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Steve Komarov

Evaluating educational systems with learning curves - 2 views

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    This is a really good paper that shows how to evaluate tools for education with learning curves. They use adaptive tutoring systems as an example but it can be applied to just about any educational tool, such as a website, tablet app, and so on. There is some math, but it is very approachable. 
Jerald Cole

Balsamiq - 4 views

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    This is a great tool for doing mock-ups of engaging user interfaces. The free version is more than adequate. We use it in a course on graphical user interface design at my university.
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    Jerry, Thanks for sharing this resource. Coincidentally, my partner and I used this tool for generating a wireframe for a project in another course just two days back. I was not able to find a 'free' version on the website. There is a 7 day evaluation desktop version and a subscription based web version. I have a PC laptop. Is the free version available for Mac?
Tomoko Matsukawa

Fast Analytics and Rapid-fire Business Intelligence from Tableau Software | Tableau Sof... - 1 views

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    Visualization tool. referred by junjie. 
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    Tomoko, can you say more about this tool--and why you shared it?
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    I am so sorry... I posted by mistake....was meant to be for different diigo group....
Jing Jing Tan

KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy embraces high-tech tools | Amy Crawford | Education | Sa... - 0 views

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    How a teacher incorporates educational technology into his KIPP classroom.
Tracy Tan

21st century classrooms needed for the future (Jorgen Lindgren Hansen, China Daily[CN],... - 0 views

(Restricted access article, posted here.) The article talks about re-organizing classrooms and schedules in order to cater to the needs of the 21st century classroom. At a time when new technology...

china classroom configuration schedule

started by Tracy Tan on 27 Mar 12 no follow-up yet
Stephanie Fitzgerald

WPI Receives Grant for Development of Software Tools to Enhance Student Learning - 0 views

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    This blurb announces a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop software tools that detect student engagement while using educational software--and use the data to improve learning. "To study engagement, robust learning, and emotion in real classrooms, [Ryan S.J.d. Baker's] research combines quantitative field observations of student behavior while using educational software with data mining to detect patterns in the ways students tackle the tasks that [his educational] software presents."
Chris McEnroe

Schools Chief Finalist: Technology Can Engage Students, Not Cut Costs - Barrington, RI ... - 0 views

  • “Technology should be used as a tool to engage students,” O’Brien said. “Not as a tool to cut teacher costs. It doesn’t replace teachers.”
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    A very interesting profile of a candidate for a Superintendent position.
Briana Pressey

As Digital Tools Abound, Help Kids Self-Regulate - 4 views

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    This article emphasizes that the appeal of technology is not enough to motivate children to learn. Stresses that self-efficacy and the ability to set reasonable and attainable goals on their own is essential to fully engage students.
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    Video games and educational technology designed well have a wider range of self-efficacy, goal setting, and initiative required in order to feel successful in the experience; therefore they are more inclusive than other forms of independent activities.
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    Perhaps this is also the answer to make sure technology doesn't turn into a distraction instead of a learning tool? I think many kids would benefit from learning strategies for using technology efficiently/avoiding distractions.
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    Thanks for this article! It captures some of the self-efficacy conversations that have been helpful in designing my project. I think as the role of the teacher evolves, we will rely on students having choices for modes of learning and and as the article states, "we [will] rely more on children's independent initiative and motivation."
Ryan Brown

Stanford develops new tool for teaching doctors to treat sepsis - 0 views

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    This article describes how Stanford University Medical Center is using a web-based medical game called "Septris" to train its physicians on sepsis.
Chris Dede

Violent video games touted as learning tool - 3 views

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    Violent video games touted as learning tool
Anushka Fernando

BRAZIL: Young Indigenous Hero Teaches History in Video Game - IPS ipsnews.net - 0 views

  • The idea is to strengthen the role of virtual tools as a teaching resource, which can even be used in distance education and digital inclusion initiatives
  • new cultural industry as a medium for education and cultural awareness as well as to foster the development of multidisciplinary projects in universities
  • e game was developed with the support of the Secretariat of Culture of the state of Rio de Janeiro.
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    a video game that teachers colonization. it has been developed by the ministry of Culture in Brazil with other collaborators. It is viewed as a tool for distance learning
Brandon Pousley

The film that stirred a cause, perhaps - 0 views

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    "Do mouse clicking and video sharing count as legitimate forms of grass-roots mobilization?" A look at online video as a tool for engaging viewers in social action.
Chris McEnroe

Artificial Intelligence Tools to be Used in Singapore Schools | Articles | FutureGov - ... - 0 views

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    Using an algorithm to enhance feedback and engagement.  Classic design. Success really depends on the learning design.  
Jerald Cole

Wikis for Everyone - Wikispaces - 0 views

shared by Jerald Cole on 03 May 12 - Cached
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    Excellent tool for wiki space generation.
Kiran Patwardhan

Hands Up! It's game on in the classroom - 1 views

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    Hands Up! It's game on in the classroom Digital New Zealand report finds 7 out of 10 parents use computer and video games as an educational tool Auckland, 30 April 2012 - New Zealand parents are increasingly embracing computer and video games as an educational tool, according to the latest research commissioned by the Interactive Games & Entertainment Association (iGEA).
Stephanie Fitzgerald

How the Blind Are Reinventing the iPhone - Liat Kornowski - Technology - The Atlantic - 1 views

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    The iPhone can be a freeing tool for the blind, especially when their needs are addressed through apps designed by blind people.
Chris Dede

Oconomowoc uses video games as teaching tools - JSOnline - 1 views

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    Quest Atlantis as a learning game
Chris McEnroe

The Motivation Tool Chest - 0 views

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    Here are some interesting ideas on all fronts regarding motivation.
Leslie Lieman

Social Media as a Teaching Tool -- Campus Technology - 0 views

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    Two faculty members test out social media (Twitter and Google+) in the classroom. They evaluate the pros/cons of using these technologies, admittedly not knowing if/how it affects learning outcomes yet.
Jackie Iger

Facebook Meets College Apps with Mission Admission | MindShift - 0 views

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    A new Facebook game aims to motivate low-income high school students to apply to college and provide them with the necessary tools to gain admission.
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