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Verizon Foundation launches mobile ed tech initiative - 0 views

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Cole Shaw on 19 Oct 12

Pretty relevant to what we've discussed in class so far--Verizon is launching a couple of initiatives to encourage mobile ed tech development. One is to encourage students to create educational apps relevant to their communities, while the other is to train teachers on how to use technology and mobile tech in their classrooms. Third part is an online portal for sharing knowledge and materials between teachers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Pretty relevant to what we've discussed in class so far--Verizon is launching a couple of initiatives to encourage mobile ed tech development. One is to encourage students to create educational apps relevant to their communities, while the other is to train teachers on how to use technology and mobile tech in their classrooms. Third part is an online portal for sharing knowledge and materials between teachers. </div>

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Common Sense on E-rate and CIPA: Toolkit for Teachers | Common Sense Media - 0 views

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Irina Uk on 17 Oct 12

This website has digital citizenship lessons for teachers.

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Education Week: Evaluating What Works in Blended Learning - 1 views

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more about assessing blended learning

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Irina Uk on 27 Oct 12

This page has a link to a compilation of articles on different types of blended models, including blended teacher PD. That article is particularly interesting, because it discusses modeling for teachers what they should be doing in classrooms. You can download the entire digital edition by hitting the link. Otherwise, you cannot access individual articles because there is a fee.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This page has a link to a compilation of articles on different types of blended models, including blended teacher PD. That article is particularly interesting, because it discusses modeling for teachers what they should be doing in classrooms. You can download the entire digital edition by hitting the link. Otherwise, you cannot access individual articles because there is a fee.</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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Rewards of Role Reversal: Teachers Learn, Students Teach | MindShift - 2 views

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Maung Nyeu on 02 Dec 11

A school where teachers learn and student teach - a role reversal. The district turns to an under-utilized but incredibly valuable resource - its students.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A school where teachers learn and student teach - a role reversal. The district turns to an under-utilized but incredibly valuable resource - its students.</div>

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Online Learning, Personalized - 4 views

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The New York Times takes on Khan Academy

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Kasthuri Gopalaratnam on 07 Dec 11

I am getting a bit tired of the 'either/or' scenarios painted by some. Thankfully, some teachers like Ms.Tavenner seem to realize that they can use technology in a useful way to teach effectively. "Ms. Tavenner says she believes that computers cannot replace teachers. But the computer, she recognizes, can do some things a teacher cannot. It can offer personal feedback to a whole room of students as they work. And it can give the teacher additional class time to do more creative and customized teaching."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I am getting a bit tired of the 'either/or' scenarios painted by some. Thankfully, some teachers like Ms.Tavenner seem to realize that they can use technology in a useful way to teach effectively. "Ms. Tavenner says she believes that computers cannot replace teachers. But the computer, she recognizes, can do some things a teacher cannot. It can offer personal feedback to a whole room of students as they work. And it can give the teacher additional class time to do more creative and customized teaching."</div>

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1-to-1 Computing: Turning Around School Technology - 6 views

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Bridget Binstock on 07 Dec 11

This article explains why the district chose laptops over tablet and how the community is helping to turn the schools around.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article explains why the district chose laptops over tablet and how the community is helping to turn the schools around.</div>

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Allison Browne on 08 Dec 11

This is a very throrough article.If replaceing computers every 4 years and maintaining them is only 4% of the budget, I wonder what all the resistence is to schools maintaining computers. Is 4% still too much? Is 4% specific to this Alabama district? Also, I felt individualized instruction for foreign language would be the best way to transition a school towards networked individualized learning in a school environment. It's silly that everyone in elementary schools has to take the same language simply because there is only one foreign language teacher. Instead of a Spanish teacher you would need to hire multi-lingual specialists who are able to monitor langauge acquisition. Cool future!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a very throrough article.If replaceing computers every 4 years and maintaining them is only 4% of the budget, I wonder what all the resistence is to schools maintaining computers. Is 4% still too much? Is 4% specific to this Alabama district? Also, I felt individualized instruction for foreign language would be the best way to transition a school towards networked individualized learning in a school environment. It's silly that everyone in elementary schools has to take the same language simply because there is only one foreign language teacher. Instead of a Spanish teacher you would need to hire multi-lingual specialists who are able to monitor langauge acquisition. Cool future!</div>

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Kasthuri Gopalaratnam on 09 Dec 11

