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  #1 Rene Zuniga on 02 Apr 14

   

  The ultimate guide for teachers bringing tech into the classroom. Get expert info and advice on today's top educational technology, and find more than 150 online resources organized by subject and age. http://www.myteachingdegreeonline.org/education-technology-tools/

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The ultimate guide for teachers bringing tech into the classroom. Get expert info and advice on today's top educational technology, and find more than 150 online resources organized by subject and age. <a href="http://www.myteachingdegreeonline.org/education-technology-tools/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.myteachingdegreeonline.org/education-technology-tools/</a></div>

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  #2 Sean Getchell on 03 Apr 14

   

  Rene,
  
  This is great! Although not currently in a classroom, I see a great deal that my company's training group uses. In particular, the usage of a variation of an interactive whiteboard is huge in department meetings. Whether creating departmental or product status briefings, it allows everyone involved to play a role, immediately share content, and regardless of physical location, we regularly include our international counterparts from their home countries. As technology continues to grow and push the established boundaries, I have no doubt that education will reap the benefits (we just need to be ready to find new and inventive ways to use it). There is also a push to get our training department certified due to continual customer demand that they only want "certified" instructors. It makes perfect sense, of course.
  
  In terms of a classroom, I'm actually starting to see my kids' daycare incorporating technology into their daily routine. They have something called "Learning Technology" that may include reading a story with interactive components that the kids love (animals, sound effects, etc.). Very well done, and sparked a renewed interest in learning on the iPad from my son (in lieu of Micky Mouse Clubhouse and Phineas and Ferb on YouTube).
  
  I am also closely watching the development (and growing pains) of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) with a great deal of interest. My dad was telling me that he recently took a course from Stanford, and had nothing but positive things to say about it. If MOOCs end up allowing students to get credit for certain courses, it will be interesting to see how universities (and student loan providers) try to offset the loss of potential revenue of students preferring a free and accredited alternative.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Rene, <br /> <br /> This is great! Although not currently in a classroom, I see a great deal that my company's training group uses. In particular, the usage of a variation of an interactive whiteboard is huge in department meetings. Whether creating departmental or product status briefings, it allows everyone involved to play a role, immediately share content, and regardless of physical location, we regularly include our international counterparts from their home countries. As technology continues to grow and push the established boundaries, I have no doubt that education will reap the benefits (we just need to be ready to find new and inventive ways to use it). There is also a push to get our training department certified due to continual customer demand that they only want "certified" instructors. It makes perfect sense, of course. <br /> <br /> In terms of a classroom, I'm actually starting to see my kids' daycare incorporating technology into their daily routine. They have something called "Learning Technology" that may include reading a story with interactive components that the kids love (animals, sound effects, etc.). Very well done, and sparked a renewed interest in learning on the iPad from my son (in lieu of Micky Mouse Clubhouse and Phineas and Ferb on YouTube). <br /> <br /> I am also closely watching the development (and growing pains) of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) with a great deal of interest. My dad was telling me that he recently took a course from Stanford, and had nothing but positive things to say about it. If MOOCs end up allowing students to get credit for certain courses, it will be interesting to see how universities (and student loan providers) try to offset the loss of potential revenue of students preferring a free and accredited alternative.</div>

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  #3 Rene Zuniga on 06 Apr 14

   

  Sean,
  I am very happy that you found the information I posted useful. It just amazing the amount of technology resources for all types of population. Students in school are being immersed in the technology. However, as you mentioned, us, more experienced individuals, can also benefit from resources such as MOOCs. I have been reading much about MOOCs and they seem very promising. However, I have not taken any MOOCs. Lately, I have been participating in several excellent webinars.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Sean, <br /> I am very happy that you found the information I posted useful. It just amazing the amount of technology resources for all types of population. Students in school are being immersed in the technology. However, as you mentioned, us, more experienced individuals, can also benefit from resources such as MOOCs. I have been reading much about MOOCs and they seem very promising. However, I have not taken any MOOCs. Lately, I have been participating in several excellent webinars.</div>

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