Interesting, I had not thought of the librarian's roll in teaching this skill set. How do lirarians address this at ASF? Do students still receive "library" classes? I think it could also be helpful to have a course for parents who may not understand this, so they can support their children.
I own an ipad and by learning how to use it and getting the best out of it for my personal use, it makes it easier for me to explore and use it with the children
—gives young writers a forum to freely publish their work. The site now boasts more than 220,000 registered users and has stocked a library of more than 350,000 individual pieces, ranging from reflective poetry to multi-chapter novellas.
There has been a lot of conversation and debate in multiple forums, both online and face-to-face, about schools adopting or already working in a 1:1 environment
providing our students with the best learning environment possible.
It’s time to meet our students on their own turf; I mean, hey, we’re basically inviting our non-digital-native selves to our media-crazed students’ party.
Because a BYOD atmosphere encourages students to learn through interaction with technology.
I’ve come to accept that students who’ve grown up with computers in their pockets aren’t going to be excited about a boring flat piece of paper.
Mobile learning is basic in all types of 21st century education. It sometimes seems overwhelming to start trying "new techniques" but if we just focus on what we already have and find a use for it in the classroom it will most definitely lead to increased student engagement and more meaningful learning.
Take a look around and chances are you’ll see a mobile device. Phones, iPods, laptops, netbooks, iPads, USB drives, and handheld games seem to be everywhere.
Mobile learning can happen anywhere: in a classroom, at the dinning room table, on a bus, in front of a science exhibit, at the zoo…anywhere!
Twitter is a wonderful educational tool. It can serve many purposes in a classroom if used correctly. Let's tweet!
These days, Twitter is a powerhouse for marketing, communication, business, and even
Twitter may have started off as a fun social media site for keeping up with friends and sharing updates about daily life, but it’s become much more than that for many users over the past few years as the site has evolved and grown.
Includes links to various sites that evaluate Apps, including Education Apps reviews and Best Apps Ever Awards. Good source to learn about apps for personal and educational purposes