The subject of this week's Seedlings revolved heavily around the use of iPads in the classroom. Many participants expressed the frustration they have had with trying to get them and implement them on a large scale within districts. This makes me wonder if the future of education technology is 1:1 tablet PCs? Moreover, can this vision be implemented in a meaningful and effective way? To me it seems that this can only occur with instruction on the implementation of these technologies and how they can be introduced in the classroom in an effective manner. I would fear that these powerful devices could be relegated to dust covered paperweights if educators are not trained in their integration into the classroom.
The discussion began to turn to apps, and I am always on the lookout for new apps--particularly to help students in the area of mathematics. I asked if anyone could recommend any useful apps, and I was given some links (education apps). I look forward to seeing what these sites have to recommend. As a PLC, EdTechTalk.com has already begun to bear fruit for me. Another interesting link that was presented during the "geek of the week" segment was a link to the beta of a web based tool for creating virtual story boards (storify.com). See it in action at TED here (storify in action).
Also, last week on seedlings they introduced their first contest for a book on iPhotography for the iPhone. I discovered this week that I was one of only three people to enter the contest. As a result of the low entry numbers they have extended to the contest to May. Contrary to my impulses, because it will lessen the likelihood of me winning, I decided to share the link with everyone so you can enter if you are interested (iPhotography book contest). Good luck!
The discussion began to turn to apps, and I am always on the lookout for new apps--particularly to help students in the area of mathematics. I asked if anyone could recommend any useful apps, and I was given some links (education apps). I look forward to seeing what these sites have to recommend. As a PLC, EdTechTalk.com has already begun to bear fruit for me. Another interesting link that was presented during the "geek of the week" segment was a link to the beta of a web based tool for creating virtual story boards (storify.com). See it in action at TED here (storify in action).
Also, last week on seedlings they introduced their first contest for a book on iPhotography for the iPhone. I discovered this week that I was one of only three people to enter the contest. As a result of the low entry numbers they have extended to the contest to May. Contrary to my impulses, because it will lessen the likelihood of me winning, I decided to share the link with everyone so you can enter if you are interested (iPhotography book contest). Good luck!
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