Using Skype in the Classroom

http://education.skype.com/

Explore how Skype can be used in any classroom setting. What a great way to communicate with groups such as: experts in your academic area, authors, scientists, teens across the world, other Spanish or French classes, etc.

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.   

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

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

10 iPad Tips for Teachers

10 iPad tips for Teachers

General suggestions regarding using the iPad in the classroom (control features, mute, folders, etc.).

RSS Feeds

There are several RSS feeds included on this page that may be of interest to you. Located on the bottom right corner, you'll see these feeds. If we find more, we'll keep you posted!

Wired Educator

Wired Educator is a website/blog devoted to assisting educators with incorporating technology. The site is regularly updated with information about apps, programs, and more. The feed will include the most recent posts, though you can visit the site at any time: http://www.wirededucator.com/

The Learning Network

The Learning Network is a NYTimes blog updated regularly with relevant information for teachers and learners. Interesting articles on educational theory and technology incorporation. 

http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/

Education Week: E-Learning

Education Week is a non-profit organization committed to providing the most trustworthy news for educators. Their comprehensive website: www.edweek.org includes various articles, issues, and topics. This feed is focused on e-learning, though the site has many other valuable areas worth exploring. 

SimpleK12

"Educational Technology made simple" is the tagline for SimpleK12 (http://www.simplek12.com/). This feed contains updated contributions from various educators on their use of technology in the classroom. Though it does include elementary activities, it's still valuable at the high school level. 

If you follow any other organizations regularly (websites, twitter, etc.) that are helpful, please feel free to share!

37 Teacher Favorite iPad Apps

37 Teacher Favorite iPad Apps

From the Simple K12 Blog (http://blog.simplek12.com) this guest author compiled a list of 37 apps recommended by teachers. They include subject specific apps as well as general apps for all subjects.  Prices are not listed, though the author notes that most apps are free.

10 Must-Have iPad Apps for Students and Teachers

10 Must-Have iPad apps for Students and Teachers
This site offers a brief description and links to the iTunes store for these educational iPad Apps. 

• Good Reader
• Speak it! Text to Speech
• Write Pad for iPad
• Note Taker
• Print Magic
• Password
• Idea Boards
• IM+
• Browser Duo
• EverNote

Resources for All Subjects

iPad Apps

·            Show Me App

o   Record and speak loudly while writing on the whiteboard

o   Upload to ShowMe.Com and share with anyone, even without an iPad

o   Share with entire community

§  Community resources available

·            Flashcards

o   Create Customized flashcards

o   Download Quizlet Cards

§  Arts & Literature

§  Language & Vocab

§  Math & Science

§  History & Geography

§  Standardized Tests

§  Professional & Careers

§  Basic Spanish

§  Capital

§  100 Most Common SAT Words

·            Teacher Pal

o   Personal organizer for the teacher to take attendance, grades, student behavior, seating charts

·            PowerTeacher Mobile

o   Gradebook, attendance,

·            PBS for iPad

o   Watch the most popular current PBS programs free

·            TED Conferences

o   “Riveting talks by remarkable people”

o   stream TED talk videos

·            Screen Chomp

o   Free

o   http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/screenchomp/id442415881?mt=8

ScreenChomp lets you create a video by recording your voice and any screen image, including basic sketches using basic drawing tools. It's an easy way for a teacher and students too to create a short video clip to teach or review a concept, or even present a project. It seems to be a simple app to use to create a podcast (audio only) or a video podcast (vodcast).