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µTorrent 3.0 - µTorrent - a (very) tiny BitTorrent client - 2 views

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shared by Chris McEnroe on 29 Oct 11 - No Cached

Chris McEnroe on 29 Oct 11

Does anyone have any experience with this tool. It looks like a very interesting example of a Intelligent Web Filtering. Wow! Good side is that this is like Tivo for the web. Bad side is that you better have nothing else to do but look at the web. Also an interesting take on Personal Learning Networks.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Does anyone have any experience with this tool. It looks like a very interesting example of a Intelligent Web Filtering. Wow! Good side is that this is like Tivo for the web. Bad side is that you better have nothing else to do but look at the web. Also an interesting take on Personal Learning Networks.</div>

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Bharat Battu on 30 Oct 11

I am familiar with BitTorrent, and it's interesting Chris that you came about it excited for its uses in education. But have you read or heard about the controversy surrounding it? In a nutshell- BitTorrent is a technology that allows large collections of files and data to be shared across the internet in a decentralized, peer-to-peer manner. A person who has the original files decides to share them via BitTorrent, so others can download from him/her. But as the others begin downloading the files, they also start sharing the pieces they've downloaded with the ever-growing set of new users asking for the file. BitTorrent works like a growing web- in order to download files shared via BitTorrent - you have to share the pieces you get with others. More downloaders = more uploaders as well, ensuring popular files will always be accessible. The benefits - this is cheap and decentralized, no need to pay to host the files on the web. The users who have the file are sharing the file from their own computers with others requesting it. And this can be permanent - if you host a BitTorrent to share a file, you have that sharing channel last forever (not relying on external services that cost $ or can be shut down).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I am familiar with BitTorrent, and it's interesting Chris that you came about it excited for its uses in education. But have you read or heard about the controversy surrounding it? In a nutshell- BitTorrent is a technology that allows large collections of files and data to be shared across the internet in a decentralized, peer-to-peer manner. A person who has the original files decides to share them via BitTorrent, so others can download from him/her. But as the others begin downloading the files, they also start sharing the pieces they've downloaded with the ever-growing set of new users asking for the file. BitTorrent works like a growing web- in order to download files shared via BitTorrent - you have to share the pieces you get with others. More downloaders = more uploaders as well, ensuring popular files will always be accessible. The benefits - this is cheap and decentralized, no need to pay to host the files on the web. The users who have the file are sharing the file from their own computers with others requesting it. And this can be permanent - if you host a BitTorrent to share a file, you have that sharing channel last forever (not relying on external services that cost $ or can be shut down).</div>

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Bharat Battu on 30 Oct 11

BitTorrent is a really powerful technology that allows large amounts of files and data to be shared quickly with a limitless number of people. It's scalability at no cost. Could be a great tool for educators to share content across the globe in a hassle-free way. Even the folks at Khan Academy are excited to use it: from: http://blog.vipeers.com/vipeers/2008/10/bittorrent-is-a.html "For Khan Academy, BitTorrent was a natural extension for it stated mission of "a world-class education for anyone anywhere," Sal Khan tells Fast Company. Kahn was excited for activist educators to be able to download the Academy's entire portforlio, burn it on a CD, and distribute it to rural or underdeveloped areas otherwise unable to access it without a broadband connection. "I think the single most fun thing about BitTorrent," Khan adds, "is this content will never die. A nuclear bomb could hit our offices tomorrow and could take down our servers, but its going to sitting somewhere in the world on somebody's server." He added, "We don't care about monetizing the content; we just care that it gets used."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">BitTorrent is a really powerful technology that allows large amounts of files and data to be shared quickly with a limitless number of people. It's scalability at no cost. Could be a great tool for educators to share content across the globe in a hassle-free way. Even the folks at Khan Academy are excited to use it: from: <a href="http://blog.vipeers.com/vipeers/2008/10/bittorrent-is-a.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://blog.vipeers.com/vipeers/2008/10/bittorrent-is-a.html</a> "For Khan Academy, BitTorrent was a natural extension for it stated mission of "a world-class education for anyone anywhere," Sal Khan tells Fast Company. Kahn was excited for activist educators to be able to download the Academy's entire portforlio, burn it on a CD, and distribute it to rural or underdeveloped areas otherwise unable to access it without a broadband connection. "I think the single most fun thing about BitTorrent," Khan adds, "is this content will never die. A nuclear bomb could hit our offices tomorrow and could take down our servers, but its going to sitting somewhere in the world on somebody's server." He added, "We don't care about monetizing the content; we just care that it gets used."</div>

