"Our nation suffers from 19th century thinking when it comes to preparing educators for the increasingly collaborative work of teaching and learning. Many outstanding programs have been established to push education forward, but short of a few largely for-profit corporate efforts to recognize educators using digital tools effectively; there remains no consistently recognized way for these leading educators to certify themselves as 21st Century professionals.
Leading Edge Certification is that certification. Created through an alliance of nonprofits, universities and educational agencies, the certification will provide five different roles over the course of five years."
"Kno has launched a rather sweet-looking e-textbook app for the iPad. Those of you with a good memory for ill-fated tablet hardware will remember the first incarnation if the Kno, a giant dual-screen (or single-screen) behemoth of a tablet with a price tag of "below $1,000.""
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Discovery Education's ground-breaking iPad web app is focused on student exploration of safe and appropriate educational content. "
"I was so inspired by this on Friday I just had to set up an account and start playing! I have created this Edistorm for my iPad Lessons course as a forum and repository."
"Many of us have a collection of VHS videotapes, both personal and work-related; libraries and departments also have them. Unfortunately, videotape players are becoming hard to find. Classrooms at Notre Dame no longer provide a VCR as standard equipment; one must be requested ahead of time."
"Using Blooms Taxonomy in education is a highly effective way to scaffold learning for the students. With the recent popularity and pervasive nature of iOS devices in school districts it is essential for educators to understand how to implement Blooms in the classroom using the apps that are available.
While this list is by no means fully comprehensive, it will assist educators in getting started when implementing iOS devices in the classroom.
This site will change almost daily as it will be updated with new and exciting apps!
If you find any that you have worked with in your classroom please email dmileham@e1b.org or tweet @bloomsapps with your suggestions. Thanks for checking the site!
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Real Easy
100's of thoughtful features to make creately diagramming quick and natural, its a joy to use.
Beautiful Diagrams
One click styling, pretty shapes, curvy connectors and more helps you create beautiful diagrams."
"Product: Toon Boom Studio 6.0, Flip Boom Classic 5.0, Flip Boom All Star 1.0 (www.toonboom.com)
Retail Price: Toon Boom Studio, starts at $150; Flip Boom Classic, starts at $40; Flip Boom All Star, starts at $70.
Toon Boom Animation has expanded on and improved its selection of animation software, with the addition of Flip Boom All Star and more advanced features in Toon Boom Studio. "
"The Cooliris 3D Wall -- The fastest and most stunning way to browse photos and videos from the Web or your desktop. Effortlessly scroll an infinite "3D Wall" of content from Facebook, Google, YouTube, Flickr, and more."
"When your kids want to play online, put Firefox into Kid Mode! Protect your computer and delight your kid with a safe environment that's filled with fun and learning. Zoodles Kid Mode makes it easy for kids 8 and under to independently play online."