Tech Integration Group (Urvi, Justin, Afzal)

Time Magazine

"What business today does not want to be more innovative? In business parlance, "innovation" has reached a glorified position-like "customer centricity," it is deemed to be a strategic necessity. But it is hard to define.  It means different things to different people."

"Want to see something amazing? Visit a college classroom. You'll be amazed, perhaps astounded to learn that today's classrooms look completely - like the ones you sat in five, 10, or even 50 years ago. Despite revolutionary technology, the information explosion, and an interconnected planet, not to mention improved teaching and learning methods, the typical college classroom is fixed in time like a museum diorama."

"The failure of online education programs is not logistical, nor political, nor economic: it's cultural, rooted in our perspectives and biases about how learning happens and how the internet works (these things too often seen in opposition). For learning to change drastically - a trajectory suggested but not yet realized by the rise of MOOCs - teaching must change drastically. "

"Maybe you have the situation of one student dominating the Q and A time, leaving others searching for their chance to answer. You've tried the pull a name out of the hat trick, popsicle sticks, and notecards. Maybe that worked? Maybe not? Better yet, when that student answered the question were you really able to remember by the end of the day if he or she answered it correctly? It's simple. Pick Me! will randomly pull a students name for you to call on and after they answer you record whether or not it was correct using the thumbs up or incorrect using thumbs down. The data is saved and ready to export to your email account at the end of class. "

"Despite what Apple and Microsoft would like for us to believe, there isn't always "an app for that." Sometimes, it takes multiple tools to complete a process, and this idea becomes abundantly clear when working with mobile devices."

"Creative writing can be a daunting task for students who struggle to think of story ideas or who don't love the writing process. For kids who have trouble putting pen to paper, there are a handful of fantastic iPad apps that just might inspire them to tell a story. Your students will be able to gather ideas, brainstorm and publish writing straight from their tablet."

Five-Minute Film Festival: Twitter in Education http://t.co/WmSiVuZv via @edutopia Perfect for a tech session