VRT2 - Video Recording Teleprompter - iPhone / iPad App Dreaming Up an Easy, Disney-inspired STEM Lesson PBL | Viewpoint Dreaming Up an Easy, Disney-inspired STEM Lesson One FETC presenter details his very popular "Design a Disney World Theme Park" workshop, which teaches collaboration, creativity, and STEM concepts. By Howie DiBlasi04/23/12 Where did the time go? Four years ago, I retired from the Durango School District in Durango, CO. I recently returned from a 10-day tour that took me to three conferences in three states, and I have had some time to reflect on my observations on the changes in educational technology. The importance of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) is a popular topic at conferences. Attending one of my workshops will challenge you to think differently, and apply that to real-world problems. Creativity Critical thinking Problem solving Collaboration Information literacy Teamwork Communication Presentation My workshops provide opportunities to connect with many teachers who "do projects." Objective: Build a new attraction at a "Disney World" Resort Park.
The Very First App You Should Load on Your New iPad I am often asked by new iPad owners which apps they should install first. That’s a tough question as it all depends on each individual and how they want to use their new device. There are literally hundreds of lists out there about the best iPad apps — especially since a lot of those are year-end lists. So, instead of sending all these lists — I’m not going to mention any of them here — simply because all you have to do is search for “Best iPad Apps” on your favorite search engine — try an app called AppStart! AppStart is a great app for finding the apps that fits your needs. For an introduction to AppStart, take a look at the short video in the upper-right hand corner of this post. Tagged as: App Store, ios, iPad
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Smarter Learning 107 Favorite iPad Apps for K-8–Plus 1 Click for more information OK–I left one app off the list of 107 Favorite iPad Apps published earlier this week. It’s called Murky Reef. It’s advertised as ‘a series of thematic educational apps that encourages critical thinking through contextual game play’ and includes specific apps for language, science, and different grade levels. One thing I particularly like about this app is that it’s designed with Bloom’s Taxonomy in mind–those quintessential characteristics of effective learning. There are 7 apps in the Murky Reef series. Full cross-curricular app: Science & Reading Comprehension : Grade 1 : Grade 2: Math Grade 1: Follow me
A rattlesnake double take and taking responsibility for my classroom This morning's daily challenge on Twitter was to walk outside. I try to do the challenges I give all of you (they are real, I write them as much for myself as for you to work on the things that are important), so this morning, I decided to walk with Mom, Dad and the dogs on the farm. I admit that I didn't go barefooted because it was a 2 mile walk, although in a bit,I am going to walk outside barefooted back here at home. Just about 10 minutes after I took the photo of the five dogs that chose to accompany us, as I was watching for the rattlesnake that my Aunt Nan killed this morning on her walk, I almost stepped on it... or I thought it was the rattlesnake she killed. "Oh there is the snake that..." my words trailed off as I realized that this snake's tongue was flicking in and out of its mouth. Oh dear. "That is a live rattlesnake!" What a close call! Then, I thought to myself. Our world is chock full of people who will not accept responsibility. How does this relate to education? Think.
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Quick List Of iPad Resources For The Classroom One question that comes into my inbox or on Twitter a lot lately is one dealing with iPads. Many schools and classrooms all over are investing in these devices and educators want to know how to use them effectively, apps to consider and more. In keeping with the "My Favorite Resources" theme (last week I listed my favorite resources for talking about Twitter) here are my go-to resources when people ask me about iPads in the Classroom. ISTE iPad In Education Webinar Resources-A while back ISTE ran a great webinar with some fabulous educators on using iPads in the classroom. This site has loads of information, a collection of articles, lists of apps and information on Apple's Volume Purchasing Program. iPads For Education- While this site comes courtesy of the Department Of Education in Victoria Australia, there is lots of information that can cross the Pacific that you can use in your classroom. Sample Lessons-iPads In Education-5 Quick Lessons using various iPad apps.
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WhatBird | identify birds | bird identification guide | north am Blooms and iPad Applications I just got tweeted a nice diagram showing iPad applications against different levels of Bloom’s revised taxonomy. Its a good and well considered diagram and I like it. Some applications there that I haven’t seen yet and I will have to look up. The only thing I would say is that the applications are just the medium in which the student demonstrates the level. They facilitate the cognitive action. – This is NOT a criticism, rather a statement from me and one I know that Kathy Schrock has definitely taken into account. I know a number of people who have questioned whether tools like animoto should be included because it can be so easy, but the reality is yes you can “throw” music and images at Animoto and get a good product. Tools like Pages and Touch Draw can be used across the taxonomic levels depending on the task and purpose. Nice work and thanks for sharing