Thursday, November 28, 2013

Free Technology for Teachers: Six Web Adventures In Science


"There are six adventures in the series including the CSI adventure. Each of the adventures is appropriate for middle school or high school use. In each adventure students take on the role of scientist to solve a crime, conduct experiments, and learn about scientific methods and processes."


Top 10 Amazing iPad Apps for Children with Autism


I must admit that apps for autistic learners are really scarce and hard to find. So I've done some research and found ten great ipad apps your child can use to learn.


Thursday, November 21, 2013

Google Presses Forward: The Changing Landscape of Youtube Comments


After releasing the statement in September’s blog post, YouTube has recently integrated its comments with Google+ so that any comment posted on a YouTube video will automatically come from and be linked to your Google+ profile. This has certainly been a controversial merge of the two networks to say the least, causing outrage and anger amongst thousands of users. 



Who’d be a School Leader? Current and Future Challenges


Strong school leadership is viewed as especially important for the regeneration of failing schools. Below, Peter Earley draws upon recent research into school leadership in England to discuss some of the challenges faced now and in the future, and presents key messages about how school leaders should work to ensure improved school performance.



Saturday, November 16, 2013

Connected Educators: 5 Ways To Build Your PLN Online.

blog.remind101.com - By Clara Galan

As we pass Connected Educator Month and move through November, it’s time to reflect on the importance of online connections and their role throughout the rest of the school year. How does “being connected” empower teachers and improve their instruction? Many teachers often feel isolated by their classroom walls, and may have little time for peer support or content feedback. It’s so important to remember, you’re not alone!

Facebook won’t like this new teenager privacy bill

digitaltrends.com - Should Internet companies have the right to track and analyze the Web activity of kids under 16 years old?That’s the question posed by a newly introduced bill called the “Do Not Track Kids Act of 2013,” which would extend federal anti-tracking protections under the Children’s Online Protection Act (COPPA), which applies to kids 12 and under, and to children ages 13 to 15. The bill would also create an “eraser button” that allows teens and parents to delete publicly available personal information when “technologically feasible.

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Can An App Really Improve Learning? - Edudemic


Do you think a mobile app could really improve the learning of a student no matter the age? This visual guide walks you through what you should know.


Monday, November 11, 2013

This script shows you how Facebook ranks all your friends

thenextweb.com - Have you ever wondered how Facebook ranks your friends for you? The company keeps a score for everyone you interact with on the social network.This affects the order of results when you start typing a name into the search box, the people that appear in your Friends pane when someone visits your profile, whose content shows up in your News Feed, and pretty much any list that displays who you interact with on the site.

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Special Education Programs Online | Online and Distance Learning


Special education programs online - how they prepare teachers of students who are learning disabled, developmentally challenged, or gifted and talented.


Thursday, November 7, 2013

10 Important Rules For Your School’s Computer Lab


Computer labs can be a hotbed of activity or they can be something that resembles a graveyard. It's up to your school to determine which you want.
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