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Well, hello! After a bit of a hiatus, I'm happy to announce the Roundup is back! What was supposed to be a short fall break, turned into a 5-day bought with the Colombian flu, of which I have finally recovered! My apologies for the lack of rounding and upping over the past few days, but let's get back into it! But before we start, just a quick reminder that our podcast will also be back tomorrow night! We'll have Taylor Dopuch as our guest, a high school English teacher who works with me at Colegio Parrish. He'll be talking about some of the tech activities he's tried out in his English class. And now... time for some roundupping! First up, the always enjoyable Dom Norrish has a great new article entitled, "Democratising Da Vinci (or Why Technology in Schools is a No-Brainer for the World)." Norrish discusses one of the major benefits that technology provides education which is to allow the intersection of student opportunity and talent to occur more often. It's an excellent post! Free Tech for Teachers has five new posts to check out:How to Embed Files from Box.com into Blogger PostsSeven Science Lessons to Utilize Google Earth5 Mathematics Glossaries for KidsAnimated Math Lessons for KidsJST Virtual Scinece Center - Online Science Lessons Next up, Susan Oxnevad at Getting Smart has a great new post on "Using Avatars to Teach Digital Citizenship." The post discusses four different tools that teachers can use to help students virtually explore the ideas of internet safety and digital citizenship. There are some excellent ideas here for computer teachers or any teacher that wants to emphasize the importance of digital citizenship. Getting Smart also has a new collection of EdTech articles from October. Educational Technology has five new posts to check out:10 Good Search Engines for Teachers & StudentsGenerate Flashcards from Google SpreadsheetsWhat Teachers Need to Know About AirdropA Visual Guide to What Colors Communicate10 Handy New Apps for Teachers Kaitlin Louie at Emerging EdTech has a new post on "Interactive Textbooks Revolutionizing the Classroom Text." The articles discusses how the interactive capabilities iBooks are beginning to change the way students interact with their texts. With videos, hyperlinks, 3-D animations, and various other types of media, these new ebooks have some serious educational potential. EdReach has five new podcasts to peruse:LadyGeeks: Connecting ClassroomsPraise What They Do, Not What They HaveChalkles: The Question (more of a comic)ToolZeit - Pixlr Express PlusMacReach Show: SAMR and MAC Finally, we've spoken about Edgenuity a few times before on the Roundup (the "leading provider of online and blended learning solutions") and right now they've got they're Second Annual Video Contest going on. Edgenuity is asking secondary teachers to submit video stories on how they use online and blended learning to improve academic outcomes. The winning prize? A $5000 technology grant! Pretty great! The Lightning Round... Edutopia shares 7 Apps for Teaching Children Coding SkillsTeach Thought covers 36 Core Teacher Apps for Inquiry Learning with iPadsTeach Thought also gives us 10 Steps to a Successful School iPad ProgramLisa Nielsen discusses 5 Ways to Open Up Learning & Engage StudentsEdudemic has 7 Signs Your School Needs a Technology MakeoverThey also cover 6 Reasons to Try Mobile Devices in the ClassroomFinally, Edudemic has a great post on 7 Ways to Sabotage Your Device Initiative And there you have it, another day, another roundup! Thanks for reading and we'll see you tomorrow night for a brand new podcast!
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<span class='date ' tip=''><i class='icon-time'></i> Aug 05, 2015 05:39am</span>
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Due to technical difficulties and some major internet frustration with this Colombian internet, the regularly scheduled Roundup will not be happening tonight. My apologies. We'll hopefully be back up over the weekend! In the meantime, here's our new podcast from last night!
