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Lifelong learning, a central resource to assist educators looking for mobile apps to facilitate Share | Teaching and Learning English through Technology on PLE. Delete the scoop?
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Google I/O, the company's sixth annual developer conference, got officially underway in San Francisco on Wednesday, and it was an eventful day. Delete the scoop?
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Katie and I can't cover the entire education app industry by ourselves. Luckily, there are dozens of other sites specifically devoted to education app reviews for teachers and students. Via John Evans 
Maggie Verster's curator insight,
May 20, 1:50 AM
We definitely need help to decide what app will work best for any given context. It is great to learn from other teachers how they are using apps in an actual classroom. Delete the scoop?
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"Dear Lifehacker, I have been tasked to make a slideshow for an event at work. I don’t want to make a generic PowerPoint with just boring text or pictures. What are some ways I can enhance the slideshow so it looks impressive and knocks the socks off my audience?" Via Baiba Svenca 
Elke Watson's comment,
May 19, 5:26 PM
I was an early adopter of Prezi (I think), and am now starting to get a bit tired of the predictable jumping around. It's like cinnamon or something. A wonderful spice but in small doses and not every day! I found that I returned to PPT, using punchy images (thanks Common creative section on Flickr!!) and short / one-word statements. Very powerful
Joaquín Ballester's comment,
May 19, 5:32 PM
I agree with you, Elke. PPT is more customizable and powerful.
Ivon Prefontaine's curator insight,
May 20, 10:06 AM
This appears to be an effective and practical article. Delete the scoop?
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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 
Alfredo Corell's curator insight,
May 18, 2:28 PM
A useful ebook for integrating iPads into the classroom 
Dean Mantz's curator insight,
May 20, 11:22 AM
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. Delete the scoop?
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How many ways do you know how to say “goodbye” in English? Do you abuse and overuse them? This is your chance to expand your repertoire of farewells with a lesson on the 26 most dynamic, fun, and essential ways to say goodbye in the English language. Via Kath Lok Delete the scoop?
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Mind mapping is a method that works for quite a lot of people. Brain storming, idea mapping, thought generation, think tanks – call it what you will. Traditionally done on large pieces of paper, why not use your iPad to create mind maps? You could use these for your own purposes, or “convert” those large flip charts into a smaller, digital version. Via Baiba Svenca 
Lee Hall's curator insight,
May 16, 2:16 PM
Research shows that mind maps (graphic organizers) are effective during all stages of learning. You can use them as an introduction to a unit, during the unit for continued note taking, or at the conclusion as a formative assessment to make sure your students truly understand the material. 
AlGonzalezinfo's curator insight,
May 17, 7:19 AM
I use mind mapping all the time and look definitely look into these apps. Delete the scoop?
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I just came across this excellent resource while browsing my Twitter feeds and thought you might also like to have a look. This is the official worksheet Google published in its Google Docs Support page and which features all the keyboard shortcuts that facilitate your work on Google Docs. Via Rebecca Penina Simon 
Rebecca Penina Simon's curator insight,
May 9, 8:09 PM
Save time working on Google Docs by learning these shortcuts. 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 
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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Is your iPad getting slow? Check out these 7 tricks to speed up your iPad. This post delivers long-term results, and it explains what does NOT work as well. Via John Evans 
Louise Robinson-Lay's curator insight,
May 9, 9:27 PM
Every now and then the iPad needs a little TLC to keep it in tip top condition. These are worthwhile and simple hints on how to keep your iPad running at its best speed. 
Jenn Alevy's comment,
May 9, 11:27 PM
I so need to do something about my slow iPad, it is a first generation, filled to capacity.
Tyncan learning's comment,
May 10, 5:31 AM
You could try exporting flies etc to iCloud Google drive,dropbox or other cloud storage that would free space but stillretain access if you needed it
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"Today we are going to look at 20 great tips every teacher and student should be using to get the most of the collaborative learning opportunities Google Doc’s offers." Via John Evans Delete the scoop?
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Video What happens when a fiddle playing professor at the Swedish Royal Academy of Music and expert in music cognition and a bass playing computer engineer get together? Via John Evans Delete the scoop?
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"Jarrod Robinson aka @mrrobbo Come along and find out how to develop your own mobile applications for iPhone/iPad/Android and web devices without any need to know complicated code." Via John Evans Delete the scoop?
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Il presidente del consiglio turco Erdogan vista i quartier generali, di Apple, Google e Microsoft, per trattare l'acquisto di più di 10 milioni di tablet per le scuole del suo paese. Delete the scoop?
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Here’s a list of 5 smart ways to use these fabulous technology in the classroom to get you started on your iPad endeavor. Via John Evans Delete the scoop?
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Follow these 10 rules to create professional presentations that will make a significant difference in traction and results. The Must Read ultimate guide to creating better engaging Presentations. Via Baiba Svenca Delete the scoop?
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Textivate is an online facility for creating and sharing interactive browser-based activities. Text re-ordering, gap-fills, text re-construction, anagrams, matching, memory, hangman, flashcards, millionaire and lots more - all automatically generated based on any text and/or list of matching items that you put into the textivate text box. Much of the site is free to use, and subscribers can upload resources to share with their students or embed activities on a blog or website. It is browser-based, so it works on desktops, laptops, ipads etc. The activities are ideal for whole-class work with any interactive whiteboard. You can see video tutorials here: http://textivate.posthaven.com/video-tutorials To help you get started, browse the hundreds of public resources on the site, or click on "textivate now" to see the range of activities available. Via Nik Peachey 
Helen Rowling's curator insight,
May 9, 12:14 AM
Try using this set up on an interactive whiteboard with set text.... Delete the scoop?
