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Randon Ruggles

Reflection.app - AirPlay mirroring to your Mac or PC, wirelessly. - 0 views

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  • Randon Ruggles on 16 Sep 12
     
    This is an awesome Web 2.0 tool, maybe not something that fits that definition really well, but it is still an awesome tool to use with your iOS device.  Check it out!
  • Randon Ruggles on 13 Nov 12
     
    Amazing tool that everyone from classroom teachers, to trainers, to professionals are using this tool to help project their iOS devices onto their computers. Amazing piece of technology.
Randon Ruggles

Schools of Thought - CNN.com Blogs - 1 views

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  • Randon Ruggles on 16 Sep 12
     
    A great education blog from an awesome source - CNN.  Good articles abound on this website and are easily categorized into columns as well.
  • Randon Ruggles on 13 Nov 12
     
    If you don't yet follow this blog on Twitter or Facebook then you should! Always some great stuff about education, schools, and well written overall. An awesome resource for a good Sunday morning read.
  • Ann Hansen on 13 Nov 12
     
    This site is a great resource to help keep up on what is going on in education at all levels. I especially liked the recent article entitled, "5 Things Teachers Want Parents to Know". I really don't think this site is just for teachers but I think teachers will be the ones to use the site most. Teachers are very busy and don't always have time to read several news feeds to get our educational news, so its nice that its all right here.
Robert Nelson

Create Free Flashcards, Quizzes and Study Teams on FunnelBrain - 0 views

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  • Robert Nelson on 10 Oct 12
     
    This is a web 2.0 tool helps students be able study in teams, play games, take quizzes and show intellectual prowess. teachers can make flashcards and have students take quizzes. check this awesome tool out
Mindy Foelske

Kindergarten Hoppenings - 0 views

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  • Mindy Foelske on 13 Nov 12
     
    Kindegarten blog from a great teacher with awesome resources.
Mel Carnahan

Teaching Blog Addict: Welcome to TBA! - 1 views

www.teachingblogaddict.com/...welcome-to-tba.html

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  • Mel Carnahan on 14 Nov 12
     
    Awesome compilation of K-6 blogs for teachers!  There are many links to blogs, printables, ideas, and news!  The name says it all!
Randon Ruggles

iPad Study Results | Technology and Learning | Pepperdine Community​ - 0 views

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  • Randon Ruggles on 13 Nov 12
     
    Really interesting study from Pepperdine on the effectiveness of iPads in a school setting.  There are some awesome nuggets of information to pull out here for everyone involved with the 1:1 movement.
  • Randon Ruggles on 13 Nov 12
     
    A great study that actually looked at the realistic results of putting iPads in a college setting. This was a scientific study that yielded some interesting results.
Randon Ruggles

Pamorama - 1 views

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  • Randon Ruggles on 13 Nov 12
     
    This social networking blog by Pam Dyer has some really great infographics (think like graphics that actually provide relevant information in an educational way) that lend themselves to starting awesome classroom conversations. Talk to your students about social networking, the benefits and pitfalls of Facebook, why Instagram is taking over, and how to avoid being a terrible Twitter user. She does a fantastic job providing relevant and important information to the average consumer, but it impacts educators even more. Check it out for a good read!
Ann Hansen

Math = Love: Foldables, Templates, Graphic Organizers, and Downloads - 1 views

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  • Ann Hansen on 07 Feb 13
     
    Awesome ideas for algebra students.
Hannah Laucamp

Cool Tools For School - 3 views

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  • Lauren Fontaine on 03 Oct 12
     
    This is a wiki of all sorts of tools which can be used by both teachers and students in the classroom for everything from drawing to writing, to presentations, to really almost anything you can think of. Expansive listing.
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  • Lauren Fontaine on 03 Oct 12
     
    This is a resource which was shared in my "Current Issues in Special Education" course with Dr. Christina Curran. An expansive listing of tools is available on this wiki - definitely worth looking through.
  • Ann Hansen on 08 Oct 12
     
    Collection of Web 2.0 tools for school. The Web 2.0 tools are divided into categories for easy searching.
  • Adam Hinrichsen on 30 Oct 12
     
    This wiki has everything that you could ever ask for. It lists tools for absolutely everything that you could possibly want to do in the classroom. There are tools that assist with drawing, organizing, presentation, and everything else!
  • Sandra Steinfadt on 06 Nov 12
     
    This looks like an awesome collection of tools many of which I have never heard of but an excited to go and check out. I like how they are all divided into categories making it easier to find sites in which you are interested.
  • Jane Becker on 13 Nov 12
     
