Articles of the week
- 13 Good Chrome Extensions and Apps for Students and Teachers
- Teens and Technology 2013
“The nature of teens’ internet use has transformed dramatically — from stationary connections tied to shared desktops in the home to always-on connections that move with them throughout the day,” said Mary Madden, Senior Researcher for the Pew Research Center’s Internet Project and co-author of the report. “In many ways, teens represent the leading edge of mobile connectivity, and the patterns of their technology use often signal future changes in the adult population.” - 5 Real Ways To Use QR Codes In Education
Despite polarized views on the technology, there are some teachers using QR codes in education in some very inventive and innovative ways. - Google’s Project Glass Eyewear: Next Big Google Flop or Hit? | PCWorld
Is Project Glass the next biggest innovation since the smartphone? Or is it a fad that will soon fade away? Some argue “yes” and others “no”. This article looks at the pros and cons of Google Glass and the potential barriers that need to be overcome in the future.
Tech tips
High School:
13 Good Chrome Extensions and Apps for Students and Teachers “The topic I’ve been invited to speak about is using Google Chrome extensions and apps in education. In preparation for my virtual visit I’ve created this list of some of my favorite apps and extensions.”
Middle School:
MeMail – email yourself fast! for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store Read reviews, get customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about MeMail – email yourself fast! on the App Store. Download MeMail – email yourself fast! and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Elementary School:
WordPress This is a great tool for building your own website or blog. You can start small and build your site as you become more comfortable with what it has to offer. As stated on the site: “The core software is built by hundreds of community volunteers, and when you’re ready for more there are thousands of plugins and themes available to transform your site into almost anything you can imagine. Over 60 million people have chosen WordPress to power the place on the web they call “home” — we’d love you to join the family.”
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