The trend has not been limited to wealthy suburban districts. New York City, Chicago and many other urban districts also are buying large numbers of iPads.The iPads generally cost districts between $500 and $600, depending on what accessories and service plans are purchased.By comparison, Brookfield High in Connecticut estimates it spends at least that much yearly on every student's textbooks, not including graphing calculators, dictionaries and other accessories they can get on the iPads.
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Lissa Explains it All -- HTML Help and Tutorial for Kids - 57 views
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This is a superb site with everything teachers need to get their class coding with HTML. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+%26+Web+Tools
How to Make a Mind Map: 11 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow - 37 views
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"Mapping is one of the more common types of informal invention. It should be used when writers encounter writers' block or when they are having trouble organizing their thoughts or ideas. Problems solvers can use mind maps to address challenges and resources without judgment."
10 Excellent Platforms for Building Mobile Apps - 73 views
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The good news is that entering the mobile market no longer necessarily requires thousands of dollars and months of work. There are many mobile platforms available to help you build an app on a budget - quickly, and with no coding knowledge required.
DIFFERENTIATION TOOLBOX - 3 views
Many US schools adding iPads, trimming textbooks - Yahoo! Finance - 4 views
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They include interactive programs to demonstrate problem-solving in math, scratchpad features for note-taking and bookmarking, the ability to immediately send quizzes and homework to teachers, and the chance to view videos or tutorials on everything from important historical events to learning foreign languages.They're especially popular in special education services, for children with autism spectrum disorders and learning disabilities, and for those who learn best when something is explained with visual images, not just through talking.Some advocates also say the interactive nature of learning on an iPad comes naturally to many of today's students, who've grown up with electronic devices as part of their everyday world.
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I find the price comparisons interesting.
Tutorial on 5 web resources for elementary teachers - 61 views
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I made this screencast using Jing.
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I can't get it to play, even after I installed the software. :(
What Is Active Learning? - 49 views
LearniT-TeachiT - 49 views
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Our project-based lesson plans are provided online and in editable MS Word format.
Digitally Speaking / Blogging - 169 views
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Using Feed Readers
Feed readers are probably the most important digital tool for today's learner because they make sifting through the amazing amount of content added to the Internet easy. Also known as aggregators, feed readers are free tools that can automatically check nearly any website for new content dozens of times a day---saving ridiculous amounts of time and customizing learning experiences for anyone.
Imagine never having to go hunting for new information from your favorite sources again. Learning goes from a frustrating search through thousands of marginal links written by questionable characters to quickly browsing the thoughts of writers that you trust, respect and enjoy.
Sounds too good to be true, doesn't it?
It's not! Here's a Commoncraft tutorial explaining RSS Feeds in Plain English:
Feed readers can quickly and easily support blogging in the classroom, allowing teachers to provide students with ready access to age-appropriate sites of interest that are connected to the curriculum. By collecting sites in advance and organizing them with a feed reader, teachers can make accessing information manageable for their students.
Here are several examples of feed readers in action:
Student Blogs
http://www.pageflakes.com/wferriter/20982438
This feed list includes several elementary, middle and high school blogs that students can explore during silent reading or while online at home.
Current Events
http://www.pageflakes.com/wferriter/16714925
This feed list includes links to several news websites that cover topics that are a part of one teacher's required social studies curriculum.
Global Warming
http://www.pageflakes.com/wferriter/22534539
Used specifically as a part of one classroom project, this feed list contains information related to global warming that students can use as a starting point for individual research.
While there are literally dozens of different feed reader programs to choose from (Bloglines and Google Reader are two biggies), Pageflakes is a favorite of many educators because it has a visual layout that is easy to read and interesting to look at. It is also free and web-based. That means that users can check accounts from any computer with an Internet connection. Finally, Pageflakes makes it quick and easy to add new websites to a growing feed list—and to get rid of any websites that users are no longer interested in.
What's even better: Pageflakes has been developing a teacher version of their tool just for us that includes an online grade tracker, a task list and a built in writing tutor. As Pageflakes works to perfect its teacher product, this might become one of the first kid-friendly feed readers on the market. Teacher Pageflakes users can actually blog and create a discussion forum directly in their feed reader---making an all-in-one digital home for students.
For more information about the teacher version of Pageflakes, check out this review:
http://teacherleaders.typepad.com/the_tempered_radical/2008/02/pageflakes-for.html
For more information on using feed readers to organize and manage information, check out this handout:
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Checklist to use before embarking on a blogging project with students
MIT App Inventor | Explore MIT App Inventor - 73 views
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An Android drag and drop programming environment. Similar to Scratch. looks like there are a lot of tutorials and even a curriculum available if you dig through the site.
Chrome for iOS: Send A Webpage Back To Safari Via Bookmarklet - MacStories - 9 views
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javascript:window.open('ichromy://http'+location.href.substring(4)); This is how I made the chrome bookmarklet for Diigo. This is my first functional bookmarklet hack!
TouchDevelop - 45 views
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This is a fab suite of programming tools and toys from Microsoft Research. The site using HTML 5 which means that it works across most devices from PCs, Apple, Android and more. It has a get tutorial section to get you started and you are able to pick apart coding from other public projects. You can share your finished scripts and programmes with a link to play on most devices and even export it to the Windows Store. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+%26+Web+Tools
Instructional Technology QuickGuide - 128 views
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An Instructional Technology QuickGuide, complete with links to sites and tutorials!
First boot with the Raspberry Pi | How To - CNET - 49 views
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Clear introduction to the raspberry pi computer
Animate Your Life | Tellagami - 100 views
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Create short animated films with audio, text, backgrounds and a 3D avatar on an Apple device, then share the video online. Ideal for sharing ideas, tasks or homework. Download the app at https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gami/id572737805?ls=1&mt=8 http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Video%2C+animation%2C+film+%26+Webcams
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Great app for instruction and student projects. Here is a short tutorial on how easy it is to use, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgpLpOy5V9A
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