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Inkling -- interactive textbooks - 1 views

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shared by Lauren Gould on 11 Oct 12 - No Cached

Lauren Gould on 11 Oct 12

Inkling makes interactive textbooks and are really trying to raise the bar in this area. I'm interested in the "Social Learning Network" inside the Inkling textbooks. In other words, you and your friends can highlight/annotate and collaborate inside the textbook much like you would, for example, on a google doc.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Inkling makes interactive textbooks and are really trying to raise the bar in this area. I'm interested in the "Social Learning Network" inside the Inkling textbooks. In other words, you and your friends can highlight/annotate and collaborate inside the textbook much like you would, for example, on a google doc. </div>

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Media Literacy | EdSurge - 1 views

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shared by Laura Johnson on 03 Oct 12 - No Cached

Laura Johnson on 03 Oct 12

Articles on media literacy - an excerpt from their newsletter: Here's how George Mason history professor Mills Kelly teaches media literacy. "'We will work together as a group to create an online historical hoax that we will then turn loose on the internet to see if we can actually fool anyone.'" His students have created stories that have fooled Wikipedia (but not Reddit) and provoked the ire of Jimmy Wales himself. We're delightedly amused at this intriguing piece from Brendan Fitzgerald, which examines the tradition of published hoaxes within the larger discussion over media transparency and credibility. While we agree that planting deliberate lies makes our job a little tougher, there's definitely value in its effort to challenge the largely assumed reliability of Wikipedia and other crowdsourcing efforts. It begs the question: are today's kids digital natives or "digital naives?"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Articles on media literacy - an excerpt from their newsletter: Here's how George Mason history professor Mills Kelly teaches media literacy. "'We will work together as a group to create an online historical hoax that we will then turn loose on the internet to see if we can actually fool anyone.'" His students have created stories that have fooled Wikipedia (but not Reddit) and provoked the ire of Jimmy Wales himself. We're delightedly amused at this intriguing piece from Brendan Fitzgerald, which examines the tradition of published hoaxes within the larger discussion over media transparency and credibility. While we agree that planting deliberate lies makes our job a little tougher, there's definitely value in its effort to challenge the largely assumed reliability of Wikipedia and other crowdsourcing efforts. It begs the question: are today's kids digital natives or "digital naives?" </div>

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Clayten Christensen on innovation, NYTimes - 4 views

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shared by Cole Shaw on 04 Nov 12 - No Cached

Cole Shaw on 04 Nov 12

So this is mostly an article by Clayten Christensen on types of innovation, but towards the end he mentions education and the kinds of skills we should be teaching future innovators and entrepreneurs to make sure our economy runs.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">So this is mostly an article by Clayten Christensen on types of innovation, but towards the end he mentions education and the kinds of skills we should be teaching future innovators and entrepreneurs to make sure our economy runs.</div>

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7 ways holographic technology will make learning more fun - 1 views

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Tomoko Matsukawa on 08 Nov 12

Another emerging technology. Will still take some years to be affordable enough but interesting to be aware of.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Another emerging technology. Will still take some years to be affordable enough but interesting to be aware of.</div>

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Angry Birds The Particle Physics Board Game: Rovio And CERN Collaborate On Making Learn... - 0 views

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shared by Douglas Harsch on 22 Oct 12 - No Cached

Douglas Harsch on 22 Oct 12

Collaboration between CERN, European particle physics researach org, and Angry Birds company for science education apps.

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It's Official: Using Twitter Makes Students More Engaged | Edudemic - 2 views

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Deidre Witan on 22 Oct 12

Tweeting as a literary practice...

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Ed Tech Makes Consumer Electronics Association's Top 5 Trends - 0 views

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shared by Heather French on 17 Oct 12 - No Cached

Cole Shaw on 17 Oct 12

"Technology in education is one of the "prominent technology trends expected to influence the consumer electronics (CE) industry in the years ahead," according to the 2013 edition of "Five Technology Trends to Watch," a report released this week by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). The other four tech trends identified were the future of 3D printing, next-generation TVs and displays, the evolution of the audio market, and the mobile revolution in Africa." Basically goes on to state that parents and students support more ed tech (which I think has come up in a couple other articles, too).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Technology in education is one of the "prominent technology trends expected to influence the consumer electronics (CE) industry in the years ahead," according to the 2013 edition of "Five Technology Trends to Watch," a report released this week by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). The other four tech trends identified were the future of 3D printing, next-generation TVs and displays, the evolution of the audio market, and the mobile revolution in Africa." Basically goes on to state that parents and students support more ed tech (which I think has come up in a couple other articles, too).</div>

