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Kathleen Gormley

Sugata Mitra: Build a School in the Cloud | Video on TED.com - 0 views

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    TED 2013 talk about 'Building a School in the Cloud.' He argues, quite effectively, that school as they currently exist are outdated. Worth a listen.
Kathleen Gormley

Twiducate.com - Social Networking For Schools - 1 views

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    Twiducate--ah, finally a use for Twitter. See potential her for middle school and high school. Could also communicate with parents.
Kathleen Gormley

Technology in Schools Faces Questions on Value - NYTimes.com - 1 views

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    NY Times Article on the value of technology in schools. Since digital literacy is critical for participation in 21st Century, I am not sure I buy their argument regarding the tie in to stagnant scores--assessments don't really do a good job of measuring digital literacy (thought Donald Leu and colleagues have certainly made strides in teh area). Nevertheless, a good piece to read.
Kathleen Gormley

5 Critical Mistakes Schools Make With iPads (And How To Correct Them) | Edudemic - 2 views

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    iPads--mistakes schools commonly make when using.
Kathleen Gormley

Professional Development - K12 Guide to going Google - 1 views

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    Guide to going Google--many schools are becoming 'google' schools. Here are some great supports for doing so.
Kathleen Gormley

WebVideoFetcher.com - Download and Convert videos directly from Youtube, Facebook, Goog... - 1 views

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    Is YouTube blocked inyou school? Here's a 'video catcher' that allows you to capture and use later. It's a good work around for blocking. In my opinion, too many schools block YouTube when there is good content to be found (though there's a lot of junk as well).
Kathleen Gormley

Are iPads cybersafe enough for school? - 0 views

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    This blog poses some good questions in iPads and cybersafety, a major issue for schools. Still, you have to LOVE iPads for ease of use as an elegant too.
Kathleen Gormley

Google Unveils Google Play for Education - 1 views

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    Google play for K-12 schools. You should be aware of this change. Of course, it's a marketing strategy, but it should benefit schools.
Kathleen Gormley

Big Thinkers: Henry Jenkins on New Media | Edutopia - 1 views

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    Henry Jenkins, MIT, issues with digital literacy not allowed in schools nor is collaborative learning, school issues--lack of access to Youube, etc
Kathleen Gormley

How schools are putting the iPad to work | Macworld - 0 views

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    iPads in schools.
Peter McDermott

EdSurge : The Best in Education Technology - 3 views

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    Funded by the Gates Foundation, EdSurge provides reviews of products, publishers an online newsletter and wiki about technology in schools
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    Funded by the Gates Founcation, EdSurge provides reviews of products, publishers an online newsletter and wiki about technology in schools
Kathleen Gormley

iPads in Schools - LiveBinder - 1 views

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    Lots of information on using iPads in school (LiveBinder).
Kathleen Gormley

Podcasting at an Elementary School | School Technology Solutions - 1 views

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    Good video of elementary kids podcasting.
Kathleen Gormley

FORA.tv - Ronald Richard on Innovating Schools: Why We Can't Wait - 0 views

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    Ronald Richard, President of Cleveland Foundations--speech given at Chatauqua Institution on the critical importance of innovation in schools.
Kathleen Gormley

Education Week Teacher: High-Tech Teaching in a Low-Tech Classroom - 1 views

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    Great article on what to do when your school has limited technology. Sensible start.
Kathleen Gormley

Students: Get Ready to Be Googled | Burlington High School Help Desk - 1 views

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    Great cautionary article on colleges 'googling' students. Should be read by every middle and high school student (and their teachers and parents as well)!
Kathleen Gormley

Parents using social media in school - 0 views

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    Great slide show on using social media (shared via slideshare)
Kathleen Gormley

Social Networking Safety - Microsoft Protect - 0 views

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    social media safety tips--more for adults, though appropriate for middle and high school students.
Kathleen Gormley

TED-Ed | Flip from YouTube - 0 views

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    With this tool, you can take a portion of a YouTube video, add your own materials and then use for teaching. [So those of you working in schools with YouTube blocked, this is a great work around.]
Kathleen Gormley

Google Apps for Education - 0 views

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    Google apps are free to schools--lots of potential when using Google feautres.
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