15 Awesome Ways to Use Blogs

This recent post from Simple K-12 "15 Awesome Ways to Use Blogs" includes some practical applications for blogging in the classroom. Though some of them do not best apply to us (i.e. our website is where we post links, etc.) perhaps these suggestions may be valuable to you.   

100+ iPad Apps for teachers

The iLearn website includes a list of over 100 iPad apps perfect for high school students. It is sorted by content area on the site. The company is developing an iPad app that would include courses that students could take for "free" as well as the opportunity for teachers to develop courses. It's interesting to investigate for our future with the iPads!

APPitic

Appitic is a directory of apps for education by Apple Distinguished Educators (ADEs) to help you transform teaching and learning. These apps have been tested in a variety of different grade levels, instructional strategies and classroom settings.




Also, Apple updates a monthly education highlight of apps for learning here: Education Spotlight


Worth a look!

Apps in Education Blog

Very similar to this format here... this blog maintains up to date apps for the iPad and distinguishes various subject areas. It is very well organized and includes a special section for special needs students. This is worth a look if you have a few minutes and are looking for something new for your class. The author also maintains a blog list on the lower left side of the page which includes links to other relevant sites, specifically relating to iPads and educational technology. 


Apps in Education

iBooks Author

What a great app! This tool can be used in all classes. Using the mac computer, students can create books that can be published and read on the iPads. The best part is that it's totally free!

iBooks Author

Smithsonian Channel App

This weekend I downloaded the Smithsonian Channel App on the iPad.  It offers videos and shows that you can stream on the iPad. It also allows you to "create your own channel" with a variety of relevant topics. This would be a great tool to use in the classroom to show quick videos. 


I just watched a brief video on the Mona Lisa and Leonardo da Vinci. This would be great for History, Science, and Art especially. 

50 Ways to Use Twitter in the Classroom

Tired of students not checking emails or updated assignments? Maybe using twitter will help connect with them on "their level."  Of course, there are precautions that should be taken, such as privacy and internet safety. However, this site offers some creative ideas to integrating Twitter into your daily teaching routine.

Some basic suggestions would be to post updates to assignments, coordinate assignments, track a hashtag (#), or field questions.  Some interesting ideas to consider!

50 Ways to Use Twitter