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Inflating the Software Report Card - 2 views

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shared by Jennifer Lavalle on 12 Oct 11 - No Cached

Jennifer Lavalle on 12 Oct 11

Speaking of being wary of marketers pitching 'magical digital products'...this study found "no discernible effects" on high school students standardized test scores - of course, we must ask how the effects were measured (what the test actually tests) and measure in what ways software has a meaningful effect on student's learning...

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Speaking of being wary of marketers pitching 'magical digital products'...this study found "no discernible effects" on high school students standardized test scores - of course, we must ask how the effects were measured (what the test actually tests) and measure in what ways software has a meaningful effect on student's learning...</div>

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Melinda Schindler on 13 Oct 11

I think Karen Cator makes a good point in the article when she talks about standardized tests being the sole gauge for assessing the effectiveness of the programs. While the programs may be used with the intent to improve test scores, I'd also argue it's important for digital literacy to be valued as a skill in its own right. Thus while test scores may not reflect the sought-after results, other important skills may still have been developed by using the programs.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I think Karen Cator makes a good point in the article when she talks about standardized tests being the sole gauge for assessing the effectiveness of the programs. While the programs may be used with the intent to improve test scores, I'd also argue it's important for digital literacy to be valued as a skill in its own right. Thus while test scores may not reflect the sought-after results, other important skills may still have been developed by using the programs.</div>

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Online Educators Make Inroads in Public Schools - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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shared by Katherine Tarulli on 14 Oct 11 - No Cached

Katherine Tarulli on 14 Oct 11

This article highlights how virtual education can transform the learning experience for students with special needs, as well and low and high performing students by allowing them to slow down or speed up according to their needs. As more and more students enroll in online courses, public schools are trying to figure out how incorporate virtual learning into their districts.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article highlights how virtual education can transform the learning experience for students with special needs, as well and low and high performing students by allowing them to slow down or speed up according to their needs. As more and more students enroll in online courses, public schools are trying to figure out how incorporate virtual learning into their districts.</div>

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Global Conflicts Portal - 0 views

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shared by Kasthuri Gopalaratnam on 17 Oct 11 - No Cached

Kasthuri Gopalaratnam on 17 Oct 11

Global Conflicts" is an award-winning educational game series used for teaching citizenship, geography, and media courses

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Global Conflicts" is an award-winning educational game series used for teaching citizenship, geography, and media courses</div>

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Jeb Bush, Melinda Gates, Sal Khan and the Coming Digital Learning Battle - 3 views

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Diego Vallejos on 19 Oct 11

Article about digital learning

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Educators Evaluate Learning Benefits of iPad - 3 views

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Tommie Anthony Henderson on 18 Oct 11

This article is one of the many articles to hit the American landscape about Steve Jobs and his legacy to education. But, we must admit that during his time at Apple - public spending on education and specifically technology in education has increased. But, standardized test results are still virtually unchanged.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article is one of the many articles to hit the American landscape about Steve Jobs and his legacy to education. But, we must admit that during his time at Apple - public spending on education and specifically technology in education has increased. But, standardized test results are still virtually unchanged.</div>

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Jennifer Lavalle on 01 Nov 11

Article about Virginia's DOE Apple iPad initiative. Lots of things to say about this but those who are interested in what schools might do with iPads should take a look about what Virginia is talking about...

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Article about Virginia's DOE Apple iPad initiative. Lots of things to say about this but those who are interested in what schools might do with iPads should take a look about what Virginia is talking about...</div>

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The Electric Educator: 10 Google Voice Tricks That Will Rock Your Phone! - 0 views

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Chris McEnroe on 18 Oct 11

I think this is what Uche is talking about with respect to enabling teachers with a school specific voice mail system that is also mobile. In my department office there is 1 phone for 10 teachers. The department chair is the only one who checks messages (once a day each morning) and it's difficult to use the phone because, even though we often deal in confidential information, we don't have any privacy for conversation. I'm signing up!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I think this is what Uche is talking about with respect to enabling teachers with a school specific voice mail system that is also mobile. In my department office there is 1 phone for 10 teachers. The department chair is the only one who checks messages (once a day each morning) and it's difficult to use the phone because, even though we often deal in confidential information, we don't have any privacy for conversation. I'm signing up!</div>

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Is LinkedIn For Old People? "Like The Kind Of People Who Will Give You A Job?" Hoffman ... - 1 views

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shared by James Glanville on 20 Oct 11 - No Cached

James Glanville on 20 Oct 11

Intesesting article about LinkedIn and other social networks such as FaceBook, Twitter, and Google+ Not directly related to education but does speak to the role of social networks in the 21st century

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Intesesting article about LinkedIn and other social networks such as FaceBook, Twitter, and Google+ Not directly related to education but does speak to the role of social networks in the 21st century</div>

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Free Technology for Teachers: 47 Alternatives to Using YouTube in the Classroom - 3 views

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Diana Mazzuca on 22 Oct 11

Resources to use in the classroom.