"The teachers that were involved said that if every kid had their own computer, we could do amazing things". It would be interesting to know if the teachers presented some concrete ideas of 'amazing things'. It would also be interesting to know whether they have a bank of spare laptops to loan to the students while the defective ones are getting fixed. I have a feeling that in the not-so-distant future the choice between a tablet and a computer may become a moot point. The hardware that powers a MacBook Air and iPad is very similar. We have laptops that double as tablets and tablets that are paired with a keyboard to be used as a laptop. Eventually these two will merge.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The teachers that were involved said that if every kid had their own computer, we could do amazing things". It would be interesting to know if the teachers presented some concrete ideas of 'amazing things'. It would also be interesting to know whether they have a bank of spare laptops to loan to the students while the defective ones are getting fixed. I have a feeling that in the not-so-distant future the choice between a tablet and a computer may become a moot point. The hardware that powers a MacBook Air and iPad is very similar. We have laptops that double as tablets and tablets that are paired with a keyboard to be used as a laptop. Eventually these two will merge.</div>

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Billie Fitzpatrick on 19 Dec 11

Great overview of the issues -- I agree with Kasthuri -- I think the issue will become moot

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Great overview of the issues -- I agree with Kasthuri -- I think the issue will become moot</div>

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Idaho teachers union leader has tough task ahead - Boston.com - 2 views

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shared by Chris McEnroe on 26 Nov 11 - No Cached

"But I worry, are we experimenting on our kids? Where's the research that shows one-to-one computing devices, requiring online course, is going to help students achieve greater?"
- Chris McEnroe on 26 Nov 11
  
  I don't know what good decision making should look like in Idaho but this particular comment by Penni Cyr has gut-wrenching irony when you consider how much experimentation goes on in schools. I commented in class a few weeks ago about how Student-teaching is experimentation with no measurement for the net loss of learning as the result of having an apprentice teacher. I don't mind having good discussion and even arguments- but let's start with substantive premises. Yikes!
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I don't know what good decision making should look like in Idaho but this particular comment by Penni Cyr has gut-wrenching irony when you consider how much experimentation goes on in schools. I commented in class a few weeks ago about how Student-teaching is experimentation with no measurement for the net loss of learning as the result of having an apprentice teacher. I don't mind having good discussion and even arguments- but let's start with substantive premises. Yikes!</div>
  
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- Allison Browne on 28 Nov 11
  
  I think that the union position would be that experimentatin should be carried out on pilot programs first to create stronger buy-in from the communities. Also, the student-teacher "experiment" is supposed to be monitored by a mentor teacher who hopefully prevents large losses of learning. The relationship between states and unions right now is very negative and it would be helpful if the union could make statements that are embracing of change but the legislation has pushed them into a corner so both sides sound as intractible as Congress. Very frustrating.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I think that the union position would be that experimentatin should be carried out on pilot programs first to create stronger buy-in from the communities. Also, the student-teacher "experiment" is supposed to be monitored by a mentor teacher who hopefully prevents large losses of learning. The relationship between states and unions right now is very negative and it would be helpful if the union could make statements that are embracing of change but the legislation has pushed them into a corner so both sides sound as intractible as Congress. Very frustrating.</div>
  
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'Blended learning' at Chandler school under study across Valley, U.S. - East Valley Tri... - 1 views

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Maung Nyeu on 04 Nov 11

Hybrid learning seems to be a hit in Chandler school. "The key is the teacher involvement, proponents say. Teachers still present the information, and then they monitor students' understanding through online projects, activities or testing."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Hybrid learning seems to be a hit in Chandler school. "The key is the teacher involvement, proponents say. Teachers still present the information, and then they monitor students' understanding through online projects, activities or testing."</div>

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eBooks for Teachers - 2 views

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Maung Nyeu on 18 Jul 12

A good collection of eBooks for teachers. This list continues to grow.

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20 Things New Teachers Need to Know - WeAreTeachers - 2 views

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Maung Nyeu on 29 Jul 12

A good list for new teachers.

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How do you teach teachers? - 2 views

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Jennifer Lavalle on 24 Nov 11

"FORTUNE -- How do you go about teaching teachers how to teach? David K. Cohen's Teaching and Its Predicaments takes on that paradox. While the book's prescriptions are often too general -- teachers must show empathy and resolve, and communities should provide backup -- its descriptions of the task facing teachers are superb."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"FORTUNE -- How do you go about teaching teachers how to teach? David K. Cohen's Teaching and Its Predicaments takes on that paradox. While the book's prescriptions are often too general -- teachers must show empathy and resolve, and communities should provide backup -- its descriptions of the task facing teachers are superb."</div>

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Fixing Education with Big Data: Turning Teachers into Data Scientists? - Forbes - 0 views

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Maria Anaya on 19 Sep 12

perspective on how the rush to collect and use data should focus on how it could help school administrator, not teachers.

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Education Week: Startup Hopefuls Test Ideas With Educators - 0 views

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Maria Anaya on 18 Sep 12

Not only do we need technologists but some of the best teachers to work together so that great ideas to come to fruition. I would love to see some sort of match up system (kinda like there is for finding co-founders) for teachers and tech people.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Not only do we need technologists but some of the best teachers to work together so that great ideas to come to fruition. I would love to see some sort of match up system (kinda like there is for finding co-founders) for teachers and tech people. </div>

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I Education Apps Review - I Education Apps Review - 0 views

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Teachers rate educational apps. I'm interested in the intersection of crowdsourcing and teacher professional development.

