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HOW TECHNOLOGY IS CHANGING THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION

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Over the last few years, new learning models have been sweeping through classrooms as educators begin to supplement their classrooms with the latest technologies. The education industry has long been known for being slow to change methods in the classroom. However, with the current state of education technology, it is harder to ignore the benefits of using technology in the classroom. Although 2017 brought in the lowest amount on edtech deals at 126, the amount of capital investment reached just above $1.2 billion. This investment is a significant increase from 2016, primarily for the companies who operate in the curriculum product space.

Mobile Learning

As the trend of technology in the classroom continues on an upward tick, we will begin to see mobile learning platforms take over the classroom. According to the Pew Center for Research, 73% of teenagers have access to a smartphone and as time goes on this number will continue to rise. Educators understand that connecting mobile technology in and outside of the classroom can help provide a more integrated learning experience for their students.

The ability to share content and motivate through gamification of these applications is also seen as a real benefit. Incorporating video games with the level up mentality can help motivate students increase productivity and have been shown to increase the amount of information students retain.

We know that students tend to retain more information when the curriculum is tailored to their learning style and speed. Mobile learning platforms allow educators to utilize big data analytics not only to observe learner preferences carefully, but also to understand what may or may not be working in a particular curriculum. This makes it easier for educators to customize an education plan for their classroom, as well as individual students.

As 2018 progresses, we will continue to see educators use mobile learning as a significant tool in the classroom.

AR/VR

Using virtual and augmented reality will help teachers provide an enhanced experience in the classroom. The days of learning on a chalkboard are over; modern teachers understand that keeping each student engaged throughout the lesson not only lets them spend more time teaching, but also helps boost interest and retention.

Virtual reality applications allow students to step into a world outside the classroom. Often these experiences are not possible without this new emerging technology. Instead of learning about ancient Rome in a textbook, students now can put on a headset and walk around the Coliseum to truly experience the Roman way of life. The use of these tools doesn't have to be expensive either. Companies like Unimersiv offer multiple platforms from the higher-end Oculus to the more obtainable Google Cardboard.

Augmented reality is just another way to show content to students in a more detailed manner. Unlike virtual reality, AR brings digital representations of different artifacts into the classroom. Students can view and manipulate these objects to gain a better understanding as well as interest for further exploration. The goal here is to keep the students captivated and engaged throughout the lesson and beyond.

As virtual and augmented reality technologies become stronger and more readily available, they will open up endless educational opportunities.

AI

Just as artificial intelligence has begun to gain popularity in the home with the likes of Amazon's Alexa and Google's Home device, it is slowly changing the way educators think about how the classroom works. AI is gradually disrupting the experiences of both students and teaching professionals alike.

Tools like Professor Einstein, a robotic representation of Albert Einstein, help teach younger students about science. The robot can give lectures, answer questions, joke around, and even helps relate to kids by using silly facial expressions. May other tools like this are being implemented to help students with all sorts of curriculum, such as spelling and math.

Artificial intelligence won't just be a valuable addition to students; in 2018 the industry will begin to see more tools introduced that will benefit educators. Chatbots and grading assistants are just a couple examples AI platforms will allow professionals to spend more time teaching and less time with administrative tasks.

A professor at Georgie Tech, Ashok Goel has created an AI assistant in the form of a chatbot; Jill Watson. Jill helps Ashok and his TA's by answering the more fundamental questions for students. Gradescope, which has already helped to grade millions, has received $2.6 million in early-stage investment (6). Although costs of integrating AI tools in the classroom may seem high, it won't be far off when more accessible tool reach the market.

2018 will continue being an exciting year for edtech companies as the classroom landscape continues to change from traditional to more immersive and interactive environments. Mobile learning, augmented and virtual reality, and artificial intelligence will continue to shine as must-have additions the modern classroom. To learn more about the work 10Pearls has done in the education space, check out some of our case studies.

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Over the last few years, new learning models have been sweeping through classrooms as educators begin to supplement their classrooms with the latest technologies. The education industry has long been known for being slow to change methods in the classroom.

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25 Easy Ways to Use Technology in the classroom

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4 Education Technology Trends That Are Redefining K–12

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4 Education Technology Trends That Are Redefining K-12 -- THE Journal

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Five years from now K-12 classrooms will look dramatically different than they do today because of the four trends identified in this week's blog post. You can take that prediction to the bank!

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Five technology in education trends for 2018

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It's the final month of the calendar year but the world of education is already comprehensively planning for 2018. As SMT objectives evolve and technology advances, new teaching methods and edtech trends emerge each year. Technology in education constantly disrupts and enhances pedagogy. It paves the way for new learning experiences and provides innovative ways to achieve core goals for the next academic year.

Here's the trends in technology and education to look out for in 2018:

1. Cloud-based technology

In 2018, cloud computing will continue to make learning a more streamlined experience for pupils. Students will no longer worry about files and documents being lost or deleted, or buying multiple USB flash drives to save their assignments. Essays, content related to projects, schedules and assignments will be shared more easily and securely stored on the cloud, such as Google Docs.

With more centralised storage for resources, cloud-based technology will allow educators to increase their reach and share information without increased expenditure, or additional time pressure.

2. Virtual and augmented reality

SMT will provide teachers with tools for delivering enhanced learning experiences through augmented and virtual reality in 2018. After the success of Pokemon Go, we witnessed the emergence of augmented reality in education in 2017. Teachers are increasingly using AR to layer virtual content on printed materials to enhance understanding and inspiration.

With the release of increasingly affordable and accessible VR accessories, we can expect more from this technology in 2018. The number of free apps and teaching platforms designed specifically for virtual education is growing. VR and AR will move from experimental to ubiquitous in learning. Work with your IT team to review the available devices, and make sure you investigate the costs of emulating a real work environment effectively.

3. STEAM - arts and STEM

There has been a strong pedagogical focus to increase the digital literacy of pupils, and encourage more students to adopt tech-focused subjects over the past few years. This has ensured children grow into more responsible netizens, as well as fostering key transferable skills for their futures.

According to our research on the use of technology in education in 2017, STEM classes are perceived as the most technologically-advanced of the curriculum. More traditional arts and humanities subjects, however, are recognised as catching up in their use of edtech.

Trends in technology, and the increased use of edtech across the entire curriculum, indicates that creativity will return to the forefront of education. Incorporating elements of creativity into STEM subjects has undeniable benefits including increasing the accessibility across genders, and engaging different types of learners. The STEAM approach will take more shape in 2018.

4. Technology to prevent bullying

With the prolific nature of mobile devices and social platforms, it's a sad truth that online bullying is becoming increasingly common. While technology is an enabler for abusive behaviour, it will go on to provide more robust solutions to the problem in 2018.

Edtech will be used extensively in 2018 to monitor pupils' technology, track the use of search terms that they use, as well as all visited websites. More apps will allow teachers and SMTs to remotely view any of their students' devices. Other technologies will be applied directly to pupils' devices to monitor tone of voice, location services, image scanning, keyword flagging and social media activity, to give an overall picture of a child's mood.

Platforms to provide a means of reporting and communication between teachers and pupils will grow in popularity. These tools raise awareness of the widespread bullying issue, and enhance methods of communication.

5. Mobile-style education

Today, many pupils own a mobile device. Tapping this technology for learning in 2018 will improve engagement and motivation across all learning abilities. Mobile learning will also offer greater flexibility and accessibility for learning at home. Connecting mobile technology and devices within the classroom will allow teachers to provide a fully immersive, integrated learning experience for all learning styles and abilities.

Thank to pupils' intuitive use of technology, in 2018 more schools will adopt tablet-like experiences for their front of class displays and incorporate this with camouflaged learning techniques and the gamification of learning. Traditional interactive whiteboards are becoming harder to scale or costly to replace, whereas SMTs are turning to more future-proof, upgradeable technologies like Promethean ActivPanels.

Innovations and trends in technology across businesses and enterprise are giving SMTs more advanced tools and better forms of edtech to improve their school's results and enhance their teachers' pedagogy. Innovative teachers, meanwhile, are getting more creative with their edtech, finding ways to use technology for differentiated learning and increased engagement.

The biggest potential impact on pupils of technology in education in 2018 will be the opportunity to nurture skills to help them succeed, increase the quality of learning across mixed-ability classes, and protect students' online safety.

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4 Emerging Trends in Educational Technology for 2018

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Each year, it is exciting to take a look at the emerging trends in education and speculate on how edtech will continue to impact student learning in the future. Across the country, students often arrive at school armed with their own devices and proceed to create simulations and track experiments in science, take online courses that supplement their traditional education, and collaborate on assignments in real time using Google Apps and similar programs. As technology continues to develop along with awareness of the need to increase edtech accessibility and training, an entirely new landscape for teaching and learning unfolds. Below are four trends in education that are expected to change the frontier of learning by the end of 2018.

AR provides a visual simulation that allows teachers to amplify their lessons and textbook content, and engages students by transforming the object or place being studied-or even by transforming the classroom itself. Rather than serving as a portal into a created or virtual reality, AR amplifies what currently exists. The result? The user experiences places, objects and concepts in a whole new way. For instance, when students use AR to step into a historical place or time, they can explore the setting firsthand, make determinations about what they want to learn or do, and follow prompts to explore inside, under, around, and through buildings, anatomy, or natural phenomena. Simply put, AR has the power to supplement education across the curriculum and actively engage learners in a way that is meaningful and reaches multiple learning styles.

2. Artificial intelligence

In a world where we are growing more and more accustomed to (and perhaps reliant on) intelligent digital assistants like Siri for help with everyday life, it is easy to see how AI can make the jump into the classroom. Whether by offering insight into student learning, facilitating communication, or supporting teachers with grading, AI provides opportunities to transform the learning process and delegate time-consuming rote tasks, thereby leaving more time for enhanced learning.

3. Improved accessibility via learning tech

Computer-based games, apps, and digital learning devices play an important role in the education of students with disabilities. As new tech emerges for both the home and classroom, students are better able to learn in a way that meets their needs and is more inclusive, all the while reducing the stigma of assistive technology. Audiobooks, dictation software, and reading apps already help many students with visual/auditory challenges or certain disabilities such as dyslexia. In this day and age, the increased presence of AI devices such as Amazon Echo and Google Home means students with and without disabilities are more familiar with the concept of speaking to devices, which may facilitate greater understanding and support of students who need to use assistive technology in the classroom. This also presents the opportunity for teachers to plan lessons and assignments that engage the class in device-based learning, thereby creating a more inclusive environment for all students.
4. Data privacy and cybersecurity
Data privacy has been on the minds of district administrators for years thanks to the increase in student device use-in fact, it was one of the big trends for 2017. With technology continuing to be integrated and broadly used in schools, cybersecurity remains a serious concern in 2018 and beyond. More than 32 million education records were compromised in the first half of 2017 alone, with the education sector making up 13 percent of total data breaches. And it is not just test scores that are compromised; student and personnel information, tax identification and financial documents are all at risk, leading to concerns over potential identity theft in addition to attacks on school infrastructure. Further compounding the problem is the fact that schools often have limited resources to deal with and prevent phishing, ransomware, and other common forms of cyberattack.

As new technology and additional uses for previously integrated edtech emerge, schools in today's cybersociety should be more diligent than ever in creating a safe and productive digital environment for students. By harnessing the power of AR and AI, teachers can open the doors to learning in a whole new manner, and schools are likely to see an increase in both engagement and understanding of critical skills. When tied into successful learning practices such as blended learning and research-backed computer-based education programs, the learning of the future looks promising to say the least.

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4 Emerging Trends in Educational Technology for 2018

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Each year, it is exciting to take a look at the emerging trends in education and speculate on how edtech will continue to impact student learning in the future.

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Experts from RM Education share their predictions on how technology will influence classrooms and back office operations in 2018

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As the drive for learning to more closely reflect life becomes greater, pupils will have higher expectations of the technology available to them in the classroom; they'll expect it to be seamless, as it is in their homes and personal lives.
#2. Peer-led support will form a key part of safeguarding
Peer-to-peer mentoring schemes are reinforcing positive and supportive behaviours, and helping pupils to take responsibility for their own online safety. Schools will start to make these schemes accessible to pupils from an earlier age, empowering future learners to be safe online.
#3. Machine Learning will be at the centre of everything
Most schools are probably using machine learning every day without realising it. G Suite and Office 365 use ML extensively in their productivity suites to help users do things more intelligently. Most exciting is the ability to provide reliable and valid predictions on student performance, and thus make meaningful interventions.
#4. We're all going to need more bandwidth
Schools are consuming ever-greater volumes of bandwidth - a trend more pronounced in secondary schools due to the widespread adoption of cloud technologies. Bandwidth consumption increases by around 40% year-on-year, so it will become critical for schools to get their infrastructure right to support this.
#5. Outsourcing will become inevitable
While some schools might think it's more cost effective to run all their IT systems 'in-house', there are substantial risks in doing this because schools are limited to one person or one skillset. Outsourcing will help schools to reduce costs, future-proof technology, cover absence and transfer the risk to the service provider.
#6. Systems security must be more robust
The prevalence of malware and ransomware is a growing cause for concern, and in an age where data is so critical, schools must be rigorous in mitigating these kinds of attacks. Having remote technical support that can detect risks before they reach your networks, and putting a clear governance policy in place for opening emails, will become more critical to system safety.
#7. Flipped learning is here to stay
The trend towards flipped learning and a more collaborative classroom is continuing at pace. Online platforms that help to foster collaboration in the classroom - such as Google Classroom, One Drive and Microsoft Teams - will become more central to learning.
#8. Using 1:1 devices will become standard
The need for affordable 1:1 classroom devices will see a surge in demand for such products.

