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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.

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).

The power of connected learning expands the classroom to infinity and beyond, but students still need a teacher's guidance.

The power of connected learning expands the classroom to infinity and beyond, but students still need a teacher's guidance.

Provides nine strategies--one for each month of school- for incorporating social media into your classroom in ways that can encourage critical thinking through analysis and engagement.

Provides nine strategies--one for each month of school- for incorporating social media into your classroom in ways that can encourage critical thinking through analysis and engagement.

Dragonfly Education is a Company providing technological aids in the form of teaching courseware to engineering intuitions. Masterclass educates students through animated videos explaining difficult concepts through real life examples and easy-to-grasp visuals.

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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.

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.

What kinds of questions should we be asking about web resources before using them in the classroom? Read Part 2 of Mike Gorman's series on the best ways to vet classroom resources. 

What kinds of questions should we be asking about web resources before using them in the classroom? Read Part 2 of Mike Gorman's series on the best ways to vet classroom resources. 

Blogger, Larry Ferlazzo, provides his list of best Web 2.0 applications so far for 2016. Many of the applications have to do with ELL and ESL; however, these applications could be used with lessons in any classroom. He also provides lists from prior years.

Blogger, Larry Ferlazzo, provides his list of best Web 2.0 applications so far for 2016. Many of the applications have to do with ELL and ESL; however, these applications could be used with lessons in any classroom. He also provides lists from prior years.

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.

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.

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