    Great source for many different
  • Nicole Schroeder on 13 Nov 12
     
    This is an awesome resource when looking for new tools in the classroom! I really liked the organization tools tab. I thought that it contained some really great resources, and I saw some that I will definitely use in my own classroom someday. Also, I really like that both teachers and students can use this website.
  • Mindy Foelske on 13 Nov 12
     
    This looks like a great resource. I was just thinking the other day how can I use the technologies and programs I don't know a thing about. This has it broken down really well and includes a summary with them. Very user friendly!
  • Lauren Fontaine on 14 Nov 12
     
    Just FYI: sorry if this gets posted twice. I accidentally posted these far before the assignment was due, and wanted to ensure they are still visible on the group.
Randon Ruggles

Teachers Love SMART Boards - Resources for the SMART Board classroom - 2 views

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  • Randon Ruggles on 16 Sep 12
     
    A great resource for educators who use SMART Boards.  The articles on here are written by teachers and for teachers that use these boards.  Lots of good articles and constantly updated as well.
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  • Randon Ruggles on 13 Nov 12
     
    SMART Boards can be great if used properly with some awesome ideas...or they can be a huge waste of money. This group of educators has done an awesome job really laying out some new ideas and different templates to use with SMART Boards. Check them out!
  • kirstinthompson on 13 Nov 12
     
    This looks like a very useful resource relating to SMART Boards. I know that I have really neglected digging into all of the resources out there for my SMART Board, so I think if I set a goal to explore sites like this on a regular basis, it'll give me good ideas for how I could be using my board for more than just a glorified YouTube player. The reviewers of the various templates and activities do a good job discussing what does/does not work or why they liked them. I have not researched many SMART Board sites, but look forward to finding more.
  • Samir Amin on 13 Nov 12
     
    This is very good tool to use with SMART Boards, this will be beneficial for teachers to use in classrooms. It will make it easy and fun for students to follow their teacher.
  • Jane Becker on 13 Nov 12
     
    Thank you for sharing this with us. We are are relatively new to SMART Boards and this seems to be a good one for teachers to be able go out and find material that they may use in the classroom. There always seem to be more material for K-8 than for 9-12 areas. Great sources for teachers to find tips also
  • Nicole Schroeder on 13 Nov 12
     
    This is a great resource! I really like the section that has SMART Board training on it. A lot of teachers in the classroom don't really know how to use these resources to their fullest extent and by having it so they can teach themselves online is great. I would use it if I had a SMART Board in my classroom.
Randon Ruggles

The Fischbowl - 0 views

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  • Randon Ruggles on 16 Sep 12
     
    An awesome educational technology blog from a mentor and the creator of the Shift Happens original video - Karl Fisch
Nicole Schroeder

Mrs. Nessman's Grade Ones - 1 views

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  • Nicole Schroeder on 10 Oct 12
     
    This blog has a lot of cute and creative ideas to use in a first grade classroom.  I plan to use this site to generate some ideas for my future classroom.
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  • Jessica Heidemann on 12 Nov 12
     
    I really enjoyed looking more into Mrs. Nessman's blog. I am a huge fan of blogs and love to get new ideas. I feel some of the best ideas are ones in which we find from other teachers. She provides a lot of creative ideas in which I could modify to use within my own future classroom. Thanks for sharing!
  • Amber Sandoval on 13 Nov 12
     
    This is a really neat blog! I always enjoy reading about new and creative ideas that I could possibly use in my future classroom. Mrs. Nessman's blog is very impressive and creative! I could definitely see myself using this blog as a reference when I am a teacher. I have not encountered any other blog that is this innovative. I can see many teachers learning much from Mrs. Nessman. Good find, Nicole!
  • Samir Amin on 13 Nov 12
     
    This blog is awesome, i really liked it and enjoyed it. this will be very useful for kids. this blog have been designed to meet specific reading aspects for grade 1 students. well done work.
  • Ashley Ulin on 13 Nov 12
     
    Thanks for sharing this blog. Although I am a Special Education teacher I still felt like their were a lot of ideas I could apply to my classroom. It's always fun to see what other educators out their are doing. This blog would be used primarily for teachers as its all about ideas in the classroom for instruction and projects. However you could use it to create a project choice list for you students to choose to complete so many by the end of the year.
Ashley Ulin

Jing, screenshot and screencast software from TechSmith - 2 views

www.techsmith.com/jing.html

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  • Ashley Ulin on 09 Oct 12
     
    A web 2.0 tool that allows you to share your screen images or videos and share them.
  • Heather Klenke on 30 Oct 12
     
    Jing is a great web 2.0 tool for sharing your screen and recording objects for students when they are absent. There is also screencast, quicktime, or even Camtasia Studio.
  • Robert Nelson on 12 Nov 12
     
