Is Technology shoving Pedagogy to the center stage? TPACK Reviewed

Guest post by Silvana Meneghini, Academic Technology Coordinator, Graded- American School of São Paulo. Originally posted on her blog On the Edge.



Click here to read the rest of the article: http://langwitches.org/blog/2013/12/10/is-technology-shoving-pedagogy-to-the-center-stage-tpack-reviewed/



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Google Takes One Giant Leap in Building the Connected Classroom

As our students prepare to graduate into an exponentially changing economy, there's one skill that often goes unchecked in the development of Common Core curriculum: the ability to think, act and communicate globally.



Click here to read the rest of the article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-w-guay/google-takes-one-giant-le_b_4411803.html



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What tools do you use to maintain your PLN, librarians?

I've been a member of LM_Net since about 1992. It was my first online PLN even before the term was invented. A PLN has been a big part of my professional career. I've written about them here, here (with Dr. Joyce), and here for admins.



Click here to read the rest of the article: http://doug-johnson.squarespace.com/blue-skunk-blog/2013/12/10/what-tools-do-you-use-to-maintain-your-pln-librarians.html



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Millennials View Education as Least Satisfying Segment for Empowerment, Workplace Collaboration

For young people seeking innovation in the organizations where they work, education as a sector may not be the most conducive environment.



Click here to read the rest of the article: http://thejournal.com/articles/2013/12/10/millennials-view-education-as-least-satisfying-segment-for-empowerment-workplace-collaboration.aspx



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The 200 best special education apps

When you step into a modern classroom, you probably notice at least a little bit of technology. There might be a computer in the corner, an iPad in a desk, or perhaps even a smartphone on a student’s desk. The pervasiveness of edtech in the classroom is palpable.



Click here to read the rest of the article: http://learnegg.com/best-special-education-apps/



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6 Great Gifts For Your Early Adopter Friends (Or You!)

December is in full swing, and regardless of what holiday you’re celebrating, this month signifies gift buying time for many of us. Hanukkah may have visited us a little bit earlier than usual this year, but there are still plenty of celebrations coming our way.



Click here to read the rest of the article: http://www.edudemic.com/great-gifts/



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Top 5 tips for schools using social media

There are many potential benefits of using social media in the classroom: it can improve your relationship with pupils, and inspire them to spend more time on their work. Before setting up a Facebook or Twitter account, however, significant preparation is required. Here are my top 5 tips:



Click here to read the rest of the article: http://www.innovatemyschool.com/industry-expert-articles/item/804-top-5-tips-for-schools-using-social-media.html



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20 Movies Every Educator Should See

“This is a list of 20 must-see films for educators, compiled by Nicholas Provenzano in this article for Edutopia. Most of these are well-worn classics that you've probably already seen, but if you haven't, they're all pretty much worth viewing. The article explains why for each one below.”



Click here to read the rest of the article: http://fluency21.com/blog/2013/12/08/20-movies-every-educator-should-see/



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“Flowchart For When A Day Goes Bad In Classroom Management”

As regular readers of this blog and my books know, I love teaching at our school. Nevertheless, it is not a “walk in the park.” One hundred percent of our students receive a free breakfast and lunch, and many face other challenges inherent in the inner-city.



Click here to read the rest of the article: http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2013/12/10/flowchart-for-when-a-day-goes-bad-in-classroom-management/#.UqhWD10YH5A.twitter



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12 Days of Gifts iOS App Launches on App Store

Apple has launched the 12 Days of Gifts App. It’s a free app that offers 12 gifts (one a day) from December 26 through January 6. You can download the app from the App Store. Right now there’s nothing available, and it’s still 16 days out.



Click here to read the rest of the article: http://ismashphone.com/2013/12/12-days-of-gifts-ios-app-launches-on-app-store.html



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Perfect for classrooms: the periodic table illustrated with items made from the elements

Sure, the periodic table of elements is useful. But wouldn’t it be better if we all had an illustrated version that depicts different items made from each element? That’s what this fabulous chart is. Thanks to Jason Elsom for sharing this wonderful chart on Twitter.



Click here to read the rest of the article: http://learnegg.com/perfect-classrooms-periodic-table-illustrated-items-made-elements/



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Facebook Is Out, But Blogging and Google+ Are In

If you use Facebook to connect to fans who are interested in your brand or company, your reach will soon diminish. According to AdAge, Facebook stated, "We expect organic distribution of an individual page's posts to gradually decline over time...



Click here to read the rest of the article: http://socialmediatoday.com/crackerjackscribe/1991421/facebooks-out-blogging-and-google



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35 Digital Tools To Create Simple Quizzes And Collect Feedback From Students

If there is one thing teachers lack, it’s time. And while using technology to automate learning has been frowned upon by many, using it to automate time-consuming processes or aggregate data automatically is among the many seamless fits technology can make into any classroom.



Click here to read the rest of the article: http://www.teachthought.com/technology/35-digital-tools-create-simple-quizzes-collect-feedback-students/



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Parents Worry Schools Overlook Girls Who Aren't College-Bound

Kyrah Whatley, 17, is a bright student with pretty good grades. But the thought of spending two to four more years in a college classroom is depressing, she says. Masonry, on the other hand, intrigues her. "I'm a kinesthetic learner. ... I learn with my hands," she says.



Click here to read the rest of the article: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/11/249975051/parents-worry-schools-overlook-girls-who-arent-college-bound



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Pew Internet Releases “How Americans Value Public Libraries in Their Communities”

The Pew Internet and American Life Project has just released the latest report in their public library research series. Library Journal’s Matt Ennis reports on the Pew study here. He was nice enough to include a couple of comments from yours truly. I’ll have more to say in the near future.



Click here to read the rest of the article: http://www.infodocket.com/2013/12/11/pew-internet-releases-how-americans-value-public-libraries-in-their-communities/



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Create interactive learning modules with ThingLink (limited free-for-educators offer)

ThingLink is a cool tool that lets you create interactive images for anything you can imagine. In our touch screen culture, this is a great tool for today’s students to engage with content.



Click here to read the rest of the article: http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2013/12/create-interactive-learning-modules.html



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The Doctor's Office Of The Future: Coffeeshop, Apple Store, And Fitness Center

As Americans try to figure out what changes the Affordable Care Act will bring to their lives and pocketbooks (and politicians continue wrangling over the rollout), here's one that probably missed everyone's radar: the new experience that could be waiting for people in their primary care doctor's



Click here to read the rest of the article: http://www.fastcoexist.com/3023255/futurist-forum/the-doctors-office-of-the-future-coffeeshop-apple-store-and-fitness-center



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The 20 most amazing gadgets of the ’90s and your childhood

As the year winds down, here’s a look at our favorite gadgets from the 1990s. It wasn’t necessarily pretty, and we’ve come a long way, but at the time we loved them so much. Gadgets like: Before USB drives and Dropbox, we had to rely on these 3.5-square-inch disks to carry our documents.



Click here to read the rest of the article: http://bgr.com/2013/12/10/top-20-gadgets-from-the-1990s/



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NASA's Valkyrie robot is a 6-foot 'superhero' designed to save you from disasters

NASA has created a robot for DARPA's upcoming Robotics Challenge Trials. The Valkyrie is a 6-foot-2-inch humanoid machine with detachable arms, sonar sensors, mounted cameras, and a glowing Tony Stark-esque circle in the middle of its chest.



Click here to read the rest of the article: http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/11/5198124/nasas-valkyrie-robot-made-for-darpa-robotics-challenge



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