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New Ed. Videos from MIT, Khan Academy, and TED - Digital Education - Education Week - 2 views

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MIT students are creating and sharing short videos about STEM subjects for K-12 learners.

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What's the Secret Sauce to a Great Educational Game? | MindShift - 4 views

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An interesting article about how to create a great educational game.

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A Review of Living Language and Rocket Languages - App Smart - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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Apps that will help you learn a new language.

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Pictures, Polls and Videos: How to Use Mobile Phones for Learning | MindShift - 1 views

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Intel Unveils New, $200 Tablet for Education - Digital Education - Education Week - 0 views

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Intel announced the launch of its durable 7-inch tablets, called "Intel studybooks." The tablets will cost less than $200 each, half the price of the new iPads. Will the affordability of this device beat out the all-popular iPad?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Intel announced the launch of its durable 7-inch tablets, called "Intel studybooks." The tablets will cost less than $200 each, half the price of the new iPads. Will the affordability of this device beat out the all-popular iPad?</div>

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Ideas for Using Minecraft in the Classroom | Edutopia - 0 views

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This article explores the educational game Minecraft and provides ideas for lessons and projects. The interdisciplinary game has the potential to enhance math skills, social studies/history learning, and reading comprehension.

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Impact of Now-Defunct U.S. Ed-Tech Program Noted - Digital Education - Education Week - 0 views

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Shares 28 case studies of innovative tech-based education initiatives supported by EETT.

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Five Future Technologies That Will Shape Our Classrooms | Edutopia - 0 views

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The Importance of Teaching Mindfulness | MindShift - 1 views

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Investigating how our hyper-consumption of media affects attention and engagement.

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Student-Created Video Games Enter Science Class | MindShift - 1 views

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Computer Science for Non-Majors Takes Many Forms - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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Is computational thinking a fundamental skill that should be added to every student's analytical ability?

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Clickers Offer Instant Interactions in More Venues - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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Nuance Communications Wants a World of Voice Recognition - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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Looking at the future of voice recognition technology.

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MindShift | How we will learn - 1 views

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An interesting article on "fun failure" and how failure can be powerful motivator for learning.

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James Gee: What Do Video Games Have to Do with Project-Based Learning? | Edutopia - 0 views

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Gee comments on video games and project-based learning.

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Education Week: In Neb. School, Kindles Spark Interest in Reading - 0 views

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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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- Why the iPad for College Students is more than Angry Birds - 2 views

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A look at how the iPad--and some specific apps--can help students with learning disabilities stay organized and focused.

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Kids and video games: Why children should play more | VentureBeat - 1 views

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The benefits of playing video games (in moderation).

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Linking Students, Teachers, and Technologists | MindShift - 2 views

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An interesting article with examples of schools that are "closing the loop"--successfully connecting students, teachers, and technologists to advance the use of technology within the classroom). Also contains a nice visual.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">An interesting article with examples of schools that are "closing the loop"--successfully connecting students, teachers, and technologists to advance the use of technology within the classroom). Also contains a nice visual. </div>

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