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Lilia Vargas

"We Need More EdTech, But Less Technology In The Classroom" - 0 views

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      This is a useful article because it makes the important distinction between EdTech and simply introducing technology into a classroom. Additionally, the conversational tone of the author makes the article easy to follow and effective in presenting different viewpoint.
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    Interesting article that distinguishes EdTech from technology in classroom and analyses both.
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    Interesting article that distinguishes EdTech from technology in classroom and analyses both.
claudia thomsen

The 10 Most Popular EdTech: Focus on K-12 Stories in 2013 | EdTech Magazine - 0 views

  • integrate social media into the classroom and curriculum.
  • Among the top 10 stories of the year is our annual list of Must-Read K–12 IT blogs. This is particularly noteworthy since the list was built with the direct input of readers.
Iztchel Alcala

edTech Trends: 23 Oct 2013 by G Mueller on Prezi - 0 views

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Iztchel Alcala

EdTech Toolbox: Web 2 Tools by Task - 0 views

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    Different tools related to technology that students can use
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    Different tools related to technology that students can use
Lourdes Ornelas

"Benefits of Technology in Today's Classrooms" - 0 views

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      This article is incredibly useful because it provides straight-forward evidence on the benefits of technology in the classroom. So, it is great motivator for teachers trying to become more digitally literate! Additionally, it can be used to convince administrators to implement technology in schools more consistently. 
Lourdes Ornelas

"Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students" - 0 views

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      This is a really useful article given that it effectively shows the many benefits of incorporating technology in the classroom. It is therefore very useful when finding evidence for digitalising our school!
claudia thomsen

Infographic: The State of Digital Education - Getting Smart by Getting Smart Staff - di... - 0 views

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      Great infographic to understand how education is evolving
  • See how much has changed from just 2010 up until now in Tom’s post, Getting Smart: How Digital Learning is Changing the World- 2013 Update. &nbsp;Also, see the inforgraphic below from Knewton capturing the incredible growth and current state of digital education today.
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      great infographic and interesting article to understand how are we being part of this educational evolution
Patricia Garcia

Mobile Learning - Using Twitter in the classroom - 0 views

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      This video shows another way of using twitter in the classroom to provide a back channel, improving the interaction between the teacher and students.
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    This video shows another way to interact with students through twitter.
Patricia Garcia

Open Educational Resources | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organi... - 0 views

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      Open Educational Resources make it easy for people to achieve an education. This is a great article about the actions of UNESCO in this matter.
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    "The potential of opening up educational resources for use and adaptation by everyone, especially those in resource-poor environments, is a great opportunity to achieve quality education for all."
Fátima Caballero

For Low-Income Kids, Access to Devices Could Be the Equalizer | MindShift - 0 views

  • Access to the Internet connects kids to all kinds of information — and for low-income students especially, that access has the power to change their social structure by allowing them to become empowered and engaged, said Michael Mills,
  • The Internet is about empowerment. If we take away this access because we think certain people aren’t going to use it right, we’re no better than governments who take away voting rights from minorities.”
  • ow-income students’ test scores increased by 30 percent after they were given smartphones to access more information and instruction and to collaborate with their peers.
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  • the simple act of students using their coveted devices for study purposes makes learning more acceptable to them and to their peers.
  • it’s becoming more socially acceptable to talk about school stuff outside school because of that device. When they text or tweet about it, somehow it crosses the boundary of becoming okay. It’s not exactly cool yet, but all of a sudden it’s becoming okay.”
  • or those who don’t feel comfortable giving students their phone numbers, Mills suggests using a Google voice account, which students can call and leave messages.
  • f they have enough funds, Mills said schools should invest in a 1-1 program — a device for every student.
  • 2.&nbsp;&nbsp; GIVE STUDENTS PROMPTS
  • guidance on how to use those devices for learning
  • 3.&nbsp;&nbsp; PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES. “We need to think about what we are teaching
  • “This is not technology — this is Pedagogy 101
  • 4.&nbsp;&nbsp; MAKE YOURSELF AVAILABLE.
  • 1.&nbsp;&nbsp; GIVE STUDENTS ACCESS.
  • 5.&nbsp;&nbsp; INVITE OBSERVERS TO YOUR MOBILE ENHANCED CLASS.
  • Parents, other teachers, and administrato
  • 6.&nbsp;&nbsp; INVENTORY THE DEVICES.
  • Keep track of who owns what kind of device
  • This way, you can create flexible, shifting groups to make sure there’s a good variety of devices in every group.
  • 7.&nbsp;&nbsp; USE DISCRETION.
  • Be careful not to publicly call out kids who don’t have a device when organizing groups.
  • 8.&nbsp;&nbsp; USE EVERYTHING YOU HAVE.
  • different ways of understanding.
  • 10.&nbsp;&nbsp; TEACH PROCESS NOT CONTENT.
  • If they don’t want to write a blog, but want to create a video, be open to it.
  • 11.&nbsp;&nbsp; VALUE COLLABORATION. Promote group work and project based learning.
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    For low-income kids, access to devices could be the equalizer.
Lilly Caballero