The use of technology to share lessons and ideas 'live' and in real time with other schools, companies and establishments around the world will become more common.
#9. Critical data will be stored in the cloud
As we become more security-conscious, schools will look to store more data in the cloud. Using tools like Google Drive removes the need memory sticks and allows teams to access their work in the cloud from anywhere - using secure passwords.
#10. BYOD schemes will become standard
Providing that proper planning and the right infrastructure are in place, we will begin to see the majority of UK secondary schools adopting BYOD in some form as part of a wider plan to reduce costs, save time and increase engagement.
#11. School systems must be scalable
School and academy trusts will need technology to scale to the rapidly changing requirements of their learners, teachers and administrators. Embracing the use of cloud-based applications, infrastructure and collaborative platforms will reduce costs, increase flexibility and enable educational technology to be more responsive to changing needs.
#12. Schools will make better use data for decisions
Schools are now realising the potential of the data held in their MIS, and in 2018 we'll see this trend gain momentum. Schools will start to fully exploit their data for monitoring attendance patterns, communicating with parents, storing documents electronically, holding medical information, tracking SEND requirements and exploring contextual data analysis to spot anomalies and identify trends.
#13. Servers will become redundant
Few schools will continue to burden themselves with the large capital outlay on replacing costly servers like-for-like when they reach the end of their functional service; 'serverless schools' whose services and systems are delivered to staff and students through the internet is becoming the norm.
#14. We'll build a culture of reading for pleasure
The National Literacy Trust's recent research highlighted the measurable impact of e-books on reading motivation and skills, and their ability to positively influence reluctant readers. By the end of 2018, almost every school will be trying or using e-books on a regular basis to improve reading, to help build a culture of reading for pleasure, and to support learning in one or more subjects.
#15. Collaboration tools will become more prevalent
Outside the classroom, children are fully conversant using technology to collaborate; they use it daily to make friends and socialise. Increasingly, we'll see the use of similar technologies in the classroom, and this will enable children to learn from one another whilst engaging them in learning by making it both fun and relevant.
#16. Windows 10 adoption in schools will accelerate
In 2018, we will see a wider adoption of Windows 10 in the classroom, in part due to decreasing availability of systems that support Windows 7. Windows 10 allows devices to be faster, more secure and have even better multi-tasking capabilities than previous versions of Windows, resulting in more collaborative classrooms.
#17. Video communications tools will become more widespread
The popularity of video communication tools is testament to the way content consumption and communication is shifting categorically. While this will never replace the face-to-face conversation, it's a good substitute when the latter isn't possible. These technologies will be more prevalent in the classroom, with tools like Google Expeditions putting students into places and situations they wouldn't otherwise experience.

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How to Use Technology to Personalize Learning

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Exploring Personalization in the Context of the Classroom

Teachers have been personalizing student learning experiences for a long time, through creativity, hard work, and meaningful relationships- but with the introduction of technology to the classroom, we have the opportunity to take that personalization to new heights. Using technology to personalize learning is largely intuitive for many educators, but there are certain factors of the interaction between teacher, student, and tech that can make or break the effectiveness of the instruction, and the ultimate impact for the student.

Here are some of the most foundational strategies for using technology to efficiently and meaningfully personalize learning in your classroom:

Keep Instruction Student-Centered

If you're using technology with the intention of personalizing learning but your instruction is overwhelmingly driven by the technology - or even by the teacher - then your instruction isn't as personalized as it could be. The hallmark of personalized learning is that it involves collaboration between student and teacher to determine the needs, plan, and design for learning. Technology should facilitate and actualize that collaboration, not dictate or determine its outcome.

For more on keeping personalized learning student-centered, see:

Use Technology with Purpose

We can understand technology to be purposeful when it informs instruction, gives the teacher insights into student learning gaps or pathways, and adapts to individual learning needs. Any technology you bring into your classroom should be inherently purposeful - and technology that's integrated into your design for teaching and learning should also be done so purposefully. This means that it's important to be mindful of both the quality of the technology you select, and its role in your larger strategy to collaborate with students to personalize learning.

Personalized learning gurus Tom Vander Ark, Tiffany Wycoff, and Janet Pittock offer up more details on the complexities between student, teacher, and technology:

Take it to Scale

As technology becomes a core component of the personalized learning strategy across classrooms, grade levels, and buildings in your district, it's important to consider how students can experience a cohesive, carefully designed strategy for learning throughout their educational career, all the way from kindergarten to graduation. Strategic planning and tech implementation at such a large scale is complex. The Future Ready Schools five-step process for creating a personalized learning action plan can provide both a framework and community for you to begin personalizing learning for every student in your district, no matter your challenges.

Future Ready Schools has multiple avenues and tools to help you use technology to personalize learning. See below for more information:

Design for Every Learner

Effectively using technology to personalize learning also calls for equitable instruction - which means not only that every student has access to robust resources and tools, but that they have access to what they need in a specific moment in their learning experience, despite race, gender, ethnicity, language, disability, family background, or family income (The Council of Chief State School Officers). Through the lens of equity, it's important to consider multiple facets of a student's experience with their surroundings when using any technology or instructional methods to personalize learning. Students may need to be explicitly taught how to use technology for the purpose of learning, and learning can't be truly personalized without culturally responsive teaching practices and teacher awareness of student well-being.

To further explore the challenges of digital equity, read:

For more on using technology to personalize learning, explore our blog, Inspired Ideas:

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Teachers have been personalizing student learning experiences for a long time, through creativity, hard work, and meaningful relationships- but with the introduction of technology to the classroom, we have the opportunity to take that personalization to new heights.

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6 Emerging Technologies Supporting Personalized Learning

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This a follow up to 4 Iowa Schools Getting Personalized Learning Right.
Dee Lanier, an amazing and inspiring educator, has recently challenged my thinking about how important it is to "vet" the technology I am using. Educators, administrators and technology directors/coordinators should be fastidious about what programs they are purchasing and supporting for use in their institutions. What does this mean? There needs to be serious reflection and many conversations before clicking "purchase." A superb resource for technology evaluation and reflection is TRUDACOT, a discussion protocol intended to help facilitate educator conversations about deeper learning, student agency, authentic work, and technology integration (credit to the creators, who-full disclosure-are dear friends and previous colleagues Scott McLeod & Julie Graber). When vetting school or classroom technology, there are many key factors (see this great podcast series on designing pilot programs for EdTech and personalized learning). As a starting point, here are three questions you must consider:

1. Does the technology overshadow, mask, or otherwise draw the focus away from important learning?

2. Does the technology add value so that students can do their work in better or different ways?

3. Are digital technologies utilized by students in both appropriate and empowering ways?

If your answers are "no," "yes," and "yes," you're off to a great start. Below are a few technology platforms that I support wholeheartedly, which tick each box above. My considerations are usually focused around a few questions. I like to ask: How does this tool lower the floor for young, emerging learners? Can the roof be raised easily for our high-flyers? What is the potential for personalization?

6 Tech Tools to Support Personalized Learning

Seesaw: A student-driven digital portfolio that documents student learning with built-in creative tools and provides an authentic audience for student work.

Soundtrap: A cloud-based recording studio that harnesses critical thinking and communication skills through collaborative, creative audio recording projects and bridges the necessary skills for preparing our 21st century learners for a global, connected world.

WeVideo: A cloud-based video editing and digital storytelling platform.

ExplainEverything: A cloud collaboration platform built on the learning technology of tomorrow that helps students and teachers tell their unique story.

Code.org: Their vision is that every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn computer science. They provide open-ended programs, tutorials, and full curriculum to support this cause.

Minecraft: Empowers unique and creative learning experiences for educators and students by providing an open-world game which promotes creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in an immersive environment where the only limit is your imagination.

How do we get there?

In my previous post, I discussed four rural Iowa schools doing personalized learning right. How do schools who may be dozens or even hundreds of miles away from the nearest music store or science center implement technology with such expertise? For one, rural schools and communities are usually strong and tight-knit. There are close relationships that can be tapped into for support. These relationships can help reinforce personalized learning models in their schools. According to A Guidebook for Success: Strategies for Implementing Personalized Learning in Rural Schools, personalized learning is essential for rural schools because it "provides opportunities for students that often are not available in many rural districts. With its focus on individual learning and the use of emerging technologies, personalized learning helps to transcend many of the limitations confronting rural students, such as geography and limited course opportunity and access."

Yes! Bingo.

Ok, now that we know what successful personalized learning looks like in schools and we understand the urgency of providing these opportunities to our learners, we need to start the engine. Future Ready Schools has a great guidebook designed just for this process which has a 5 step planning process and focuses on these categories (keep in mind this is geared for district-wide adoption):

1. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: Teachers customize instruction, content, and assessment on a student-to-student basis to ensure mastery.

2. Personalized Professional Learning: Through technology and digital learning, educators access professional resources and learning opportunities that can lead to improvements in their students' academic success.

3. Budget and Resources: Districts align their budgets with personalized learning priorities including ongoing support for quality technology and infrastructure.

4. Community Partnerships: Schools and districts partner with local businesses and industries to advance the school's learning goals.

5. Data and Privacy: Districts and schools establish policies and procedures for collecting, analyzing, storing, and reporting student data that ensure student privacy and data security.

6. Robust Infrastructure: Teachers embrace technology and online platforms to access tools, resources, data, and systems necessary to tailor student learning.

7. Use of Space and Time: Through technology and a new approach to classroom structure, teachers and schools leverage in-school and out-of-school time to meet the needs of individual learners.

These steps are intense but imperative to shift teaching and learning for our students' global success. Let's roll up our sleeves and start this important work!

For more, see:

Meredith Allen is an education consultant and Educational Ambassador for Soundtrap.
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How Technology Can Increase Rigor In The Classroom

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by Barbara R. Blackburn

Instructional rigor is a concept we can agree is important, despite the debate about the use of the word itself. Rigor is "creating an environment in which each student is expected to learn at high levels; each student is supported so he or she can learn at high levels; and each student demonstrates learning at high levels (Blackburn, 2008)." But how does technology relate to rigor? As with any instructional tool, educational technology is critical to increasing rigor in the classroom. There are five ways technology can be used to increase rigor.
Technology can promote higher-order thinking.
Technology that increases rigor promotes higher order thinking, not rote level tasks. There are times it is appropriate to do lower level tasks, but they should build to higher levels of thinking. In other words, look for technology that is more than a basic worksheet on the screen. One tool that can be effective is using real-world simulations, which require students to analyze, reflect, synthesize information, and create solutions. (You can find some sample math examples here.)
Expectations can be raised.
In a rigorous classroom, expectations are high for everyone, even though the product may look different for a student with special needs and one who is an honors student. For example, the teacher in one classroom I visited wanted to increase expectations by moving students beyond simply summarizing a text. First, some students compared two texts they read rather than one; others compared and contrasted three texts for an overall analysis of a theme or author study. In both examples, students then created analysis vlogs (or video logs) from the perspective of a book reviewer for a TV network rather than writing simple summaries. The technology perspective enhanced the expectation level of the assignment.

Consider if the teacher did not use analysis vlogs. Instead, he or she simply asked students to write a paragraph or paper comparing and contrasting the texts. Certainly comparing and contrasting is higher level than summarizing, but the technology transforms the activity. With the vlogs, students are required to put themselves in the position of a book reviewer for a TV network. This means they have to analyze the text materials, synthesize the information, and then present it in a manner pertinent to a TV audience, which typically has a short attention span. Therefore, the students must identify the most important points and back them up with evidence, rather than telling everything they know. These expectations are far more rigorous.
'Application' is more natural.
Third, application is the focus. Using an app like Glogster, students can apply their knowledge by creating a multimedia, interactive poster. This can be used for a variety of application-oriented projects, from creating their own math word problems with images to creating a new character in a story or book. I also like having students create an informational poster that contains three errors, and other students must discover the mistakes and correct them.
Technology-based often requires multiple steps.
According to Webb's Depth of Knowledge, increasing rigor also requires multiple steps to accomplish the assignment rather than one single step. Instead than simply writing an essay about a famous scientist, students can create a fake Facebook page. Through their research, they must generate information to complete the profile, add friends, "like" pages, and complete status updates. This process is far more complex that a simple writing assignment, and requires multiple steps for completion.

The technology provides the structure for the multiple steps. For students to complete the Facebook page, they must first identify what information they will need, so they will have a focus for their research. Next, they must find the information. Third, they must translate the information into the Facebook format, requiring them to analyze and apply.
It can be easier to provide support for rigorous work.
Finally, technology tools that provide support for students to process their learning in different ways also support rigor. In my social studies class, my students learned better by drawing a mind map or other graphic organizer, rather than listing information. Apps like ShowMe for the IPad allow students to not only draw their information, but to record any accompanying information. This is especially helpful for primary students and for those with special needs. Mindmapping is also a great tool for students to use to demonstrate their understanding of concepts and to plan for additional assignments. (You can find some free apps for mindmapping here.)
Conclusion
Technology is a powerful tool that can help teachers increase rigor in their classrooms. As you integrate technology in your teaching, consider how its use reflects the principles we've discussed. I'm sure you'll find that incorporating these five principles will help you not only best meet your students' needs, but raise the rigor of their learning to new levels.
Barbara R. Blackburn is the author of 15 books, including Rigor in Your Classroom: A Toolkit for Teachers. She is also a national speaker and consultant, regularly presenting workshops for teachers and leaders on rigor, motivating struggling learners, and instructional strategies that improve student achievement. She can be reached through her website at www.barbarablackburnonline.com; How Technology Can Increase Rigor In The Classroom

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How Technology Can Increase Rigor In The Classroom

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by Barbara R. Blackburn Instructional rigor is a concept we can agree is important, despite the debate about the use of the word itself. Rigor is "creating an environment in which each student is expected to learn at high levels; each student is supported so he or she can learn at high levels; and each student demonstrates learning at high levels (Blackburn, 2008)."