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Bharat Battu on 30 Oct 11

But despite the prospects of BitTorrent being a great technology to allow sharing of digital content freely, to allow downloading of vast amounts of data that can then be stored offline and shared with anyone... the rest of the article (http://blog.vipeers.com/vipeers/2008/10/bittorrent-is-a.html) mentions that Google was unhappy with Khan's decision to use BitTorrent. Google actually blacklists BitTorrent content from its searches, and so is actually blacklisting Khan Academy content, despite being a recent financial backer of Khan. Why? This is the controversy: BitTorrent's power to share digital content in a decentralized way, where the more popular a file is, the faster it'll spread-- has led it to become the most popular method of digital piracy out there today. This has quickly become the most common use of BitTorrent, far exceeding the sharing of legitimate digital content. It's become a nightmare for the movie, music, software, and video gaming industries. A summary of the legal issues surrounding BitTorrent: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_issues_with_BitTorrent

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">But despite the prospects of BitTorrent being a great technology to allow sharing of digital content freely, to allow downloading of vast amounts of data that can then be stored offline and shared with anyone... the rest of the article (<a href="http://blog.vipeers.com/vipeers/2008/10/bittorrent-is-a.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://blog.vipeers.com/vipeers/2008/10/bittorrent-is-a.html</a>) mentions that Google was unhappy with Khan's decision to use BitTorrent. Google actually blacklists BitTorrent content from its searches, and so is actually blacklisting Khan Academy content, despite being a recent financial backer of Khan. Why? This is the controversy: BitTorrent's power to share digital content in a decentralized way, where the more popular a file is, the faster it'll spread-- has led it to become the most popular method of digital piracy out there today. This has quickly become the most common use of BitTorrent, far exceeding the sharing of legitimate digital content. It's become a nightmare for the movie, music, software, and video gaming industries. A summary of the legal issues surrounding BitTorrent: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_issues_with_BitTorrent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_issues_with_BitTorrent</a></div>

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Chris McEnroe on 30 Oct 11

Hey Bharat, I am so glad I asked. I had no idea. Very interesting. New dimension to the concept of free knowledge vs. intellectual property. I think the kids at my school are using this to share music. I'll have to check it out. I find this conflict- "Google actually blacklists BitTorrent content from its searches, and so is actually blacklisting Khan Academy content, despite being a recent financial backer of Khan. " so intriguing. At first glance it looked to me like a vision of networked learning that was aimed at an authentic task with authentic participants (as portrayed by actors :).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Hey Bharat, I am so glad I asked. I had no idea. Very interesting. New dimension to the concept of free knowledge vs. intellectual property. I think the kids at my school are using this to share music. I'll have to check it out. I find this conflict- "Google actually blacklists BitTorrent content from its searches, and so is actually blacklisting Khan Academy content, despite being a recent financial backer of Khan. " so intriguing. At first glance it looked to me like a vision of networked learning that was aimed at an authentic task with authentic participants (as portrayed by actors :).</div>

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Educators & Developers Unite: Shared Learning Collaborative Camp Boston - 3 views

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shared by Hannah Lesk on 24 Sep 12 - No Cached

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Hannah Lesk on 24 Sep 12

As Mary Jo said in class today, the lack of collaboration between teachers and developers is a hugely frustrating. The Shared Learning Collaborative is an organization that tries to bring the groups together for "camps" that tap the skills of both around big problems in education. This weekend, there's a Codeathon/Tagathon in Cambridge aimed at increasing the volume of properly meta-tagged content in the Learning Registry. Could be interesting to check out.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">As Mary Jo said in class today, the lack of collaboration between teachers and developers is a hugely frustrating. The Shared Learning Collaborative is an organization that tries to bring the groups together for "camps" that tap the skills of both around big problems in education. This weekend, there's a Codeathon/Tagathon in Cambridge aimed at increasing the volume of properly meta-tagged content in the Learning Registry. Could be interesting to check out.</div>

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Janet Dykstra on 25 Sep 12

This conference addresses a very real gap - I really hope that more opportunities like this one bring people together that share the common goal, but are coming at it from such different perspectives. Thanks, Hannah!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This conference addresses a very real gap - I really hope that more opportunities like this one bring people together that share the common goal, but are coming at it from such different perspectives. Thanks, Hannah!</div>

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Media-Newswire.com - Press Release Distribution - PR Agency - 0 views

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shared by Maung Nyeu on 10 Nov 11 - No Cached

Maung Nyeu on 10 Nov 11

The U.S. Departments of Education and Defense are launching "Learning Registry," an open source community that will allow educator share information and learning resources, with a price tag of $2.6m. ""Learning Registry addresses a real problem in education, by bridging the silos that prevent educators from sharing valuable information and resources," said Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. "The Registry also allows content developers, curriculum coordinators, principals, counselors, and everyone else who supports good teaching in the classroom to benefit from the combined knowledge of the field.""

