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Ecosystems to explore for investing in technology. Apple Microsoft and Google. In addition to mobile devices.

A Letter To Parents Of Digital Age Children

A Chicago elementary school has gone public with its pilot use of a tablet designed specifically for pre-school students. Hayt Elementary in Chicago has been using iStartSmart Mobile devices since October 2012. At least one pre-school teacher said he believes the use of the technology is an effective way to supplement what's going on in the classroom.

Computer Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics at UCDavis

"With more and more faculty being asked to teach blended or online courses, the need for faculty training has never been higher. CT looks at tried-and-tested strategies for molding better online instructors. "

"To see generations of the world's children grow up safely using technology and the internet."

Creating content that supports policies on human behavior and technology.

"Using technology to make, repair, or customize the things we need brings engineering, design, and computer science to the masses. Fortunately for educators, this maker movement overlaps with the natural inclinations of children and the power of learning by doing."

"What is it? In this video elementary school teachers in Toronto, Canada talk about how they use Google apps in education, especially Docs, and PBL to engage students and improve project work. Why do we like it? This video features the authentic voices of teachers on the benefits of having students use technology in PBL, with clear examples and snapshots of various projects in grades 2-3 and 5. How can you use it? You and your colleagues can get tips from these teachers on how to use Google Docs and other apps for education in your own projects."

"the gutenberg parenthesis: oral tradition and digital technologies"

"A digital badge is a validated indicator of accomplishment, skill, quality, or interest that can be earned in many learning environments. Open badging makes it easy for anyone to issue, earn, and display badges across the web-through a shared infrastructure that's free and open to all. "

"CoderDojo is a movement orientated around running free not-for-profit coding clubs and regular sessions for young people. At a CoderDojo, young people learn how to code, develop websites, apps, programs, games and more. Dojos are set up, run by and taught at by volunteers. Dojos organize tours of technology companies, bring in guest speakers to talk about their career and what they do, and organise events. In addition to learning to code, members meet like minded people, show off what they've been working on and so on. CoderDojo makes development and learning to code a fun, sociable, kick ass experience. CoderDojo also puts a strong emphasis on open source and free software, and has a strong network of members and volunteers globally. "

"Mirobot is a WiFi robot for helping children learn about technology and programmin"

"To better engage its online learners, Arizona State University is piloting game-based simulations from Toolwire in its ASU Online environmental science courses."

"Emergency Medical Technician courses are a natural for the flipped classroom It's 17:00 and I'm walking into the high school cafeteria that is currently host to my Emergency Medical Technician class. The room is set up for maybe two hundred students with round and rectangular dining hall tables. A little big for our group if we were doing a traditional lecture style, but just perfect for our discussion and activity based classroom. "

"When are we Going to Do Away With These Myths About Online Learning? 7 Mistaken Assumptions"

"Game-based learning doesn't have to break the bank. That was the key point of my presentation at The Learning Assembly in Melbourne last week. Sure, you can spend an obscene amount of money on gaming technology if you want to, but you don't have to. Take Diner Dash for instance. In this free online game, you play the role of a waitress in a busy restaurant. As the customers arrive you need to seat them, take their order, submit the order to the chef, serve their food, transact their payment, clean their table, and take the dirty dishes back to the kitchen."

cool site for nerdy teachers. Great information on 2.0 tools and ipad information