Pullman v. Casserly: The future of copyright - Index on Censorship | Index on Censorship - 0 views

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    Two different points of view about the perks of copyrighted material and the way the public approaches creative work on the Internet for using, remixing, sharing and attributing.
Patricia Morales

How the iPad Can Transform Classroom Learning | Edutopia - 0 views

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    Blogger Ben Johnson present lesson ideas and logistics for using the iPad in the classroom.
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    Blogger Ben Johnson present lesson ideas and logistics for using the iPad in the classroom.
Patricia Morales

Teaching and Learning: Using iPads in the Classroom | Edutopia - 0 views

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    Blogger Ben Johnson shares iPad features to assist in classroom learning as well as apps to include in curriculum.
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    Blogger Ben Johnson shares iPad features to assist in classroom learning as well as apps to include in curriculum.
Carolina Montes

4 Great iPad Apps to Create Digital Portfolios ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Lear... - 0 views

  • eportfolios in education stems from the fact that they &nbsp;enhance students overall &nbsp;learning and provide them with a chance to showcase their academic work to their peers, parents or the whole school.
  • e-portfolios make classroom learning more accessible to parents, teachers and administrators They provide a window into student learning They showcase both student achievement and student learning over time They provide additional assessment information beyond what can be collected from traditional letter grade
  • e-portfolios &nbsp;increase student engagement, promote a continuing conversation about learning between teachers, parents, and students, and extend academic lessons beyond school walls
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    Creating Digital Portfolios with ipads and their apps
Carolina Montes

http://pernillesripp.com/2014/01/07/it-is-not-about-the-gadgets-why-every-teacher-shoul... - 0 views

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    Integration of technology is much more that the use of apps, computers. mobiles etc.
Carolina Montes

What are the pros and cons of a flipped classroom? | Thinkfinity - 0 views

  • What are the pros and cons of a flipped classroom?
  • Students prepare for class
  • Students then reflect on their learning and organize a list of questions
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  • teacher reviews these questions and creates a lesson plan that addresses the areas of confusion
  • he teacher poses questions or give problems and students work collaboratively
Carolina Montes

40 Ways to Use Google Apps in Education ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning - 0 views

  • presentation created by Becky Evans on 40 ways to use Google Apps in Education.
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    There are several apps that google provides that can be used for educational purposes.
Carolina Montes

Digital Literacy Simply Explained ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning - 0 views

  • digital literacy means using technology thoughtfully and responsibly. Today, digital literacy is not a privilege or just a convenience, it's an expected and often required part of being productive and responsible citizen, by inviting more people to become digitally literate we can improve our own future in the way basic literacy &nbsp;improved societies in the past "
  • It is thanks to literacy that human thinking developed to include more abstract and syllogistic concepts which constituted the foundational pillars of science. Literacy also enabled humans to build a civilization through the encoding and sharing of collective wisdom.
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    " digital literacy means using technology thoughtfully and responsibly. Today, digital literacy is not a privilege or just a convenience, it's an expected and often required part of being productive and responsible citizen, by inviting more people to become digitally literate we can improve our own future in the way basic literacy  improved societies in the past ""
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