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Contents contributed and discussions participated by Louise Phinney

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To Get Students Invested, Involve Them in Decisions Big and Small | MindShift - 0 views

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    "For teachers, in designing learning experiences for students that are embedded with technology, the wording and focus of the question are paramount.  The question needs to be deeper than simply "Should or shouldn't we use the iPad with this project." The question needs to be open ended, elastic and invite multiple interpretations. Learning outcomes based on the question need to be defined and articulated,  and experiences to achieve those outcomes need to be created with student engagement in mind. Engagement alone is not enough. But engagement matched with outcomes around a carefully worded question propels student learning."
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8 Steps To Great Digital Storytelling | Edudemic - 0 views

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    Great digital stories: Are personal Begin with the story/script Are concise Use readily-available source materials Include universal story elements Involve collaboration at a variety of levels
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THE FUTURE OF MOBILE LEARNING | eCampus Students - 0 views

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    As mobile technology continues to permeate every facet of society, the mantra of today's youth seems to be "Make it Mobile!" With this influx of technology it will be interesting to see how the classroom looks 5, 10, 15 years down the road. Do you have any predictions?
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How to Get Started With New Twitter Lists - 0 views

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    Now that Twitter Lists have gotten a major upgrade, we're excited about the prospect of better organizing our Twitter feed into easily viewable categories.
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Five Useful Tips To Master iBooks On Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch [Feature] | Cult ... - 0 views

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    That said, there's always room to learn just a few more tricks to make the experience even better for you. Here, then, are five tips to master iBooks on your iOS device of choice.
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Technology in Schools: Defining the Terms | Edutopia - 0 views

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    "In fact, the focus of the framework rests on a much larger concept of the ways in which humans have altered and continue to alter the "natural world" with the goal of fulfilling "needs and desires." Technology is much bigger and more complex than a single device or site."
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5 Free Online Courses For Social Media Beginners | Edudemic - 0 views

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    "Whether you're new to technology, just getting started with a social network, or looking for some useful tips then these courses are for you. They're part of a new idea that I've been working on with a few friends. We're calling it Modern Lessons and it's essentially a 'Khan Academy for real-world skills' where a small handful of people build free online courses designed to help you learn some important things."
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The Beginner's Guide To Twitter | Modern Lessons - 0 views

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    haven't tried it yet but it looks like it could be interesting
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Writing Tips: 31 Most Invaluable Pieces Of Writing Advice From Famous Authors - 0 views

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    "So push through that writer's block, and get inspired by these amazing tips from famous authors. Pick up that pen, and begin writing. After all, "The scariest moment is always just before you start." "
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Script Central - Getting Sand Everywhere - 0 views

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    great tools to automate from Jay Atwood at SAS
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What Is Innovation Day and Why Should You Care? - 0 views

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    a version of googles 20% time, but a day may be easier to manage
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Have You Tried The Aurasma App? ~ Mrs. Wideen's Blog - 1 views

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    Possibilities 
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52 Tips And Tricks For Google Docs In The Classroom - 1 views

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    We've discovered 52 great tips for getting the most out of Google Docs as a student, with awesome ideas and tricks for collaboration, sharing, and staying productive.
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1:25 iPad Classroom - A Creative Model « Dukelyer - 2 views

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    some great ideas for using an ipad in new ways 
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Seven simple tricks to impressively speed up slow iPads - 3 views

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    simple things to do to keep your ipad running smoothly
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Building Collaborative eBooks on an iPad via DropBox and Book Creator App | Exploring D... - 3 views

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    a very doable project
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12 Things Kids Want from Their Teachers | Angela Maiers, Speaker, Educator, Writer - 3 views

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    simple things we can all do every day
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