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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 He argues, quite effectively, that school as they currently exist are outdated.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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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
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How schools are putting the iPad to work | Macworld - 0 views

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    iPads in schools.
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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
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iPads in Schools - LiveBinder - 1 views

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    Lots of information on using iPads in school (LiveBinder).
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Podcasting at an Elementary School | School Technology Solutions - 1 views

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    Good video of elementary kids podcasting.
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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.
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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.
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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)!
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Parents using social media in school - 0 views

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    Great slide show on using social media (shared via slideshare)
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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.
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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.]
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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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