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Montessori in the 21st Century - 1 views

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James Glanville on 17 Oct 11

Interesting look at mapping 21st Century Skills to Montessori .

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Interesting look at mapping 21st Century Skills to Montessori .</div>

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Bridget Binstock on 17 Oct 11

I am a fan of the Motessori approach and am encouraged to see that they are mapping the new technology skills to the tenets of what has been working so well for them already.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I am a fan of the Motessori approach and am encouraged to see that they are mapping the new technology skills to the tenets of what has been working so well for them already.</div>

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Facebook's Impact on Student Grades - NYTimes.com - 4 views

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shared by Katherine Tarulli on 22 Oct 11 - No Cached

Katherine Tarulli on 22 Oct 11

A recent study looking at Facebook use and student grades found some evidence that students who share links and participate in "lurking" had higher grades while students who posted status updates had a higher likelihood of lower grades.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A recent study looking at Facebook use and student grades found some evidence that students who share links and participate in "lurking" had higher grades while students who posted status updates had a higher likelihood of lower grades. </div>

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Maung Nyeu on 22 Oct 11

Kate, Intesting post. Does this take into account of personality or social desirability bias? Sharing links and chatting may not be considered same type of activity.Since it relies on self reporting, there is also margin for error.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Kate, Intesting post. Does this take into account of personality or social desirability bias? Sharing links and chatting may not be considered same type of activity.Since it relies on self reporting, there is also margin for error.</div>

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EdTechTeacher2012 Winter Conference | Leading Change in Changing Times - 1 views

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shared by James Glanville on 25 Oct 11 - No Cached

James Glanville on 25 Oct 11

Tom Daccord and Justin Reich have a great blog on their EdTechTeacher website. Coming up on March 3-4, they are hosting the EdTechTeacher2012 Winter Conference "Leading Change in Changing Times" featuring familiar faces: Chris Dede and Stone Wiske.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Tom Daccord and Justin Reich have a great blog on their EdTechTeacher website. Coming up on March 3-4, they are hosting the EdTechTeacher2012 Winter Conference "Leading Change in Changing Times" featuring familiar faces: Chris Dede and Stone Wiske.</div>

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Is Apple Looking To Qualcomm For Help Against Samsung? - Blog - LitigatingApp... - 0 views

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shared by James Glanville on 11 Oct 11 - No Cached

James Glanville on 11 Oct 11

Interesting article about a new wrinkle in the ongoing patent war between Samsung and Apple -> using Qualcomm's licensing to Apple as a shield for patent protection from Samsung.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Interesting article about a new wrinkle in the ongoing patent war between Samsung and Apple -> using Qualcomm's licensing to Apple as a shield for patent protection from Samsung. </div>

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Education Week Teacher Professional Development Sourcebook: Applicable Teaching Tools - 1 views

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Kasthuri Gopalaratnam on 18 Oct 11

Educators are discovering that iPads and other tablet computers offer new routes to learning for students with disabilities

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Educators are discovering that iPads and other tablet computers offer new routes to learning for students with disabilities</div>

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Bridget Binstock on 18 Oct 11

Kasthuri - I attended a session at ISTE last summer on using the iPad with Special Needs students (my oldest son has special needs) and discovered many apps that are created for "typical" learners can be adapted for students with special needs. The particular app and use in this article has (in my opinion) one huge advantage and one huge disadvantage. The advantage is price and therefore more widespread accessibility. Augmented Communicative Devices (http://www.abilityhub.com/aac/aac-devices.htm) can cost thousands of dollars. The iPad ($500-800) and app ($100) keeps the cost well below that and can give SES students with this particular need a greater chance in getting the device. The Disadvantage (in my opinion) is the FINE MOTOR skills necessary to operate the touch screen feature of the iPad. The children that I have seen who need this device to communicate have multiple issues at work that prevent them from isolating their fingers in such a way to make this a feasible way for them to communicate effectively. Some of the devices you can see in the link have distinct boundaries that account for mobility and fine motor deficiencies that make the use of the device successful to those who need that adaptation. I am not knocking the iPad for Special Needs students, simply pointing out that it is not the best tool for everyone.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Kasthuri - I attended a session at ISTE last summer on using the iPad with Special Needs students (my oldest son has special needs) and discovered many apps that are created for "typical" learners can be adapted for students with special needs. The particular app and use in this article has (in my opinion) one huge advantage and one huge disadvantage. The advantage is price and therefore more widespread accessibility. Augmented Communicative Devices (<a href="http://www.abilityhub.com/aac/aac-devices.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.abilityhub.com/aac/aac-devices.htm</a>) can cost thousands of dollars. The iPad ($500-800) and app ($100) keeps the cost well below that and can give SES students with this particular need a greater chance in getting the device. The Disadvantage (in my opinion) is the FINE MOTOR skills necessary to operate the touch screen feature of the iPad. The children that I have seen who need this device to communicate have multiple issues at work that prevent them from isolating their fingers in such a way to make this a feasible way for them to communicate effectively. Some of the devices you can see in the link have distinct boundaries that account for mobility and fine motor deficiencies that make the use of the device successful to those who need that adaptation. I am not knocking the iPad for Special Needs students, simply pointing out that it is not the best tool for everyone.</div>