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With E-Rate Data Release, FCC Calling for Feedback - Digital Education - Education Week - 0 views

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shared by Irina Uk on 27 Oct 12 - No Cached

Irina Uk on 27 Oct 12

FCC is asking for teachers and school officials to help them analyze and give feedback on eRate data which has been collected. It seems like a great opportunity for teachers to be involved in larger decision-making processes and to be a part of research.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">FCC is asking for teachers and school officials to help them analyze and give feedback on eRate data which has been collected. It seems like a great opportunity for teachers to be involved in larger decision-making processes and to be a part of research. </div>

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Guess who's winning the brains race, with 100% of first graders learning to code? | Ven... - 1 views

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shared by Angela Nelson on 05 Sep 12 - No Cached

Angela Nelson on 05 Sep 12

Program in Estonia designed to have all students age 7 to 16 learn to write code in a drive to turn children from consumers to developers of technology.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Program in Estonia designed to have all students age 7 to 16 learn to write code in a drive to turn children from consumers to developers of technology.</div>

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Heather French on 05 Sep 12

I just posted an article from Wired onto twitter about this! http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/09/estonia-reprograms-first-graders-as-web-coders/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=twitterclickthru I wonder how deeply the program goes in coding or if it is more in line with applications like "Move the Turtle".

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I just posted an article from Wired onto twitter about this! <a href="http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/09/estonia-reprograms-first-graders-as-web-coders/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=twitterclickthru" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/09/estonia-reprograms-first-graders-as-web-coders/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=twitterclickthru</a> I wonder how deeply the program goes in coding or if it is more in line with applications like "Move the Turtle".</div>

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Angela Nelson on 05 Sep 12

I am very curious, as well, and trying to find more information. I think it would necessarily be a program that expands with their comprehension and maturity... starting with very basic "Move the Turtle" applications and then grown with the student, hopefully to real world application, as they go until age 16!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I am very curious, as well, and trying to find more information. I think it would necessarily be a program that expands with their comprehension and maturity... starting with very basic "Move the Turtle" applications and then grown with the student, hopefully to real world application, as they go until age 16!</div>

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Jeffrey Siegel on 06 Sep 12

Who initiated this ProgreTiiger program? The Estonian government? Local IT companies? Concerned parents who disparately wanted their children to learn to code? Estonia is very wired country and it's economy has found a niche in IT services, so much so that it's even been dubbed "eStonia" (http://e-estonia.com/). This program seems to be an example of market forces guiding educational policy since there are clear incentives for it's population to be technologically literate to ensure it's competitiveness and dominance in the tech sector (see: The Many Reasons Estonia Is a Tech Start-Up Nation (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303734204577464343888754210.html) A little blurb on how "plug-in" Estonia actually is: "The geeks have triumphed in this country of 1.3 million. Some 40 percent read a newspaper online daily, more than 90 percent of bank transactions are done over the Internet, and the government has embraced online voting. The country is saturated in free Wi-Fi, cell phones can be used to pay for parking or buy lunch, and Skype is taking over the international phone business from its headquarters on the outskirts of Tallinn. In other words, Estonia - or eStonia, as some citizens prefer - is like a window into the future. Someday, the rest of the world will be as wired as this tiny Baltic nation." (http://www.wired.com/politics/security/magazine/15-09/ff_estonia) p.s. I hate sensational titles like "Guess Who's Winning the Brain's Race" Learning coding doesn't automatically make your brain bigger or necessarily increase your intelligence. Sure, it's a very useful skill, but I wonder what classes will be cut out to make time in the school day for coding. Coding vs recess: Tough call.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Who initiated this ProgreTiiger program? The Estonian government? Local IT companies? Concerned parents who disparately wanted their children to learn to code? Estonia is very wired country and it's economy has found a niche in IT services, so much so that it's even been dubbed "eStonia" (<a href="http://e-estonia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://e-estonia.com/</a>). This program seems to be an example of market forces guiding educational policy since there are clear incentives for it's population to be technologically literate to ensure it's competitiveness and dominance in the tech sector (see: The Many Reasons Estonia Is a Tech Start-Up Nation (<a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303734204577464343888754210.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303734204577464343888754210.html</a>) A little blurb on how "plug-in" Estonia actually is: "The geeks have triumphed in this country of 1.3 million. Some 40 percent read a newspaper online daily, more than 90 percent of bank transactions are done over the Internet, and the government has embraced online voting. The country is saturated in free Wi-Fi, cell phones can be used to pay for parking or buy lunch, and Skype is taking over the international phone business from its headquarters on the outskirts of Tallinn. In other words, Estonia - or eStonia, as some citizens prefer - is like a window into the future. Someday, the rest of the world will be as wired as this tiny Baltic nation." (<a href="http://www.wired.com/politics/security/magazine/15-09/ff_estonia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.wired.com/politics/security/magazine/15-09/ff_estonia</a>) p.s. I hate sensational titles like "Guess Who's Winning the Brain's Race" Learning coding doesn't automatically make your brain bigger or necessarily increase your intelligence. Sure, it's a very useful skill, but I wonder what classes will be cut out to make time in the school day for coding. Coding vs recess: Tough call.</div>

