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Educators will need to connect with resources and ideas to enhance their instruction in a technological 21st Century global world.
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16 e-textbook providers: Who’s publishing and who’s selling?

16 e-textbook providers: Who’s publishing and who’s selling? | Technology Advances | Scoop.it
Education Dive compiles a who's who of publishers, marketplaces and platforms in the paper-to-digital shift.

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Helen Teague's curator insight, February 1, 9:14 AM

some notable names of the past missing from this current list...

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Video ANT - Annotating Videos

Video ANT - Annotating Videos | Technology Advances | Scoop.it
Nik Peachey's curator insight, Today, 4:58 AM

Really simple and useful tool for annotating videos and creating dialogue around them.

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A Handy Guide to Everything Teachers Need to Know about Edmodo ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

A Handy Guide to Everything Teachers Need to Know about Edmodo ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning | Technology Advances | Scoop.it

Edmodo is one of the promising web technologies that is making a strong foothold in the field of education. It has been embraced by several school districts and  is being widely used to host online classes and connect students with their teachers. I personally see edmodo as a very robust alternative to the traditional Moodle.


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Ana Tapia's curator insight, Today, 8:45 AM

Isto é melhor do qe io IZIQ?

This is better then IZIQ?

Ana Tapia's comment, Today, 8:46 AM
This is better then WIZIQ?
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Students' Mobile Device Use and Frustrations Reflected in Survey

Students' Mobile Device Use and Frustrations Reflected in Survey | Technology Advances | Scoop.it
Students report that schools' filters, firewalls, and blockage of social media sites are obstacles to their use of educational technology.
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11 Sample Education BYOT Policies To Help You Create Your Own

11 Sample Education BYOT Policies To Help You Create Your Own | Technology Advances | Scoop.it

For starters, it is clear that some districts were more open-minded entering their BYOT programs than others. Many “policies” (not included below) were really more of a set of rules and consequences for breaking the rules than they were a supporting framework for teachers and students.


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Nik Peachey's curator insight, June 5, 2:26 AM

These are a good starting point for anyone who needs to do this for their own school.

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Survey shows that social media has graduated to academia : JISC

Survey shows that social media has graduated to academia : JISC | Technology Advances | Scoop.it
A new survey of colleges across Scotland shows that social media, and particularly YouTube, has firmly entered the learning environment as teaching and learning tools, with their use growing significantly year on year.

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suzanne kamal's curator insight, June 8, 11:48 PM

Interesting that social media is used in academic settings but access is still blocked in many educational environments!  Time for change?

Casey Anley's curator insight, June 10, 4:36 AM

Interesting review

Charles Goodger's curator insight, June 11, 3:30 AM

Read it!

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EXPLORING THE BENEFITS OF ACMC FOR SPEAKING DEVELOPMENT

In fact, one of the many fascinations of the 21st century is the arrival of computer - mediated communication (CMC). Several research studies support that CMC, in its synchronous manifestation, facilitates the acquisition of oral competence.


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Nik Peachey's curator insight, June 10, 4:30 AM

Interesting study on the use of BrainShark.

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Is Scoop.it the new Twitter?

Is Scoop.it the new Twitter? | Technology Advances | Scoop.it

The other big advantage of Scoop.it is that discussion is based around content, which can help to give the interaction more depth. It also helps user to escape much of the banality that appears on Twitter as it tends not to attract the celebrity or 'what I had for lunch' postings as it isn't principally about conversation, but as more of a focus on content sharing.


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Jeffrey Earp's comment, June 13, 4:15 AM
In a nutshell it's "look at this" vs. "look at me". And the spirits that drive the two are largely distinct, as this study (found on Scoop.it) attests http://mashable.com/2013/06/12/social-media-narcissism-study/. I know which spirits grab me!
Terheck's comment, June 14, 4:23 PM
I use booth, by find more interesting content on Scoop.it than on Twitter.
Ursula O'Reilly Traynor's comment, June 17, 2:49 AM
I love the way Scoopit links can be posted so easily on Twitter, thus driving traffic to our scooped content..I won't be giving up on Twitter and I also love Pinterest...each attract different groups of people who regularly come to visit us here at Scoop Towers.
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The Best Resources For Beginning iPad Users | Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day…

The Best Resources For Beginning iPad Users | Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | Technology Advances | Scoop.it
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iPads do improve reading standards in Wales

A project using iPads to enhance literacy at Casllwchwr Primary in Swansea showed that creative use of iPads in the curriculum make a real difference.

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Jim Harmon's curator insight, June 15, 6:44 PM

Another evidnece based piece on iPad's impact on literacy.