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The U.S. Departments of Education and Defense are launching "Learning Registry," an open source community that will allow educator share information and learning resources, with a price tag of $2.6m. ""Learning Registry addresses a real problem in education, by bridging the silos that prevent educators from sharing valuable information and resources," said Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. "The Registry also allows content developers, curriculum coordinators, principals, counselors, and everyone else who supports good teaching in the classroom to benefit from the combined knowledge of the field.""</div>

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The New Facebook: New Dashboard, Download Your Stuff, and Groups - 0 views

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shared by Amanda Valverde on 07 Oct 10 - No Cached

Amanda Valverde on 07 Oct 10

New Facebook Groups feature - document sharing, mass email, group chat.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">New Facebook Groups feature - document sharing, mass email, group chat.</div>

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Amanda Valverde on 07 Oct 10

Facebook's new application which allows small sub sections of friends to form groups. It includes the ability to have group chats as well as share documents and send out emails to all members of the group. I see a potential for education in that younger students who are already on facebook all the time but know less about other document sharing or collaboration features may have a new outlet for doing group work or getting help with homework.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Facebook's new application which allows small sub sections of friends to form groups. It includes the ability to have group chats as well as share documents and send out emails to all members of the group. I see a potential for education in that younger students who are already on facebook all the time but know less about other document sharing or collaboration features may have a new outlet for doing group work or getting help with homework.</div>

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For minorities, new 'digital divide' seen - 6 views

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shared by Margaret O'Connell on 10 Jan 11 - No Cached

Margaret O'Connell on 10 Jan 11

This article was so interesting I had to share it (even though sharing here seems to have tapered off for our class).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article was so interesting I had to share it (even though sharing here seems to have tapered off for our class).</div>

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How Blogging Has Changed Over The Last 3 Years (Stats) - 0 views

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David Chen on 16 Nov 09

The numbers paint a stark picture: blogging has changed, but the blogging scene is in some ways in better shape than it was three years ago. The big picture is that total engagement with online content is growing, on-site engagement is declining in significance as off-site engagement like link sharing on social networks grows. Surprisingly, this off-site link sharing has also extended the lifespan of content.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The numbers paint a stark picture: blogging has changed, but the blogging scene is in some ways in better shape than it was three years ago. The big picture is that total engagement with online content is growing, on-site engagement is declining in significance as off-site engagement like link sharing on social networks grows. Surprisingly, this off-site link sharing has also extended the lifespan of content.</div>

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Blackboard Supports Sharing of Digital Learning Objects -- Campus Technology - 0 views

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shared by Maung Nyeu on 20 Oct 11 - No Cached

Maung Nyeu on 20 Oct 11

Education Technology Company blackboard says it will support the publishing, sharing, and consumption of educational resources across its platforms.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Education Technology Company blackboard says it will support the publishing, sharing, and consumption of educational resources across its platforms.</div>

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Union Square Ventures Publishes Its Internal Market Research on Ed Tech - 2 views

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shared by Hannah Lesk on 05 Oct 12 - No Cached

Hannah Lesk on 05 Oct 12

I've always wondered what drives VC investments in ed tech firms. Today, Union Square Ventures, a New York-based VC firm, began sharing its internal market research. Scroll down and click on "online education" to see what's caught their attention in the sector. It's very interesting to consider what is included--and excluded!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I've always wondered what drives VC investments in ed tech firms. Today, Union Square Ventures, a New York-based VC firm, began sharing its internal market research. Scroll down and click on "online education" to see what's caught their attention in the sector. It's very interesting to consider what is included--and excluded!</div>

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What in the World Happened to Carmen Sandiego? The Edutainment Era: Debunking Myths and... - 5 views

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shared by Hannah Lesk on 24 Oct 12 - No Cached

Hannah Lesk on 24 Oct 12

"This case study debunks some of the misconceptions around what happened to edutainment in the '90s, and shares lessons learned from one of the most important periods in the history of games and learning."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"This case study debunks some of the misconceptions around what happened to edutainment in the '90s, and shares lessons learned from one of the most important periods in the history of games and learning."</div>

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Sharing a Computer Screen, if Not a Classroom - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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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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Learn To Be | Free Online Tutoring - 0 views

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shared by Adrian Melia on 14 Oct 12 - Cached

Adrian Melia on 14 Oct 12

Free online tutoring for kids that enables them to talk to a real person and share a "whiteboard" space.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Free online tutoring for kids that enables them to talk to a real person and share a "whiteboard" space.</div>

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How 10 Colleges Are Using Game-Based Learning Right Now - 2 views

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Jennifer Bartecchi on 14 Oct 12

Game-Based Learning in higher education...

