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FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Today, my teacher colleagues tell me kids arrive at school already comfortable in the use of iPads and smartphones, doing movements like swipe, squeeze, and flick better than most adults. Parents love encouraging their kids to play with iPads and iPhones but it’s not their job to teach them how to do it right.

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MAY 14, 2021

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. Books can be read online or on most mobile devices. Gutenberg Project. One More Story.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Teaching digital citizenship as a “one-off event” doesn’t lead to changes in behavior, experts say. What’s more, about two in five children under the age of two have used a mobile device. Ribble has written a book about the topic, called Digital Citizenship in Schools , and a new edition is available this fall.

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AUGUST 21, 2019

Today, my teacher colleagues tell me kids arrive at school already comfortable in the use of iPads and smartphones, doing movements like swipe, squeeze, and flick better than most adults. Parents love encouraging their kids to play with iPads and iPhones but it’s not their job to teach them how to do it right.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Will more schools embrace student-centric mobile devices? These were the pressing questions of the time – a time 8-months after the release of the first iPad and 6-months before the release of the first Chromebook. Now, we know that edtech has been proven to improve test scores and overall classroom engagement.

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

Here are ten unusual projects (each, about one hour in length) you can use in your classroom to participate in this wildly popular event: Alt Codes. IPads call these hotkeys. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Here are ten unusual projects (each, about one hour in length) you can use in your classroom to participate in this wildly popular event: Alt Codes. IPads call these hotkeys. Pick an activity—say, taking your seat in the classroom or making a PB&J sandwich. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. Coding with pixel art.

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OCTOBER 28, 2019

Protocols for these mobile devices have little in common today with how they were addressed a decade ago. Because mobile devices are faster, it satisfies student curiosity and builds their passion to be lifelong learners. Mobile phones can do pretty much everything a computer can via apps and Internet access. And why not?

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JANUARY 26, 2017

We wanted a simple way to share a ToDo list that would be available on phones, iPads, and computers, and would auto-update with our ideas. Here are nine suggestions for using it in the classroom: Bookmark interesting links. Data that can be shared include links, images, screenshots, videos, camera shots (mobile only), and more.

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MARCH 29, 2022

The program is free, online (it does have a non-flash version for iPads), and is best completed over a series of sessions. They include thorough lesson plans, learning objectives, classroom activities, and discussion questions, as well as companion websites with more resources. This app works on desktops as well as mobile devices.

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MARCH 19, 2018

The poster child for a cutting-edge classroom over the years has included computers (back in your mom’s schooldays), iPads (a surprisingly long time ago), 3D printing, Maker Space, and G Suite. Then, scan the trigger image with a mobile device app and see what happens! 10 Ways to Use AR in the Classroom.

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DECEMBER 7, 2020

Here are ten unusual projects (each, about one hour in length) you can use in your classroom to participate in this wildly popular event: Alt Codes. IPads call these hotkeys. Pick an activity—say, taking your seat in the classroom or making a PB&J sandwich. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. Coding with pixel art.

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DECEMBER 13, 2019

When dramatic weather hits — be it snow or violent storms or another emergency — it becomes impossible to reach the classroom. For snow days, K2 students can bring home the iPads they use at school. . Big Blue Button is one of my favorite virtual classrooms. It is browser-based but work.

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MARCH 30, 2015

AATT contributor, Krista Albrecht, has a balanced evaluation of Chromebooks in the classroom I think you’ll find useful. She has over 15 years experience in the field ranging from classroom teacher to tech teacher, to Professional Developer, to 1:1 integration specialist. Chromebooks in the Classrooms… Friend or Foe?

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FEBRUARY 19, 2020

The potential impact of Virtual Reality (VR) in the classroom can’t be overstated. If you (desperately) want to unpack this revolutionary tool in your classroom, there are lots of online resources — some free, some with a fee — available to address a wide variety of education needs. New Ways to Gamify Learning.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Every Earth Day, someone in your school, maybe the parent group, raises the question of WHY NOT a paperless classroom? To kickstart your paperless digital classroom requires a modicum of preparation. Take a few weekends this summer to set up a class blog and class website and get comfortable with the digital side of your school.

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DECEMBER 3, 2019

Next, pick an activity from the sequence — say, walking into the classroom and sitting down. Before starting, review the digital citizenship associated with visiting an online site (such as privacy, staying on the assigned website, and not talking to strangers). If you use iPads, here are some great options: Cargo-Bot.

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APRIL 30, 2015

Coding has become the poster child for a tech-infused classroom. a series of symbols, used synonymously as text and grouped to imply or prompt the multimedia in the games and programs that happen on computers, websites, and mobile apps. Coding is a transformative tool for the 21st Century classroom. Conclusion. Conclusion.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Learning Upgrade , an ed-tech company providing digital, differentiated literacy curriculum designed for English language learners (ELLs), launched a mobile app to increase accessibility and expand offerings to a wide range of English learners.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2016

And, ownership of smartphones — mobile devices with an internet connection — has tripled in recent years among young people. Policies on the use of technology in the classroom vary by school districts across the nation. debating the use of technology in the classroom. It tends to escalate over the weekends,” Mr. Campos said.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Here are ten unusual projects (each, about one hour in length) you can use in your classroom to participate in this wildly popular event: Alt Codes. IPads call these hotkeys. Pick an activity—say, taking your seat in the classroom or making a PB&J sandwich. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. Coding with pixel art.

