"Below I have outlined information about three popular platforms used by schools implementing blended learning - Edmodo, Schoology and Moodle. These are not the only players in this field, but seem to be the most widely used - I have listed some other options at the Classroom Collaboration page.
Each of these platforms has pros and cons, depending on your intended purpose. Of course, the best way to decide the most suitable option for your school is to give each platform a try. All are free, or offer a free component for educational use."
There are three main players in the online 'office' apps department - Google, Microsoft and Apple. I have been using Google Apps as my secondary 'office' suite for some time now, and have watched i...
There are three main players in the online 'office' apps department - Google, Microsoft and Apple. I have been using Google Apps as my secondary 'office' suite for some time now, and have watched i...
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Sitting at your desk, feeling the red mist descend as your ancient XP desktop computer tries and fails to open your inbox, this might seem like an impossible dream. But for some people that day is already here.
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It is a simple freeware windows download application that helps you to backup videos from social sites like Dailymotion, MySpace, Yahoo, etc. to play back them offline and export them to many formats (MPG,AVI,MP4,3GP,3G2,WMV,PSP,MOV,FLV) with the quality that you choose, you can encode your videos to standard formats as DVD,VCD,IPOD,PSP.
Downloadable pdf or online html version (or buy the book) of *the* reference guide on sustainable energies from David MacKay (Inventor of 'Dasher' - Google it!).
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Projecting your iPad on a large screen is great for demonstrations, simulations, explanations, and showing examples. There are several ways this can be done in the classroom.
VGA or HDMI Adapter
Connect directly from your device to a projector's video cable. Click to find out which of the four possible adapters is the one you need.
Document Camera
Put your device under a camera connected to a projector. Glare may be a problem. Your audience can see your fingers.. Search Amazon for document cameras.
Apple TV
Connect an Apple TV to your projector and use your device's AirPlay feature to mirror the screen. Apple TV is available from Amazon.com.
AirServer
Install software on your projector-connected computer and use device's AirPlay feature to mirror the screen. Get AirServer at airserver.com.
Annotate.net
Install software on your projector-connected computer and use device's AirPlay feature to mirror the screen. Download the Annotate Mirror Client.
Mirroring360
Install software on your projector-connected computer and use device's AirPlay feature to mirror the screen. Download Mirroring360.
Reflector
Install software on your projector-connected computer and use device's AirPlay feature to mirror the screen. Get Reflector at reflectorapp.com.
X-Mirage
Install software on your projector-connected computer and use device's AirPlay feature to mirror the screen. Get X-Mirage.
iTools
Install software on your projector-connected computer and attach device using its USB cable and choose Live Desktop. Macs can wirelessly mirror to iTools. It's beta software with no documentation and can be buggy. English version currently not available.
OS X 10.10 Yosemite
Update to OS X Yosemite on your projector-connected Mac and attach device using its Lightning cable. Open QuckTime & choose iPad as the camera source.
If you don't mind keeping your iPad in one spot, then a VGA adapter (for 30-pin Dock connector or for the new Lightning
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