MBAP2013

The Project Tomorrow web site with some interesting results on the first page.

The Benefits and Technical Challenges of Ed-Tech

Take a look at this, all the new devices that were taboo for some, are now the old devices. Remember when you may have said, "How do I use that".

A Slideshare found in T&L eNews. Take a look see. Hope it's helpful. Check out the side bar for related topics.

June Edition 2013 - Enjoy

Summary report from the survey. How do our students match up to national results?

The report also found that students increasingly see benefits to online learning, with 57 percent of respondents in high school saying that it would put them in control of their learning, up from 40 percent in 2009, and 56 percent saying that it would allow them to work at their own pace, a five percent increase over the same period. Students also said that it would provide other benefits, such as improved ability to review materials, a greater sense of independence, and an improved opportunity to succeed in class, in greater numbers than they did in 2009, though they are still not in the majority. Read more at http://thejournal.com/articles/2013/06/06/report-students-prioritize-devices-variety-over-internet-access.aspx#h56BQclTTuW2xerf.99 

Good stats and on the correct course, thinking about it and not sounding negative, from observation, it's a mind set change with these 21st Century tools. Those who achieve are on top of this, and the others may feel an invasion of their personal worlds. Yet the mind set is shared with those in front them, standing at a podium. I have found it interesting that this year many sources for collaboration and social media have changed their logo to include Learning in their names. Instead of Social Network - Social Learning Network or Community. Putting stats aside, once that reluctant learner starts using the learning networks and tools and sees their achievement (grades), the stats for success with mobile learning starts to fill out on the positive side. Nothing like a winner, everyone gets on board.

From Dave Andrade -T&L Blog information sheet of Google Training and Chromebook training sites.

What is your definition of technology (in the classroom)?

Another T&L Blog that be helpful for the challenge.

Check out the recommendation, click the links for more. The Blog author, Ozge, has been an expert for years and ahead of the curve.

Article on Digital Badges - On a student's Digital Portfolio besides the artifacts and specimens of ownership, a Digital Badge may be important. Should we include these? Are we "forward thinking and outside the box and ahead of the curve". Check out the "Mozilla Open Badges".

PowerMyLearning offers free, high-quality resources to support Common Core instruction

Interesting to Know!?

E classroom News Article

e Classroom News Article - A must read for Business Ed Professionals.Check the the Department Group

Check out the LEAD five digital learning recommendation, Top Headlines and App of the week!

Check out the "FREEBIES" , you may to sign up for the news letter and best part is, that is "free" also.

From THE Journal:Four critical elements for success with the "Flipped Classroom".