"To prepare for the transition to a 1:1 learning system, Passaic Schools have needed to undergo two key transitions; installing a brand new Wireless Network, and installing a new teaching method into their staff."
"...a lot of the apps that work inside Google Chrome still go under the radar. With that in mind, here are a few of our favorites you might not have seen yet."
Alternative to Photo Story. "Stupeflix is another web service that turns your pictures, videos, and text into professional looking videos. You can download your video to your computer as an MP4 or flash file."
"SnackTools apps work with most blog platforms, CMS and social websites like Blogger, Wordpress, Tumblr, Joomla, Drupal, Webs, Weebly, Jimdo, Facebook, Hi5, Orkut, Ning. Technically, anywhere you can post a YouTube video, you can post a SnackTools widget as well."
"Make flashcards for students to study both online and on-the-go with Apple and Android apps. Students can quiz themselves from flashcards and track their mastery of key concepts. StudyBlue is free, secure and requires no extra work by your IT department."
Focusing on transferable technology skills will make the integration of technology more meaningful and prepare students with skills they can take with them in the future.