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Learn about a new "superpower" that isn't being taught in 90% of US schools. Starring Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, will.i.am, Chris Bosh, Jack Dorsey, Tony H... Via John Evans
Jenn Alevy's comment,
May 14, 11:01 PM
I wish when I was in high school I was more encouraged to learn math, science and computer science. And more girls are needed in this field.
Jenn Alevy's curator insight,
May 14, 11:04 PM
For some reason computer programing as a career seemed to take a back seat to other math/science/computer careers, esp.during the late 90s. Now it is time to get back to that, a million programers needed in the next 10 years is a great opportunity for many kids, I hope they do more to target more girls, not just boys. 
Krysta Hammond's curator insight,
May 15, 10:29 AM
Great insights from some faces my students can really relate to. The video really captivated my student's attention and got them excited about learning to code and the possibilities it can lead them into. Thanks for sharing and I will pass on again! Delete the scoop?
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A screencast is a digital recording of a computer screen with audio narration. Screencasts can include telestrator (‘John Madden pen’) annotations. Narrated slideshows include audio recordings synchronized to images without hand-drawn annotations. Screencasts and narrated slideshows can be created with two kinds of tools: 1. Browser-based: Create an account on the website and use a modern web browser like Google Chrome or FireFox to record, save and share it. 2. Client-based: Download and install software on a computing device to record and save. Via Baiba Svenca
Alfredo Corell's curator insight,
May 11, 10:12 AM
screencast tool comparisons. The table is extremely simple and useful for begginers in screencasting. Delete the scoop?
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Leslie Buford's curator insight,
May 10, 10:05 AM
The voting 'eggs' in the suitcase, where each needed to be programmed, are obsolete. Students and teachers can use their web devices to quickly set up polls and other interactive feedback quickly and easily with web based options, of which this is one of the simplest. For iPad users, check out NearPod, Socrative, or Doceri, each with its own feature ist, to see which works best for you! It can be difficult to move from traditonal modes of presentation to building interaction into instruction, but I am trying to plan future PD courses using this type of technology. I would love feedback from teachers and professional development specialists about what works, pitfalls to look out for, and any other resources that you may suggest. 
Alessandra's curator insight,
May 16, 9:54 PM
This looks like a nice tool to collect your students' opinions. Thanks, Nick, for sharing. Delete the scoop?
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It is hard to think of Twitter without associating it with the popular #sign called hashtag.Besides its limited text to 140 characters, Twitter is also known for being the only microblogging platform... Via Jon Samuelson Delete the scoop?
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"Making use of free iPad apps in the classroom can enable you to diversify your teaching, while providing the opportunity to inspire and get students more engaged in lessons. There are many different educational apps available, which range from apps like Evernote that allow you to organize your teaching materials, through to interactive whiteboards from Educreations, and Screen Chomp, a screen recording app that can be very useful for teaching lessons on the go. What, then, are some of the best iPads that can be used in the classroom, whether you have multiple tablets, or just one as a teaching tool for different groups?" Via John Evans Delete the scoop?
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Con la nuova versione 1.2 World Live Cams Pro possiamo osservare il mondo da circa 5.000 videocamere di sorveglianza, ora però l'utente può navigare e scegliere le videocamere in base al paese e alle categorie tra città, strade, piscine, uffici,...
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"If you love to keep your apps organized, we have a great tip for you today. By going to Settings -> General -> Reset -> Reset Home Screen Layout, your iPad will not only reorganize all stock apps to their default positions, but also organize all non-stock apps in alphabetical order." Via John Evans 
Paula Jamieson's curator insight,
May 7, 7:05 PM
Maybe this is something that you've always wanted to do? Have your iPad apps organized in alphabetical order. This would be a nightmare for me (a visual learner) as more often than not I don't necessarily know the name of the app but I know what the icon looks like (or the folder that I have put it into). I choose to organize my apps into folders eg ABC's, Word Work, Nurturing Thinking etc. Keep in mind though I use my device predominantly for 'modelling' and to inform others so I have hundreds (did I say hundreds.....my 64gb device is almost full AGAIN).
If though, you have individual devices assigned to your classroom that are not jam packed with too many Apps, this may be just the thing for you!
John Pearce's curator insight,
May 8, 9:39 PM
I must admit that I prefer to organise my apps under folders according to type, (though there are times that this system also 'lets me down'). This could be a useful strategy for user who have quite a few screens of apps.
Rebecca Penina Simon's comment,
May 10, 3:33 PM
I definitely understand - my 32 GB iPad is completely full. I have to keep deleting and reinstalling the apps that I do need to use.
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When learning English it's important that you hear as many different accents and types of voices from different ages of speaker so that you are able to understand English wherever you go. This activity gives you lots of opportunity to practice your listening skills and broaden your understanding of English speakers. Via Nik Peachey 
Carmenne K. Thapliyal's curator insight,
May 19, 11:39 AM
A useful resource. I'm going to try this one! Delete the scoop?
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