    Jing is an awesome tool and I have used this tool many times sense I learned of its existence two years ago.
Amy Grell

Discovery Education's Web 2.0 Tool Suggestions - 3 views

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  • Amy Grell on 09 Oct 12
     
    In need of some new web 2.0 tools? Check out this site! Plus, the website has even more than just that--check out the resources they have for administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
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  • Robert Nelson on 12 Nov 12
     
    This is an awesome resource for web 2.0's to use in the classroom. It has a lot of great ideas for multiple uses. Great Post Amy.
  • Jessica Heidemann on 12 Nov 12
     
    I have came across this resource before as well and seemed to really enjoy it. I really enjoyed how it incorporated mobile tools, community tools, as well as presentation tools. I feel this is a very beneficial tool in which I could use in my future classroom. Another thing that I really enjoyed about this resource was the fact that it not only targeted teachers, but also included admins, parents, and students as you mentioned. Great find!
  • Amber Sandoval on 13 Nov 12
     
    I have explored this site before. It is a good one, in my opinion! It has many great resources for teachers and students. I really like how it has specific links to all Web 2.0 tools. This would be very efficient for busy teachers who need resources about technology and how to incorporate it into lessons. I have not come across any other site that highlights all the major components of Web 2.0 tools.
Samir Amin

iPads in Education - Exploring the use of iPads and mobile devices in education. - 4 views

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  • Jarod Bormann on 09 Oct 12
     
    A ning (kind of like a wiki) that is all about iPads in education.  Have a cool idea?  Join the ning and submit your own.
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  • Marija Musselman on 12 Nov 12
     
    Great resource for ideas and collaborating with other educators regarding the use of iPads in education through blogs, tips, discussions, and videos. Great job on your "QR Code Crime Scene" video you posted to the Ning!!! Excellent example of what is possible!! I joined the Ning and will share this with teachers using iPads in our school.
  • Kelsey Lage on 13 Nov 12
     
    Do agree or disagree that the resource can be used efficiently in your own future classroom? Explain why or why not. I agree that this resource could be used efficiently in my classroom. I have an iPad in my classroom and this website gives great ideas of apps to use. Do you believe the resource is mostly for teacher use, student use, or both? Explain your perceptions constructively. I believe the resource is mostly for teacher use but allows teachers to find apps for student use. Teachers can find resources, download them, and then allow students to use them. Are you aware of any simililar resources that should be considered? If so, what are those resources. Yes, I have also seen websites that provide lists of apps and have included them in my own library.
  • Randon Ruggles on 13 Nov 12
     
    This is a great resource and one that totally is worth checking out! This is for sure a tool that can be used in the classroom. It is chalked full of great ideas and awesome tools to use in the classroom. This is mainly a tool for teacher use, but it could also be a resource for students looking for a different way to complete a project. There are many different uses of such an amazing ning like this! There are some great other Nings out there, Facebook pages, groups on LMS sites like Schoology, and other websites out there that are similar. This one is unique because of the Ning platform for sure!
  • Samir Amin on 13 Nov 12
     
    iPad technology is a new teaching tool will be used by teachers in classrooms. if will be very beneficial for both teachers and students 
  • Ashley Ulin on 13 Nov 12
     
    I thought this resource was great and thought provoking for the educator that has access to i pads in the classroom. Not only could educators use this source but parents as well. I also agree with Randon that it has student uses as well. I agree with Randon as well that many other resources and social media pages such as facebook and twitter are available, however the creation of this site gives a different navigational system to explore.
  • Jane Becker on 13 Nov 12
     
    This is a great resource for teachers and students in the classroom. The more resources that we have the greater the level of learning can be. Teachers and students will benefit for this resource. Thanks for sharing
Hannah Laucamp

Internet Resources for Teachers - 1 views

www.boxoftricks.net/nternet-resouces-for-education

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  • Marija Musselman on 09 Oct 12
     
    This website provides a list of free resources for education from A to Z along with a brief description of the resource and what it can be used for in the classroom.
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  • Hannah Laucamp on 10 Oct 12
     
    This is a website full of resources for educational purposes. Teachers can use this site to look for internet sources for collaboration, blogging, research, etc. There is a list of over 200 resources including a detailed explanation.
  • Amy Christian on 06 Nov 12
     
    This website has a very extensive list of free resources. It is nice to have the descriptions. There are so many resources available; I have never heard of many of them. This site would be a great resource for a teacher who wanted to use a specific type of technology but had no idea what was available. I will definitely go to this site time and time again.
  • Mel Carnahan on 11 Nov 12
     
    Wow-what a great link! This has a ton of ideas with descriptions for online projects. I will use this often for integrating technology into my curriculum.
  • Tiffany Waller on 11 Nov 12
     
