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Whether you're an online student, in-class teacher, parent, or lifelong learning student, you need to know how to collaborate. You need to know these tips that will make you an effective collaborator.
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Nice visual helping explain different components addressing "Collaboration", one of the 4 C's. Delete the scoop?
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I get a lot of requests for advice from coaches who deliver PD. Questions include: How do you engage all teachers when a small set don't want to be there?
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This post by Elena Aguilar provides some great points to be aware of when conducting professional development sessions. So, take a look and consider visiting her site for other checklists too. Delete the scoop?
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One of the biggest problems in education is motivation. The newly updated Padagogy Wheel tries to figure out how to solve that problem.
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This is another great design addressing education pedagogy all while addressing Blooms Taxonomy, cognitive domains, action verbs for objectives and questions, as well as activities and apps to address one's needs.
Thanks to Edudemic for sharing this SAMR model. Delete the scoop?
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This option looks to be a nice alternative to Google Earth and Maps. Be sure to read through the comments on the original post for advice in using this option as well as other options. 
Becky Gaylord's comment,
January 19, 8:50 AM
Wow, Robin, this looks so cool. How long did it take you to get the hang of this? And do you need to be super tech/code/GIS savvy?
Robin Good's comment,
January 19, 8:56 AM
Hi Becky, I strongly suggest you try Mapbox.com too. It's much easier than this and yes you need to be a bit fluent with CSS-like style sheets to get the best of TileMill.
Becky Gaylord's comment,
January 19, 9:00 AM
Thanks, Robin. It sounds like Mapbox.com might be more my speed. You curate such amazing tools!
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The investigation shows that almost all objectives, teaching tasks and concepts of thecurriculum can be promoted with the aid of tablet computers. Nevertheless, a lot ofprerequisites in terms of hardware and software are required for a successful integration of tablets. In addition, there are some drawbacks, such as the lack of teacher training and slower text production. Via Nik Peachey
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I am once again grateful for all of the educators willing to share resources with the rest of us. Nik has provided an insightful publication on the use of iPads in the classroom. 
Deborah Sarmir's comment,
May 18, 9:45 AM
I agree, teacher training is a big component that must be in place in order for this initiative to be successful.
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May 18, 2:28 PM
A useful ebook for integrating iPads into the classroom Delete the scoop?
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Free iPad app for K12 math and science material, quizzes, lessons plans, digital textbooks Via Stephanie Sandifer
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This is great news for those looking to develop their own text resources for classroom integration. Honestly, you can always count on Stephanie Sandifer for top level resources and ideas! Delete the scoop?
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Common Core Lesson Planner is a must have app for teachers who want to utilize their Droid and/or iPad tablet into their daily routine.
Via David Miller
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As we all know, the government is making a big push for CCSS. This article shared by David Miller provides an additional resource for the benefit of teachers. CC Lesson Planner is a multi-platform option to research lesson standards based on varying curriculum areas. Delete the scoop?
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The Boston Public Schools and Chicago Public Schools, a…
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This article paints a fantastic picture of how powerful collaborative writing and feedback can be in improving student writing all while addressing the 4 C's. The best piece of the post is knowing students can purchase a hard copy of their collaborative writing. Delete the scoop?
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A complete educational application about the vital role of the relationship of man.
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This app is available in multiple languages. What has me seeing some benefits of the app is its interaction and use of a young boy as an explorer looking to learn more about himself and his surroundings. Students will learn about their senses, nervous system, musculoskeletal system, and more. Delete the scoop?
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Via Robin Good
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Ever since I came across Robin's Scoop.it site I have found some top knotch resources. When educators are looking to integrate video projects into their curriculum, one must consider what time may be needed outside of class to complete the work. Well, here is one video option that works on multiple platforms. Thus, enabling students to work on projects at home as well as school.
Robin Good's curator insight,
May 6, 1:39 PM
Shotcut is a free, open-source and cross platform video editor. Key features include:
Free to use. More info: http://www.shotcutapp.com/ FAQ: http://www.shotcut.org/bin/view/Shotcut/FrequentlyAskedQuestions Download for Mac: http://d1av856udzjaks.cloudfront.net/shotcut/shotcut-osx-x86_64-130505.dmg Download for Windows: http://d1av856udzjaks.cloudfront.net/shotcut/shotcut-win32-130504.exe Download for Linux: http://d1av856udzjaks.cloudfront.net/shotcut/shotcut-ubuntu11.10-x86_64-130505.tar.bz2 (more releases available) 
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May 7, 11:12 AM
MakeUseOf :: Adobe Premiere. Final Cut Pro. Sony Vegas. AVID. All of these are high-end video editors that all have one attribute in common: they cost money. In an ideal world, there would be an equally high-end freeware video editing system out there. Unfortunately, most of the “editors” that do make these claims are embarrassingly poor and of little to no use.