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<span class='date ' tip=''><i class='icon-time'></i> Aug 05, 2015 05:39am</span>
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And we're back! After successfully battling both the flu and sketchy internet connections, I'm happy to be back in the saddle and roundin' up some tech news. Today marks the beginning of Digital Citizenship week and to celebrate, Jamie Forshey at EduTech for Teachers has an excellent post with ideas and resources for getting students involved. Regardless of your subject, why not spend a little time this week talking about the importance of digital citizenship! Next up, we've spent a lot of time here at the Roundup discussing the gamification of education and to that end, Edudemic has a new post entitled, "How to Gamify Your Classroom." The article offers some great ideas on how to incorporate the components that make gaming so enjoyable into your classroom. Free Tech for Teachers has five new posts to check out:7 Halloween Themed Educational Activities5 Free Apps for Creating Short AnimationsWebinar on Creating Your Own Science VideosCreate a Linked Series of YouTube VideosThe Week in Review Over at Edutopia Beth Holland has a new post on "Creating a 'Least Restrictive Environment' with Mobile Devices." Holland discusses how, for some students, analog technology like papers and pencils can be limiting factors. By offering these students mobile devices and new technology tools, we can begin to improve learning and lifting those restrictions. It's an excellent article and definitely worth a read. Educational Technology has five new posts from today:3 Excellent iPad Workflow Sheets for TeachersHow to Increase Connectivity & Engagement in ClassUse the TPACK Model to Integrate Tech into Teaching Search Flickr for Free Images for Class4 Tools to Stop Digital Distraction Next up, Tom Vander Ark at Getting Smart has a new review of "Killer App: MasteryConnect Reinvents the Report Card." MasteryConnect is a new service that "uses simple visualizations to summarize what students know subject by subject." It's a great way to get parents and students more involved in grades and assessment and it is currently being used in more than half of American school districts. EdReach has five new podcasts to give a listen to:EdGamer: For Youth Inquiry with Jacob & NikkiTheatreCast: Broadway Vets Share their new DVDMobile Reach: Accessibility & iOS 7ToolZeit: News-O-MaticLadyGeeks: New Teacher Tips & Lisa Dabbs Over at Two Guys and Some iPads Drew Minock has an excellent new post, "Why Use Augmented Reality." If you have access to mobile devices of any kind at your school (or if your students can use them outside of the classroom) Minock has some wonderful ideas on how to incorporate augmented reality into your curriculum. Got some news from Ed Resources (creators of the LearnPad tablet) as well. First up, TeachThought has a great article comparing the LearnPad to the iPad. And they've also just launched a student ready bundle and an elementary bundle to make it even easier to roll out their tablet in the classroom! Finally, for any EdTech startup companies who are looking for funding, you should check out the 2013 New England Venture Summit from YoungStartup. They've added an EdTech track to this years summit and if you register before October 30th, you'll get 50% off the cost of the summit. The Lightning Round... EdTech Magazine Shares 5 Reasons Chromebooks Make Sense for SchoolsTeach Thought covers 10 Tools Students Can Use to Design Apps & Video GamesEdudemic has 10 Educational Web Resources Teachers Should SeeThey've also got 10 Time-Saving Videos All About iPads in the Classroom And that's all we've got for today! Thanks for reading and, presuming this internet connection holds up for longer than a day this time around, we'll be back tomorrow with a new Roundup. Also, we've got three new reviews up from the weekend, check them out if you're looking for some great new tech tools. See you tomorrow!
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<span class='date ' tip=''><i class='icon-time'></i> Aug 05, 2015 05:39am</span>
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Welcome back! I hope everyone's week is off to a great start. Just a quick reminder, tomorrow night we'll have our weekly podcast so there won't be a Roundup. Our special guest will be Ms. Marcie Dunham, an educator who currently teaches abroad in the Philippines! Today, we begin with EdTech Magazine asking "Will Google Glass Usher Augmented Reality into the Classroom?" You'll have to read the post to find out! Next up, the always wonderful Dr. Jackie Gerstein has a new article which asks, "Is It Project-Based Learning, Maker Education or Just Projects?" The post discusses the difference between "hands-on" and "minds-on" learning in regards to PBL lessons and maker education. Just because students are creating a project, does not mean they are actively engaged in the learning process. It's an excellent read! Free Tech for Teachers has four new posts to check out: How to Overcome Stage Fright 5 Onlines Tools to Help Align Lessons to CCSS Colds, Flue, and the Immune System Discovery Education Presents Common Core Academies There's been a growing push over the past year to get students excited about coding, and it's been exciting to see. To that end, Emerging EdTech has a new post entitled,"Industry Players Collaborate to Take Teaching & Learning About Programming to the Next Level." The article outlines Code.org's effort to