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In shifting instructional techniques to utilize new technology and support Common Core instruction, it is easy for teachers to access an abundance of exciting applications, web tools, and lesson plan ideas that allow students to practice skills in a new way. Scrolling through Pinterest, Teachers Pay Teachers, or other such sites, one could spend hours looking at examples of neat digital tools and captivating lessons that teachers are using in their classrooms. And although these tools provide catchy, exciting, and even memorable classroom experiences for our students, I would offer up a word of caution: Don't get too caught up in the fun and flashy, and forget about rigor.

Admittedly, this is a mistake I have made myself over the past couple of years. In creating and implementing lessons for an elementary STEM lab, I have gotten excited about the overwhelming student engagement, but neglected the learning outcomes. Don't get me wrong- student engagement is an essential part of good teaching. But I fear, at times, I have sacrificed rigor for relevance. The two are not mutually exclusive. In fact, the art of strong pedagogy is finding the sweet spot where students are so engaged that they embrace challenges that push them to apply their understanding at a deeper level.

So as we begin developing lessons for next year, how do we make sure that we do not get so caught up in catchy content that we neglect high expectations for learning? I would argue that just about any app can be included in a rigorous lesson when used as part of an engaging learning process, as opposed to standing alone as the entire learning experience. For example, a few months ago, I was planning a lesson on landforms and how the earth changes. Immediately, the old baking soda and vinegar volcano came to mind since it always proves to be a memorable crowd pleaser. However, as I thought about it, I realized that the demonstration, although fun, presents students with very little challenge or even interaction with the content. Therefore, I continued my search. I then found an app called "Volcano 360" which allows students to take a 360 degree helicopter tour of an erupting volcano. Again, this was a very fun-sounding prospect but it lacked the potential for deep learning. Finally, it occurred to me to use both of these experiences as part of a language arts lesson on compare and contrast. After spending a few minutes experiencing each of these short activities, and an introduction to compare and contrast, the students created a Popplet web comparing and contrasting the real volcano with our model. In doing this, they were able to discover how a volcano changes land and many even argued why that particular way of modeling a volcano is somewhat inaccurate. From this example, you can see how an app or activity that lacks rigor can be used as part of a lesson that is both engaging and produces higher order learning outcomes.

One of the most important considerations when developing rigorous lessons is setting strong objectives from the very beginning of the learning process. Recently, I was helping a teacher plan a science lesson on physical and chemical changes. Although we had identified an engaging science experiment for the students to learn about the two, we felt that the students needed more explicit instruction about facts related to these topics. Therefore, we decided to create a Padlet wall with links to websites and videos that would provide the necessary information. However, although all of the information would be disseminated to students, the links themselves did not provide an opportunity for productive struggle. Therefore, we decided to create a task for students to complete for each link that were more challenging for them. When creating these tasks, we wanted to make sure that students were considering answers to higher-order questions. Therefore, we used a Bloom's taxonomy diagram to help us create a rubric to set student learning goals for each task. (Google "Bloom's Taxonomy verbs" and take your pick from hundreds of images.) In grading their responses, we were able to screenshot evidence from their responses to justify our evaluation of each task. Again, this activity began with a simple science experiment and research tool, but was transformed into a much more rigorous learning experience by focusing on higher-order outcomes and the integration of content areas based on cross-cutting concepts.

Moving forward in our instructional shift and digital conversion, perhaps no one is more excited than I am about providing engaging, memorable, and meaningful learning opportunities for our students. There is no question that neat apps and interactive projects make content more relevant and enjoyable for students. However, in doing so, we cannot forget the pitfalls we learned from the whole learner movement. Exciting classroom experiences that lack opportunities for students to analyze, evaluate, and synthesis information will yield basic-level understanding at best and educational gaps at worst. There are so many amazing digital resources out there. But it is up to us as teachers to apply those resources in a way that will produce optimal learning outcomes and motivate students to embrace these challenges.
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Integrating technology in class for great results: 6 tips from an expert

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Technology opens plentiful possibilities for students, but for teachers it can present a unique challenge. New tools should not only engage students and fit seamlessly into lessons, but also add value without taking away from the many "musts" on every teacher's list.

Eileen Heller, Instructional Technology Trainer and Elementary Innovation Facilitator for Omaha Public Schools (OPS), is responsible for instructional technology training at 21 of Omaha's 63 elementary schools. As a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE), she sees both challenges and opportunities in bringing technology into the classroom.

While recently working with a class of fourth-graders on Microsoft Teams (which OPS is piloting), Eileen saw first-hand how big a difference the right technology integration can make.

"The students were asked to share their favorite character and to include a gif, emoji, or customizable sticker to represent it," Eileen explains. "The result was a completely engaged class, immediate feedback from peers, and the ability for the teacher to reinforce digital citizenship skills along the way."

We asked Eileen to share her hard-won insights on bringing this approach into the classroom. Here are some of her best tips:

6 tips for transforming teaching with technology

1. Listen and learn from your students

We don't do this enough. Every book, blog, or article of research I read keeps going back to building relationships and culture in your classroom to ensure success. This includes technology integration. Start talking, ask questions and, most importantly, listen and adjust. How are your students communicating and sharing ideas with friends and family? Replicate that in some fashion in the classroom for them to communicate their learning and collaborate with their peers.

2. Shift to a student-centered environment

Stand back and release control. There are a variety of student-centered pedagogies to explore such as inquiry, project and/or problem-based learning, design thinking, and culturally responsive teaching. The end goal is to give students ownership into their learning.

For instance, use creative discovery time when introducing a new tool. Instead of giving step-by-step instructions, let students discover and interact with one another. Imagine a class of students starting on Minecraft: Education Edition for the first time. Do you really need to be the expert, or can your students play that role?

3. Fall in love with the right tools

I remember the first time I saw at the International Society for Technology in Education conference in 2014. I immediately fell in love with how OneNote makes it easy to organize things in sections and pages. Be selective about the technology you use and learn how other teachers are using that tool - then adjust and replicate. Find your favorite tools that empower you and your students. A couple of my favorites are OneNote Class Notebook and OneNote Staff Notebook, the latter of which helps teachers and staff collaborate to work more effectively. (If you're new to OneNote, check out these and this .)

4. Embrace instructional design

This is the core of all technology integration. No technology in isolation will move student achievement or increase test scores. It comes down to the teacher and how they design the lesson to use that technology as a tool toward learning.

When I work with a teacher on designing any learning activity, we start by collecting our 'guiding resources.' This includes our district pacing guides that lay out the curriculum with the standards and Best Instructional Practices Handbook. We also pull from ISTE Student Standards, Technology Skills Scope & Sequence, Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship Scope and Sequence, and more.

5. Reflect and revise

The most powerful learning comes from reflection. This needs to be done not only by the student, but also the teacher, via dialogue, writing, or video. Reflect on the learning activities you provided and the technology you integrated to determine if it enhanced or hindered the learning experience.

It won't always be a success, but the value comes in recognizing and adjusting. This goes back to listening to your students. Ask questions, check for evidence of learning and add your own insight to reiteration of your learning activity.

6. Showcase and share

Use technology to share student learning and your own lesson design with an authentic audience. Social media is not only one of the best ways to learn from others, but also a great way to showcase and share for the benefit of others. Don't worry about being perfect. Students need to see that you will revise constantly - and that they should too.

One of my favorite ways to reflect on my own learning is through blogging. This can also be an avenue for your students. Be sure to allow the students to choose how they will showcase and share, whether it's visual presentation, song, written piece, or any other creative approach. I love when my teachers connect with another class locally (or globally) to share their learning via Skype in the Classroom.

To learn more from this extraordinary Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, visit Eileen's blog, or connect with her on the Microsoft Educator Community, Twitter or LinkedIn.

To join Eileen and other innovators around the globe using technology to engage students and prepare them for the jobs of tomorrow, become a Microsoft Innovative Educator today.

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Technology opens plentiful possibilities for students, but for teachers it can present a unique challenge. New tools should not only engage students and fit seamlessly into lessons, but also add value without taking away from the many "musts" on every teacher's list.

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4 Tech Integration Tips for New Teachers

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Education Week - The New Teacher Chat: Advice, Tips, and Support

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A few weeks back you shared a post on 4 Reasons for Technology Integration and I wanted to take time today to chat a bit about tech in our practice.

You mentioned four reasons why you integrate tech into your work: to support Student Voice, to have Documentation, to promote Collaboration and lastly to allow you to have Faster Feedback. The reasons showcase the way you teach in the classroom which is awesome, but not all new teachers are as far along the tech compendium as you are.

We know that most new teachers are still grappling with the normal day-to-day process of running a classroom. And who could blame them? If as a new teacher you don't have the basic classroom structures in place that you want to support you and your students, you might as well just stop there. And that's OK! Most new teachers don't come to the classroom prepared to launch a full-blown "tech integration" piece to support their pedagogy. How do I know this? Well... I'm a former school principal, as you know, who hired over 100 new teachers in the 14 years that I did that work. And as an adjunct in a teacher prep program, I see the same lack of skills in my students in their ability to apply meaningful tech to classroom lessons.

I share this because I think it's important for new teachers to know they are not alone! Many would have us believe that because "most" new teachers are millennials, they should have this part down. But the fact of the matter is they don't. Honestly, to some degree, I blame that on the lack of universities to be able to provide their pre-service students with meaningful technology integration practices that can support their pedagogy.

I don't know why it is that teacher training programs don't typically offer a Technology Practicum where pre-service students could sit with new supportive technologies, and applications in a hands-on workshop, led by an experienced instructor, and consider how when in the classroom they would apply these to their work. It frustrates me at times because I know that in higher ed, we could do better. What I try to do in the short time that I have my students is to provide opportunities for them to take a look at some of the tech tools available and consider how they might use them going forward. It's not as much as I'd like to do but at least it's a start.

So in your previous tech post, you asked me a question: Let me giveWh at would you want your teachers to keep in mind when they integrate technology with their students? you four short suggestions that I would have for new teachers who want to start to maximize opportunities to utilize tech in the classroom:

1. Pedagogy Comes Firs t. If you don't have your down in terms of how you structure your lessons with students, teach your lessons, reflect on your lessons, don't bother to add technology. It will just make it worse. You're not ready. Master the skill of instruction first and when you're ready then you can begin to consider how you would add a tech practice or application to your lesson. Some might argue and say new teachers should just jump in. I disagree. It's my opinon and I'm sticking to it.

2. Work with a Mentor. When you're ready, seek out a mentor who's confident with adding tech to their lessons. Someone who's well on their way to mastering the skill of teaching lessons and feels comfortable with adding that technology support to the lessons and projects they're working on the students. It'll be so much more helpful to work with someone who's already been on the road that you're on. Someone who's had time to fail at what they've done, get up and start doing better and can be that support to you as you begin that process.

3. Ask questions (on Twitter). As you start working with technology tools, you need to feel comfortable asking questions of a mentor or colleague. One of the things that I found in my career as a principal is that not enough new teachers ask questions. I would come in to do observations in the classroom and I think I mentioned this before but I would find that my new teachers would fail at the lesson. When I'd ask them if they asked questions of their mentors, 95 percent of them would say no. I know that they could have felt much more confident had they asked questions to get feedback. We can't let our ego get in the way of supporting us to be the best that we can be for ourselves and our students. If you don't have a mentor or a supportive colleague take your questions to social media! My number one place to recommend would be Twitter. Sign yourself up on Twitter, find people to follow, connect with them, and start to ask questions. You'll be amazed how quickly you can begin to build a community and get answers to questions about how to integrate tech in ways you never dreamed possible. It's really a supportive community for educators.

4. Pick one tech tool, get good at using it. It's not a race and anybody who tells you that is wrong. If you want to get good at integrating technology tools and applications into your work then start small. Pick one tool that you think will be super supportive of your goals with your students and get good at using it. As you're doing this support your students to get good at using it too. Maybe it's something simple like a Google doc, Google Slides, or Google Spreadsheets. There are so many things that you can do with Google Tools that you'll be surprised how quickly your students will pick it up. They might even be able to show you a thing or two about how to use them. And wouldn't that be the best thing in the world!

Christine, now that I've shared my 4 tips, I'm curious how long it took you to feel confident about adding tech integration into your classroom? Did you have great mentors? Is it a skill that came naturally? Did you have some meaning professional development opportunities that launched your skill set? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

Lisa

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4 Tech Integration Tips for New Teachers

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A few weeks back you shared a post on 4 Reasons for Technology Integration and I wanted to take time today to chat a bit about tech in our practice. You mentioned four reasons why you integrate tech into your work: to support Student Voice, to have Documentation, to promote Collaboration and lastly to allow you to have Faster Feedback.

