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7 Excellent iPad Games to Develop Kids Critical Thinking ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

7 Excellent iPad Games to Develop Kids Critical Thinking ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning | Edtech PK-12 | Scoop.it

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IPad Teaching and Learning

IPad Teaching and Learning | Edtech PK-12 | Scoop.it
This page is to record the iPad specific blogs I have written and to collate resource sand ideas. There is a focus upon iPads in English and Media, but many of he ideas and resources are applicable...
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'Tweet' is now an official word in the Oxford English Dictionary

'Tweet' is now an official word in the Oxford English Dictionary | Edtech PK-12 | Scoop.it
In the latest sign that social media is changing the way we speak and behave, the Oxford English Dictionary announced the inclusion of the definition of the word "tweet" in its latest update.
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5 Tools to Help Students Learn How to Learn - MindShift (blog)

5 Tools to Help Students Learn How to Learn
MindShift (blog)
Helping students learn how to learn: That's what most educators strive for, and that's the goal of inquiry learning.
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The Periodic Table of Muppets Brings Order to Wocka Wocka

The Periodic Table of Muppets Brings Order to Wocka Wocka | Edtech PK-12 | Scoop.it
Not everybody's into chemistry but you have to be a special kind of insane to not have a fondness for the Muppets.
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Love this and will share with our chemistry teachers!
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22 Effective Ways To Use Twitter In The Classroom - Edudemic

22 Effective Ways To Use Twitter In The Classroom - Edudemic | Edtech PK-12 | Scoop.it
You can actually use Twitter in the classroom with Bloom's Taxonomy thanks to this awesome table that details nearly two dozen different ways to integrate the pair! via @NMHS_Principal
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- Google Apps and Chromebooks Training Resources

The Resource for Education Technology Leaders focusing on K-12 educators.
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Digital Tools for Teachers: A Guide to Digital Portfolios

Digital Tools for Teachers: A Guide to Digital Portfolios | Edtech PK-12 | Scoop.it
A Guide to Digital Portfolios http://t.co/WIoHipOgvK #edtech
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Using Social Media in the Classroom - 2. Sound educational design using social media

Using Social Media in the Classroom - 2. Sound educational design using social media | Edtech PK-12 | Scoop.it
Maja Stevanovich's curator insight, June 15, 10:30 PM

Very interesting question. What do we think? 

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26 Learning Apps for Reading and Writing From edshelf

26 Learning Apps for Reading and Writing From edshelf | Edtech PK-12 | Scoop.it
Learning apps for teaching how to read and write, such as Word Bingo, Wordle, Bob Books, MeeGenius Kids' Books, Kids Book Report, abc PocketPhonics, and more. (Great list.
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Top 200 Special Education Apps ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Top 200 Special Education Apps ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning | Edtech PK-12 | Scoop.it
Top 200 Special Education Apps http://t.co/peR5MGfUmJ #edtech #mlearning
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5 Ways To Use Apple TV In The Classroom - Edudemic

5 Ways To Use Apple TV In The Classroom - Edudemic | Edtech PK-12 | Scoop.it
Figuring out how to use Apple's cheap but powerful tool has never been more important than right now. Here's how to use Apple TV in the classroom.
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Set up a kid-friendly iPad - Macworld

Set up a kid-friendly iPad - Macworld | Edtech PK-12 | Scoop.it
Set up a kid-friendly iPad
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As summer arrives, kids across the land are spending time with the family iPad. In today's Macworld Video, Scholle Sawyer McFarland shares some tips for making the iPad safer and more kid-friendly.
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Apple's iOS 7 hands-on, in pictures (gallery) - ZDNet

Apple's iOS 7 hands-on, in pictures (gallery) - ZDNet | Edtech PK-12 | Scoop.it
Apple's iOS 7 hands-on, in pictures (gallery)
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Once you install iOS 7 for the first time, you will notice the clean, white screen and the new typography, which has much thinner fonts.
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Alternatives To Homework: A Chart For Teachers

