right off the bat if they have questions about how to use the site or need to understand what having a friend or contact entails so they have the confidence to start engaging with other users. If you currently use or are considering implementing ELGG, you may want to think about starting your members off with at least one default friend.

TweetDeck is an Adobe Air desktop application that is currently in private beta. It aims to evolve the existing functionality of Twitter by taking an abundance of information i.e twitter feeds, and breaking it down into more manageable bite sized pieces.

Collaborative web tools

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