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Irina Uk on 06 Sep 12

Hmmm.... I read about Estonia being very plugged in as well. I wonder if there is research on whether the kids are actually learning better as a result. I think that you have a point Jeffrey. It depends what the cost is. If kids are missing some critical lesson because they are coding at such a young age, there may be a trade-off. On the other hand, maybe the skills they are obtaining from coding are more critical. I wonder...

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Hmmm.... I read about Estonia being very plugged in as well. I wonder if there is research on whether the kids are actually learning better as a result. I think that you have a point Jeffrey. It depends what the cost is. If kids are missing some critical lesson because they are coding at such a young age, there may be a trade-off. On the other hand, maybe the skills they are obtaining from coding are more critical. I wonder...</div>

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Angela Nelson on 06 Sep 12

Ideally, the tech skills would be used to enhance and deepen some of the other curriculum areas. But, yes, 7 years old may be young.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Ideally, the tech skills would be used to enhance and deepen some of the other curriculum areas. But, yes, 7 years old may be young.</div>

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Make your own story - 1 views

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Roshanak Razavi on 08 Sep 12

Make your own story by filtering massive information available through existing social networking platforms.

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Unsure robots make better teachers than know-alls - tech - 31 August 2012 - New Scientist - 0 views

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Kasthuri Gopalaratnam on 10 Sep 12

An interesting study on how children may learn better by 'teaching' robots

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Making the Flipped Classroom a Reality [Infographic] | EdTech Magazine - 0 views

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Cole Shaw on 11 Sep 12

An infographic on technology use in higher education...I kind of get the "tablet sales" feeling like the NMC report.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">An infographic on technology use in higher education...I kind of get the "tablet sales" feeling like the NMC report.</div>

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Using Canon's Mixed Reality Goggles Looks Like a Weird VR Nightmare - 1 views

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shared by Adrian Melia on 13 Sep 12 - No Cached

Adrian Melia on 13 Sep 12

This is a good example of how a product is trying to make you feel more immersed by placing virtual objects in the real world instead of a completely virtual world.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a good example of how a product is trying to make you feel more immersed by placing virtual objects in the real world instead of a completely virtual world.</div>

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Jennifer Bartecchi on 17 Sep 12

This could possibly put the 'fun' back in 'functional' - if students are operating within the "real world" on sincere applications, they may generalize their skills better. I'm all for perceiving my world in 50% cartoon ;o)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This could possibly put the 'fun' back in 'functional' - if students are operating within the "real world" on sincere applications, they may generalize their skills better. I'm all for perceiving my world in 50% cartoon ;o)</div>

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"Technology in the Classroom: What's Next?" Town Hall Forum at MIT Media Lab - 0 views

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shared by Hannah Lesk on 13 Sep 12 - No Cached

Hannah Lesk on 13 Sep 12

There was a great forum on the future of technology in the classroom at the MIT Media Lab today. For those who couldn't make it, the video should be posted on this site soon and will also air on NBC on Sunday, September 23. I found it to be a nice blend of policy and practice-focused discussion, and despite weak moderation, I think it's worth the time to watch!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">There was a great forum on the future of technology in the classroom at the MIT Media Lab today. For those who couldn't make it, the video should be posted on this site soon and will also air on NBC on Sunday, September 23. I found it to be a nice blend of policy and practice-focused discussion, and despite weak moderation, I think it's worth the time to watch!</div>