    This website is awesome! There are so many different resources here that could be used for many many different projects. It has a great variety as well of what the different resources are used for and can do.
Tyler Hellmann

Pic Collage - Create awesome collages on your iPhone/iPad or Android phone - 0 views

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  • Tyler Hellmann on 02 Oct 12
     
    This is a digital bulletin board.  Can be used by students from all ages.  
Amy Christian

100 High School Teacher Blogs To Start Reading - Edudemic - 3 views

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  • Amy Christian on 12 Nov 12
     
    This is an excellent list of 100 blogs written by high school teachers. Many interesting blogs that would interest anyone in education and especially middle/high school educators. Blogs cover various educational topics and there is definitely something for everyone!
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  • Kelsey Lage on 13 Nov 12
     
    Do agree or disagree that the resource can be used efficiently in your own future classroom? Explain why or why not. I agree that I can use this resource in the future of my own classroom. This resource gives great ideas on how to use blogging effectively and ways to get students blogging in the classroom. I like how it is organized by regions of the United States. Do you believe the resource is mostly for teacher use, student use, or both? Explain your perceptions constructively. I believe this blog is mostly for teacher use, but its use for teachers explains how teachers can allow students to get into blogging or gives resources to help with their classroom teaching. Are you aware of any simililar resources that should be considered? If so, what are those resources. I'm sure there are other blogs that compile great blogging resources, but I have not come across such a compiled list.
  • kirstinthompson on 13 Nov 12
     
    This is an intriguing list and looks like the various blogs deserve time to be looked at more. It is always interesting (if not therapeutic) to read from others "in the trenches." Two that I enjoyed reading were "TeachBad" and "TeachPaperless." Some good comic relief was provided, as well as some interesting ideas! I'm wouldn't say this site is really useful for students, but then again, maybe they'd be nicer to us if they read stuff like this. ::smile::
  • Randon Ruggles on 13 Nov 12
     
    This resource is an awesome compilation of great teacher blogs from around the country and world. It can totally be used as a resource for students as they begin to learn how to blog or for those aspiring to be on that list to reach a little higher! This resource is mainly one for teacher use, but all the ideas inside these blog links makes it readily apparent and available to be used in a current classroom. There are a number of similar lists out there (take a look and blog the title and a few come up) so this is not a one of a kind list; however, it is expansive and does provide a good list of HS teachers to follow and their regions. Cool idea for sure! How many of these are you going to follow now?
  • Amy Christian on 13 Nov 12
     
    Randon, I'm sure I'll end up following quite a few. Unfortunately I haven't had time to delve too deeply into the list. It is on my to do list though! :)
  • Jane Becker on 13 Nov 12
     
    Excellent source for teachers. I shared this with our English teacher who does things with blogs and wiki's in her classroom. She was very excited for new material to use. There are many different and unique topics in this site which she had never seen before.
Randon Ruggles

Google Docs Story Builder - 3 views

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  • Randon Ruggles on 13 Nov 12
     
    This amazing new tool (new to me at least) allows you to create a short story and set it to music using the Google Docs interface. When you are done it creates a short link to share out to all your family and friends. This has amazing implications in education and technology for use as a quick check for understanding, overview video, formative assignment, or quick creative writing assignments.
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  • Randon Ruggles on 13 Nov 12
     
    This is a great new tool that I stumbled upon while doing some research for another project. It kind of brings together all the neat stuff Google is doing with Documents, collaboration, music, and short URLs.
  • Mel Carnahan on 14 Nov 12
     
    This looks like exactly what I would like to try with my students to get them doing some collaborative story writing! I would use this for creative story writing, research, and as a planning tool in 3rd grade.
  • Tyler Hellmann on 14 Nov 12
     
    This would be a cool idea in the classroom for sure!!!! Perhaps, they can collaborate and create their story before making a video or presentation - which could also be created collaboratively.
Marty Mark

BlamSpot - 2 views

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  • Marty Mark on 11 Oct 12
     
    BlamSpot - Blog by Bill Lammers, a Language Arts and Theater Technology teacher at George Washington High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. An insightful, creative, and humorous look at education and life.
  • Sandra Steinfadt on 06 Nov 12
     
    I love the BlamSpot, he has such a great way of presenting information, awesome sense of humor.
  • Amy Grell on 14 Nov 12
     
    It's like a comic just for teachers! It's nice to see that Bill Lammers is from Cedar Rapids. His ideas are presented in logical and originals ways. The September 14 post on creativity is particularly refreshing. This seems like the kind of blog I could get used to checking in on every once in a while. Thanks for sharing!
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