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5 Tips for Integrating Tech into K-12 Classrooms

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5 Tips for Integrating Tech into K-12 Classrooms

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Incorporating technology into the classroom will help you save time and work more efficiently.

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As the new school year nears, are you seeking ways to integrate technology into your K-12 classroom? Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed and don't know where to start. Teachers are always inundated with 'new' programs, mandates, and meeting standards, and while integrating technology is important for both teachers and students, sometimes getting started can seem like a chore. Here are five simple ways you can infuse technology into your K-12 classroom and get started on the path to blended learning!

Ditch the paper

Whether you are an early elementary teacher or teach seniors in high school, ditching paper is a simple way to integrate technology. Young children with access to tablets can practice writing skills on engaging apps like iWriteWords or A Novel Idea. Older students can create comic strips to narrate a story at ToonDoo, allowing them to explore creative design instead of the usual graphic organizer or storyboarding. All grade levels can experiment with blogs. One idea could be to have them create and manage a blog instead of a traditional written essay or journal entry.

Take steps toward the flipped classroom

If you have a learning management system (LMS) at your school, they often include video integrations that let you create quick video messages that you can include in emails or use to provide more dynamic feedback on assignments. An LMS, will also often allow you to record and upload video lessons that students can view outside the classroom. Without an LMS, sites like TeacherTube allow you to create videos that can be safely uploaded for use in emails, classroom viewing, or a variety of ways to reach students. Who knows, you may enjoy creating the videos so much that you decide to try the Flipped Classroom approach. Getting started is the first step.
Learn more about using video in blended and virtual K-12 programs
Interact online

It's not always easy to get a speaker into the classroom physically, but, thanks to tools like Skype and other video conferencing tools, bringing an author, expert, or guest speaker into the classroom digitally is very easy. Sites, such as epals, provide students the opportunity to make global connections. Google Earth lets students see actual places they are studying as well-a social studies class can come to life when students are able to connect with students in the regions they are studying.

Model with video

Classroom management is important to the success of any classroom. Engage your students in modeling good behavior. Record videos of students modeling the behaviors you want to encourage using your smartphone or tablet. Hook up your device to a projector and show students what you expect. Students can also model strategies and skills for other students to view. Create a library of resources that allow students to watch their peers when they need assistance. Students creating the videos will have a sense of pride and ownership in the process while those viewing have the benefit of a peer model to assist them.

Remediate and enrich

There are many wonderful resources for students available to assist you with their remediation and enrichment needs. TEDEd, Khan Academy, and edX are all great examples of lessons, test prep, and activities that can supplement/support your classroom. Differentiation is vital to student success, and with limited time, harnessing technology to assist you benefits everyone. These resources can be used as part of classroom instruction but have the added advantage of being accessed from home giving your students support beyond the school day.
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Technology integration helps prepare your students for college and careers. The earlier they get started, the better off they will be in their own technology journey. Incorporating technology doesn't have to be an added duty. Once you are comfortable with using a few tools, you might actually find that they give you more time and help you work more efficiently. Finally, don't feel like you need to try everything, and don't be afraid to fail. Sometimes, we learn the most through trial and error, so there is no need to beat yourself up for a lesson that might not go as planned. Students will see that you are trying and they will appreciate your effort. Regardless of what technology you choose to start with, the most important thing is to get started!
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5 Tips for Integrating Tech into K-12 Classrooms | D2L

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As the new school year nears, are you seeking ways to integrate technology into your K-12 classroom? Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed and don't know where to start. Teachers are always inundated with 'new' programs, mandates, and meeting standards, and while integrating technology is important for both teachers and students, sometimes getting started can seem like a chore.

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Tech integration tips for every type of learner and teacher

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Tech integration tips for every type of learner and teacher

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Depending on their training, experience and practice, educators can land anywhere on the ed tech integration spectrum. Some would place themselves on the "just getting-started" end of the continuum, while others are more seasoned and reside on the "expert" end.

No matter where you land, instructional technology expert Boni Hamilton assures there are exciting and engaging ways to integrate technology into your classroom. Hamilton, a teacher pursuing her second doctoral degree in education and author of Integrating Technology in the Classroom: Tools to Meet the Needs of Every Student, says it's just a matter of finding a plug-in space and moving forward from there.

"I just want to move teachers ahead, because I think they beat themselves up sometimes," Hamilton explains. "They see someone using tech in an interesting way and they think, 'I can't do that.' I want them to say, 'I can do something,' and that something will be better for your students than just staying where you are."

In addition to meeting educators where they are, Hamilton meets them, and their students, in the how they learn space. Here are her tech integration suggestions for visual, auditory, kinesthetic and multilingual learners:

Visual

Just about everyone knows how to use a digital camera. But having 30 kids use cameras, track the equipment, deal with broken devices and incorporate a standards-based lesson - that's a whole different beast.

Those just getting started can create a project where students work in groups and develop a theme by using photos. Assign any topic, from mathematics vocabulary or geometric shapes to the meaning of the word peace, and ask the groups to come up with pictures to illustrate the topic.

More advanced digital camera and mobile device users can have student groups use images to document change over time or to create learning artifacts from a science experiment, for example. These projects would take more documentation, more brain power and more coordination.

Finally, the super-tech-savvy can ask students to plan, write and produce an original digital story with drawings or digital images.
Auditory
Elementary teachers working with students on listening skills can bring up audio stories on classroom devices and ask them to listen to the story, talk about it and then write about.

Another idea: Have middle and high school students listen to two speeches from U.S. presidents in different eras to identify how the rhetoric changed or what the key messages were.

Those more comfortable with tech integration can have students record a passage from their reading to an audio file. Students can then play the audio file as they follow along with the text to find errors.
Kinesthetic
For kinesthetic learners, the lessons can begin with putting students in charge of tech equipment. Have them manage devices, edit digital stories or update audio files for other students to listen to.

"Give them a purpose to get out of their seats and move. Help these kids take active roles in whatever you are doing," Hamilton advises.

Give more advanced learners who need to move the chance to create virtual field trips, multimedia simulations or even robotics projects, which give kinesthetic learners a sense of being active.
Multimedia/multilingual
Multimedia or multilingual ed tech integration captures all learning styles at once. Engage students in multimedia digital storytelling using iMovie or Photo Story 3. Or have students collaborate on a small video project, such as a book trailer or a public service announcement.

As your and your students' skills advance, have students create more advanced PSAs and enter them in film contests, or use web-based tools to teach basic programming.

"Teaching with the integration of technology is not an intuitive leap for all teachers," Hamilton notes. "Start with things you are familiar with and connect the dots to bring it to the classroom. If you have a tool you know, kids can use that tool. And, guess what, kids will teach you another tool."
Learn more about how to advance your ed tech integration in Hamilton's new book, Integrating Technology in the Classroom: Tools to Meet the Needs of Every Student.

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Tech integration tips for every type of learner and teacher

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27 Tips for Meaningful Technology Integration

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One of the great advantages of living and teaching in a world of technology is that there are countless apps, software, devices, and more available at our fingertips to help make learning come alive. However, what is the best way to use this technology in a classroom? How can teachers best engaged students using the technology with which they're growing up?

Kelly Walsh's 27 Meaningful (and Fun) Ways to Use Technology for Teaching and Learning discusses the best methods for breaking free of the traditional teaching method. She explains that #EdTech (Educational Technology) can and should be used to to enhance a learning environment. Gone is the age of lecturing and teacher-centered learning. Now, the best way to reach your students is to think like the students!

Interested in taking advantage of the benefits of 21st Century technology? Check out these 27 suggestions for making your classroom "Even More Awesome":

Source: 27 Meaningful (and Fun) Ways to Use Technology for Teaching and Learning, by Kelly Walsh

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5 Tips To Kickstart Your Classroom Technology Integration

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We live in a digital world where everything evolves rapidly. What's considered new and modern today can be old and obsolete tomorrow. That seems to go for almost everything in our lives as teachers as well, but one of the areas where we are seeing the most drastic evolution is definitely technology.

The marriage of classroom and technology does not really come as a surprise. As students began relying more and more on their digital sidekicks to get through the day, teachers have had to find a way to meet them in the middle. So it is relatively safe to say that the latest inventions have enabled us to start improving the traditional educational system, and will undoubtedly provide us with progressively engaged classrooms in the future.

The opinions on this subject are still divided. Some say that the change in educational trends is for the better, others for the worse. In the end, what's important is that both sides agree the future course of education involves using some type of technology.

To keep pace with the current trends, we need to show our students that we are not outdated. We need to use the latest tech tools as well-and not just to be able to engage our students and make knowledge more fun for them, but also to make life easier for us.

If we pay close attention to what exactly makes our students happy, it's pretty clear that it's the new and dynamic (and fun) ways of learning that engage them most. So the logical conclusion would be to find new and effective ways of preparing and delivering lectures that students would find amusing and more challenging. If you think about it, it's a win-win situation.

Here are five tips that can help you kickstart your classroom tech integration:

1. Create class groups on social networks. As an ESL teacher, I always strived to create a meaningful connection between myself and my students. The end goal is always to overcome the usual teacher-student paradigms and focus on positive engagement by establishing stronger relationships.

One way of doing this is to create closed class groups on social networks that enable everyone to freely communicate outside of the classroom. Also, check out apps like Remind that provide a different angle on teacher-student communication. In short, create a team atmosphere and use social networks to help you out.

2. Reuse old worksheets. Don't throw away all of your paper just yet! An important part of using teacher technology integration is to make your job easier as well. Creating new assignments every time can be exhausting and time consuming. Thankfully, the new wave of web productivity tools enables us to simply repurpose old worksheets without manually retyping them.

For converting scanned PDFs to Word I mainly used this free online OCR tool, but for more complex document conversions it's better to stick with a complex desktop tool, such as Able2Extract 10.

3. Record your lectures online. Fun fact: most students today love to watch videos. Therefore, educators can use video platforms to kick our lessons up a notch as well. Two tools you should check out are:

TED-Ed is an online lessons repository that allows teachers to create their own video lessons and help students learn in a more interactive way. Lesson records can be really useful for distance learning as well.

TeacherTube is a one stop online shop for free user generated educational videos from around the world. So you don't need to reinvent the wheel every time-you can find exactly what you're looking for with a quick search. Plus you never know-recording your lectures for online use might help you improve your game as well.

4. Create case studies. Delivering boring, routine lectures is simply not doing the job anymore (to be honest, I don't think it ever did). The way to improve our students' performance in life is to get them to think and come up with different solutions to various problems.

Traditional pedagogy will not help here since it doesn't really involve team work. To develop students' analytical thinking and problem solving skills, we need to create different case studies that place students in "real-life" situations. Try using this case study guide to get started. Step outside the box and you will undoubtedly fulfill your mission as an educator.

5. Create educational games and quizzes. Some teachers have already embraced the fact that students can actually learn through fun lectures and are making the most of it. You can do so as well. There are tools made especially for tackling this task, such as KaHoot. KaHoot is a tool that assesses students' knowledge and encourages them to learn through playing games. Be sure to also check out free tools that can help create quizzes through which students can learn, compete and play at the same time.

Bill Gates once said that technology is just a tool, and in terms of getting kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is most important. Hopefully, these five tips can help you make the first step in that direction.

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Maria Petrovska is a digital marketing manager for Investintech.com and a former ESL teacher. Stay in-the-know with all things EdTech and innovations in learning by signing up to receive the weekly Smart Update

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Successful technology integration is more than just getting the tools into the classroom; here are some ideas on how to engage students and enliven your lessons with those tools.

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Members of the Education World Tech Team offer advice to help your school take advantage of technology in the coming year. Included: Our Tech Team presents their top ten list of tips to help you expand the ways you use technology.

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Members of the Education World Tech Team offer advice to help your school take advantage of technology in the coming year. Included: Our Tech Team presents their top ten list of tips to help you expand the ways you use technology.

As a new school year begins, we asked the Education World Tech Team to share their best suggestions for things you can do to facilitate technology integration in the months ahead. Here are the Team's responses.

10. GAIN PERSPECTIVE

Put last year into perspective. To achieve this perspective, ask yourself these questions:

Did I use technology?

If I did, did the technology enhance the lessons? If not, why not?

If I didn't use technology, how can I use it this year to enhance and/or reinforce what I teach?

9. GET ORGANIZED

Go through old files and delete those that are useless or outdated.

Group remaining files in folders by subject and/or topic.

Back up important and regularly used files.

Transfer all previous student projects to a flash drive.

Check all bookmarked Internet sites, and delete those that are no longer valid or useful.

Organize remaining bookmarks by subject or topic.

8. TAKE A COURSE

Take an online course to learn about teaching and learning with technology. There are tons of tutorials on the Internet on a variety of topics. (Check out Bob Bowman's Guide to Free Educational Technology for links to free online tutorials and how-to guides.)

Attend local workshops on software or hardware you might want to use. (You won't have the time or energy once school starts!)

7. NETWORK WITH PEERS

6. EXPLORE THE LITERATURE

Subscribe to online or print publications, such as Learning and Leading with Technology (International Society for Technology in Education), Reading Today (International Reading Association), and Instructor (Scholastic), to learn more about integrating technology into your teaching and student learning! (Visit Educational Technology Journals for a list of online educational technology publications.)

