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Elementary Students Study Robotics, Engineering - 0 views

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Steve Ransom on 29 Oct 12

A nice local piece shared by Pedro that shows what is going on and possible with things like robotics computers... even at the primary level.

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Student Opinion | Are You Distracted by Technology? - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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Becoming Twitterific « Art Class With LMJ - 0 views

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A great post for those getting started with Twitter or those who have created an account and have let it lapse or just don't know what to do next.

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TeachThoughtThe Complete Guide To Twitter Hashtags In Education - 0 views

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A GREAT listing of all of the education-related hashtags that you can use to follow and participate in a twitter chat.

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Understanding Twitter Chats - Part 1 | ReadingOnTheRun.com - 0 views

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If you want a great education community to dive into right away on Twitter, consider lurking or participating in one of the many scheduled Twitter Chats that go on almost every day of the week. Here's a 2-part video tutorial to help you get started. It's also a great way to find relevant educators on Twitter to follow.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">If you want a great education community to dive into right away on Twitter, consider lurking or participating in one of the many scheduled Twitter Chats that go on almost every day of the week. Here's a 2-part video tutorial to help you get started. It's also a great way to find relevant educators on Twitter to follow.</div>

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Education Week Teacher: Tips for Tech-Cautious Teachers - 0 views

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edtech integration tips advice PTEd preservice newbies

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Has this tool been recommended by colleagues or student I respect, or is someone else willing to try this tool with me?
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  The importance of having a network of educators to connect with!
  
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In other words, model what you want your students to do: Use technology as a tool for learning.
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  That's it. YOU have to use the tools first so that you can integrate them with your students in a natural, logical way. Demonstrate being a [digital] learner for yourself. Then, it is just a natural extension with your students.
  
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Steve Ransom on 02 Nov 12

Excellent suggestions pertinent to EDTS 523 and those new/struggling with education technology. Start small. Just keep growing.

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Meet the man behind "Is Twitter Wrong?" who helped debunk fake pictures during Hurrican... - 0 views

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Great example of the new challenges of a read-write web. New skills/literacies are required to practice informed citizenship.

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Project Based Learning: Explained. - YouTube - 0 views

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shared by Steve Ransom on 31 Oct 12 - No Cached

Steve Ransom on 31 Oct 12

A nice overview made visual by CommonCraft

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Decimal, Fraction, Percent equivalence - 0 views

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Would work well on the IWB, too

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How to Create Nonreaders - 0 views

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It takes insight and guts to catch oneself at what amounts to an exercise in pseudodemocracy.
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Steve Ransom on 31 Oct 12

A must-read. But everything by Alfie Kohn is a must-read.

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The Teacher's Guide to Facebook - 0 views

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A simple and popular workaround for awkward or potentially unprofessional interactions is to use Facebook pages, groups or separate accounts in the classroom. Pages are essentially separate profiles that students can Like in order to receive updates, and you can add students to groups in order to stay connected. Creating a separate profile for yourself is an easy way to prevent students from seeing any personal information that you would normally have on Facebook.
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When you set a social media policy for your classroom, it’s important to delineate clear guidelines with your students on how they should and should not interact with you.
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“During the term, I perceive that friending a student creates uncomfortable boundaries for the student-professor relationship,” she says. “After all, students post information about their personal lives and vice versa.”
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Bring Your Own Device: A Guide for Schools - 0 views

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This guide examines the use of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) models in schools. It looks at the potential opportunities and benefits, as well as the considerations, risks and implications that arise when schools allow students and staff to use personally owned devices in the classroom and school environments. Strategies, tips and techniques are included to address the considerations and manage the risks.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This guide examines the use of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) models in schools. It looks at the potential opportunities and benefits, as well as the considerations, risks and implications that arise when schools allow students and staff to use personally owned devices in the classroom and school environments. Strategies, tips and techniques are included to address the considerations and manage the risks.</div>

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Steve Ransom on 30 Oct 12

A great example of where school districts are heading regarding students bringing their own devices to school for learning. It's full of theoretical benefits, risks, and things to think about.

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Salman Khan on the YouTube lectures and teaching tools that power the Khan Academy's mi... - 0 views

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Be sure to read parts 2 and 3 for multiple perspectives on Khan Academy

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