However, Shotcut may be a shining star in the world of free video editors. It’s an open-source, cross-platform editing system that is incredibly intricate, and it’s loaded with an arsenal of features so hot that they will melt your face off. More appropriately, Shotcut is a freeware video toolkit that is actually useful and won’t hold you back.
Shotcut offers basic cutting and trimming capabilities along with a zillion different codecs available for export. For the record, these are professional-level file formats, and you could even use Shotcut as a higher-end file converter from time to time, if needed. Also included is the ability to perform basic color correction with a three-wheel user interface, an eyedropper tool for post-production white balancing, and a few filters to choose from.
On the input side of things, Shotcut can receive footage via SDI, HDMI, and more. Timecode is supported, and the app will typically allow for native editing. Simply put, Shotcut is a fantastic piece of software to keep in your editing suite. I wouldn’t recommend it as your go-to editor, but it definitely has a place in the video production world. 
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May 12, 12:13 PM
To install, simply extract the archive and run it. You can drag the Shotcut folder (app icon for OS X) to copy and move it wherever you want. Delete the scoop?
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I have just began testing this recommendation by Richard Byrne on Free Technology 4 Teachers. But in the time I have taken to test the web resource, I have found it to live up to the billing of syncrhonizing notes to the video. Now the video used was from YouTube and the site does have an option for other videos. So, I will be looking further into what other video sources it will work with while synchronizing one's notes to Google Drive. 
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June 1, 12:40 AM
This looks like it might be nice for makign notes on dance videos I like to watch and comment on. Delete the scoop?
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Use Presenter to create free professional interactive HTML5 Presentations, animations, banners, Splash pages and more. Via Ana Cristina Pratas
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Special thanks to Ana Cristina Pratas for posting this resource site on her Digital Delights for Learners collection page via Scoop.it. Delete the scoop?
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Yesterday Sony posted an infographic in the Sony Reader store. This infographic contains a flow chart that asks the user questions and then directs them to a particular title based on how the user answers. Delete the scoop?
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Today's connected students may be more digitally aware than ever thanks to mobile technology, but this handy infographic shows a number of interesting ways that technology is being used in educational settings. Delete the scoop?
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"For me, iPad workflow has to do with fluency. It is: the fluid movement between appsthe unconscious decision what app to use in order to accomplish any given task
The workflow is almost like Grammar in a language. Grammar helps you put components of a language in the proper order, grammar rules help you use the right tense, remix word to create new meaning, the correct vocabulary words attached in combination with pronouns and conjugation help you communicate exactly what you had intended.
Workflow= Fluency of iPad Grammar" Via John Evans
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Silvia Resnthal Tolisano (@langwitches) is one of those amazing and inspirational educators I would truly enjoy the opportunity to meet and talk with in person. One of the biggest attributes I appreciate from Silvia his her open classroom. She is always sharing student success stories.
Through those stories I start to develop visions of different approaches to use with my college students. A second aspect that I admire of Silvia is the integration of visual images. There are numerous images (some may call them mind maps or even infographics) that aide in my understanding of her approach and vision. The one shared in this post serves as a great example. Delete the scoop?
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Teaching students the importance of having and using manners is nothing new to teachers. However, what has changed is the type of etiquette kids needs today—namely, the digital kind. True, please, thank you and excuse me are still significant, but in addition to these basics, students growing up in this ever-connected, social media crazed world require much more. Concepts such as online privacy, sharing and creating a positive digital footprint through the demonstration of responsible online behaviors are just as vital. Via Jamie Forshey
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Thanks to Jaime Forshey for sharing this infographic addressing digital manners. It is a great example of connecting infographics to digital citizenship. 
Ivon Prefontaine's curator insight,
May 21, 6:20 PM
Because we have in every preceding generation and some will learns while othes won't. But it is still worth the effort. 
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May 22, 10:52 AM
Why schools need to lead in the use of digital technologies, not be dragged reluctantly into the 21st century. Delete the scoop?
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A website dedicated to informing secondary students and their teachers of copyright law, plagiarism policies, and caveats in order to uphold literary integrity and digital ethics through a compilation of various media.
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Not only does this site provide essential questions to kick start those classroom and online discussions regarding copyright, plagiarism, and cheating but it provides links to sites like Grammarly (plagiarism checker) and Digital Copyright slider. Delete the scoop?
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Preview and download the course iTunes U: A Course Creation Guide for Educators on iTunes U. (RT @sjunkins: An iTunes U Course on How to Create an iTunes U Course from the brilliant mind of @TresslerTech. Via Jon Samuelson
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One of the items I have on my mile long list of summer is to explore iTunes U as an option for my online and face-to-face pre-service course Technology in the Classroom. Thanks to this share by Jon Samuelson I may move this item closer to the top of the list. Guidance is always nice! 
John Pearce's curator insight,
May 17, 1:08 AM
Excellent, this looks to be really useful and quite timely. Delete the scoop?
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With Google ringing the death knell for its RSS Reader application, the July 1 curtain call has kicked a number of companies into action as they vie for the market left by Google Reader's ...
