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Interesting story.  DPS uses Gaggle.  I think Google could do all of these things - if we turned on gmail in the Jeffco domain.

We often hear: "Teachers won't use tech unless administrators make them..."  This article argues otherwise - and ends with some ideas of tools that should be available to students today.

"Is the iPad the textbook of the future?"

Easy to use site for digital storytelling.

Blog about great ways to use cell phones as a tool for teaching and learning.

The world of tech is changing. This article focuses on the IT side of businesses, but schools need to pay attention, too. "disruptive innovation" is happening before our eyes.

Resource from University of San Diego to help schools develop policies about student use of "Electronic Communication Devices." (including cell phones, laptops, tablets, etc) - both personal and school owned...

Google Sites, Weebly, Edmodo, Wikispaces, Chatzy, TodaysMeet, Twitter, Vocaroo, Voki, Poll Everywhere

Look for the tool specific webinars for training purposes.  The "case studies" are interesting, but tend to be more about "why" you should go google.

Interesting data from survey about how Cloud Computing is changing IT.

Jeffco has one of the most successful and nationally recognized online schools: Jeffco's 21st Century Virtual Academy.  This article highlights the benefits of online learning for certain students, especially GT.

Turning the Classroom Upside Down Why not have lectures at home and 'homework' at school-and let students learn at their own pace?

 10 tips for using social media in the classroomTeachers should use social media in classroom lessons, and banning such tools will stifle learning and lead students to question teachers' relevance, university English professor Todd Finley writes in this blog post. Finley provides 10 guidelines for incorporating social media tools in the classroom. He offers several resources and suggests that teachers: create social media rules that are directive, but unrestricted; draw a distinction between academic and informal writing; and promote constructive online discussions. Edutopia.org/Todd Finley's blog 

In a 1-to-1 laptop class, do students pay attention? Yes No and... It depends