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Kasthuri Gopalaratnam on 18 Oct 11

Hi Bridget, I agree that it may not be for everyone. Would the use of a stylus rather than fingers make it easier to use the app?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Hi Bridget, I agree that it may not be for everyone. Would the use of a stylus rather than fingers make it easier to use the app?</div>

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Bridget Binstock on 18 Oct 11

Strictly speaking from my experience, the children that I have observed using these devices have Cerebral Palsy (or other muscular issues at work) to the extent where holding any device is not feasible for them. But I can see how a stylus might help specific students overcome this deficiency. Allison has had even more exposure to SN students than I have, so perhaps she can share some insight here.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Strictly speaking from my experience, the children that I have observed using these devices have Cerebral Palsy (or other muscular issues at work) to the extent where holding any device is not feasible for them. But I can see how a stylus might help specific students overcome this deficiency. Allison has had even more exposure to SN students than I have, so perhaps she can share some insight here.</div>

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Wireless devices push Iowa schools to expand access and bandwidth - 2 views

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Bridget Binstock on 18 Oct 11

Related to the challenge of infrastructure outlined in class and in the NETP.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Related to the challenge of infrastructure outlined in class and in the NETP.</div>

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The Animation Revolution - 0 views

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Marium Afzal on 17 Oct 11

"As technology speeds up and our children are raised more and more on video (like YouTube) and video games, they won't have the time or patience for reading, even on a fancy digital device. And they won't want to listen to others reading to them, either (see Audible). We're on a one way street to animation replacing text books."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"As technology speeds up and our children are raised more and more on video (like YouTube) and video games, they won't have the time or patience for reading, even on a fancy digital device. And they won't want to listen to others reading to them, either (see Audible). We're on a one way street to animation replacing text books."</div>

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Students learn safe ways to surf the net - 0 views

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Maung Nyeu on 16 Oct 11

In Victoria, Australia, schools are signing up for the eSmart program, a cyber-safety program that is intended help students learn safe ways to surf the net.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In Victoria, Australia, schools are signing up for the eSmart program, a cyber-safety program that is intended help students learn safe ways to surf the net.</div>

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Maung Nyeu on 16 Oct 11

"This cyber-safety program will eventually be provided to all Victorian government schools and about 300 Catholic schools in the next three years."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"This cyber-safety program will eventually be provided to all Victorian government schools and about 300 Catholic schools in the next three years."</div>

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PBS Launches New Apps and Games for Home and School - 0 views

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BBC News - Digital textbooks open a new chapter - 0 views

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South Korea, one of the world's highest-rated education systems, aims to consolidate its position by digitising its entire curriculum.
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Preliminary results from a US military "digital tutor" project suggested the time needed to become an expert in information technology could be reduced from years to months, said the White House.
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An unscrupulous government could relish the fact that everything a child learns is controllable through one, easily manipulated, digital portal.
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Garron Hillaire on 19 Oct 11

South Korea initiative for digital textbooks - good news?

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8 Observations on flipping the classroom - 0 views

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Tommie Anthony Henderson on 25 Oct 11

Using Podcast and Youtube as a method for instructing students has picked up a lot of attention among teachers. But, as our conversation with the School of One shows, the methods for demonstrating the effectiveness of this teaching tool needs a lot of work. This article discuss some of the potential issues with using technology resources to create lessons for students as oppose to traditional teacher lecture.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Using Podcast and Youtube as a method for instructing students has picked up a lot of attention among teachers. But, as our conversation with the School of One shows, the methods for demonstrating the effectiveness of this teaching tool needs a lot of work. This article discuss some of the potential issues with using technology resources to create lessons for students as oppose to traditional teacher lecture.</div>

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Bridget Binstock on 27 Oct 11

I applaud this article and its poignant way of explaining how this model defeats the best practices of interactive classrooms and takes us BACKWARDS in our thinking rather than forward.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I applaud this article and its poignant way of explaining how this model defeats the best practices of interactive classrooms and takes us BACKWARDS in our thinking rather than forward.</div>

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Educators Answer Questions About the Flipped Classroom : Education Next - 0 views

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