Deekit — Deekit. Online whiteboard for remote teams. The iPad 2 and Apple TV … Ed Tech Industry Killer? What would you rather get for your classroom, an iPad 2 and Apple TV or an Interactive Whiteboard? Are your teachers asking for Interactive Whiteboards? Hold on to that discussion and don’t answer until you know all of the possibilities! I think we now have the ability to put together a very highly effective digital classroom with the combination of iPad 2′s, a digital projector, and an Apple TV. All of this can be done at a fraction of the cost of most 21st century classrooms that have combined the use of Interactive Whiteboards. I just don’t know why you would ever want to purchase them anymore. Maybe we can get rid of the need for document cameras, scanners, clicker hubs, and still or digital video cameras as well? Perhaps you don’t know about the new possibilities of this fantastic little black box called Apple TV. Now, if you are looking for the rationale on why you might want to go with this new setup, here is mine! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
AIA Drama Blog iPad Curriculum Non solo video: trasformare la visione di un video in una esperienza comunicativa interattiva 1. I video nella didattica online L’introduzione di nuovi modelli e tecniche didattiche incentrate sul web ha posto in primo piano la funzione dei video nell’e-learning: documentari, video lezioni, videoclip musicali, tutorial, screencast, sono solo alcune delle tipologie di video su cui si concentrano Blended Learning e Flipped Classroom. Tuttavia la fruizione di video didattici online da parte degli studenti non fa altro, se non supportata da altri strumenti, che trasferire i limiti della didattica tradizionale trasmsissiva, incentrata sulla lezione frontale, dall’aula al web. Si potrebbe anzi argomentare che la situazione sia comunicativamente anche peggiore della tradizionale lezione frontale, in cui la possibilità dell’interazione comunicativa è comunque garantita e la discussione sempre possibile. 2. 3. Filmare una lezione – spiegazione e pubblicarla sul web significa passare da una lezione frontale in presenza a una lezione frontale online. 4. 1. Marqueed 2. TED-Ed Lessons 3. 4. 5.
myIEPmeeting Mobile Learning: 50+ Resources & Tips I believe mobile devices will transform education. This is why I created a free ebook, Effective Mobile Learning: 50+ Quick Tips & Resources with helpful tips and several resources to help support this trend. One reason is because mobile devices are designed in a way that forces the teacher to give control to the learner. Mobile Learning Free Ebooks Mobile Learning Posts/Presentations I’ve Given Mobile Learning LiveBinder of Resources Mobile Learning Mindmap of Implementation This mindmap is full of case studies, schools, teachers, free ebooks, and more to show real examples of mobile learning at its best.
50 Education Technology Tools Every Teacher Should Know About Technology and education are pretty intertwined these days and nearly every teacher has a few favorite tech tools that make doing his or her job and connecting with students a little bit easier and more fun for all involved. Yet as with anything related to technology, new tools are hitting the market constantly and older ones rising to prominence, broadening their scope, or just adding new features that make them better matches for education, which can make it hard to keep up with the newest and most useful tools even for the most tech-savvy teachers. Here, we’ve compiled a list of some of the tech tools, including some that are becoming increasingly popular and widely used, that should be part of any teacher’s tech tool arsenal this year, whether for their own personal use or as educational aids in the classroom. Social Learning These tools use the power of social media to help students learn and teachers connect. Learning Lesson Planning and Tools Useful Tools
Il compito autentico | Oggi Imparo Io! Se sapete cosa è il compito autentico potete saltare questa prima parte introduttiva e passare alla seconda parte. Per chi invece non sapesse di che si tratta parto da una definizione che mi sembra abbastanza completa: “Il compito autentico è un compito che prevede che gli studenti costruiscano il loro sapere in modo attivo ed in contesti reali e complessi e lo usano in modo preciso e pertinente, dimostrando il possesso di una determinata competenza”. In parole semplici: una normale attività della vita reale, ricca e splendida, in cui si utilizzano tutte le capacità acquisite e la creatività per risolvere un problema vero. A scuola in genere le cose funzionano al contrario del compito autentico. Se nella vita reale quindi risolvere problemi veri è più interessante e dà più soddisfazione che non studiare a scuola, come posso rendere un compito che affido ai miei ragazzi il più autentico e interessante possibile? Come realizzare un compito autentico Buon divertimento! Esempi e riferimenti:
The Very First App You Should Load on Your New iPad I am often asked by new iPad owners which apps they should install first. That’s a tough question as it all depends on each individual and how they want to use their new device. There are literally hundreds of lists out there about the best iPad apps — especially since a lot of those are year-end lists. So, instead of sending all these lists — I’m not going to mention any of them here — simply because all you have to do is search for “Best iPad Apps” on your favorite search engine — try an app called AppStart! AppStart is a great app for finding the apps that fits your needs. For an introduction to AppStart, take a look at the short video in the upper-right hand corner of this post. Tagged as: App Store, ios, iPad
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