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Accessibility Statement | AHEAD: Association on Higher Education and Disability - 0 views

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This website is full of resources on accessibility in higher education. There is information on legal cases, conferences, documentation, and guides that deal with making curriculum accessible to people with disabilities.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This website is full of resources on accessibility in higher education. There is information on legal cases, conferences, documentation, and guides that deal with making curriculum accessible to people with disabilities.</div>

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6 great accessibility resources for improving your online course offerings - 0 views

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This is a good resource for teachers that are interested in making their online courses more accessible. One of the resources is Quality Matters, an online certification process for online classes that sets standards and provides feedback on courses. At my school, we're currently in the process of making sure all of our online courses pass Quality Matter's standards and it's really improving the course curriculum.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a good resource for teachers that are interested in making their online courses more accessible. One of the resources is Quality Matters, an online certification process for online classes that sets standards and provides feedback on courses. At my school, we're currently in the process of making sure all of our online courses pass Quality Matter's standards and it's really improving the course curriculum.</div>

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Key Mobile Learning Trends For 2016 - eLearning Industry - 0 views

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This article tracks current trends that are happening with mobile apps in education. Trends such as HTML5 adoption, analytics, multi-screen, bite-sized learning, and gamification are covered briefly, but this gives readers an idea of where mLearning is moving.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article tracks current trends that are happening with mobile apps in education. Trends such as HTML5 adoption, analytics, multi-screen, bite-sized learning, and gamification are covered briefly, but this gives readers an idea of where mLearning is moving.</div>

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20 Awesome BYOD and Mobile Learning Apps - 0 views

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Jared Ritchey on 13 Nov 16

This article is a good resource for mobile apps that can be applied to many subjects and content areas. There are writing, collaboration, blogging, screen-capturing, and LMS integration apps that teachers can use for their classroom.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article is a good resource for mobile apps that can be applied to many subjects and content areas. There are writing, collaboration, blogging, screen-capturing, and LMS integration apps that teachers can use for their classroom.</div>

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How to Teach with Technology: Language Arts - 0 views

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Jared Ritchey on 06 Nov 16

The author of this article compiles lesson ideas that incorporate technology into literature and language arts curriculum. Some ideas include video dialogues, using pictures to tell stories, voicethread narration, creating comics, and using video-games.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The author of this article compiles lesson ideas that incorporate technology into literature and language arts curriculum. Some ideas include video dialogues, using pictures to tell stories, voicethread narration, creating comics, and using video-games.</div>

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Popular Technology Resources for English Language Arts - 0 views

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Jared Ritchey on 06 Nov 16

A useful resource for technology integration in language arts. The webpage links to various technology resources that focus on literature, writing, storytelling, and reading.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A useful resource for technology integration in language arts. The webpage links to various technology resources that focus on literature, writing, storytelling, and reading.</div>

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Using Technology to Teach Health and Wellness - 0 views

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Jared Ritchey on 30 Oct 16

This article provides some insights and links to technology that can be used to teach PE classes. Some of the tools that the author links to are apps that turns exercise into games and help track fitness progress. This article is a good, short resource to use if you are interested in teaching PE with technology or just want to discover some useful fitness apps.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article provides some insights and links to technology that can be used to teach PE classes. Some of the tools that the author links to are apps that turns exercise into games and help track fitness progress. This article is a good, short resource to use if you are interested in teaching PE with technology or just want to discover some useful fitness apps.</div>

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GarageBand - A great way to create music with technology - 0 views

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Jared Ritchey on 30 Oct 16

GarageBand is a useful tool that allows musicians and "non-musicians" to create music. It features deep instrumental customization as well as pre-made loops. Users can create simple songs quickly, or complex songs with custom instruments and vocal. This tool can be integrated into various multimedia, art, and music curriculum.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">GarageBand is a useful tool that allows musicians and "non-musicians" to create music. It features deep instrumental customization as well as pre-made loops. Users can create simple songs quickly, or complex songs with custom instruments and vocal. This tool can be integrated into various multimedia, art, and music curriculum.</div>

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Digital Games: Learning through Play - 1 views

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Jared Ritchey on 22 Oct 16

The author of this article references examples of studies that show educational gaming is on the rise. The article contains characteristics of good educational games and also notes that commercial games can be integrated into the classroom as well.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The author of this article references examples of studies that show educational gaming is on the rise. The article contains characteristics of good educational games and also notes that commercial games can be integrated into the classroom as well.</div>

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The first great works of digital literature are already being written - 1 views

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Jared Ritchey on 22 Oct 16

This is an article written by a novelist and game writer. She argues that games, or digital literature, are effective storytelling devices and gives a lot of good example of games that are bridging the gap between narrative and game mediums.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is an article written by a novelist and game writer. She argues that games, or digital literature, are effective storytelling devices and gives a lot of good example of games that are bridging the gap between narrative and game mediums.</div>

