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Time to stop spending all afternoon hunting through the app store. These free education apps sorted by grade level should save you quite a few...
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A lot of criticism has been leveled at social media and the effect it has on the way students process and retain information, as well...
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By Francesca Catalano on February 10, 2013
It's critical that classroom lessons are as useful as possible. Here are a few tips to make lessons more relevant through current events.
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How To Start Using iTunes U In The Classroom
By Fred Sitkins on February 7, 2013
Ready to take the plunge and start using iTunes U in the classroom? It's not as scary as you think - and many aren't yet...
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3 Vocabulary Apps For SAT Takers And Lifelong Learners
By Katie Lepi on February 6, 2013
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9 Digital Learning Day Activities For Your Classroom
By Jeff Dunn on February 5, 2013
The following are simply some of our favorite digital learning activities we've written about over the past couple years - curated just for you!
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The Teacher’s Quick Guide To Digital Scavenger Hunts
By Jeff Dunn on February 4, 2013
If you've got a smartphone or a tablet in your classroom, you're ready for the adventure to begin! By adventure I mean active learning through...
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The Future of Higher Education and Cloud Computing
By Katie Lepi on February 2, 2013
For 2013, higher education and cloud computing has become someo of the most buzzed-about tech trends and solutions for schools around the globe.
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Failure Is Mandatory: Creating A Culture Of Innovation
By Tom Daccord on February 1, 2013
Progressive school administrators understand that teachers need room to explore and experiment to uncover ways to use technology effectively in the service of learning.
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The Importance Of Creativity In The Classroom
By Colin Hussey on January 29, 2013
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6 Ways Students Can Collaborate With iPads
By Greg Kulowiec on January 23, 2013
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By Dave Wingler on January 22, 2013
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iPad or Chromebook: 4 Questions To Ask Before Choosing
By Beth Holland on January 22, 2013
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10 Free Educational iPod Touch Apps Worth Trying
By Jeff Dunn on January 11, 2013
Let's talk about how you can use it. There's a boatload of free educational iPod touch apps you should know about. Here's some of my...
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How (And Why) Teachers Should Blog
By Hanna Shekhter on January 5, 2013
There's a learning curve when it comes to blogging and education. First, you should know that teachers should blog. Period. Here's why.
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5 Reasons The iPad Will Stay The King of the Classroom
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The Long-Term Effects Of Skipping Your Reading Homework
By Katie Lepi on January 1, 2013
Think skipping your homework tonight is no big deal? What about skipping all year's homework? This visualization shows what you're missing.
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Why (And How) Teachers Should Start Using iTunes U
By Fred Sitkins on December 29, 2012
With so many schools adopting the use of iPads I find it strange that we aren’t hearing more about the incredible opportunities available in iTunes...
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5 Big Education Technology Trends of 2013
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A Pedagogical Framework For Digital Tools
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The framework is based on a distinction between a monological, a dialogical, and a polyphonic form of teaching. The three forms of teaching can be...
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The 7 Styles Of Learning: Which Works For You?
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