5. EXPERIMENT WITH SOFTWARE

Explore new software programs to use with your students. Create a temporary folder and practice using the programs. If what you do doesn't work, don't save it. If it does work, save it as a template or guide.

Choose the best programs and decide which lessons might fit best with each. Practice teaching a sample lesson. Trying new programs for the first time in front of students is the wrong time to find out it doesn't work.

Design student instruction sheets for simple projects or activities using the best programs. Easy, short, step-by-step directions will allow students to use the software independently.

4. INSTALL TIMESAVING TECHNOLOGY

Locate, install, and practice using technology that can make your job easier. Consider programs such as an electronic grade book to record student work, an electronic lesson planner, a word processing program to create parent letters (add clip art for interest!), and a database program to create labels and mail merge word-processed letters.

3. CREATE A CLASSROOM CLIMATE

Visualize the climate you want to establish and organize your classroom accordingly. Decide where to locate the learning centers, the writing center, and the computer center. (Be aware of the physical limitations of your classroom computers. Cords, for example, are only so long!)

Set up a computer-learning center and create a launch page of curriculum-related sites for students. Provide technology-related activities for each unit of instruction you plan to teach.

Decide how often and under what circumstances students will use technology. Post a list of rules.

2. PUNCH UP EXISTING LESSONS

Take a look at the previous year's lessons and decide which ones can use more punch or a technological boost. Many pencil and paper activities can easily be adapted to word processing, or a drawing program. Another easy way to integrate technology into the curriculum is to give students several options when creating book reports. Better Book Reports -- 25 Ideas! and More Ideas Than You'll Ever Use for Book Reports are two Web links for book report ideas that can easily be adapted to the computer. Making slide shows, multimedia reports, and posters are other options students might choose to explore individual learning styles.

Explore lesson plan archives to see what other teachers are doing. Visit such sites as Education World's Technology Archive, Awesome Library, and
Eduhound to find technology ideas, lessons, and activities that match your curriculum. If possible, find activities and projects that incorporate more than one curriculum area.

Search the Internet for Web sites that complement and extend your already successful lessons. Look for interesting text, pictures, movies, and activities that convey the message you want to give students.

Create a book-marked list of the best sites, and include the URLs in the appropriate places in your plan book. That will help you remember to use them when you get to the lessons and avoid the search for that slip of paper that has sunk to the bottom of your book bag.

Let's review the top ten tips from the Education World Tech Team:

10. Gain perspective.
9. Get organized.
8. Take a course.
7. Network with peers.
6. Explore the literature.
5. Experiment with software.
4. Install timesaving technology.
3. Create a classroom climate.
2. Punch up existing lessons.
1. Prepare something new.

The number one way to prepare to use technology in the coming year --

1. PREPARE SOMETHING NEW

Locate tools that will make learning more exciting, interesting, and relevant for students: A multimedia encyclopedia adds sound and video clips to basic information and provides links to related topics. A word processing program helps students with the steps in the writing process. Quality software can be individualized to allow students to practice curriculum skills at their own ability level. WebQuests can help students use the Internet to work toward curriculum goals. Telecollaborative projects, such as those found at Global Schoolhouse are a wonderful way to integrate curriculum while students work with their peers around the world.

Learn to use technology that extends the power of the computer, such as a scanner, digital camera, video camera, and projector. Use your new tools with presentation software to create curriculum-related presentations for the computer learning center. (If you use pictures or movies from a Web site, be sure to get permission to use the items.)

Plan lessons to teach students to use those tools to enhance their own curriculum projects.

Work with a partner to plan new curriculum units or lessons. It's lots more fun that way, and you and your partner can brainstorm ideas, share the planning, and contribute your individual strengths.

Design new curriculum incorporating technology. Design at least one brand-new adventure for this school year. Starting the school year with a newly designed unit will negate students' thoughts of "Oh, no! The same old stuff again!" and rekindle the spirit of adventure that got most of us into teaching in the first place!

The Education World Tech Team includes 40 dedicated and knowledgeable educational-technology professionals who have volunteered to contribute to occasional articles that draw on their varied expertise and experience. Stay tuned in the months ahead as members of the Tech Team share their thoughts on a wide variety of topics.

Libby Adams, computer resource teacher, Troost Academy, Kansas City, Missouri

Pat Bihon, enrichment/technology specialist, Lincoln Roosevelt School, Succasunna, New Jersey

Kathy Campbell, regional coordinator,

* Louisiana Department of Education INCLASS Assistance Program

* Dave Figi, computer teacher, Parker High School, Janesville, Wisconsin

* Beth Gregor, elementary technology coordinator, Pleasantdale Elementary School, La Grange, Illinois

* Fred Holmes, Webmaster, Osceola High School, Osceola, Nebraska

* Mary Kreul, grade-2 teacher, Richards Elementary School, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin

* Lydia Patrick, technology coordinator, Mountain Brook Elementary School, Birmingham, Alabama

* Marcia Reed, media center coordinator, St. Pius X School, Toledo, Ohio

* Lori Sanborn, technology specialist, Rancho Las Positas Elementary School, Livermore, California

* Russ Stamp, media specialist/district Webmaster, Manitou Springs Middle School, Manitou Springs, Colorado

* Lisa Wilson, computer lab coordinator, South Knox Elementary School, Monroe City, Indiana

* Katy Wonnacott, technology and social studies teacher, Signal Hill School, Belleville, Illinois

Article by Linda Starr
Education World®
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Technology is a great tool to add to your teacher toolbox. Before you make the leap into technology integration here are things to consider.

Technology Can Be Intimidating

As a new teacher (or simply a teacher new to technology!), you already have so much on their plate - from figuring out how to plan curriculum to understanding student assessment data. Using technology and digital content right away, and the right way, can be intimidating.

An experienced teacher, administrator, and instructional coach, Dr. Howard Pitler wants to give new teachers a few simple steps you can take from the get-go to confidently use technology to enhance student learning. Not to mention make your life easier!

Proven Tips for Implementing Technology

Tip 1: Avoid Google searching, especially for younger students! Asking students to Google something without pre-planning is a likely recipe for trouble. Want proof, just Google Martinlutherking.org. At the elementary level consider Kidtopia.info. At the secondary, level look at Infotopia.info. Better yet, either go to Google SafeSearch settings and turn on safe search and/or preload sites you want your students to have easy access into a classroom Diigo site and even categorize them by themes or chapters correlated to the text.

Tip 2: Technology is only a tool, not an end in itself. While technology-based activities can be engaging and fun, begin your lesson planning by identifying the learning intentions/objectives you're planning on teaching. I like stating my learning objectives as what you expect students to know, understand, and be able to do. After you have unpacked the lesson into those declarative and procedural knowledge pieces, then and only then look for technologies that will enhance the lesson.

Tip 3: Room layout can make or break a technology-enhanced lesson. Be sure every screen is visible. This will enable you to effectively monitor learning by scanning the room to identify students who might be off task. I find it helpful to monitor screens by scanning the room, then use physical proximity to adjust behaviors. If you see a learner at a website that is clearly not part of the lesson, quietly walk to the student and put your hand on a shoulder or the back of the chair. You'll be surprised at how effective a simple gesture is.

Tip 4: Be sure your students know the 'why' of the activity you have designed to support the learning objective. While you might have a great reason for students to create a presentation, for example, sometimes students get wrapped up in the technology and lose sight of the objective. When creating a PowerPoint or Keynote on a topic, be sure the focus is on the topic. Students shouldn't spend more time working on the 'cute factor' of a presentation than on the content itself.

Tip 5: Content is king! The learning objective must be the overriding focus. There are times when no technology is the best technology. Technology is only one of the many tools in a good teacher's toolbox, and that's ok. Technology for technology's sake is never a good idea.

Tip 6: Don't wait to use technology until you are an expert. Some teachers avoid using technology because they are afraid that either the technology will crash on them during instruction or because they don't feel expert enough and their students might see them mess up. First, the technology WILL crash. Trust me on this. Always have a viable backup plan you can quickly switch to.

Also, kids know technology blows up on occasion. It happens, so accept it and keep going. Second, it's very likely you will have several students who know more about the technologies you are trying to use than you do. They will honestly be willing to help. It is perfectly ok to tell the class,'' I am just learning this and might need some help along the way.'' Students need to see teachers as learners too. Waiting until you are the expert would be similar to waiting until you are an expert bike rider before actually getting on the bike to improve. Redefine failure in your own understanding to FAIL=First Attempt In Learning.

Technology Can Never Replace You

Technology is a wonderful enhancement. It is not a substitute for quality instruction. Learn and practice research-based instructional strategies and be sure you keep working on your pedagogy to become the best teacher you can. Even the master teachers I work with are constantly learning and growing. Technology will never replace a good teacher, but a good teacher who uses technology appropriately will replace one who doesn't.

About Dr. Pitler

Howard Pitler lives in Overland Park. KS with his wife of 43 years. He has two grown children and two wonderful grandsons. When he isn't working with educators in the USA and abroad or playing with his grandkids, he and his wife love riding his Harley Road King across this great land. You can reach Dr. Pitler at hpitler@gmail.com or through his website.

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We know what it's like to attend a one-day professional development event and never have any follow-up training. It is just as frustrating to listen to a trainer and not be able to practice what you learned because the equipment is not readily available. Additionally, many of us have struggled through a training never being able to touch a piece of technology equipment.

While it is important to consider that professional development opportunities are essential to better train educators in the effective use of instructional technology, it is equally important to understand that professional development is ongoing and not a one-time event.

Here are some tips for a successful professional development plan:

1. Include Coaching and Mentoring: A 2011 study conducted by the International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) demonstrated that teachers who received coaching implemented new instructional methods at a rate of 85 percent, while only 15 percent of teachers without coaching support implemented new methods. Allow time for teachers to work with each other, plan for projects, and observe classroom events. Make use of technology coaches and instructional technology specialists to ensure they have time to work with teachers directly in the classroom.

2. Form Professional Learning Communities: Professional Learning Communities, or PLCs, involve reflecting on your instructional practice, the effects that instruction has on students, and implementation of new insights gained from the PLC meeting. The PLC group should be centered on a common goal. An atmosphere of trust is essential for effective communication, and you should allow for time throughout the year to meet and plan accordingly. Use technology solutions that enable electronic communities for communication both inside and outside of school.

Professional development may not be the only challenge when it comes to making sure your technology is getting used-and being used effectively. Want to make sure your technology launch is a success from start to finish? Check out our guide on How to Launch Tech Successfully in the Classroom.

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Technology is a great tool to add to your teacher toolbox. There are an abundance of amazing resources available to both educators and students. If you are just beginning to integrate technology into your teaching here are a few tips to consider.

Tip 1 - First and foremost, a quality teacher begins by selecting the most appropriate instructional strategies for the lesson being taught and the specific group of kids in the class. Just as "one size fits all" really doesn't fit everyone, a good instructional strategy will work well for some students, but not for all. Combining quality instructional strategies with appropriate technology that enhance instruction is the key. Technology will not replace a good teacher, but a good teacher who uses technology to enhance her instruction will replace one who doesn't.

Tip 2 - Avoid Google searching, especially for younger students! Asking students to Google something without pre-planning is a likely recipe for trouble. Want proof, just Google Martin Luther King. In the results window, one of the links is Martinlutherking.org . Go there at your own peril. At the elementary level consider Kidtopia.info . At the secondary, level look at Infotopia.info . Better yet, go to Google SafeSearch settings and turn on safe search. Better yet, preload sites you want your students to have easy access into a classroom site and even categorize them by themes or chapters correlated to the text.

Tip 3 - Technology is only a tool, not an end in itself. While technology-based activities can be engaging and fun, begin your lesson planning by identifying the learning intentions/objectives you are planning on teaching. I like stating my learning objectives as what you expect students to know, understand, and be able to do. After you have unpacked the lesson into those declarative and procedural knowledge pieces, then and only then look for technologies that will enhance the lesson. Sometimes the best technology for a given lesson is no technology - and that's ok.

Tip 4 - Room layout can make or break a technology-enhanced lesson. Be sure every screen is visible. This will enable you to effectively monitor learning by scanning the room to identify students who might be off task. I find it helpful to both monitor screens by scanning the room and then use physical proximity to adjust behaviors. If you see a learner at a site that clearly isn't part of the lesson just quietly walk to the student and just put your hand on the back of the chair. When students know you are actively monitoring their screens, there will be much less straying.

Tip 5 - Be sure your students know the "why" of the activity you have designed to support the learning objective. While you might have a great reason for students to create a presentation for example, sometimes students get wrapped up in the technology and lose sight of the objective. When creating a PowerPoint, Keynote, or Prezi on a topic, be sure the focus is on the topic. Students shouldn't spend more time working on the cute factor of a presentation than on the content itself.

Tip 6 - Content is king! A really fun lesson using an interactive lesson can be really engaging for learners, but is there a clear link to the learning objectives within your school's scope and sequence? Teachers tell me that one of the biggest barriers they face is time, and yet I often see students engaged in "fun" activities without a clear connection to content. Time is always an issue, but until we have figured out how to change the time-space continuum, be sure that every minute you have your students is spent intentionally on learning what's within the scope and sequence.

Tip 7 - Don't wait to use technology until you are an expert. Some teachers avoid using technology because they are afraid that either the technology will crash on them during instruction or because they don't feel expert enough and their students might see them mess up. First, the technology WILL crash. Trust me on this. I have been in front of hundreds of educators in a PD session and had the power go out (thank you, driver, who hit a transformer in front of the school).