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Tom Vander Ark: Questions About Digital Learning - 4 views

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Maung Nyeu on 02 Dec 11

An conversation with Tom Vander Ark, author of "Getting Smart: How DIgital Learning is Changing the World". " It confirms what we discussed in class - technology is an amplifier, "technology amplifies parenting: good parents manage it and make the most of it, but less well supported students sit in front of screens in unsupervised and unproductive activities for far too long. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">An conversation with Tom Vander Ark, author of "Getting Smart: How DIgital Learning is Changing the World". " It confirms what we discussed in class - technology is an amplifier, "technology amplifies parenting: good parents manage it and make the most of it, but less well supported students sit in front of screens in unsupervised and unproductive activities for far too long. "</div>

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Online Textbooks Aim to Make Science Leap From the Page - NYTimes.com - 1 views

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Online Textbooks Aim to Make Science Leap From the Page - NYTimes.com - 2 views

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shared by Kasthuri Gopalaratnam on 18 Dec 11 - No Cached

Kasthuri Gopalaratnam on 18 Dec 11

Digital only textbook. Students pay for permanent Internet access.

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Billie Fitzpatrick on 19 Dec 11

Interesting -- and I like the direction, of course -- but one quote is a bit concerning: "but if the best way to learn is to see something moving" . . . that's a fairly big "if" and one that is not necessarily accurate

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Interesting -- and I like the direction, of course -- but one quote is a bit concerning: "but if the best way to learn is to see something moving" . . . that's a fairly big "if" and one that is not necessarily accurate</div>

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Kasthuri Gopalaratnam on 19 Dec 11

Right! But he is saying that they if the best way is to see something moving they do it that way and if quiz is the best way to do it, they use a quiz. And I suppose, audio can be used when it is appropriate. The question though is 'who decides what is the best way?' and on what basis. And it will be great if there is also a simulation component, so the user can do some 'what-if' scenarios.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Right! But he is saying that they if the best way is to see something moving they do it that way and if quiz is the best way to do it, they use a quiz. And I suppose, audio can be used when it is appropriate. The question though is 'who decides what is the best way?' and on what basis. And it will be great if there is also a simulation component, so the user can do some 'what-if' scenarios.</div>

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Lenovo Unveils ThinkPad X130e, Ruggedized For K-12 Students | News & Opinion | PCMag.com - 3 views

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Bharat Battu on 06 Dec 11

ruggedized and fairly cheap make it cater to students, but still seems bulky for frequent carrying in a backpack

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">ruggedized and fairly cheap make it cater to students, but still seems bulky for frequent carrying in a backpack</div>

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Free Technology for Teachers: Bookboon - More Than 500 Free eTextbooks - 3 views

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Stephen Bresnick on 15 Dec 11

In Disrupting Class, one of the predictions that Clay Christenson makes is that classroom content in the future will not come from traditional textbooks, but from students and teachers who contribute user-generated content for learning. Here is an example of a site that allows users to download free textbooks. This is further proof that once the information is out there for all to see, it is going to be more and more difficult to prevent people from spreading ideas and circumventing the charge-for-information model that is currently out there.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In Disrupting Class, one of the predictions that Clay Christenson makes is that classroom content in the future will not come from traditional textbooks, but from students and teachers who contribute user-generated content for learning. Here is an example of a site that allows users to download free textbooks. This is further proof that once the information is out there for all to see, it is going to be more and more difficult to prevent people from spreading ideas and circumventing the charge-for-information model that is currently out there.</div>

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School technology: Lease might make major up-front investment possible - Crookston, MN ... - 2 views

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shared by Chris McEnroe on 07 Dec 11 - No Cached

Chris McEnroe on 07 Dec 11

A good snapshot of the conversation at the school board level. How informed are the high-stakes decision makers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A good snapshot of the conversation at the school board level. How informed are the high-stakes decision makers.</div>

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Allison Browne on 08 Dec 11

The amount of money they are spekaing about to scale their schools into the 21st century is the reason the BYOD option is so attractive. If schools focus on wireless infrastructure then families might be able to forgo soem back to school supplies and video games to get a tablet.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The amount of money they are spekaing about to scale their schools into the 21st century is the reason the BYOD option is so attractive. If schools focus on wireless infrastructure then families might be able to forgo soem back to school supplies and video games to get a tablet.</div>

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