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Ping.it looks to be a promising alternative to those of us currently using Google Reader. Honestly, I have already migrated from Google Reader to Feedly but the ability to customize based on keywords and popularity has me quite interested in learning more.
Please return and let us know your thoughts on Ping.it as an alternative to Google Reader and Feedly. Delete the scoop?
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Check out these apps--from popular to obscure--that are helping the iPad realize its potential as a collaborative device in the classroom. Via David Miller
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Thanks for sharing this post David Miller via your Scoop.it site: http://www.scoop.it/t/ipads-for-learning ; This post does provide some things to reflect upon if you are looking at the use of iPads and mobile devices. 
Louise Robinson-Lay's curator insight,
May 17, 6:07 PM
The iPad is so much more than a consumption device. Here are some great tips for using it more collaboratively. 
Kim Sheehy's curator insight,
May 28, 5:54 AM
Jennie Magiera is a digital learning coordinator of 25 public schools in Chicago. She identifies Schoololgy as being her favourite iPad App for fostering collaboration. It is free and includes important discussion features including interactions displayed on a timeline.
This can be useful for teachers to monitor student questions and answers to problem based learning in the classroom. Students are able to see and respond to each other’s posts while providing the teacher with good knowledge of student learning and understanding of the content. It also provides opportunities for all students to have input.
This resource could be used with students to support the Australian Curriculum: Technologies processes and production skills sub-strand of Creating and interacting online - 4.7 Manage the creation, sharing and exchange of information with known audiences and apply agreed social protocols to protect people when communicating online. 
David Miller's comment,
May 28, 12:36 PM
Thanks so much for your comments and insights Dean, Louise, and Kim. I shall need to look up Schoolology :)
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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Learning Theory, zone of proximal development The area of capabilities that learners can exhibit with support from a teacher., Montessori constructivism, Lave & Wenger... Via Ana Cristina Pratas
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I really like the visualization of varying pedagogical approaches and questioning styles used to improve and deepen student learning. There are some great points made within the diagram that has me reflecting upon my college course. 
Will Gourley's curator insight,
May 31, 8:02 PM
Another must have tool in the kit for teachers and education theorists alike. 
Sonia Thomas's curator insight,
June 1, 1:52 AM
I appreciate being able to see the relationships. As a student of education, I sometimes get bogged down by the divisions between philosophy and science. This will be a nice tool to sort the data in my mind. Delete the scoop?
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Revising that might more clearly articulate the differences between physical and digital communities, so a decent definition of digital citizenship then might be “Self-monitored participation that reflects conscious interdependence with all (visible and less visible) community members” Via Nik Peachey
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As our students become more aware of the technology around them, we as educators and parents need to spend time talking face-to-face on what is appropriate and what may need to be kept to oneself. This TeachThought post that Nik shared on his Scoop.it site is a good starting point for discussions. 
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May 8, 3:41 AM
Unfortunately we find that what happens the most, especially in schools is that educators and administrators tend to shy away from this responsibility and limit their teaching to the way they have been taught, thus excluding all the elements that are now pronouncing us as digital citizens in a society.
Sieg Holle's curator insight,
May 10, 12:15 PM
In the digital world we are human beings -free of the many artificial restrictions and other special interest agendas and use our free will to engage our ideas and actions. It is natural - people can chose who they want to communicate with It is a positive MOOC of that will expand the world into a new age of freedom and abundance . 
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May 27, 1:50 PM
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Top 3 new iPad educational apps, released in Q1 2013, that are informative, interactive, as well as extremely well-designed. Via Lisa Johnson Delete the scoop?
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I realize this post from Nik Peachey is dated November 2011 but it does still connect with learing in 2013. I find some of the recommended sites valuable options for those of us that facilitate online courses whether it is for K12, post secondary, or graduate students.
Among the 10 tools listed by Nik I am most interested in reviewing vyou.com and tricider.com. Here are Nik's descriptions for the two sites:
You can use Vyou embed a video booth that students can go at any time of day to ask you questions. The video booth gives the impression that you are always available and builds some presence on your course. The messages students send you are delivered to an inbox and you are notified so that you can answer them. Vyou also has a very handy mobile app so you can answer the questions where ever you are on your iPhone or other mobile device. Tricider is a great tool for crowd sourcing opinion. You start with a single question problem and then you or your students can add possible solutions to the problem. Students can also add some pros and cons to the solutions and vote on the ones they prefer. These can be embedded into webpages and can give far more structure to online discussion than things like threaded forums which often become garbled and confusing. Delete the scoop?
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In looking to continue the improvement of my own classroom instruction, whether it be with pre-service students or professional development sessions, I am always looking our for insightful Blooms Taxonomy approaches. This post from Learning Solutions Magazine contains a well constructed event map. Within the map one will find knowledge components mapped to presentation types that are then matched up with procedural and declartive assessment methods. Delete the scoop?
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