Voicethread

I was recently introduced to Voicethread, a website dedicated to collecting audible files, images, etc. Students can use their computers to record podcasts, oral commentary, etc. and can include images. They can be compiled into one place to share with others. This is an interesting tool to consider using in your classrooms. Instead of having students write a reflection, maybe they can record their thoughts and upload them here. This would be great for all learners in our classroom, particularly the auditory ones.

The overview from their site reads:

" With VoiceThread, group conversations are collected and shared in one place from anywhere in the world. All with no software to install.

A VoiceThread is a collaborative, multimedia slide show that holdsimages, documents, and videos and allows people to navigate slides and leave comments in 5 ways - using voice (with a mic or telephone), text, audio file, or video (via a webcam). Share a VoiceThread with friends, students, and colleagues for them to record comments too.

Users can doodle while commenting, use multiple identities, and pick which comments are shown through moderation. VoiceThreads can even be embedded to show and receive comments on other websites and exported to MP3 players or DVDs to play as archival movies."

Video: Reading on the iPad

General information on thousands of free books and resources on the iPad

Reading on the iPad

10 iPad Tips for Teachers

10 iPad tips for Teachers

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

Understanding the Implications of Online Learning for Educational Productivity

Recently (Jan 2012) the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology, released its report titled Understanding the Implications of Online Learning for Educational Productivity. Though this is a lengthy document, it may prove valuable for us as educators to consider the implications and opportunities of online learning. Even using blogs, wikis, and social networking can be considered as online learning.

http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/implications-online-learning.pdf

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