get students interested in coding with their brand new "Hour of Code" program. Next up, EdTech powerhouses Getting Smart, EdReach, and Tom Vander Ark have launched a brand new podcast! The weekly cast, entitled EduPreners, will be centered around Vander Ark interviewing different EdTech startup "edupreneurs" and talking about new education platforms and tools. For the first episode, Vander Ark interview Trenton Goble, the co-founder of MasteryConnect. Educational Tech has five new resources to peruse: How to Create Mind Maps with Google Draw 7 iPad Apps for English Learners New Features in the Google Hangout App 12 Ways to Use Hashtags with Students Guide on Google Draw Tips and Basics Over at iLearn Technology with Kelly Tenkely, there's a new review of "Book Writer: Create Books on the iPad." Tenkely discusses howBook Writer can be used to help students easily create ebooks with photos, video, audio, and links. If you've got access to iPads, it's an excellent app and definitely worth checking out. Finally, Jason Orbaugh at EdSurge has a new article entitled, "Lessons from the Downfall of Interactive Whiteboards." In the post, Orbaugh discusses how the interactive whiteboard (IWB), while appearing to be doing well in most education markets, might actually be on its way to losing its place in the classroom. It's an interesting read and Orbaugh raises some thought-provoking ideas about edtech in general. The Lightning Round... Getting Smart shares 25 Smart #SocialMedia Tips for #EdLeaders The Ed Tech Review has a new review of KnowRe, the Online Math Learning Platform Teach Thought has a new infographic on Establishing a Twitter Routine in Your Classroom And that's all for the Roundup today! Thanks for reading! If you'd like to watch our podcast live tomorrow night, we'll be broadcasting around 6:00PM Central via my Google Hangouts account. We'll end today with a new infographic on the benefits of coding from Kodable and Avatar Generation... Courtesy of: Kodable
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<span class='date ' tip=''><i class='icon-time'></i> Aug 05, 2015 05:39am</span>
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Welcome back! And, as always, happy Friday-eve! In case you missed our podcast last night, you can check it out here. Our guest was Marcie Dunham and she raised some wonderful points on EdTech in ESOL education. Today, we start at Teach Thought with a new post on "Making Twitter a Mainstream Tool for School Improvement." If you're a big fan of Twitter in education (like me), give it a read! Free Tech for Teachers has four new posts to check out: A Search Engine for SMART Notebook Files A Fun Twist on Name Tags - Ice Breaker Tags Spach Math - Math Lessons from NASA Automatically Close Google Forms at Specified Times Next up, the always excellent Lisa Nielsen at The Innovative Educator shares some "Ideas for Supporting #TeacherEffectiveness with #EdTech - Domain 3." The article is part three of her four part series on incorporating teacher evaluations based on the Danielson Framework. I've included her Prezi below: Josh Ward at Emerging EdTech has a new post entitled, "A Further Look at the Emergence of Virtual High School." In the article, Ward discusses the growing variety of virtual high school options, how they work, and the audience they are best suited for. Ward also discusses several specific virtual schools across the states. Educational Technology has five new posts up: How to Embed Facebook Posts into a Class Blog 90 Google+ Accounts for Teachers to Follow More Tips on How to Use Google Forms 8 iPad Twitter Apps you Never Heard of 8 Art Resources for Teahcers and Students And, since no Roundup would be complete without at least mentioning the Common Core Standards at least once, we've got a new post from EdTech Magazine,"Common Core Readiness Check: What Schools Have Done or Are Doing." One of the big focuses of schools preparing for the Common Core? Having enough computers to test their students. For more, check out the article! The EdReach Network has five new podcasts to hit up: aRTs Roundtable: Out of Our Comfort Zone MacReach Show: It's All Covered Now Flipped Learning: AR with Drew Minock EdCeptional: 50, Finally! EdAdmin: Writing Across Content Areas The Lightning Round... Edutopia shares 6 Things We Know for Sure with iPads in School Edudemic has a new graphic on Effective Apps and Web Tools for BYOD Classrooms Getting Smart reviews LightSide Essay Scoring Engine Edudemic covers 4 Apps and Web Tools Perfect for Digital Art Class And there you have it, another day in EdTech! Thanks for reading! We'll end with a great presentation fromShelly Terrell (via Edudemic) entitled Survival Tips for Integrating Technology in Classes. Have a great weekend and we'll be back on Monday! -Mike Survival Tips for Integrating Technology in Classes from Shelly Terrell
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<span class='date ' tip=''><i class='icon-time'></i> Aug 05, 2015 05:39am</span>