Always have a viable backup plan you can quickly switch to. Also, kids know technology blows up on occasion. It happens to them as well, so accept it and keep going. Second, it is very likely you will have a number of students who know more about the technologies you are trying to use. They honestly will be willing to help. It is perfectly ok to tell the class, "I am just learning this and might need some help along the way." Students need to see teachers as learners too. Waiting until you are the expert would be similar to waiting until you are an expert bike rider before actually getting on the bike to ride in a parade. Redefine failure in your to . The only people who haven't failed are those who have never tried and never learned.

Technology is a wonderful enhancement. It is not a substitute for quality instruction. Learn and practice research-based instructional strategies and be sure you keep working on your pedagogy to become the best teacher you can. Even the master teachers I work with are constantly learning and growing. What was new technology last school year is now the baseline and new technologies will appear. It's a challenging time to be an educator, and an exciting time as well.

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Turn your iPad into your personal interactive whiteboard!

ShowMe allows you to record voice-over whiteboard tutorials and share them online. It's an amazingly simple app that anyone can use, no matter how young or old!

INTUITIVE AND POWERFUL

- Record your ShowMe tutorial right away - no manuals or complicated menus needed
- Drop in images onto the whiteboard
- Easily switch between drawing and erasing (as well as pausing and playing) to make your ShowMe flow from concept to concept
- You can make your ShowMe as long or as short as it needs to be, and record as many ShowMe's as you want. Go nuts!
- Once you're finished recording, upload your ShowMe to share with the community (or keep it private if you prefer)
- Discover awesome tutorials created by other members of the ShowMe community

A VARIETY OF USES

- Easily explain a range of topics from math to chemistry to music theory to basket weaving.
- Add ShowMe's to your Do-It-Yourself blog
- Attach a personal message to any travel photos you want to share
- Diagram offensive and defensive strategies for sports
- Grade student work with commentary explaining the reasoning behind their performance
- Use ShowMe as an interactive whiteboard substitute
Implement a "flipped classroom"
- Showcase your ShowMes online and share your knowledge with your students, friends, family, or the world!

FEATURES

- Voice-record
- Multiple brush colors
- Enter text
- Pause and erase
- Import pictures from your photo library, built-in camera, or web image search
- Import documents as pictures from Dropbox, or Google drive
- Create video from any document
- Unlimited lesson length
- Free to upload and share your recordings with friends
- Easy embedding for sharing anywhere
- Manage students with Groups

USING GROUPS

"Groups" allows teachers to share their ShowMes and interact with students privately. A teacher with ShowMe Premium subscription can create an unlimited amount of groups and invite their students. Students can join groups for free!

SHOWME PREMIUM

ShowMe Premium is an auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription which unlocks all ShowMe features. For just $9.99 a month or $89.99 a year:
- Upload up to 300 hours of ShowMes
- Post privately
- Create study groups
- Markup and share any documents in groups
- Import documents into ShowMe
- Search and import images from the web
- Download your video files
- Create student accounts
- Create courses

COURSES

With "Courses" ShowMe creators can organize multiple ShowMe lessons and tutorials into one comprehensive lesson plan.

PAID COURSES

The ShowMe Marketplace allows premium users to earn extra income by posting paid premium courses for other educators or students within the ShowMe community.

AS SEEN ON

- TechCrunch
- Business Insider
- Numerous teacher blogs and educational blogs

WE'RE HERE FOR YOU

The ShowMe team is small, nimble, and quick to respond to suggestions/requests. Follow us on twitter at @showmeapp. Or feel free to drop us a line at support@showme.com with any questions, concerns, or stories about how you're using ShowMe.

LEGAL

Privacy Policy: http://www.showme.com/privacy
Terms & Conditions: http://www.showme.com/termsofuse

- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
- Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
- Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
- No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period

Version 8.7.6

New to this release:
Bug fixes and performance improvement

- Draw a straight line
Draw a line and hold the stroke until it turns into a straight line. Straight lines are great for making graphs, designs, and drawing shapes like squares and triangles.
- Recovered drafts
Your drafts will be saved in case you accidentally close the application in the background. From the previous updates:
-Search for files in your Drive and sort alphabetically all your files and folders to easily locate the document needed.
- Google Classroom integration - seamlessly share your ShowMes to Google Classroom.
-Auto-generate Subtitles / CC (Closed Captioning) for your ShowMe videos. Available for Premium Subscribers.
-Subtitles / CC viewer to scroll through the script and jump into the right spot.

Thanks for using ShowMe! We regularly update our app to fix bugs, improve performance, and add new features to help you teach and learn even better. Check back next week to see the latest features and fixes available.

Love the app? Rate us! Your feedback keeps ShowMe engine running.

It's great

Really nice if you want to practice your art skills you can also edit it me and my mom really enjoy doodling on it even if you accidentally delete the drawing you can press the back button and you will see your previous drawing that you deleted once and you can create a slideshow once again it is a really great whiteboard,WAIT one more thing there is a lot of colors you can choose from if you press the plus on the color line unlike other whiteboard apps it's a great game that you should download on anywhere

Had potential but too costly for teachers!

I was excited about this app even though there are some whiteboard apps that are easier to use and more powerful out there. I decided to start with this one because a teacher friend uses it. Unfortunately, unless you have $100 a year to spend on this, it is useless if you are trying to teach since there is no way to store what you create without paying them to do it for you. I misunderstood and assumed there was a way for me to store my presentations on my own device or on Drive, but since that is not possible it's pretty much useless unless your school district pays for it for you. That's too bad, because it's the beginning of a wonderful idea and could be really helpful...especially during remote learning in the middle of the pandemic, but I can't afford this and don't know many teachers who can and that is particularly relevant in light of the fact that there are so many technical companies and app creators that are providing what we need for our students for free for right now.

Performance has gone downhill with time

Prior to the last couple of months, it has been a 5-star rating. I've been using this platform for making videos for 5 or 6 years, and have loved it for the ease of use and quick turn-around on processing. I pay for a premium account because of the many hours of content that I have. However, I have had SO MANY issues lately uploading and processing videos. (for example, today... I'm trying to upload a video and get the message "A server with the specified host name could not be found".) My students tell me regularly that they get messages " video not found"... half the class can get it and the other half not. The money for this account certainly does not come from our district... it's out of my own pocket. I'm going to have to consider a different platform if the service does not improve.

The developer, Learnbat, Inc., indicated that the app's privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer's privacy policy.

Data Not Collected

The developer does not collect any data from this app.

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

Information

Compatibility

iPad

Requires iPadOS 10.0 or later.

Mac

Requires macOS 11 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip.

In-App Purchases

1. ShowMe Premium $9.99

2. ShowMe Premium $13.99

3. Groups $9.99
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Family Sharing

With Family Sharing set up, up to six family members can use this app.

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Another free voice recording app for the iPhone or iPad that allows you to record classes, discussions, or other project audio files. You can sync your recordings to your computer easily for use in presentations.

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NEWS! Now with super-useful VOICE REMINDERS!!! QuickVoice is the most popular, full-featured iPhone/iPad/iPod voice recorder available. Record ideas, voice memos, voice email, dictation, lists, meetings, classes, or entire lectures! For professional, educational, and personal use...WITH MORE THAN 10-MILLION USERS! With MULTI-TASKING - Use other apps while still recording in the background and RINGTONE RECORDING - Convert QuickVoice recordings for FREE to iPhone ringtones!

Compare These Features:
* One Touch Recording
* One Touch Stop & File Saved
* Super Small MP4 Recording File Sizes
* Send Voice Emails Up to 5MB
* Records for Seconds or Hours
* Pause Record and Resume
* Adjustable Recording Qualities
* Flip Mode For Mic on Top Recording
* Record Timer and Playback Counter
* Double Tap for Quick Playbacks
* Auto File Naming w/Optional Renaming
* Finger Scroll Through Messages
* Pause Play and Resume Modes
* Drag Slider for Seek/RWND/FFWD
* Audio Level VU Meter
* Displays File Sizes and Time Stamps
* Plays Thru Earpiece, Speaker, Ear Buds
* Use Devices' Built-In or Add-On Mics
* Ringtone Recording Feature
* EZ Sync Recordings to Computer
* Great Visual Voicemail Like Interface
* Voice Reminder Notes
* Send Voice Notes Through Apple's iMessages
* Best Feature of All? IT'S COMPLETELY FREE!

ALSO, check out our immensely popular QuickVoice2Text Email app with voice-to-text speech technology. Simply 'Speak and Send' perfectly formatted text emails using just voice and a few touches (don't type emails again and no more typos!).

As featured, "Top 10 Overall," in the book "Incredible iPhone Apps for Dummies." That's Top 10 OVERALL! *

QuickVoice is ALSO AVAILABLE FOR MAC AND WINDOWS COMPUTERS! And, our iPhone version syncs its recordings with our computer versions. Visit our website for more on this.

This is a recommended update! Fixed a bug some users experienced related to sorting recordings according to time stamp, as well as other misc improvements and optimizations; not the least of which is an option for iCloud backup and sync of recordings across all your Apple devices (except for the Apple Watch, which is now in the works).

Great App I love it

I love this app but it has one single fault NO SORTING FEATURE
This should be a given ability for an app of this type. I make several recordings at a time 10-15 in a give time frame then as I go back to rename them from "My Recording" I regularly find they have been jumbled up with no rhyme to the new order. I currently have over 300 recordings and searching through all of them to find the ones I just made is a big pain.
I would think having even a default sort field in the settings would be easy to do. Dynamic sorting would not have to be there but a static choice in settings would be good something I would pay for

Shame

Reading previous reviews and I can see I'm not the only with this issue and I will be reaching out to apple for a refund for paying for the iCloud feature Idc if it's been over a year, it clearly doesn't work and there's no one to get in contact with. Last app update 7 months ago.

I've had the QuickVoice app on my iphone for years. I have the iCloud feature turned on in Settings in the app. In my iCloud settings the QuickVoice app is turned on to backup the info on the app and I had to pay for this feature to be able to back up all my years worth of recordings. Now on my new iPhone after restoring from a backup 4 different times and transferring data from my old iPhone, the app is not showing any of my previous recordings and it doesn't show they are loading. I even recorded a test record and it did show. I'm currently using an iPhone 12 Pro Max. My old iPhone is an iPhone XS Max and before that it was an iPhone 6 Plus and an iPhone 4. That's how long I've been using this app

Company not in business???

I'm posting this hoping the developer sees this. I tried to contact through the website, and it goes to a page saying the website is for sale when you submit the form. (Although oddly it's a different website address with a dash).

Previous rating was 5 stars. I've used this since probably since 2012. Easy for a quick recording and does well recording voice, choir, and pipe organ performances. Can choose high quality setting and email to self easily.

PROBLEM: suddenly in the last couple months, it deleted all of my recordings going back 8 YEARS!!! OMG. ALL GONE. 😭
- and it seems the software is deleting my files every single night.
- this is why I tried to contact the developer to see if there's a setting I need to change which I couldn't find in my iPhone/QuickVoice settings.

Sadly, I think I'm going to have to find a new recorder. But honestly it might be for the best since there was no sorting feature in this and it would organize it haphazardly not even in chronological order. Bummed.

Ps. I have iPhone 10 with updated software. And it worked great on my iPhone 6.

The developer, nFinity Inc, indicated that the app's privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer's privacy policy.

Data Not Collected

The developer does not collect any data from this app.

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

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For proper use of this site, you need to enable javascript in your browser!

RabbleBrowser is a curated, collaborative Web browsing and file sharing tool to help with learning and sharing in a group setting

Removed from the App Store

This collaborative web browser allows you to share websites or files with a group.

What is it about?

RabbleBrowser is a curated, collaborative Web browsing and file sharing tool to help with learning and sharing in a group setting. RabbleBrowser allows a leader or facilitator to lead a group browsing experience. This browser is the perfect tool for a classroom, lecture hall, discussion group, boardroom or any meeting room. No more IM'ing URLs or files, emailing and hoping they go through quickly and not get caught in a spam filter, or hollering out "http://..." across a crowded room - just easy, collaborative group browsing and file sharing.

For those who...

It's great for teachers, business professionals, and students.

Not for those who...

RabbleBrowser doesn't require a subscription, but it does require two or more iPads to be on the same network or connected via Bluetooth. You obviously won't want to download RabbleBrowser today if you can't meet that requirement.

Why we love it

If you need to share what you're seeing on the web with a group of individuals, there's nothing better for it out there than RabbleBrowser. The best part is, it doesn't require a subscription. Go ahead and download it on all of your iPads.

App Store Description

RabbleBrowser is a curated, collaborative Web browsing and file sharing tool to help with learning and sharing in a group setting. RabbleBrowser allows a leader or facilitator to lead a group browsing experience. This browser is the perfect tool for a classroom, lecture hall, discussion group, boardroom or any meeting room. No more IM'ing URLs or files, emailing and hoping they go through quickly and not get caught in a spam filter, or hollering out "http://..." across a crowded room - just easy, collaborative group browsing and file sharing.

