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"With this new application in Google Docs ( Drive ), teachers can now record their audio comments and share them with their students. I see this as a better way to give feedback on students' work and I do believe there are things we can express with our voice that no written code could ever capture like the tone and intonation..etc."
Via John Evans
We could write volumes about our love for libraries — and, well, we kind of have. During our Internet travels, we've stumbled across some pretty amazing places for book lovers. After spotting an es...
Via Tania Sheko, Joyce Valenza, gwynethjones
by Jennifer Rita Nichols, TeachThought Intern Digital portfolios are becoming increasingly popular in classrooms across North America.
Via Jon Samuelson
We could write volumes about our love for libraries — and, well, we kind of have. During our Internet travels, we've stumbled across some pretty amazing places for book lovers. After spotting an es...
Via Leanne Windsor
Here are some of the best iPad math apps for kids that make learning math faster and in an entertaining way. Learning math has become fun thanks to these cool entertaining iPad apps.
Via John Evans
The world of iPad workflow just got a whole lot easier. After months of 'work arounds' involving screenshots, Dropbox and pre-tablet technology, the latest Edmodo update has changed the game. Put s...
Via John Evans
"So this is how I plan to implement the program this year. I would really appreciate feedback from other co-ordinators of iPad programs at their schools or districts. Is it overkill or a necessity? Let me know what you think."
Via Mark Gleeson, Lisa Johnson , John Evans
There are so many tools that educators can use to get students interested and engaged in their work. Like most teachers today, I integrate technology into my instruction everyday. I'm lucky to work i
Via gwynethjones
"Reading comprehension is a matter of decoding, reading speed, and critical thinking about the text, all of which can improve with tiered practice. So below, in an order of general complexity, are 15 apps for improved reading comprehension, ranging from word and sentence fluency, to recall, to critical thinking skills, to reading speed."
Via John Evans
John Stanford International School has taken their international curriculum beyond multicultural understanding to teaching students about global issues and what they can do to take action.
Via Maree Whiteley
There are not an abundance of apps for the iPad that really encourage a worthwhile level of collaboration between students or between students and teachers. There are several that would allow stude...
Via Sam Gliksman
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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
Teens who choose to pick up a book for pleasure are more likely to succeed in life, research shows. But getting them to do so isn’t easy, says Jonathan Douglas.
Via gwynethjones
Without using any third-party app, webpages can be easily and quickly saved as PDF from within Safari.
Via Jon Samuelson
GoClass is a free iPad application for creating short lessons and delivering them to your students. The lessons can include annotated images, free hand sketches, text, and video. GoClass gives teac...
Via John Evans
Digital literacy is the topic that made the ETMOOC learning space so irresistible to me… I think as educators we spout off about wanting our students to be digitally literate, but not many of...
Via Pierre Levy
"Increasingly, schools are adopting the iPad as the student computing device of choice due to it’s flexibility, hardiness and price point. The fact is that even with such a great tool you can’t actually do anything substantial on the iPad without some great open-ended apps for students to create content with."
Via John Evans
American Libraries Magazine, the magazine of the American Library Association, delivers news and information about the library community.
Via Pippa Davies @PippaDavies
A group of science teachers were sitting around on the staff room table. They were having a faculty meeting. One of them said, "I found this great app about biological cells! We can use this to tea...
Via Cheryl Cook
"A Guide to the iPad in Primary Education is breakdown of how the iPad can be used successfully as both a learning tool for pupils and a teaching aid. With so many Primary Schools now equipping their teachers and student with iPads, more and more apps and resources are becoming available. This guide presents apps and techniques that have been used successfully in the Primary classroom. The book is divided into subject areas for quick reference, including Literacy, Numeracy, Science and Early Years Foundation Stage. Highlights over 100 apps and techniques that will enhance lessons. Includes links to apps and equipment mentioned."
Via John Evans
iPads are more than just a cool tech tool, and the ways they can be used to support and enhance student learning are endless! Below you will find a list of iPad apps, organized by subject,...
Via Dorothy Black
Official Site. Fun and Safe Search for Kids, by Kids. Google Custom Search.
Via Jo Laretive
"Learning is rarely fun; it’s even less fun when being taught within the confines of a lecture hall or classroom. While this may be true, there’s no reason why you can’t make the process more entertaining and challenging."
Via John Evans
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We all need help with how to use iPads in lessons. Universities are also adjusting to this way of learning in tutorials. If students can have access to these devices during research or reading, they will be well prepared for their future education.