Teaching with"APP"-itude! □ - Blog #2 This is the SECRET to my success...Seriously, it has changed my WHOLE classroom. I download all my products from Teachers Pay Teachers on my iPad. Whatever I plan to use for the week, I download into my iBooks. These first two tips alone will change your life and will save you from running to the copy machine. The four apps that we use each and everyday are all free. Seesaw allows me to communicate with my parents, see all assignments, and grade projects at home. EPIC! This next incredible app is Classkick. For more information about this app, contact me or go to This is the app that I have used the most in the 6 years that I have had iPads. I didn't learn all of these wonderful things overnight. So, need MORE ideas on how to go PAPERLESS in your classroom?
Virtual classroom iPad App WizIQ have just announced the launch of the WizIQ Virtual Classroom App for iPad. The application is designed for students, giving them anytime, anywhere access to any WizIQ Virtual Classroom set up by their teacher. The WizIQ Virtual Classroom app offers all of the key features that users enjoy from their desktop web browsers without concern for Flash support on the iPad and all in the palms of their hands. If you haven’t seen WizIQ – it lets you set up online classes and run webinar sessions which your students can then access remotely initially via a PC but now also by this app. With the app, students can: I had a quick play with the app today on my free trial account. The iPad app is free for WizIQ users. More here on the WizIQ blog. Let me know what you think in the comments below.
A Handy Guide to Everything Teachers Need to Know about Edmodo What is edmodo ?Edmodo is a web-based platform that provides a safe and easy way for your class to connect and collaborate, share content, and access homework, grades and school notices. It is like Facebook but in a safe and controlled environment appropriate for school. How can I use edmodo with my students ?Edmodo provides you with a secure environment where you can create a classroom group for your students. In this virtual group you can : Place digital resources on edmodo for students to access or download, Create polls for students to vote online.Write short summaries of lessons for students who were absent from class (better yet: get your students to write the summary). What is it that makes Edmodo class a secure environment ? Edmodo explicitly deals with school and teacher concerns about social networking for students in the following ways:Each edmodo class group is managed and controlled by the teacherStudents need an access code to join the class. 2- Edmodo assignments
Categories Coming to you from the Canadian Maritimes ( Halifax), Educational Technology and Mobile Learning is an educational blog dedicated to curating, reviewing and sharing EdTech tools and mobile apps. The purpose is to help teachers and educators effectively integrate digital technologies into their day-to-day teaching, learning and professional development. For any questions regarding our website or the content we publish, please contact EdTech admin, editor and blog owner, Med Kharbach at: info@educatorstechnology.com. Med Kharbach is a doctoral researcher and a former teacher with 10 years of classroom teaching experience. Med's research interests include: language learning, linguistics, Internet linguistics, critical linguistics, discourse analysis, new (emerging) literacies, and educational technology. Here is how to cite any of our blog posts in APA style : Kharbach, M. Example: Kharbach, M. (2016, December 30). 9 Fundamental digital skills for 21st century teachers [Blog post].
iPad Apps iPad Apps The Friendship Circle - The Special Needs iPad & Apps Series In only one year the Apple iPad has revolutionized the tech industry. 15 Million iPads have been sold and estimates are that within the next 3 years over 115 million tablets will be shipped... ..To try and make sense of all of this we have put together a nine part series on the iPad and useful applications. In this series we will try and provide guidance and resources that will make it easier for those looking for more information about the iPad, new apps and special education. See the series here: See many more links for valuable information on iPad apps on our page here: (scroll to bottom of page) Parents Share More Links: Deena Writes: Math: Miscellaneous:
SETT – A Framework for Making Informed Decisions About Inclusive Technologies Technology is a tool that serves a set of education goals, and if we don’t think about what we want the technology for first, we end up with technology driven solutions that have very little impact on the lives of children and in our educational system Linda Roberts, U. S. Department of Education Introduction The last 10 years have seen a dramatic increase in the growth and development of inclusive technology tools (the term ‘inclusive technology’ is often used interchangeably with ‘assistive technology’ – see for a more detailed discussion). As Individual Education Plan (IEP) teams meet to consider inclusive technology options, team members are faced with either an overwhelming array of choices or face the assistive technology paradox, “How do I know what is available if I don’t know what is available?” SETT Framework SETT is an acronym for Student, Environment, Task and Tools. What are the student’s current abilities?
The Tech Edvocate’s 2017 List of 116 of the Best Teaching and Learning Apps - The Tech Edvocate *The Tech Edvocate is pleased to produce its “Best of the Best” resource lists. These lists provide our readers with rankings for edtech related blogs, twitter accounts, influencers, products, etc. These lists are meant to be fluid, and for that reason, they are regularly updated to provide up to the moment information Technology is changing the way we teach and learn at a rapid speed. One of the great aspects of having tablets, laptops, and desktops in the classroom is the availability educational apps. Virtual Reality Apps Star Chart – with over 20 million users this app brings the universe a little closer. Math Apps Prodigy Game – This app is free for teachers and aligns with math curriculum for grades 1-8. Assorted Teaching and Learning Apps Memrise– Learning languages can be a challenge for both young and old, but thankfully apps such as Memrise are here to help make it a whole lot easier. Teacher Communication Apps Movie Making Apps Study Skills Apps Science Apps Social Studies Apps
My 24 Most-Used Education Apps (What Are Yours?) 16 Technology Leaders I Follow On Twitter 5.11K Views 0 Likes I often get asked to list off my favorite people I follow on Twitter. That's a big question with no real specific answer. This is at least my fave tech leaders! Edmodo Watch this video on another page You can start using Edmodo in your classroom in no time at all! Follow these three simple steps to create a Teacher Account: Navigate to www.edmodo.com and select the “I’m a Teacher” button to create your free Account.Fill out the registration form and select the “Sign Up” button to complete the sign up process.Check your e-mail for a confirmation to view the next steps for setting up your Edmodo Account. Note: If your school or district has signed up for an Edmodo subdomain, read more about how to join your school or district's Edmodo site!
App Fairy Podcast (Scan & pick one podcast to listen to) Tags: app development, apps, co-play, creativity, digital media, education, joint media engagement, librarians, media mentors, podcasts, producers iPad As.... iPads have exploded throughout schools and classrooms. Their flexibility, versatility, and mobility make them a phenomenal learning tool. As teachers seek ways to integrate these devices, we recommend focusing on specific learning goals that promote critical-thinking, creativity, collaboration, and the creation of student-centric learning environments. In other words, begin with..... Edmodo founders, Nic Borg and Jeff O'Hara *Richard Byrne: Free Technology for Teachers (Scan posts)