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Maria Anaya on 23 Sep 12

That would be interesting to see what teachers develop....this brings me to the thought that was brought up by that guy (don't recall his name) at the i-lab about having teachers develop apps but having them be able to make money off of it....

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">That would be interesting to see what teachers develop....this brings me to the thought that was brought up by that guy (don't recall his name) at the i-lab about having teachers develop apps but having them be able to make money off of it....</div>

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JOURNEY TO THE END OF COAL - Web documentary by Samuel Bollendorff & Abel Ség... - 0 views

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Chris Johnson on 12 Sep 09

This "Web documentary" provides a unique way to expose an important political and social issue. Focusing on the issues surrounding China's exploitation of its land and people related to coal, the site casts the viewer as an investigating journalist. You can choose to visit the sites and see the conditions for yourself or you can talk to people along the way and gain insight into their lives (as well as the political system). The content is deep, has high replay value, consists of very high-quality media, and represents an innovative approach to sharing experiences about important world issues.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This "Web documentary" provides a unique way to expose an important political and social issue. Focusing on the issues surrounding China's exploitation of its land and people related to coal, the site casts the viewer as an investigating journalist. You can choose to visit the sites and see the conditions for yourself or you can talk to people along the way and gain insight into their lives (as well as the political system). The content is deep, has high replay value, consists of very high-quality media, and represents an innovative approach to sharing experiences about important world issues.</div>

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Jennifer Hern on 12 Sep 09

Wow. I have seen web documentaries highlighting human rights issues before, but this one's style and tone really captures the juxtaposition between socioeconomic classes. The map and additional information buttons are great for Social Studies and History teachers willing to bring this into the classroom. As a former middle school World Geography teacher, I would be interested in showing this to my class, but also hesitant. Any former teachers who would show this to their students?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Wow. I have seen web documentaries highlighting human rights issues before, but this one's style and tone really captures the juxtaposition between socioeconomic classes. The map and additional information buttons are great for Social Studies and History teachers willing to bring this into the classroom. As a former middle school World Geography teacher, I would be interested in showing this to my class, but also hesitant. Any former teachers who would show this to their students?</div>

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Jennifer Hern on 22 Sep 09

Wow. I've seen similar attempts at making web documentaries trying to raise public awareness about human rights before, but the filmmaker really hit the nail on the head. The juxtaposition between socioeconomic classes and the attempts mine workers make to brighten their world (i.e. engaging in a Christmas song/dance at the temple) is striking. I'm curious if any teachers would be brave enough to discuss these topics in their social studies classes.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Wow. I've seen similar attempts at making web documentaries trying to raise public awareness about human rights before, but the filmmaker really hit the nail on the head. The juxtaposition between socioeconomic classes and the attempts mine workers make to brighten their world (i.e. engaging in a Christmas song/dance at the temple) is striking. I'm curious if any teachers would be brave enough to discuss these topics in their social studies classes.</div>

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Top 20 Teacher Blogs | Scholastic.com - 0 views

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Jennifer Hern on 19 Sep 09

A rundown of the top 20 teacher blogs, similar to the Best of Boston rankings.

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Pipl - People Search - 0 views

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Mordechai Raskas on 21 Sep 09

Check out this site which is like getting the info of a facebook profile and more. Imagine what kind of info search engines like this could generate for a teacher about an entire class. Or what students can find out about each other and their teachers. . .

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Check out this site which is like getting the info of a facebook profile and more. Imagine what kind of info search engines like this could generate for a teacher about an entire class. Or what students can find out about each other and their teachers. . .</div>

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Edufire: an open platform for teaching and learning - 1 views

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Edufire is an open platform that connects students and teachers from around the world and enables teachers to tutor over the internet. Initiatives like this one, support Bill Gates' view that in 5 years the best education will come from the Web. (Reference this article: http://techcrunch.com/2010/08/06/bill-gates-education/)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Edufire is an open platform that connects students and teachers from around the world and enables teachers to tutor over the internet. Initiatives like this one, support Bill Gates' view that in 5 years the best education will come from the Web. (Reference this article: <a href="http://techcrunch.com/2010/08/06/bill-gates-education/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://techcrunch.com/2010/08/06/bill-gates-education/</a>) </div>

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Film Examines the Challenging Economics Facing Teachers - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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Kasthuri Gopalaratnam on 24 Sep 11

The documentary asks a question the education reform movement seems to neglect: Why flood American schools with young, highly educated teachers if the good ones cannot afford to stay?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The documentary asks a question the education reform movement seems to neglect: Why flood American schools with young, highly educated teachers if the good ones cannot afford to stay?</div>

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