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EdTechTeam

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Classroom Management in the Digital Age: Effective Practices for Technology-Rich Learning Spaces (2016) by Heather Dowd and Patrick Green Cross-posted from Learning Light Bulbs by Nate Gildart Get your own copy of Classroom Management in the Digital Age! The nature of classrooms has. This makes it tricky at times.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2016

The mobile version of this wonderful online reading website is a very limited version of the original. some digital devices can’t run software. Neither iPads or Chromebooks allow downloads or installs to their systems so software just isn’t an option. Grants for Classroom Management Software–Take a Look.

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APRIL 6, 2020

The program is free, online (it does have a non-flash version for iPads), and is best completed over a series of sessions. They include thorough lesson plans, learning objectives, classroom activities, and discussion questions, as well as companion websites with more resources. This app works on desktops as well as mobile devices.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Whiteboards have long been a de rigeur staple in classrooms, occupying pride-of-place at the front of the room. But one change has revolutionized their use: They can now be projected from your iPad. All that’s needed is an iPad, AirSketch, a class computer, and a class screen. Free to try. Education Applications.

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AUGUST 22, 2018

Demonstrate how it works by showing that the louder classroom sounds are, the more the needle moves into the red. This tool is intuitive, easy to use, and is available on mobile devices only. A good alternative if you don’t have the ability to project your iPad to the class screen: Bouncy Balls. Class Rules.

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JUNE 29, 2015

It should be non-intimidating, non-threatening, even non-geeky, so stakeholders feel as comfortable as they would in a physical classroom. works across all platforms–iPads, web, Chromebooks. allows for co-teaching in a classroom (an arrangement that is growing in popularity). includes reminders of activities.

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JULY 22, 2016

Provide video evidence of class activities in a flipped classroom. Educreations is best suited for any age group and is designed for iPads. Once a project is complete, it can be uploaded as a pdf, an image, or a video to most major digital portfolios. Best suited for any age group and is designed for iPads. Show M e .

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JUNE 3, 2014

Saturday, June 7th at 12pm CR20 LIVE Weekly Show with Toni Plourde: Earning Your Learning , Using the iOS 7 for iPad(iPod,iPhone), we will explore ways to maximize the way students can engage and enhance their own learning. Sunday, June 8th at 4pm Common Sense Media: Digital Citizenship - Seeing the Big Picture , with Dr. Jason Ohler.

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AUGUST 31, 2016

Critical to a successful LMS is that it’s easy to learn, intuitive to use, dependable, contributes to the learning experience (rather than just another digital tool that must be juggled before learning happens), and it saves time. Otus is a free all-in-one mobile learning management system available on iPads and desktops.

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OCTOBER 13, 2015

When looking for an app to curate classroom reading, consider these requirements: works well with your current LMS. price only gives access to either the iPhone or iPad. Today’s classroom requires teachers build how-to videos that are used on class websites, in flipped classrooms, and for professional development.

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AUGUST 1, 2019

There are a lot of options if you want to bring programmable robots to your classroom. To get started, I needed a mobile device (like an iPhone, Android phone, or an iPad–the latter is recommended), a Bluetooth connection, and a risk-takers mentality. Suggestion : I started on my iPhone but quickly switched to my iPad.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

There are valid reasons for using QR Codes in your classroom or as a teacher-author: High Capacity – they store a lot more data, allowing you to share real content and not just IDs or references. Some phones and mobile devices come with QR coders already installed. To find one for mobile devices, check the Android or App store.

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MAY 28, 2019

The Padcaster offers a complete video recording solution on a variety of budgets that integrate with a variety of mobile devices to allow for a hands-free recording experience. The Padcaster is an all in one solution for anyone looking to turn their iOS (iPad/iPhone) devices into mobile professional video studios.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 19, 2012

Then there is his younger sister who will regularly ask to use my iPad so she can either care for her virtual horse or dress Barbies in creative ways. Make consistent efforts to refer to them as mobile learning devices. If using mobile phones, teachers can easily pair students up. Treat students like 21 st Century adolescents.

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JANUARY 1, 2013

She was looking for help in managing her son''s time spent on the iPad at home. School iPad Implementations: What Would You Do Differently? The popularity of this post also shows that we''re all looking to learn from the early adopters in the iPad/mobile learning arena. A lot of great ideas were shared in the comments.

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APRIL 11, 2016

Someone in your school, maybe the parent group, will raise the question of WHY NOT a paperless classroom? To kickstart your paperless digital classroom requires a modicum of preparation. Take a few weekends this summer to set up a class blog and class website and get comfortable with the digital side of your school.

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