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Tips for Learning Online

Tips for Learning Online | Technology Advances | Scoop.it

Tips for learning online - Here are three things you should make sure you do, two things you shouldn't do, and one thing that is absolutely forbidden, if you are wanting to learn online.

 

Read more at: http://onlineanddistancelearning.com/tips-for-learning-online


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Training teachers through innovative methodologies based in serious games

Training teachers through innovative methodologies based in serious games | Technology Advances | Scoop.it

When using the SimAULA platform, the teacher in training controls an avatar that interacts with student avatars (controlled automatically by SimAULA) in a virtual classroom, where lessons are taught and a series of situations liable to arise in a face-to-face environment are played out. By way of a specific example, the first version of SimAULA features a simulated biology class in which the teacher avatar has to help student avatars fulfil various learning goals.


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Karen Johnson's curator insight, January 21, 4:12 AM

In the future this could be be very useful for disciplines other than teaching.  I wonder if it will be flexible enough to replace some aspects of what we currently do in virtual worlds.

ElizabethHS's curator insight, January 25, 10:32 AM

This re-Scoop from Nick Peachey. Looks like an interesting simulation/game.

marenas's curator insight, March 18, 7:30 AM

SIMAULA, Formación de profesores a través de metodología basada en juegos

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FaceFilter3 - The Ultimate Photo Beauty Kit

FaceFilter3 - The Ultimate Photo Beauty Kit | Technology Advances | Scoop.it
FaceFilter3 is a versatile photo retouching and beautifying toolkit that allows you to cover blemishes, customize makeup, refine facial features, and apply DSLR effects.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning: A Great Digital Citizenship Poster for Your class

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning: A Great Digital Citizenship Poster for Your class | Technology Advances | Scoop.it
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33rd Square: Stanford Researchers and Google Create World's Largest Artificial Neural Network

33rd Square: Stanford Researchers and Google Create World's Largest Artificial Neural Network | Technology Advances | Scoop.it

Stanford researchers, working with Google and NVIDIA, have created a new neural network system for machine learning that is six times the size of the unit built last year that taught itself how to recognize cats on the internet.


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Citation and Bibliography Generator - APA, MLA, Chicago - easy, quick, free

Citation and Bibliography Generator - APA, MLA, Chicago - easy, quick, free | Technology Advances | Scoop.it
Automatically generate bibliographies, references and title pages in APA, MLA and Chicago styles.

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In the Digital Age, What Becomes of the Library? | MindShift

In the Digital Age, What Becomes of the Library? | MindShift | Technology Advances | Scoop.it

In a related Pew study on libraries and the Internet, one librarian told researchers, “I believe public libraries should move away from being ‘houses of knowledge’ and move more towards being ‘houses of access.’ This is what the public is asking for and we are here to serve them.” Beyond the use of technology, many librarians think in terms of access and information being closely linked, and believe that libraries still have a responsibility to both.


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Mian umair's curator insight, June 4, 11:36 AM

Offering creative logo design, landing page design, web banner design, flyer brochure, custom website design and complete e-commerce solutions to all our clients in USA, Canada, and UK.http://www.kooldesigning.com

Mark W.F. Condon's comment, June 4, 8:39 PM
Access to culturally and linguistically appropriate books is the largest barrier to world literacy. Libraries and Digital Resources can solve this if we Unite for Literacy!
Fliss Clooney's curator insight, June 5, 8:21 AM

Interesting view from USA

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The research that MOOCs need | George Veletsianos

The research that MOOCs need | George Veletsianos | Technology Advances | Scoop.it

The important questions that I believe we should be asking at this point are: What education-specific research will be beneficial to the field? What do we need to know? And how should we go about investigating what we need to know about? Systematic empirical research can (a) generate a deeper understanding of this phenomenon, (b) provide evidence to support or refute the claims surrounding MOOCs, and (c) help universities and MOOC providers enhance course offerings.


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systerwoody's curator insight, June 7, 9:51 AM

MOOC Research - I may have to start a separate MOOCs topic. Anticpate increase growth & development. 

systerwoody's comment, June 17, 3:07 PM
Or In the higher ed vernacular, "a shovel-ready' dissertation topic.
Jon's comment, June 17, 4:50 PM
lol
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Gamification to encourage learner autonomy

Gamification to encourage learner autonomy | Technology Advances | Scoop.it

HabitRPG is a time and task management tool which overlays motivational elements of computer games onto managing time and tasks.

The two major motivational elements are health points, which can be used up and coins which can be earned by doing daily tasks, following good habits and doing jobs from your 'Todos' list. These coins can then used to buy rewards.


