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Digital devices put the world at our students' fingertips, whether with their own cell phones or with school-provided computers and tablets. But along with opportunities for powerful learning come the risks -- and realities -- of distraction. So what are the best ways to manage digital distraction in the classroom? Via Nik Peachey, John Evans 
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If a classroom gets iPads, a question you will often hear immediately is, “What apps should I download?” In our concern for machines taking over education, we often do things that encourage machines to take over our teaching. I have been privy to seeing many educators use “flashcard” apps with students, not because they see it as a better process, but because they feel they need to justify iPads in their classroom by using them (the device) in some way with their students. This is often because devices are thrust onto educators without much thought and support on what is possible to do with them and how this aligns with the vision of the community.
Via Kim Flintoff
Kim Flintoff's curator insight,
August 22, 2017 8:37 PM
"I always ask educators to think, “What could you create with this iPad that you couldn’t create before?” Focusing on what we can “create” versus what we “consume” only, is a great starting point. It is not that consumption and content isn’t important. It is just that both consumption and creation should be evident in education for true deep learning."
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Technology is changing the world at a rapid pace, and education isn’t exempt from the effects of that. Social media, in particular, is one of the greatest influences of our time — not just on young people, but on culture in general — encouraging social connections and enabling the exchange of thoughts and information on a global scale. Via John Evans
Dani Rivera's curator insight,
October 22, 2017 9:21 PM
This article shows how using media as an aid in the classroom can affect learners thinking´ perceptions, for instance in the way the information is perceived. It is not only stored in the mental scales but it could be internalized through different perception channels using technology, it is a great deal for students and teachers since is material resourceful and interactive. Meaning that teachers will not waste a bunch of time only preparing ONE activity but can develop many different ones using different platforms. The future of education and moreover PUBLIC education
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Contrary to the belief that technology can be distracting for students, using drones in the classroom can be used as a tool for enriching students' imagination and awaking their natural curiosity. Via John Evans
Micah McTaggart's curator insight,
May 10, 2017 3:39 AM
Drones are a great new technology and really cheap ones can be found online. It is great that schools are teaching students to fly drones because the drone photography industry is growing and has the potential to be huge in the future 
Karinna Lazcano's curator insight,
June 9, 2022 10:38 PM
This was an interesting article on how to use drones in the classroom to spark students' passion for the use of technology. Some benefits using drones might bring into the classroom such as this device will reach areas that are unreachable to the human eye. Students can take pictures of places or scenery and students can speak of these places, describe them and write about them. Another benefit is to use drones to incorporate math by using the device's movement and calculating distance and time. Technology is here and why not incorporate it into the education system to spark students' curiosity.
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"Whether you are flipping the classroom or just recording an instructional video, Screencast-O-Matic makes screencasting for educators as simple as possible ..." Via Leona Ungerer
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"A while ago, I created this poster A Tale of Two Classrooms. It wasn't meant as a statement of Classroom B is best. It wasn't even meant as a statement of Classroom A is awful. It was meant as a representation of Classroom A and B." Via Kathleen McClaskey, Aulde de Barbuat
Stephen Gwilliam's curator insight,
January 8, 2013 4:15 PM
Krissy Venosdale revised her Classroom A and Classroom B poster recently to represent "What does Learning Look Like". Some of these Classroom B descriptors indicate a learner-centered environment. What are some other descriptions that you would include?
Here are some of Krissy's thoughts behind Learning:
"Learning is a journey. Our kids change. The world changes. We change as teachers. This morning, I made a revised version of Classroom A versus Classroom B. As someone pointed out, it’s not a black and white issue. There is so much grey and so much individual choice. I’m not saying A or B is better for everyone. I’m saying you’ve gotta think and really understand what you want learning to look like in your classroom." 
Pilar Castro's curator insight,
May 21, 2013 11:48 AM
Es fundamental movernos de un enfoque centrado en la enseñanaza a un enfoque centrado en el aprendizaje.
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You are now on Pinterest, you've created boards, pinned and repinned and lost hours of your life without batting an eye. How do you bring Pinterest into your classroom and use it as a teaching resource? Via Patty Ball, Petra Pollum
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Some useful tips and a nice collection of videos for teachers.