Alternatives To Homework: A Chart For Teachers | Edtech PK-12 | Scoop.it
Alternatives To Homework: A Chart For Teachers (Alternatives To Homework: A Chart For Teachers http://t.co/cZOw9KRC9j #edchat #education)
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The Best Video Player for iPhone - Lifehacker

The Best Video Player for iPhone - Lifehacker | Edtech PK-12 | Scoop.it
The Best Video Player for iPhone
Lifehacker
Thanks to Apple's restrictions you can't get a perfect video player that handles all formats and performs with the same processor and battery efficiency as Apple's built-in Videos app.
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The Beginner’s Guide To Wordpress | Modern Lessons

The Beginner’s Guide To Wordpress | Modern Lessons | Edtech PK-12 | Scoop.it
The Beginner’s Guide To #WordPress http://t.co/u2mq2OhK47
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BYOD Must Evolve to UYOD - Mobile Enterprise

BYOD Must Evolve to UYOD - Mobile Enterprise | Edtech PK-12 | Scoop.it
BYOD Must Evolve to UYOD
Mobile Enterprise
Often, industry research questions the ROI on BYOD.
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The Rise of EdTech - The Next Web

The Rise of EdTech The Next Web Everywhere from Facebook and Twitter to blogs and forums, where hashtags like #edtech and #edchat have a firmly established following, rich communities of educators looking for innovative ways to remain relevant can...
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25 Things Teachers Should Know About Gamification - Edudemic

25 Things Teachers Should Know About Gamification - Edudemic | Edtech PK-12 | Scoop.it
There are dozens of things teachers and students should know about gamification. Here's a handy simplified list to quickly learn from! (Handy intro.
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Social Media in the Classroom – Part 1 - Teach Amazing!

Social Media in the Classroom – Part 1 - Teach Amazing! | Edtech PK-12 | Scoop.it
Engage your students with social media in the classroom. This post is part of a series on the education blog, TeachAmazing.com.

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Hopscotch

Hopscotch | Edtech PK-12 | Scoop.it
We builds tools for kids to code. We're working on a visual programming language for the iPad that uses modular drag-and-drop methods to let kids easily create their own computer programs and apps.

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Limitless Learning Limited's curator insight, June 16, 9:00 AM

A visual drag and drop programming app that allows children to create their own games and animations.

Stacey Py Flynn's curator insight, June 16, 11:27 AM

Kids use a drop and drag method using "blocks" (visuals) to create their own games and programs. 

Stacey Py Flynn's comment, June 16, 11:28 AM
Why can't all coding be like this?? Visual learners unite! :)
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10 Open Source Tools For Busy Teachers - Edudemic

10 Open Source Tools For Busy Teachers - Edudemic | Edtech PK-12 | Scoop.it
If you need some powerful software right now and don't have time or money to waste, these open source tools are perfect for you.
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A Printable Acceptable Use Policy For Classroom iPads - Edudemic

A Printable Acceptable Use Policy For Classroom iPads - Edudemic | Edtech PK-12 | Scoop.it
Looking for an acceptable use policy for your classroom iPads? This printable version is great for K-12 classrooms looking to make sure their investment stays safe. (Very useful.
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The 35 Best Web 2.0 Classroom Tools Chosen By You - Edudemic

The 35 Best Web 2.0 Classroom Tools Chosen By You - Edudemic | Edtech PK-12 | Scoop.it
If you're not an avid follower of #edchat on Twitter, you may be missing out on a great opportunity to learn about some new Web 2.0 tools that are currently being used in classrooms around the world.
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Urging students to write in the age of Twitter, texting, and Facebook

Urging students to write in the age of Twitter, texting, and Facebook | Edtech PK-12 | Scoop.it
eClassroom News (RT @eclassroomnews: Urging students to write in the age of Twitter, texting, and Facebook http://t.co/Gt8dMISMlg)
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