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Welcome back! I hope everyone's week is off to a great start. Today we begin at Edudemic with a new post on "Why You Should (And Shouldn't) Use Digital Textbooks." The article covers the pros and cons of digital texts in the classroom and also gets into the general benefits of the completely digital educational environment. Next up, EdTech Magazine discusses "How Districts Are Feeding the Mobile App Beast." Every day, dozens of new educational apps are released and finding the right ones for the classroom can be an immense challenge. This post from Jennifer Zaino covers some of the ways districts are meeting the challenge. Zaino closes with some great tips to help districts with the process. Free Tech for Teachers has five new posts from today:The Pit and the Pendulum RapEDPuzzle: Add Voice and Text Questions to VideosDo You Have a Google Jockey in Your Classroom?Form+ Adds Flexibility to Google FormsPackrati.us Lets you Tweet & Bookmark Simultaneously In case you missed digital citizenship week last week, fear not! Jamie Forshey at EduTech for Teachers has an excellent new post to share her, "Digital Citizenship Survival Kit." As Forshey says, "With the plethora of resources available for teachers, there's no reason we have to stop promoting the importance of behaving safely!" I couldn't agree more, and Forshey's ThingLink survival kit is a great place to start. Educational Technology has five new posts from today:Learn About Evernote with These Video TutorialsA Graphic on the 6 Stages of ProcrastinationTwo Distraction-Free Writing Platforms for StudentsNew Feature Lets You Use Handwriting in Google Docs5 Videos to Teach Digital Citizenship Up next, Tom Raymond at Emerging EdTech has a review of the flipped learning tool, Metta (Here's our review of the service as well). The review, "Create Digital Learning Content by Easily Combining Parts of One or More Videos with Images, Text, and Audio" outlines the basic process of using the site and provides some classroom tips as well. Morgan Sims at Getting Smart has compiled an excellent collection of "Great Apps and Tech Tools for Education." Sims covers a huge variety of subjects, devices, and operating systems and offers tips and summaries for each item. Plus, Tom Vander Ark has also collected "10 Strategies and Apps to Manage the iPad Classroom." It's a great list of suggestions and apps to try out! Finally, the EdReach Network has five new podcasts:EduVue: How We Became Connected EducatorsFlipped Learning: Traveling HomeschoolToolZeit - Video StarQuarterbacks Might Not Make Good TeachersEdAdmin: Starting Older ELLs in Lower Grades The Lightning Round... Getting Smart gives us 50 Hashtags for Connected EducatorsEdTech Magazine has a new guide for E-Rate ApplicationsEdutopia shares 11 Virtual Tools for the Math ClassroomEdudemic discusses 3 Simple Ways to Start Using Smartphones in the ClassroomEdudemic also has a new graphic on Digital Learning LiteracyTeach Thought presents 13 Tools to Make Your Classroom More Fun From edshelfFinally, the Ed Tech Review describes the Best Ways to Connect with Teachers Globally And that's it for tonight! If you're on Twitter, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is moderating the #EdTechChat tonight, which is starting right about... 10 minutes ago! Get over there! Thanks for reading and we'll see you tomorrow (hopefully) or on Wednesday night with a brand new podcast!
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<span class='date ' tip=''><i class='icon-time'></i> Aug 05, 2015 05:39am</span>
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Welcome back! We've got an abbreviated Roundup today, in honor of Halloween, and if you missed our podcast yesterday, you can check it out here! We'll start with Lisa Nielsen and an excellent article entitled, "Stop Trying to Figure Out if Screentime is Good for Students." This post is in response to the NYTimes' "No Child Left Untableted" article and it is a great read! Next up, Katrina Schwartz at Mind/Shift has a great report, "Let the Games Begin: Students and Teachers Dive into SimCityEDU." Designed by the non-profit GlassLab, SimCity EDU is built around a similar structure as the traditional SimCity games. The difference is, players must accomplish a variety of environment science missions that are based on the Common Core Standards. Free Tech for Teachers has five new posts to check out:A Short Guide to Using Google Books for ResearchHow to Create Google Scholar AlertsMentimeter Adds Open-Ended ResponsesCurriki Presents Six PBL Geometry ProjectsPopulr - A Tool for Building Simple Webpages Holly Clark at Edudemic has a new post discussing "How to Use Crowdsourcing in the Classroom." If you're not familiar with crowdsourcing, it's basically using personal learning networks (i.e. Twitter, Facebook, etc.) to get ideas and share thoughts. In the article, Clark discusses how the principles of crowdsourcing can be applied in the classroom. Educational Technology has five new posts from today:3 New Math iPad Apps for your Students8 iPad Apps to Teach about Astronomy and SpaceAll Resources Teachers Need from Google in EdGoogle Forms for Beginners5 Apps to Render Your Google Drive more Powerful Anna Adam and Helen Mowers (from the Tech Chicks Podcast) at Edutopia have a new article which asks, "Should Coding be the 'New Foreign Language' Requirement?" In the post, they discuss the benefits that students can gain from learning coding and some great resources to help support coding instruction. It's an excellent article and definitely worth considering. Finally, Teach Thought has five new posts to check out:24 Unique Maker Ed Resources for Teaching5 Levels of Tech Integration in the CurriculumQuest to Crowdsource a Low-Cost Logic Game9 Steps to Create Your Own BYOD PolicyThe Neuroscience of Learning And that's all for our Halloween edition! Enjoy your tricks, enjoy your treats, and have a great night! We'll be back on... Tuesday, because it's a three-day weekend here in Colombia. Thanks for reading!