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Matthew Ong on 14 Oct 12

Thanks for sharing this Jennifer. I wonder how how transferable these skills are from games to reality. Apart from the motivation and engagement factor, I think research is still inconclusive about the actual benefits of gaming. Any thoughts on such transfer? Thanks for sharing again!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Thanks for sharing this Jennifer. I wonder how how transferable these skills are from games to reality. Apart from the motivation and engagement factor, I think research is still inconclusive about the actual benefits of gaming. Any thoughts on such transfer? Thanks for sharing again!</div>

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Claco: part online filing part social network for teachers - 0 views

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shared by Heather French on 01 Oct 12 - No Cached

Heather French on 01 Oct 12

Interesting platform for sharing lesson plans and networking for teachers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Interesting platform for sharing lesson plans and networking for teachers.</div>

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Student-run Tech Support Programs Advance at the Speed of Technology -- THE Journal - 0 views

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shared by Irina Uk on 21 Nov 12 - No Cached

Irina Uk on 21 Nov 12

This article is about students running help desks. This is becoming more common, as students are often better versed in technology than many teachers. The article identifies a relevant curriculum and discusses the dynamic shift from students supporting technology to technology supporting students. This also goes along with the Burlington High School help desk link I shared.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article is about students running help desks. This is becoming more common, as students are often better versed in technology than many teachers. The article identifies a relevant curriculum and discusses the dynamic shift from students supporting technology to technology supporting students. This also goes along with the Burlington High School help desk link I shared.</div>

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It's Alive! The Mechanical MOOC offers "Gentle Intro to Python" | Peer to Peer University - 0 views

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Junjie Liu on 15 Nov 12

A new experiment in online learning: MIT OpenCourseWare, Codecademy, OpenStudy and P2PU are partnering together to offer a new kind of MOOC. The first course is "A Gentle Introduction to Python." It sends out emails to thousands of small groups pointing them to lectures, tutorials, and exercises - but also encourages learners to think for themselves and share additional resources with each other. It provides a map to learning Python, but doesn't discourage folks from careening off the beaten path.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A new experiment in online learning: MIT OpenCourseWare, Codecademy, OpenStudy and P2PU are partnering together to offer a new kind of MOOC. The first course is "A Gentle Introduction to Python." It sends out emails to thousands of small groups pointing them to lectures, tutorials, and exercises - but also encourages learners to think for themselves and share additional resources with each other. It provides a map to learning Python, but doesn't discourage folks from careening off the beaten path. </div>

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What's Changing Education? For This Tech Tool Expert, It's Collaboration - 1 views

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shared by Rupangi Sharma on 30 Nov 12 - No Cached

Rupangi Sharma on 30 Nov 12

Interesting- Bellow's latest project is eduClipper, an educational "digital clipboard" that curates educational content online. "eduClipper works on the same 'shared resources' premise as eduTecher," he explained, "but now I'm flipping the equation and instead of providing information to the masses I'm getting teachers and students to the eduClipper site to share their own information."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Interesting- Bellow's latest project is eduClipper, an educational "digital clipboard" that curates educational content online. "eduClipper works on the same 'shared resources' premise as eduTecher," he explained, "but now I'm flipping the equation and instead of providing information to the masses I'm getting teachers and students to the eduClipper site to share their own information."</div>

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An Odd Couple of Measuring 21st Century Skills - Getting Smart by Tom Vander Ark - blen... - 1 views

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Jennifer Bartecchi on 17 Dec 12

Has this article about Chris Dede & EcoMuve been shared yet? I like its take on stepping up field trips...

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Has this article about Chris Dede & EcoMuve been shared yet? I like its take on stepping up field trips...</div>

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Supercharge a TED video | Projects | Mozilla Webmaker - 3 views

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Chris McEnroe on 14 Jan 13

Ted talks are interesting and useful at times in the classroom but will students automatically make connections to class content? This annotating tool enables either instructors or students to make explicit connections or commentary and share the end product.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Ted talks are interesting and useful at times in the classroom but will students automatically make connections to class content? This annotating tool enables either instructors or students to make explicit connections or commentary and share the end product. </div>

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Teachers Find iPad Slide-sharing App Nearpod Like 'PowerPoint on Steroids' -- THE Journal - 0 views

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shared by Irina Uk on 31 Oct 12 - No Cached

Irina Uk on 31 Oct 12

How teachers use Nearpod, and iPad app similar to PowerPoint to engage students and do formative assessment.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">How teachers use Nearpod, and iPad app similar to PowerPoint to engage students and do formative assessment.</div>

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