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Patricia Palumbo

iPhone, iPad and iPod touch Apps for (Special) Education - 0 views

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    "Published by Eric Sailers *Disclosure: I co-created ArtikPix, PhonoPix and Percentally apps. Large list of apps for ed including special ed. This is a list of iPhone, iPad and iPod touch apps for education and special education. Each app in the list..." I think it would take some time to really review all of these, but good to have as a resource!
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    "Published by Eric Sailers *Disclosure: I co-created ArtikPix, PhonoPix and Percentally apps. Large list of apps for ed including special ed. This is a list of iPhone, iPad and iPod touch apps for education and special education. Each app in the list..."
sbriere

A List of Great Android Apps for Teachers and Students ~ Educational Technology and Mob... - 0 views

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    "To those asking for educational apps to use on their Android, here is a great listly list created by Jeff and includes some of the most popular Abdroid apps for teachers and educators. Check it out below and let us know what you think of it. Enjoy"
Frank Barnes

The Future of Education: Tablets vs. Textbooks - Mobiledia - 2 views

  • This pilot program reveals when it comes to engaging today's students, it's not the content that matters, but the format. Students in the California experiment accessed the same content on the iPad as in a traditional book, but those who used the digital version tested higher.
  • A small but growing number of researchers are uncovering evidence that readers are better able to remember what they read in printed books long-term when compared to materials read via an electronic screen, raising questions about tablets in the classroom.
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    Divided as researchers sort out whether readers of tablets or textbooks perform better. As well as hidden costs of mobile devices.
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    I tried sharing comments using Evernote as an experiment. I don't think it worked, so here is what I had posted there: The Future of Education: Tablets vs. Textbooks BY MARGARET ROCK "Publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt tested an interactive, digital version of an Algebra 1 textbook for Apple's iPad in California's Riverside Unified School District. Students who used the iPad version scored 20 percent higher on standardized tests versus students who learned with traditional textbooks." * This is interesting. It's noted later in the article that students who read a more traditional textbook in digital format, without the benefit of the bells and whistles of a book designed to play on the strengths of digital media, did no better than those reading paper books. My thinking on this is that the books that moved beyond just the traditional text and images were more intriguing because they allowed students to interact in more diverse ways with the information. One of the reasons I enjoy reading on my Nook is that it more closely resembles the experience of reading on paper. The advantage over paper is that I can annotate and highlight without damaging the book, plus I like the dictionary feature. Reading a book on a computer is not as rewarding as reading on a good quality reader. The Houghton Mifflin Harcourt folks add much more to the experience through videos, audio links, animations, and links to ancillary information while maintaining the options I mentioned in my Nook experience. It's more engaging because there's more to do and more of the senses are being addressed. "A small but growing number of researchers are uncovering evidence that readers are better able to remember what they read in printed books long-term when compared to materials read via an electronic screen, raising questions about tablets in the classroom." "For example, Kate Garland, a lecturer in psychology at the University of Leicester in England, conducted a study on the effects of e-books
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    The Future of Education: Tablets vs. Textbooks
Jane Wilde

MOOC meltdown: Coursera course on fundamentals of online education ends in disaster. - 1 views

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    I am a proponent of pushing the envelop in education and the idea of MOOCs as conceived of by George Seimens and Stephen Downs. And still we need to talk about the disasters and learn from them. Whenever we try a new recipe, there is always a chance that we won't be eating in that night.
Karen Trenosky

Applying the SAMR model into education « Adobe Education Leaders - 1 views

  • We are no longer producing a simple report. Information that would original have been compiled by an individual could now involve many contributors; collaborating in real time on the same document. An example might be to use a public document on Google Docs allowing for instant global collaboration on the project. The project could include photographs, graphics, even video, added from many different devices. Spreadsheet calculations will cascade through a document and be available for all decision makers in a moment. Immediately the task has seen the removal of multiple steps, and many more users are viewing and editing the document, increasing communication, accuracy, and productivity.
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    Adobe, makers of Photoshop and other creative software, comment on the SAMR model.
Berta Winiker

Suren Ramasubbu: What Are Mobile Devices Teaching Your Kids? - 0 views

  • A generation of students is growing up with a different level of access to information at their collective fingertips.
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  • allowing the learner to work through their weak spots in the privacy of their handheld.
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  • Subjects like algebra are more palatable when placed in a game format and students can relate the relevancy of real world experiences.
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      I'm curious as to to specifics of this study about discipline issues vanishing. What was the population studied? Other questions.
  • Young people communicate differently based on today's technology.
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      clicking on the word estimates doesn't provide more details about this statement
  • Discipline issues nearly vanish:
  • The iSchool Initiative estimates each $150 iPod touch would save at least $600 per student per year.
  • ebook learning experience can be enjoyed anywhere for free.
  • Whether schools will allow ad-supported technology in the classroom remains to be seen.
  • Any notes she made on any platform would be saved automatically. This content and extra portability cost the student and the school nothing.
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      Back it up with the info, please
  • The majority of the world accesses the Internet through a mobile device instead of a desktop PC.)
  • Adults need continuing education
  • "Learning in the 21st Century: Taking it Mobile!" survey.
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    includes a link to a 2 hour audio Global Education Conference via Blackboard Collaborative
Steven Davis