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<span class='date ' tip=''><i class='icon-time'></i> Aug 05, 2015 05:39am</span>
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Welcome back! After a long weekend, thanks to Colombian holidays, the Roundup is back and ready to get blogging. First up, Katrina Schwartz at Mind/Shift as an excellent post on "Teaching Empathy Through Digital Game Play." The article is about a new game from MIT's Education Arcade entitled Quandry. The game was designed to teach ethics while aligning with Common Core Standards. Next up, EdTech Magazine asks the question that every science-fiction fan has been waiting for, "Can Robots Teach Kids to Code?" The article, by Corey Murray, covers the new tech company Play-i, a "well-funded startup that uses toy robots to teach children to code." Founded by former Google exec Vikas Gupta, the company says the robots are designed to provide foundational skills that students will need to eventually master coding. Free Tech for Teachers has five new posts to check out:Planet Nutshell Presents Math ShortsHow to Privately Share Media via Google DriveThe Benefits of Subscribing to BlogsUsing Internet Explorer 9 and Google Apps?Edsavr - Collect, Save, and Share Dr. Jackie Gerstein at User Generated Education has a new article about a recent assignment she gave to her students at Boise State, "Personal Learning Environment Assignment and Reflections." In the post she shares several examples of her students' personal learning environments and discusses the implications for social networks and professional development. Benjamin Stewart at Edudemic has a new post that offers some answers to the question, "How to Choose the Best Education Technology for your School." In the article, Stewart outlines a minimalist approach to tech, BYOD policies, and 1:1 implementation. Stewart closes with some important questions to consider when looking to adopt new technology. Educational Technology has five new posts up from today:Poster Featuring 11 Ways to Use Tech in the Classroom5 Good Health Apps for your iPadFacebook vs. Twitter - Interesting FactsInteractive Image on Digital CitizenshipWhat to Know About Flipped Classrooms Up next, Terry Heick at Teach Thought discusses how, "Technology in Education Can Only Do One Thing." In the post, Heick reflects on the changes technology has affected in behavior and society, how technology has led to a more connected world, and that, in the end, "Technology in education, is useful only insofar as it extends our own humanity." It's a thoughtful read and worth checking out. The EdReach Network has five new podcasts for your ears:EduWin: An #EduWin-ITChalkstar to Rockstar: Challenge for Ed ReformThe Two Guys Show: Brad GustafsonEdAdmin: Helping Boys SucceedFlipping Elementary with Todd Nesloney The Lightning Round... The Ed Tech Review covers 6 ways to Integrate Technology in the ClassroomTeach Thought discusses 5 Dead-Simple Ways Your Students Can Use Hashtags for LearningGetting Smart has an enjoyable list entitled, "You May Be a 21st Century Educator If..."Edutopia shares 3 Strategies to Improve Student Writing Instantly And that's all folks! Thanks for reading! No podcast this week, so we'll be back tomorrow with your regularly scheduled Roundup, have a great evening!
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<span class='date ' tip=''><i class='icon-time'></i> Aug 05, 2015 05:38am</span>
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Hey everyone, you may have noticed that there have been a lack of "daily roundups" over the past several weeks. I've been facing some serious time constraints and some super sketchy South American internet connects which have made it a bit of a challenge to keep up with my regular posting. For now, I'm planning on changing the "Daily Roundup" to more of a "Biweekly/Weekly Roundup" and focus more on the biggest & best edtech news from the week. Plus, I'll be writing more reviews/articles as well (which according to network traffic is what most people are interested in anyway). So, if you find yourself super bummed out by this news, let me know, and I'll do my best to step up my game, otherwise, thanks for reading and stay tuned! In the meantime, here's our new podcast from last night. We cover the Maker movement, constructivism, and a whole lot more!
