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. You can get a 30 day free trial of WizIQ to try it out, after that it’s a subscription service. 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.
iPad sales: Apple’s next big thing isn’t a TV or smart glasses. It’s an old tablet Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The iPad has always labored under the shadow of its little brother the iPhone. When Apple launched the tablet back in the spring of 2010, everyone thought it was derivative—it’s just a big iPhone! Even now, after proving itself a worthy alternative to personal computers, the iPad rarely gets its due. When investors and financial analysts think about Apple’s future, they tend to focus on the iPhone, which remains the company’s cash cow. Poor iPad. But don’t frown, iPad. Meanwhile, you, Mr. iPad, aren’t nearly as vulnerable to the competition. Why am I so sure that the iPad will come to reign supreme at Apple? It’s the same story with the iPad. But it’s important to note that those rivals are selling their devices at cost—neither Amazon nor Google makes any profit on sub-$200 tablets. This raises a more basic question: Why are people willing to spend $329 on an iPad when they can get an Android tablet for $200?
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:
Twitter for Professional Development: Ultra Beginner Edition Written by Mark Brumley Using Twitter for professional development is extremely powerful. However, I often find myself in front of a room full of teachers with the majority having no idea how Twitter works. Even though you may be a social learning master, you must assume that most teachers (and the general public) are thoroughly confused and skeptical. Here’s some basic information to share. I’ll write this in a format that you can copy and paste into your own document to send to your faculty. Tutorial Starts Here: What is a Tweet? A tweet is a short message that can have up to 140 characters. Anatomy of a Tweet A tweet can certainly only contain text such as, “I just ate pizza for lunch.” Short message such as, “I just found a great language arts lesson plan!” So, a typical tweet contains: short message, link, hashtag Hashtags Hashtags provide a way to search millions of tweets and find content relevant to you. Hashtags are the key to finding relevant content. Finding Good Stuff
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..... Learning Is Not About The Technology You have an expert Skype or Google Hangout into your classroom. Students discover a career they want to pursue. It’s not about the technology. It is about the learning. Your students are creating deep reflections in their blogs. Your students are using iPads to research the location from a novel. Your students are collaboratively creating a group project using Google Presentations focused on the digestive system. It’s not about the technology. Your students are making short video book reviews and creating QR codes and pasting the codes in the books to share. You and your students use Symbaloo, or Delicious, or Diigo to save and share favorite websites for quick and easy access. Your students share their collaborative group GoogleDoc and receive instant feedback through comments. You have another teacher and her class video chat with your students and they eagerly locate information to determine the location of the other class. When is it about the technology? Make it about the learning.
10 Must-Have Apps For iPads In The Classroom My students love using their iPads in the classroom! iPads in the classroom provide student with the opportunity not to be restricted to the traditional way of learning. As a teacher, it is a wonderful feeling to see students being engaged and interacting in their learning. Since our school’s 1:1 iPad initiative in all Math and Science classrooms, I have become passionate about finding technology tools that will motivate and inspire my students to learn. The following is a list of free apps and websites that I have found that really motivates and inspires my students to be actively engaged in their learning. (1) Today’s Meet ~ A backchannel website that helps you connect with students in real time. (2) Corkboard.me ~ A website that allow students to collaborate in real time with the use of sticky notes on a board. (3) Study Blue ~ This app and website provide students with the opportunity to create online flashcards to use as review.
27 Tips For Becoming A Digital Teacher The term ’21st century teacher’ has been met with a bit of backlash over the past year or so. I’ve seen it pop up all over the place (including Edudemic of course) as a term to describe a ‘modern’ or ‘connected’ or ‘digital’ teacher. Basically, we all seem to trying to find the best term for a teacher who uses technology to enhance learning. See Also: A Day In The Life Of A Connected Educator The terminology is not important. All of these goals are important and, more importantly, they’re detailed in Edudemic posts every day. So if you’re looking for tips, activities, or simply want to quickly know what it takes to become a modern / connected / 21st century / digital teacher, then use this visual as a jumping-off point to get you on your way.