Articles of the week
- New Survey Uncovers Big Trends In Online Learning | Edudemic
The role of online learning in education is a hot topic right now. But who is actually taking advantage of this service? Teachers? Students? Who is using it bolster their academic endeavors? What are current and former online students saying about the process? A new study is out from the great folks at HotChalk (big fan, great name) and it takes an in-depth look at trends in online learning, who is buying edtech, where they’re buying it, the popularity of print vs digital media, etc. - Why Your iPhone Addiction Is Snuffing Your Creativity
Does your Smart Phone act like an endless supply of cheetos that stifles your creative appetite? - Invest in classroom broadband connectivity to ensure that all students are ready for college and 21st century careers.
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) recognizes that we as a nation must invest in school broadband connectivity to ensure our students graduate equipped for success. Act now! - Should broadband be seen as a public good?
Tech tips
High School: NoteLedge for iPad Read reviews, get customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about NoteLedge for iPad – Take Notes, Sketch, Audio and Video Recording on the App Store. Download NoteLedge for iPad – Take Notes, Sketch, Audio and Video Recording and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod
Middle School: Udemy – Online Courses from the World’s Experts A nearly endless supply of courses to take on anything. Some are free; some cost money. All are fun to check out!
Elementary School: AdjustGrid is an app that teaches you some of the basics behind photography. The app uses guidelines to show you the different aspects that professionals pay attention to when taking a photograph. It’s a great way to teach students the basics.
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