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Nik Peachey's curator insight, June 7, 3:54 AM

This blog post looks at how you can use a task management tool with gamification features to increase learner autonomy and better time management.

davidgibson's curator insight, June 7, 3:23 PM

In a well-planned badge framework, these can be symbols of assessed knowledge and skills

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Who is more out of touch? Twitter or me?

Who is more out of touch? Twitter or me? | Technology Advances | Scoop.it

If it is tech related, some people think it’s my realm and don’t appear to have the personal motivation to gain understanding.  This the professional goal I have set for myself, to help bring people the table to gain from the learning that is out there on a daily basis.

 


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Nik Peachey's curator insight, June 12, 5:10 AM

Interesting article that touches on many of the challenges of working as an edtech 'expert' within and educational institution.

LundTechIntegration's curator insight, June 13, 9:22 AM

Awesome.  Made me realize others have this same feeling in the Tech Integration role.

Jane Sowter-Maranion's curator insight, June 17, 8:38 PM

Great article. I too am realising the benefits of twitter as a personal professional development tool.

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Top 10 EduBlogs All Online Teachers Must Follow

Top 10 EduBlogs All Online Teachers Must Follow | Technology Advances | Scoop.it

Here’s a list of blogs that feed my teaching soul, hunger for knowledge, and need for deeper insights into teaching,  learning and writing. There are so many wonderful blogs that it’s impossible to list them all here,  so I’m listing the ones that have been most relevant to my own professional development. As such, they should be relevant to any teacher who wants to turn online teaching and/or publishing into a fully-fledged career.

 


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Paul McKillop's curator insight, June 18, 8:01 AM

A really good list to consider

Gary Harwell's curator insight, Today, 1:03 AM

Should our teachers be reading these blogs.

 

Sandra Carswell's curator insight, Today, 7:10 AM

Good article highlighting some blogs I haven't heard of and will want to check out. Recommending to teachers on my campus. 

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8 Chromebook Tricks You Need to Know

8 Chromebook Tricks You Need to Know | Technology Advances | Scoop.it
Chromebooks aren’t like traditional laptops. While they’re much simpler, they still have various useful features you may not know about. These tricks will help you take advantage of your Chromebook’s true potential.

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13 Reasons Why Your Brain Craves Infographics [HTML 5]

13 Reasons Why Your Brain Craves Infographics [HTML 5] | Technology Advances | Scoop.it
Enjoy our HTML 5 interactive infographic that exaplains why infographics are so successful

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Audrey's comment, June 16, 2:01 PM
This is absolutely true, we process visual information so much faster. Have a look at the learning material at: http://www.homeschoolsource.co.uk
Debra Evans's curator insight, June 16, 6:05 PM

Great resource

Γιώργος Παπαναστασίου's curator insight, June 17, 11:36 AM

Enjoyable, indeed!

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StoryToolz : Resources for Authors

StoryToolz : Resources for Authors | Technology Advances | Scoop.it
Sharla Shults's curator insight, June 16, 3:18 PM

Authors are like teachers...their words enlighten, enrich and empower! And like teachers, there are never enough resources!

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Studyladder, online english literacy & mathematics. Kids activity games, worksheets and lesson plans.

Studyladder, online english literacy & mathematics. Kids activity games, worksheets and lesson plans. | Technology Advances | Scoop.it
Used by over 70,000 teachers & 1 million students at home and school. Studyladder is an online english literacy & mathematics learning tool.

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A MOOC Quality Scorecard applied to Coursera Course

A MOOC Quality Scorecard applied to Coursera Course | Technology Advances | Scoop.it

I’m in the final week of a Coursera MOOC, Sports & Societythat for the most part has been lackluster and disappointing. I expected a university level course that would provide  learning and perspectives into the social and cultural dimensions that affect sports participation and perceptions across different cultures. It missed the mark. Granted, the majority of Coursera courses are ‘lite’ versions of the real thing [full college course] – few mimic the workload or rigor of the face-to-face counterparts, which is fine [even preferred when taken for personal development] given the courses are not promoted as such.

 

Though a lite version does not mean that meaningful and deep learning cannot occur. I’ve completed two other Coursera courses, Introduction to Sociology, and E-learning and Digital Cultures. Both courses provided rich learning with scholarly materials, challenging assignments and opportunities to gain knowledge beyond the course site. Though the Sports & Society course wasn’t completely inadequate, in fact some things were done well, but for all the effort and resources that went into the course, it missed the mark quite significantly in terms of providing conditions for meaningful learning to occur. I see an opportunity to share here with readers what contributed to a mediocre MOOC learning experience. To provide an illustrative framework for this review, I’ve created a MOOC quality scorecard review, that is [loosely] based on a quality scorecard approach and my   course design experience.

 

 


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