*Note: To achieve full functionality of the app, you need TWO OR MORE iPads on the same Wi-Fi network, or with Bluetooth turned on.*

*Note: This Application requires NO additional monthly subscription or fees to function after purchased.*

Using RabbleBrowser, one person can lead or facilitate a shared experience with an unlimited number of locally connected peers. As the leader browses the Web or views files, the others in the session with them will see the path they are taking. Integrated group chat, private chat and bookmark sharing keeps the collaboration levels high. Using the easy integrated social tools, anyone in the session can share URLs to the Web via email, Twitter, Google+ and Facebook. We're confident that this will become a very useful technology in any class, team leader or mobile learning presenter's toolkit.

Key features include:
*Shared browsing between a leader and a virtually unlimited number of connected clients via WiFi on a common network or via Bluetooth.
*Integrated multi-user chat and private chat
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Photos, videos, presentations, PDFs - even Microsoft Office files. No matter what type of file it is, everything can be stored safely in Drive.

Files in Drive are private, until you decide to share them. You can quickly invite others to view, comment, and edit any file or folder you choose. It's online collaboration made easy.

Your file security is crucial. That's why every file in Drive stays safe no matter what happens to your smartphone, tablet or computer. Drive is encrypted using SSL, the same security protocol used on Gmail and other Google services.

Create and collaborate with others. Share documents and files, build out spreadsheets and make a presentation on the fly with our Docs, Sheets and Slides apps.

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Using Google Drive - New Features, Benefits & Advantages of Google Cloud Storage

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Photos, videos, presentations, PDFs - even Microsoft Office files. No matter what type of file it is, everything can be stored safely in Drive. Files in Drive are private, until you decide to share them. You can quickly invite others to view, comment, and edit any file or folder you choose.

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An iPad app that is designed to foster and encourage communication between students and teachers. Through a conference setting, it uses icons to prompt discussions.

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‎Formative Feedback for Learning on the App Store

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‎Read reviews, compare customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about Formative Feedback for Learning. Download Formative Feedback for Learning and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

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This online, all-student response system provides teachers the opportunity to assign activities to students, receive the results in real time, and then provide immediate feedback to students.

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This software is free for all teachers and allows you to import, create, and score rubrics on your iPad, tablet, or smartphone. You can collect data offline with no internet access, compute scores automatically, and print or save the rubrics as a PDF or spreadsheet.

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For over 10 years, we have been proud to offer a free version of ForAllRubrics to users all over the world. We are thankful to all of the educators who helped shape ForAllRubrics over the years.

In this time of increasing cyber security threats, the legal landscape has evolved to where it is no longer possible for us to support ForAllRubrics.

On June 1, 2022, the free version of ForAllRubrics will be shut down. Your ForAllRubrics account will be deleted along with all associated information. This isn't a choice that we would make if there was any practical way to avoid it.

It has been our privilege to serve you and our community for the past 10 years!

© Forall Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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For over 10 years, we have been proud to offer a free version of ForAllRubrics to users all over the world. We are thankful to all of the educators who helped shape ForAllRubrics over the years. In this time of increasing cyber security threats, the legal landscape has evolved to where it is no longer possible for us to support ForAllRubrics.

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This tool has been recently updated. Students can use 15-second to 5-minute videos to respond to prompts; teachers and peers can provide feedback.

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We express ourselves in different ways. On Flip, you can use our simple and fun built-in camera to record your thoughts, add effects and share within your Flip group as video, audio only or text in your web browser or mobile app.

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Flip is a video discussion and sharing app, free from Microsoft.

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Flip (formerly Flipgrid) is a video discussion and video sharing app, free from Microsoft, built for classrooms and beyond. Learn more.

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A whiteboard app that provides students the tool to share understanding and comprehension.

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iPad Screenshots

Educreations is a unique interactive whiteboard and screencasting tool that's simple, powerful, and fun to use. Annotate, animate, and narrate nearly any type of content as you explain any concept. Teachers can create short instructional videos and share them instantly with students, or ask students to show what they know and help friends learn something new.

INSTRUCTION THAT'S READY WHENEVER YOU ARE
Finished lessons are stored securely in your online Educreations account, so they're available whenever and wherever you need them. You control who sees what. Even if something happens to your iPad, all of your videos are safe.

DESIGNED FOR THE DIGITAL CLASSROOM
Create classes that students can join right within the app. Lessons sync automatically between teacher and student iPads, so it's easy for students to access teacher instruction and for teachers to monitor student work. Students without iPads can access classes and lessons on the Educreations website.

SHARE INSTANTLY
Lessons can also be shared via link, email, Messages, Facebook, Twitter, or by embedding them on your blog or website. Upgrade to Pro to export your videos to the Camera Roll, open them in other apps, and use them in other video projects.

SUPPORT AND ENGAGE STUDENTS
* Offer students additional instruction outside the classroom
* Enable students to control the pace of their learning
* Provide rich audio/video feedback on student work
* Gain deep insights into student comprehension
* Free up class time for hands-on learning and projects
* Tutor someone remotely

INCREDIBLE FREE FEATURES
* Record and replay your voice, handwriting, and drawings
* Snap a photo or import images from Photos, Dropbox, Google Drive, or the Web
* Add typed text in a variety of colors and sizes
* Draw on top of everything with brilliant colors of beautifully rendered digital ink
* Animate images and text by tapping and dragging while recording
* Edit out any recording mistakes with the built-in video editor
* Scroll pages up or down when you need extra space
* Save a draft of your work and finish it later on other devices
* Store your lessons securely in the cloud and control who can see what
* Create and manage classes that students can join
* Share your lessons with your classes, or via link, email, Messages, Facebook, or Twitter
* Embed your lessons on your blog or website

EVEN MORE WITH PRO
* Export videos to the Camera Roll or open in other apps
* Import documents, presentations, webpages, and custom maps
* Whiteboard pointer tool (additional Pro tools coming soon)
* Save unlimited drafts so you can work on multiple projects at once
* 5GB of cloud storage, enough to store over 150 hours of lessons
* Share Pro benefits with your entire class (up to 40 students)

Educreations offers the following Pro subscriptions:

1 month: $11.99 (auto-renewing)
1 year: $99.99 (not auto-renewing)

These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on your country of residence.

If you purchase a monthly plan, your Educreations Pro subscription will automatically renew at the end of each period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings, but refunds will not be provided for the unused portion of the current period. Yearly plans do not auto-renew.

Privacy Policy: https://www.educreations.com/privacy/
Terms of Use: https://www.educreations.com/terms/

GET IN TOUCH
If you have any questions, comments, or feedback, we'd love to hear from you.

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Version 2.3.8

Added support for all the new iPads!
* Now supports multi-tasking and drag and drop
* Updates for the most recent versions of iOS
* Added more file and document import types
* Improved recording and playback reliability
* Fixed sharing to Google Classroom (2.3.7)
* Bug fixes

Great for Flipped Classroom

Right now my math team at my high school is switching to a flipped classroom this semester & we could not have done it without Educations! One of our teachers uses her account to make the short videos for students to watch at home while I use my account to make longer videos covering all the unit's notes for students that miss a good deal of class time due to illness, home life, travel, etc. The students love it and the students that miss class really appreciate the makeup videos. would highly suggest! And if you can, would also suggest getting a grant for your team to have a shared paid account as we plan to do next semester!

Great but could use some organizational upgrades

Overall, I really love this app. I use it a lot and depend on it a lot for my instruction. That being said, I have the pro edition, and I have a lot of videos, but it is a struggle to find the video I am looking for...I wish this had a way to have folders for units or chapters or topics. With pro, you can make different classes, but if you have a lot of videos for the same class, it isn't really that helpful. You still have to sort through dozens of videos to find what you want.
I've been using this app for about four years, and they have made some great improvements and I really do like it. The pro version is also great because you can convert to an mp4 then save it outside of the app, which is great to make available to students to without relying on internet links (save on google drive, etc). I'd go with the free version unless you intend on making more than a couple dozen videos and keeping them. (I don't think you can convert to mp4 on the free version, but save on the app and provide an internet link to students) It would also be nice if they had a site license for multiple teachers to be able to use at the same school.

This app saved the day during COVID-19 Alternative Instruction

I teach at both a college and a high school and being able to annotate over documents to give clear instructions on how to complete assignments has been a life saver. Both groups need to be able to "see" what they were used to seeing in class before remote learning started. Well worth the monthly fee for pro to be able to get through these next two months with more ease and less stress during an already stressful time.

Information

Compatibility

Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPad.

Copyright

© 2020 Educreations, Inc

In-App Purchases

1. Pro Classroom Edition $11.99

2. Pro Classroom Edition (1 year) $99.99

Family Sharing

With Family Sharing set up, up to six family members can use this app.

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A whiteboard app that allows digital sticky notes to be posted and voted on. This tool is best for generating class discussion and brainstorming on different topics and questions.

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This software facilitates team collaboration in a visual format – similar to mind mapping, but using visual and textual inputs. Compatible on tablets and PCs, Conceptboard can work from multiple devices.

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Secure Collaboration Tool for Hybrid teams | Conceptboard

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Secure online collaboration tool and GDPR compliant online whiteboard with over 14M+ users around the world. Experience the power of visual collaboration!

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A mind-mapping tool designed to understand student thinking.

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Coggle is online software for creating and sharing mindmaps and flowcharts. It works online in your browser: there's nothing to download or install. Log in to start diagramming!

Whether you're taking notes, brainstorming, planning, or doing something awesomely creative, it is super simple to visualise your ideas with Coggle. Share with as many friends or colleagues as you like. Changes you make will show up instantly in their browser, wherever they are in the world

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The clear way to share complex information. Coggle is a collaborative mind-mapping tool that helps you make sense of complex things. Create unlimited mind maps and easily share them with friends and colleagues.

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This app allows teachers to post assignments for students, so both the teacher and peers can provide feedback on the assignment. Students can monitor their progress and work.

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Use Chatzy like you would use TodaysMeet to support backchannel conversations in a private setting. These live chats make great companions to classroom discussion, provide exit tickets, or keep a discussion going after the class is over.

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Free private chat service - create your own chat room and invite people by email. No ads, no installation, and no registration required.

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A creation and presentation tool that helps students and teachers visualize, communicate, and engage with classroom concepts and ideas.

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Creativity,
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With over two thousand templates to choose from, you can unleash your creativity in no time. Ranging from education to business to personal use, Buncee Templates gives you a jump start on any creation, but with the freedom to add your personal touch. Choose from our in-house templates, or select a custom template uploaded by your admin on Buncee for Schools and Districts.

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Buncee | Create, Present and Share Engaging Multimedia Lessons

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Buncee is an easy-to-use tool for your school's creation needs. Empower student voice, create engaging class materials, enhance school communications, and more!

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While currently this app is only available for iOS, it truly provides a digital way for learners to interact with text and with other learners.

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This online, safe, and simple book network allows teachers to view books students have read (a digital reading log), create reading challenges for students, and track progress. Students also can review and recommend books to their peers on the site.

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Excite, encourage and engage kids to read! Check out Biblionasium, where young readers connect & share book lists and good reads with friends, teachers & parents. Look up the reading level difficulty of thousands of books and find the right fit books. A powerful teacher tool and valued parent resource.

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(Now MasteryConnect Student.) Like TodaysMeet, this site offers a teacher-moderated version of Twitter. An extension of the in-the-moment conversation might be to capture the chat, create a tag cloud, and see what surfaces as a focus of the conversation.

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A combination of a voice recorder and notepad that captures both audio and notes for student collaboration.

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Read reviews, compare customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about AudioNote™. Download AudioNote™ and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

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A graphical student response system with the ability to poll and leave feedback. The blank pad functions like an individual whiteboard for each student.

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The Answer Pad combines two powerful functionalities: it is both a student response system and a grading solution for your quizzes. An interesting platform for formative assessment in the 1:1 & B.Y.O.D. classroom. InteractiveOur version of student response, with

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Gives students the ability to make a short, 30-second share video of what they learned in a given lesson.

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Create videos that engage and impress. Animoto's drag-and-drop editing tools and visual effects make it easy. No training or experience necessary.

Create and share videos for free. Upgrade anytime for more customization.

As you get started making videos, we're here to help along the way! Join other businesses just like yours in the Animoto Social Video Marketing Community on Facebook. Our team of video experts is ready to help you grow with tips, ideas, inspiration, and feedback on your videos. You can also reach our dedicated Customer team directly at help@animoto.com .

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Free Video Maker | Create & Edit Your Videos Easily

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Create, edit, and share videos with our free video maker. Combine your photos, video clips, and music to make quality videos in minutes. Get started free!

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A tool for online brainstorming or polling, educators can use this real-time tool to see student feedback on questions.

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AnswerGarden is a new minimalistic brainstorm tool for online brainstorming, real time audience participation and classroom feedback.

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Science & Social Studies Mini-Lessons & Informational Texts | DK Instant Expert

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Become an instant expert on science and social studies topics featured in DK's award-winning reference series. Find whiteboard compatible mini-lessons and the reference material you need to reinforce key concepts.

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Interested in starting classroom blogs to improve student writing skills but not sure how to keep your class in a safe environment? Kidblog is a simple blogging platform with advanced privacy features appropriate for elementary and middle school students; teachers have administrative control over what gets published—and what doesn't.

Bottom Line: All the fun and educational value of blogging—without the worry over students' safety. Price: Free. (Class registration is required.)

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Design your own cartoon characters, write dialogue, and create online comic strips to teach students any number of subjects and topics. There are plenty of activities already on Bitstrips for Schools to get you and your students started.

Bottom Line: Engage students in these customizable comic strips and they won't know that they're learning. Price: 30-day free trial, then $9.95 for the first class, $4.95 each additional class.

