How To Save Time Teaching With Technology How To Save Time Teaching With Technology Technology is great–when it works. While using technology for learning is easy, mastering it–using it to save time, reduce busy work, and ultimately increase student understanding–is another matter entirely. Lost passwords, blocked YouTube channels, and 200 unread emails in your inbox can really put a dent in your enthusiasm for consistently using technology. So below we’ve started a list–and it’s just a start–to identify problems and solutions for teaching with technology. And since it is intended only as a beginning, we hope that you’ll take to the comments section below with a problem/solution of your own. 46 Tips To Save Time Teaching With Technology 1. 3 Solutions: Adopt a truly student-centered, self-directed classroom. 2. 2 Solutions: Create a self-grading quiz using Google Drive.Experiment with the digital tools for creating simple quizzes and soliciting feedback from students. 3. 4. 5 Solutions: 5. 1 Solution: 6. 4 Solutions: Bring your own. 7.
onlinelanguagecenterblog | the blog for language learners and educators 9 Tips For Teachers Who Just Got iPads I’m often amazed by the power of the web. From Twitter’s role in shaping professional development to what a simple post on a site like Edudemic can do. This post is one such example . Holly Clark ( of EdTech Diva fame ) posted an article on Edudemic that caught the eye of Richard Wells in New Zealand ( of ipad4schools fame ). It shows you just how powerful technology is. The iPad is being handed out to hundreds of thousands of students at a time . If you just got an iPad then congratulations! The below tips are just the, um, tip of the iceberg. Note: You’ll probably want to click the image to enlarge it.
7 Ways To Use Your iPad In The Classroom 8 Ways To Turn Students Into Storytellers 6.22K Views 0 Likes In the era of social media and always-on learning, it's hard to take a step back. iPad Apps for School | The Best iOS Apps for Students and Teachers iPad Teachers Blog iPad Research in Schools Last updated on 2/5/2014 Print this page1 The Technology Enhanced Learning Research group, led by Kevin Burden (Principal Investigator) based in the Faculty of Education, has completed the first national evaluation to investigate the use and impact of tablet technologies (in this case the iPad), across schools and homes in Scotland. The study was based in eight schools and six local authorities across Scotland where iPad devices were being piloted to investigate a range of issues associated with the deployment of personal mobile devices as tools for teaching and learning. This follows the announcement and launch in May 2012 by the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning in Scotland (Mr. Findings and further details The study focused on four principal themes related to the use of mobile devices as personal tools for teaching and learning. The headlines findings from the study show that:
The Brookfield Blogging Project Part 1: Developing a starting point for educational reading Just over a year ago I was very subtly 'nudged' by Chris Fuller to get on and sign up to Twitter. Now I feel quite savvy around technology but I had up to that point, never indulged myself into social media. Chris did what he does best and explained to me the benefits of getting involved with this resource. I have to say that what it did was revolutionised my thoughts around teaching. I'm guessing most of you reading this already know what Twitter offers. In a conversation with our Headteacher about various books and readings, it was discussed that with work load and other commitments, continual reading for professional development isn't always achievable among teachers. So what is Edssential? Complimenting this is the Edssential Twitter account which shares various articles. So now it is set up, what will it do. And then what? If any other schools or T&L/CPD groups feel that this would be of use, please feel free to use and share with your staff/colleagues.
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