The Kids Open Dictionary now has an option to create mobile flashcards using gWhiz. This free app supports the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, BlackBerry, Android, and more. To make your flashcards: (Before doing this, you need a Google Docs account
The potential of Common Core
There is a lot of discussion about the new Common Core standards right now. States are cross-walking their current standards to the Common Core and adding their 15%. Districts are frantically trying to figure out how they’ll implement the new
Using Google Docs to embed videos
Did you know that you can use Google Docs to upload a video and generate an embed code? I didn’t until today. This is a nice workaround for a way to embed videos to a web site without having to
Blended learning
We’ve been doing a lot of work here lately in online and blended learning, building courses and helping teachers think about how to use online learning as a tool to help differentiate instruction. Blended learning is the way that many
Yes, the iPod is now a handheld computer
Since the very popular handheld computers from Palm and others were phased out, I have often been asked what to replace them with in classrooms. Unfortunately, there hasn’t been a great answer. I really like mini-laptops (aka netbooks), but they
Invitation to be interviewed about mobile tech use
I got this email today. If you are a teacher using mobile technology, check this out. (I didn’t get the questionnaire link, but I’m sure you can contact Lois to get it.) Lime Design Associates (www.limedesignassociates.com) is currently working on
Thinking out of the box
Yesterday, I had an energetic discussion on FB with some friends prompted by this: I know many gifted tchrs + admins (some right here on FB) who are in environments that do not represent an optimal model of learning +
QR codes in education
You’ve probably seen QR codes around in holiday ads and on billboards. What you might not be as familiar with are all the great educational applications for these handy little things. I’m excited about the potential and think that they
How to effect change?
There is a lot of dissatisfaction about the current state of public education in America and as a result, calls for reform. Many are unhappy with the amount and nature of testing and the general direction of industrial era curricula.
Policy issues for student use of electronic devices…and a whole lot more
The University of San Diego just released a series of documents and policy recommendations on “Helping School Personnel Control Student Misuse of Electronic Communications Devices On and Off-Campus.” After reading this collection, I have so many thoughts that I hardly