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Important Update

Dear Bitstrips for Schools users,

We're sorry to announce that Bitstrips for Schools has closed earlier than planned. We are in the process of emailing teachers links to download all of their classwork and activities. If you were a Bitstrips for Schools teacher, keep an eye out for these emails in your inbox.

You can access a selection of our favourite activities in this new downloadable Activity Book. Choose from over 25 printable comic activities to continue giving students a creative way to demonstrate their understanding.

Bitstrips for Schools Activity Book

Thanks so much to our teachers and students for making Bitstrips for Schools such a special place for learning, creativity, inspiration and fun!

Sincerely,
The Bitstrips for Schools Team

Have a question? Email us

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Dear Bitstrips for Schools users, We're sorry to announce that Bitstrips for Schools has closed earlier than planned. We are in the process of emailing teachers links to download all of their classwork and activities. If you were a Bitstrips for Schools teacher, keep an eye out for these emails in your inbox.

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The secure social networking site Edmodo allows you to communicate online with your students in a safe environment. You can post assignments and test notifications, create polls, award grades, etc.; students can check homework due-dates, find test dates, exchange ideas with classmates, and more. Register your classroom and your students, then invite parents if you'd like.

Bottom Line: Students want to be online anyway; give them a safe place to find and organize their school tasks both inside and outside the classroom. Price: Free, but requires registration.

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Pay less for domain names. Bulk pricing and private domain name registration options. Transfer domain names risk-free.

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Teachers and students alike can create on-screen flashcards to test vocabulary, math equations, foreign languages, and more. Test your students' knowledge in class, or encourage them to use the flashcards for homework. There are scores of flashcards in their database that are ready-to-use, but beware of user-generated content. There is an app available for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.

Bottom Line: Save paper and increase "share-ability" with online flash cards. Price: Free.

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A free service for creating web-based study flashcards that can be shared with others.

With over 126 million flash cards created to-date, Flashcard Machine is your premier online study tool.

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Flashcard Machine - Create, Study and Share Online Flash Cards

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A free service for creating web-based study flashcards that can be shared with others. With over 126 million flash cards created to-date, Flashcard Machine is your premier online study tool. Register a Free Account Sign In

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Though you may remember the original incarnation of Free Rice—with its addicting vocabulary game that donates rice via the World Food Programme for every right answer—version 2.0 features 15 different topics for testing, including multiplication tables, Spanish language learning, and flags of the world. Registration is optional, but necessary if you want to keep track of scores. Keep in mind this site is for all ages, so there will be plenty of ads.

Bottom Line: Test your students' knowledge while donating to the hungry. Price: Free.

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Freerice.com | Not Your Average Online Trivia Game

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Play online, learn online and feed the hungry | Freerice.com

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For every correct answer you choose, 10 grains of rice are raised to help end world hunger through the World Food Programme.

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Storybirds are "short, art-inspired stories you make to share, read, and print." Using the images provided by artists and illustrators, students can write and design their own online books working alone or collaboratively with classmates—or they can spend time enjoying the published "library" of Storybirds. The Teacher functionality allows you to create a private group, manage students' assignments, and grade work.

Bottom Line: Boost literacy for reluctant readers/writers and break out of the paper and pencil construct; try online reading, creative writing, and graphic design. Price: A "Forever Free" account lets you manage 30 students and their assignments. The Pro and Pro+ accounts ($69/year and $99/year, respectively) allow up to 300 students, in-progress feedback, grading, archiving, and printing.

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Storybird - Read, write, discover, and share the books you'll always remember.

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Become a better writer with Storybird's creativity tools. Online courses, challenges, and reader feedback will help you improve your writing.

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You've heard of YouTube and TeacherTube, now check out SchoolTube, endorsed by leading education associations. It's a safe, moderated environment where students can post self-produced videos for classroom use: from the educational (a civics presentation or algebra class) and practical (morning announcements) to the fun (last night's girls' soccer game). Although you might not find video content that will help you teach (because it is all very specific to classes and schools), this is a great tool for giving your students a safe platform to share their creations.

Bottom line: An easy way for students to post, view, and share their own videos online, without the risk of inappropriate content. Price: Free.

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Unlike commercial video platforms that often host inappropriate content and are consequently blocked in most schools, SchoolTube has secured consistent access in classrooms nationwide. This is thanks to our rigorous safety and moderation process that ensures all user-generated content aligns with the educational needs and standards of the K-12 environment.

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Create Glogs: "interactive visual platform in which users create a poster or web page containing multimedia elements including: text, audio, video, images, graphics, drawings, and data." Students can use these Glogs for book reports, digital posters, homework, etc.; you can use Glogs for lesson preparation, presentations, distance teaching, and more. Note: This website is still in Beta (testing stage).

Bottom Line: Encourage interactivity, increase visual interest, and diversify your lessons with online multimedia posters—they save paper, too. Price: A basic (limited) subscription is free; a premium membership is $99/year (allows access for up to 200 students).

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Services provided by Glogster.com have been temporarily disabled for operational reasons.

We are in the process of disabling all recurring payments, but we do recommend that you contact your bank or credit card company directly to halt them.

We would welcome the opportunity for investors who are interested in partnering with Glogster to contact us so that we are able to resume providing services to our customers who we have proudly served since 2008. Interested investors may contact the Glogster team here.

We apologize for the inconvenience that we know this disruption in service will cause and we hope to have Glogster back up and running better than ever in the near future. Thank you for your support over the last 14 years.

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LessonCast is a website where experienced teachers submit—via PowerPoint, document, pictures, or web cam—a "lesson idea or management strategy in 2 minutes 30 seconds or less." Each submission is reviewed and vetted by other accomplished teachers, and then shared online. New teachers, or those just looking for new ideas, can then search for the perfect idea for their classroom. Note: This site is still growing, so there are a few holes.

Bottom line: Whether you have an idea to share or need a new one, this site helps teachers connect in much-needed mentoring relationships. Price: Free.

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How to Put the Six Blended Learning Models into Action [+ Examples & Download]

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How to Put the Six Blended Learning Models into Action [+ Examples & Download]

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Having a limited amount of class time, many teachers cannot always satisfy the learning needs and speeds of all students - whether they be gifted, struggling or anywhere between.

Administrators can introduce blended learning to address this issue. The practice is divided into six models, which each combine traditional teaching methods with different ways of using computerized instruction.

Complemented by examples and a condensed guide to print for your desk , here are steps to put all six models into action:

1. Face-to-Face Driver Model

This model targets students who demonstrate skills either below or above grade level, allowing them to receive additional instruction through a computer program.

Each gifted or struggling student can work at his own speed as - on a case-by-case basis - teachers assign work on a digital platform and oversee progress. Depending on the scenario, this is done to fill knowledge gaps, reinforce lessons or provide new challenges.
To start using this model in classrooms, you must:

Identify Students Who Need Supplemental Instruction - Whether it's across classes or in a specific subject, working with teachers to identify which students need additional instruction will help you find a tool that suits their needs.

Choose an Appropriate Digital Tool - Based on their needs, look for an engaging program that offers proper scaffolding to struggling students and uses adaptive learning principles to deliver content that challenges advanced students.

Example of the face-to-face driver:

The Round Rock Independent School District, which is made up of 38,000 students, participated in a that involved using interactive whiteboards to reinforce face-to-face instruction.

Grade 3 and 5 classes at English Language Learning (ELL) schools used the whiteboards. In the case of grade 5 math, the digital classrooms saw a 23% higher state exam pass rate than traditional classes.

As introducing the face-to-face driver model is relatively straightforward and benefits students at different levels, it is ideal for diverse classrooms - or ones entirely made up of struggling or gifted kids.

2. Rotation Model

The rotation model focuses on using learning stations, exposing students to a range of instruction types and kinds of content.

This gives teachers a chance to provide them with different digital and non-digital activities. As a result, it can benefit classrooms filled with students who have distinct learning styles and needs.
Instruct teachers to follow the below steps to set up this blended learning model in their classrooms:

Find a Digital Tool that Any Student Can Use - As every student will go through each station, the digital learning tool - or tools - must have content for diverse ability levels. It is beneficial to use education technology that prioritizes differentiated instruction, adjusting problem type and difficulty based on user performance.

Example of the rotation model:

Many teachers who use Prodigy's free, adaptive math game deliver it as a learning station.

The game is for grades 1 to 8 and uses differentiated instruction principles to adjust content, addressing each student's trouble spots. Teachers can also customize in-game problems to reinforce and supplement lesson plans.

Students who frequently play Prodigy meet standardized test expectations almost 12% more than student who don't, according to a study of a 25,000-student district .
Learn more or request a demo here:
Because teachers can closely monitor students and create stations that appeal to their specific learning styles and needs, the rotation model suits almost any school.

3. Flex Model

Generally used in schools with high numbers of struggling or at-risk students, the flex model of blended learning emphasizes online content delivery.

Teachers maintain classrooms, but students spend most of their time receiving individualized instruction through online resources and adaptive software instead of traditional lessons.
Integrating the flex model typically takes buy-in from all stakeholders, and you must:

Group Struggling and At-Risk Students - Depending on your approach, these students will work side-by-side throughout the academic year or for specific classes.

Follow a Technology Budget - Before looking for new software or hardware, ensure you won't surpass your technology budget. Keep in mind, some educational technologies are free . But you may have to propose a budget if one isn't in place.

Secure a Range of Education Technology - Keep curriculum-alignment in mind as you search for adaptive learning software, game-based learning programs and other online resources.

Example of the flex model:

The AdvancePath Academics organization takes on the burdens of implementation, partnering with districts to deliver complete online instruction to struggling students.

The program works with each partner district to hire on-site teachers who support students and organize group activities. The program also provides each enrolled student with an independent learning plan, delivering relevant content aligned with curriculum standards.

Different levels of government fund AdvancePath, meaning all operational costs are covered on behalf of your district.

Implementing an original system may be a rigorous task, but - with the right technology - the flex model has potential to address the issues of many students in need of intervention.

4. Online Lab Model

This model also accommodates students who need to work at an adjusted pace, but it cannot function in all schools.

That's because it applies to schools that are almost entirely made up of computer labs. Students purely learn online in this model. Professionals - who aren't necessarily teachers - supervise.
Many schools will likely have qualms and difficulties putting this model into action, as it applies to scenarios such as:

Schools and districts not having enough qualified teachers or space for traditional classrooms, which is somewhat common in rural and impoverished areas

Students needing a flexible school schedule, due to constraints such as travel time to the campus

Students facing difficulties in traditional learning environments

Example of the online lab model:

Some elementary and secondary schools in rural areas rely on this model of blended learning, as they may not have the ability or funding to attract certified teachers. Instead, it's practical to provide comprehensive learning software and other education technology.

Using this approach can also create once-improbable learning opportunities for students, according to leading education technology consultant Monica Burns:

"You can plug an iPhone or Android phone into a Google Cardboard and create an experience that really connects students with the world ... Maybe I'm taking my kids to the Empire State Building through virtual reality and having mock conversation in Spanish as part of my foreign language exploration."

Because students mainly use education software without the supervision of a qualified teacher, the online lab model may not resonate with all learning styles.

5. Self-Blend Model

The self-blend model appeals to students who want classes outside of school, involving them signing up for online courses to take during spare time.

Gifted and driven students are generally the ones who gravitate towards this model. They often do so for advanced placement or if they're interested in a subject that goes beyond curriculum.
To make this option readily available, look to:

Identify Online Courses and Programs - Search online, and ask other admins and teachers about relevant courses. Nearby districts may offer them, meaning they're curriculum-aligned. If this is the case, reach out the district contact and follow the implementation steps she gives you. If alignment isn't a priority, consider purchasing a school-wide membership to a website with diverse education content.

Example of the self-blend model:

There are more than 3,500 courses on and almost 150,000 educational videos, making it a popular resource for self-motivated learners.

The content isn't explicitly curriculum-aligned, but certain lessons match and complement secondary and post-secondary school material.

Districts just need a membership package to offer the videos for free to students.

Unlike the online lab model, virtually any school can introduce the self-blend model with relatively few hiccups.

6. Online Driver Model

Similar to the online lab model, the online driver model focuses completely on instruction through the Internet and generally resonates with independent learners.

Face-to-face check-ins usually aren't required, as students work from remote locations such as their homes to complete coursework.

Because of these characteristics, you can follow the self-blend model's implementation steps to offer these classes. Just be sure a designated teacher can answer in-person questions and act a resource.

Example of the online driver model:

A growing number of schools have online classes from kindergarten to grade 12, or offer entire curricula through the web.

For example, is an organization that provides online resources to traditional classrooms and establishes virtual public schools across the United States. Teachers use digital tools to guide lessons and customize content for different students, also acting as a resource to answer questions and provide other forms of support.

As students become increasingly used to and interested in online instruction, this model of blended learning should steadily grow in popularity.

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Final Thoughts About Using the Six Models of Blended Learning

Students will gain more control over learning pace and style if you introduce blended learning models that apply to your school or district.

Doing so will help address a pain-point many teachers face - satisfying the unique needs of each student.

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Having a limited amount of class time, many teachers cannot always satisfy the learning needs and speeds of all students - whether they be gifted, struggling or anywhere between. Administrators can introduce blended learning to address this issue. The practice is divided into six models, which each combine traditional teaching methods with different ways of using computerized instruction.