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Using Smartphones in the Classroom - 0 views

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Jared Ritchey on 16 Oct 16

Smartphones are very prevalent with students and it seems there is a definite split in education on whether they should be used in the classroom. This article points out some interesting ways to use smartphones and to keep it academic. From assessing student learning, to using apps to teach the U.S. Constitution, the author provides some guidelines for teachers interested in harnessing the potential of smartphones.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Smartphones are very prevalent with students and it seems there is a definite split in education on whether they should be used in the classroom. This article points out some interesting ways to use smartphones and to keep it academic. From assessing student learning, to using apps to teach the U.S. Constitution, the author provides some guidelines for teachers interested in harnessing the potential of smartphones.</div>

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15 Ways To Use Twitter In Education (For Students And Teachers Alike) - eLearning Industry - 0 views

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Jared Ritchey on 16 Oct 16

I've been getting very interested in using Twitter in my class. This article has some really good ideas on how to integrate the micro-blogger into the classroom. Teachers can use it to keep everyone up to date with projects and relevant resources and students can use it as a research tool (something I didn't consider).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I've been getting very interested in using Twitter in my class. This article has some really good ideas on how to integrate the micro-blogger into the classroom. Teachers can use it to keep everyone up to date with projects and relevant resources and students can use it as a research tool (something I didn't consider).</div>

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3 Things Every Teacher Should be Doing with Web 2.0 Tools - 0 views

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This article examines practices that educators should be using such as examining prior-knowledge, creating personalized experiences, and complex problem simulation. These techniques can be used to a greater effect when free web 2.0 tools are utilized.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article examines practices that educators should be using such as examining prior-knowledge, creating personalized experiences, and complex problem simulation. These techniques can be used to a greater effect when free web 2.0 tools are utilized.</div>

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How Web 2.0 has changed the face of education - 0 views

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This article examines how students' use of web 2.0 technology and social media can provide new and effective classroom learning opportunities. The article also looks at a study performed by Childnet International on the benefits of learning with social networking/media. The author also points out some challenges with web 2.0 tools such as critical thinking and digital literacy.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article examines how students' use of web 2.0 technology and social media can provide new and effective classroom learning opportunities. The article also looks at a study performed by Childnet International on the benefits of learning with social networking/media. The author also points out some challenges with web 2.0 tools such as critical thinking and digital literacy.</div>

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Digital Video Transforms Teaching Practices - 0 views

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Jared Ritchey on 03 Oct 16

This article takes a look at how videos have changed the modern classroom. Flipped classrooms, combining textbooks with videos, and free resources are covered in the article.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article takes a look at how videos have changed the modern classroom. Flipped classrooms, combining textbooks with videos, and free resources are covered in the article.</div>

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4 Expert Tips for Using Video in the Classroom - 0 views

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Jared Ritchey on 03 Oct 16

This is a helpful article that gives instructors some ideas for incorporating videos in the classroom. It describes ideas on how to use videos to expose students to foreign concepts, create student projects, and for teachers to use as a learning tool.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a helpful article that gives instructors some ideas for incorporating videos in the classroom. It describes ideas on how to use videos to expose students to foreign concepts, create student projects, and for teachers to use as a learning tool.</div>

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Sharing and Collaborating with Google Drive - 1 views

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shared by Jared Ritchey on 25 Sep 16 - No Cached

Jared Ritchey on 25 Sep 16

This resources was created in Google Docs and focuses on how educators can integrate Drive into their classroom. The article looks as creating documents, folders, and comments, as well as the sharing and collaboration features within Drive.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This resources was created in Google Docs and focuses on how educators can integrate Drive into their classroom. The article looks as creating documents, folders, and comments, as well as the sharing and collaboration features within Drive.</div>

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7 Google Spreadsheet Features You Should be Using - 0 views

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Jared Ritchey on 25 Sep 16

This article focuses on helpful techniques anyone (including educators) can use with Google spreadsheets. Formulas, forms, chatting, and shortcuts are explained along with tutorials and resources.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article focuses on helpful techniques anyone (including educators) can use with Google spreadsheets. Formulas, forms, chatting, and shortcuts are explained along with tutorials and resources.</div>

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10 Types of Visual Content to Improve Learner Engagement - 0 views

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Jared Ritchey on 18 Sep 16

This article looks at the specific strengths of different types of visuals in presentations. The article covers charts, photos, screen captures, comics, infographs, and other various graphics. The author then states how each can better engage your audience.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article looks at the specific strengths of different types of visuals in presentations. The article covers charts, photos, screen captures, comics, infographs, and other various graphics. The author then states how each can better engage your audience.</div>

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20 World-Class Presentation Experts Share Their Top Tips - 1 views

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This article contains useful and interesting tips from presentation experts. It contains tips on images, fonts, themes, and structure.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article contains useful and interesting tips from presentation experts. It contains tips on images, fonts, themes, and structure.</div>

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