5 Great Ted Talks for Teachers - truly inspiring material for educators - 1 views

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    I feel that these 5 videos directly and indirectly touch upon some of the key themes of trans-formative mobile learning. I especially liked Sugatra Mitra's comment that "it's not about making learning happen, it's about letting it happen" through educational self-organizing. Mobile learning is an arena where teachers have to play the role of facilitator and simply "set a process in motion" and let learning unfold with the use of new tech tools that produce unpredictable outcomes. When learning happens on-the-go, the dividing line between education and everyday life becomes blurred and frequently dissolves away to spark relevant learning.
Will Bohmann

iPod Touch & iPad Resources - LiveBinder - 0 views

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    Livebinder with an extensive list of special education information and the ipad
Frank Barnes

50 Must-See Blogs For Special Education Teachers - Edudemic - 1 views

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    I went to Edudemic to look for a resource because it is loaded with lists of all sorts. I was not disappointed.
Jane Wilde

Response: Using Ed Tech to Create "Deep & Meaningful Experiences" - Classroom Q&A With ... - 1 views

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    "There are three competing visions of educational computing." reports Gary Stager in this sharp analysis. The actor is the system, the teacher or the student. Guess which vision he advocates.
Frank Barnes

8 Ways Educators Can Foster Passion-Based Learning - 0 views

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      This is what Steve Jobs did with Apple. Making the complex seem simple resides in the realm of many great innovators.
  • Einstein once said, “Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex… It takes a touch of genius – and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction.”
  • foster creativity by allowing self-expression and having students pick their own topics
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  • Instead, teachers can have students design their own rubric for a project, and teachers can approve it beforehand.
  • Instead, teachers can have students design their own rubric for a project, and teachers can approve it beforehand.
  • Allow time for play. Creating a positive learning environment is just as important as teaching basic skills.
  • Laughter is said to increase white blood cells and neurotransmitters for memory and alertness
  • Find out about your students interests. Getting to know your students on a personal level can help understand their motivation.
  • Allow students time to “get in the flow”.
  • After all is said and done, teaching is a mix of science and art.
  • Creating opportunities for students to take part in greater community events allows them to have a purpose to use their imagination and skills. Studies by Rosenthal and Jacobsen suggest that a positive, stimulating environment, where learning is present, can actually support connections in the brain and enhance memory.
  • Allow time for your own learning.
  • As Einstein once said, “Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.”
Frank Barnes

The Innovative Educator: Finally! Research-based proof that students use cell phones fo... - 1 views

  • Here are some of the most exciting findings from the study: "An unexpected number of middle school students (from all ethnicities and incomes) say they are using mobile devices including smartphones and tablets to do their homework. Previous TRU research indicated that middle school students are using smartphones and tablets for communication and entertainment. However, this is the first TRU research that shows that middle school students are also using these mobile devices to complete homework assignments.
  • More than one out of three middle school students report they are using smartphones (39%) and tablets (31%) to do homework. More than 1 in 4 students ( 26 %) are using smartphones for their homework, weekly or more.
  • Where 39% of middle school students use smartphones for homework, only 6% report that they can use the smartphone in classroom for school work. There is also a gap in tablet use. Although 31% of middle school students say they use a tablet for homework, only 18% report using it in the classroom. 66% of students are not allowed to use a tablet for learning purposes in the classroom, and 88% are not allowed to use a phone. Students say using mobile devices like tablets makes them want to learn more.
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  • Despite the high numbers of middle school students using laptops, smartphones and tablets for homework, very few are using these mobile devices in the classroom, particularly tablets and smartphones. A large gap exists between mobile technology use at home and in school.
  • Teacher education and training on the effective integration of mobile technologies into instruction may provide significant benefits for all. Mobile device usage in class appears to have the potential to sustain, if not increase interest in STEM subjects as students progress into high school.
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    Research concerning mobile devices in the classroom. Verizon initiated, so caution toward bias.
sbriere

Education Week: Eyeing Schools' iPad Alternatives - 0 views

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    "Even though the iPad commands the majority of the tablet market in education, there are a growing number of tablet options schools can choose."
Frank Barnes

Swedish School Now Has A Mandatory Minecraft Class - 0 views

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    Making digital learning about creation. Not really about mobile learning -- more about the paradigm shift in education in general.
Jane Wilde

My Thoughts - 0 views

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    This is a great blog about educational technology. The post called Are You Behind was bookmarked in the ISTE diigo group, leading me to the whole blog.
Lucie deLaBruere

One Year or Less: Mobiles « 2011 Horizon Report - 1 views

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    "Time-to-Adoption Horizon: One Year or Less According to a recent report from mobile manufacturer Ericsson, studies show that by 2015, 80% of people accessing the Internet will be doing so from mobile devices. Perhaps more important for education, Internetcapable mobile devices will outnumber computers within the next year. In Japan, over 75% of Internet users already use a mobile as their first choice for access. "
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    This is the web version of the 2011 Horizon report predicting that in One Year or Less, Mobiles will be part of the landscape
Will Bohmann

Op-Ed: Ipads Transformed My Special Education Classroom - 1 views

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    A quote from the Op Ed, "This platform of instruction has established an environment where students are stimulated through exciting, interactive lessons that motivate creativity and hands-on learning. Within this environment, the iPad has become each student's personal learning device. This personal learning device has made learning more accessible with apps that help students with visual and hearing challenges and different learning styles connect with the world in new ways."
Jessica Wilson

Apps for Special Education - 0 views

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    This site provides apps for SPED with a good description on how its used, differentiation, a little video of the app, and even comments on the app.
Will Bohmann

List of Android Apps for ASD and Special Needs - 0 views

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    App categories and listings for Android devices and special education.
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