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"sales touted to overtake that of notebook PCs with an estimated volume of 240 million units sold worldwide by end of 2013. Needless to say, tablets are now an integral part of eLearning in enterprises both large and small. However, designing and developing courseware for these still remain a challenge for most organizations. Download our ebook, 'eLearning On Tablets - Getting It Right, to find a solution to this and any other challenge that you may have pertaining to eLearning on tablets."

"Here are some great tips for making your lesson plans more entertaining, engaging, and relevant to students growing up in this digital age:"

""See what's APPening in education" offers a look at some of the apps available in the Windows Store. We've selected 10 apps at random, but 90 more great apps are in the PDF resource."

"dotEPUB is software in the cloud that allows you to convert any webpage into an e-book.For content consumers (readers), we have developed a bookmarklet for modern browsers (desktop or mobile). And, if you are a Chrome or Firefox user, you can install the dotEPUB extension in your browser."

Does your digital footprint convey the message you want? If you don't know you should spend time figuring this out. In the 21st century our digital footprint conveys an important image and people should know what that is.  Below are ideas that will enable you to explore and consider if your digital footprint conveys the message you want to share with the world.  It will also give you ideas for activities you can do with your students so they can do the same.

"How can Twitter, which limits users to 140 characters per tweet, have any relevance to universities and academia, where journal articles are 3,000 to 8,000 words long, and where books contain 80,000 words? Can anything of academic value ever be said in just 140 characters? We have put together a short guide answering these questions, showing new users how to get started on Twitter and hone their tweeting style, as well as offering advice to more experienced users on how to use Twitter for research projects, alongside blogging, and for use in teaching."

Here's a list of 26 different web tools that are great for students, educators, bloggers, and more…

"This site doesn't just present theories and ideas, but rather actionable solutions that can be immediately and easily implemented in service of a relevant education for American students who need to gain proficiency if not mastery of core subject areas while at the same time being prepared for the reality of future work. Imagination is a broad topic, encompassing everything the mind can conjure, so the findings in this report are focused on those that overlap with the changing world of work. Imagination is required to envision the skills demanded by the future as the rate of transformation continues to increase. Creativity and flexibility will be required to put shared ideas into effective practice as rapidly as the current crisis demands. A truly collaborative approach to problem solving is a necessity, and a recognition of the importance not only of science and mathematics, but of creativity, art and music to amplify learning. Einstein credits some of his greatest breakthroughs in insight to his violin breaks, which connected different parts of his brain in new ways. Is it possible to thrive in a perilous and yet exciting period of transformation?"

"When adopting technology in the classroom, one of the key concerns for teachers and administrators is classroom management. I am often asked if there is a way to "lock down an iPad screen" or "ensure students cannot go to inappropriate websites" (e.g. Social Media). In other words, how do we keep students on task and are not distracted by the novelty of gadgets or communicating with friends via texting or social media. Often, teachers will take up devices (such as mobile phones) to avoid the issue of students texting or checking Facebook on their phones (eliminating access to a powerful, pocket computer in the process)."

"A smorgasbord of resources for educators who enjoy using technology in the classroom. If you are a collaborator, please don't pin teacher products."

"Educational technology can help students develop social and emotional learning (SEL) skills such as collaboration, communication and problem solving, which are critical factors for success in the 21st century job market, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum, prepared in collaboration with The Boston Consulting Group."

"Teaching social-emotional skills like gratitude, teamwork and empathy has never been easier … or more fun! Bite-Sized Lesson Plans Our lesson plans are quick, fun and super easy to integrate into your ELA or read-aloud lessons. Highly Engaging Stories Vibrant characters and entertaining storylines help students grasp important social-emotional concepts. Track Progress Against Required Standards Our curriculum is English Language Arts standards-aligned so you can track the standards practiced in your classroom. Parents Get Involved Parents receive pre-written class updates and activities to do at home with their child to reinforce "

We Can't Combat Fake News If We Don't Really Understand It Social media is creating real problems for the world, but moral panics still far outweigh reality. That's a recipe for policy disaster. Brendan Nyhan Follow Mar 7 Credit: darenwoodward/iStock/Getty Images Plus 735 Even now, more than two years after the 2016 election, the debate over the influence of social media on our political system still relies largely on scary anecdotes (Twitter's 50,000-plus impostor accounts are sowing chaos!) "

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