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Dell tablets that plug into existing infrastructure for school systems and universities

Ed tech podcast

This article describes some current challenges and solutions involved in using a blended learning model of instruction in classrooms.

A simple list of ways to use phones in the classroom

This info graphic describes today's preschooler as Generation C for Connected and lists new expectations for incoming K students in the 21st century.

Los Angeles spent $1 billion to put iPads in the hand of students and within a week students found a way around and use the iPads for playing video games instead.

Faculty claim that their MOOC experiences actually will also change their classroom lectures.

Fascinating article about backlash to a non-profit working with school districts to integrate student data sources. Raises lots of pertinent issues beyond student data: intersection of business, foundations, and school districts; parent reactions to educational technology; districts going down the rabbit hole of tech contracts without a clear sense of what they'll get....

Another one on brief economics of MOOCs for institutions

speculates about how employers will view participation in MOOCs

10 Recommendations before investing in digital teaching resources

Bill Gates on MOOCs.

Interesting article about the cost components (not just device pricetags) of using digital textbooks. The article considers Africa, but the framework can apply anywhere.

Great read on cultivating active learning, including the role of technology (though not transformative technology) in the classroom. Talks about engaging the more "shy" / deeply thinking students in class via Twitter chat - "smart students like to talk, smarter students like to listen."

This is another project by CAST which has been particularly relevant to the work our research project is involved with. For more information click on the link below: http://jlr.sagepub.com/content/43/1/68 This article was provided to us by our contact at CAST and attempts to validate this type of "Digital Reading Environment." It's also authored by Catherine Show of HGSE, and is just a year old. The statistical data is a little above my comprehension level but it is described at a level I can understand. CAST UDL Book Builder This wonderful and free online tool allows you to create your own interactive "books" to help young readers learn reading strategies to build comprehension. Enter your own text, images, and hints.

this was presented in one of my other classes (A-117). it provides an interesting way to use digital text for enhanced learning.

Social media and social activism

In case you've been going back and forth (like I have) whether to upgrade to iOS 7