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<span class='date ' tip=''><i class='icon-time'></i> Aug 05, 2015 05:38am</span>
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We. Are. Back. After far too much delay, it's good to back blogging! The big news this week, Google Play for Education (Google's answer to the iPad's classroom dominance) went live. EdTech Magazine has a great article outlining the details, "Google Play for Ed & New Tablet Management Tools are Tailor-Made for K-12." And I'd also recommend checking out Audrey Watters' post at Hack Education as well! Dr. Jackie Gerstein at User Generated Education as an excellent post about "Self-Directed Professional Development." Gerstein discusses the unfortunate current state of professional development in many districts and how social media and teacher-centered professional development are beginning to change the traditional PD model. As always, it's worth reading. Free Tech for Teachers shares some excellent resources: Set Yourself Up for Classroom Blogging Success Canva - Create Beautiful Posters and Infographics Quiz Socket - Simple Feedback Tool Otter - Simple Assignment Distribution & Collection Knoema - World Data Finder & Fact-Checker Up next, Lisa Nielsen at The Innovative Educator has a new post about a free mLearning ebook that she and 34 other educators put together. It's an excellent resources (embedded below) and offers tons of tips, strategies, and ideas for mobile learning in the classroom. The book is great and the primary focus is on using tech to drive student-centered learning. Mobile Education - Lessons from 35 Education Experts from Studio B Productions, Inc. India's Ed Tech Review has a new article which outlines the "Benefits of Being a Connected Educator." With "Connected Education Month" only a few weeks past, this post is a great reminder of the benefits of online communication and collaboration between educators. The article discusses the specific advantages of being a connected educator and goes on to provide some examples on how to get started. Educational Tech has five new resources to check out: 8 Must See TED Talks for Teachers 8 New Ed Web Tools Teachers Should Know About Two Web Tools to Create & Draw on Maps 2 Tools to Create 3D Drawings with Students 7 Effective Ways to Engage on Twitter Getting Smart has an excellent article from Kristen Hicks (which first appeared on edcetera a little while back) entitled, "Wikipedia Edit-a-Thons Give Students a More Active Role in the Research Process." Hicks offers the idea of organizing an Edit-a-Thon in class to focus on ideas that are "somewhat out of the limelight." Having students edit and add to Wikipedia articles gives them a sense of ownership and helps them to become better researchers in the process. Teach Thought has 5 new posts to check out: 2 Hands-On Games to Building Thinking Skills 100+ STEM iPad Apps for Learning Augmented Reality Painting: Innovative Apps 21 Literacy Resources for Digital Teachers 10 Characteristics of Effetive Learning Evironments For all you teachers in schools that are rolling out iPads, Sam Gliksman at Mind/Shift has an article you'll probably want to look over, "Checklist: Are You Ready for iPads In Your School?" This is Glicksman's third post on the topic (all of which are exceprts from his book, iPad in Ed for Dummies). Glicksman discusses how to target 21st-century learning objectives and a whole lot more! EdReach has a ton of new podcasts, here's just a few: Chalkstar to Rockstar: Asking the Right Questions Teacher Tech Talk: Great Google Roundup Google Educast: Google Play Gets Educated Ladygeeks: Surprise Geek Part 5 Katie Lepi at Edudemic has a new article outlining a great project from educator Cheryl Uy who is teaching in China. Uy is using art and iPads to help her students turn themselves into superheroes. It's a wonderful project. Lepi also has a repost of Ed Tech Magazines best EdTech blogs (including the EdTech Roundup - thank you!) The Lightning Round... Getting Smart discusses 8 iPad Integration Ideas for 1:1 Classrooms Getting Smart also covers 10 Best Practices to Enrich the Blended Learning Environment Edudemic gives us 14 Web Tools for Teaching Without Student Logins And that's the Weekly Roundup! In case you missed my post on Thursday, I'm going to be doing a weekly/biweekly roundup of the biggest and best EdTech news, rather than trying to do a daily roundup 4 or 5 times every week. I might have more time next semester to switch back to more frequent posts, but for now, the Weekly Roundup begins! Thanks for reading and we'll end with a preview of a new infographic from Educational Resources. If you want to download the full PDF of the infographic, just click here. Have a wonderful weekend and see you soon! -Mike
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