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Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob Pritchard Jun 12, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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Jonathan Wylie replied to Bob Pritchard's discussion Nintendo DS"The messaging could be a problem. They can IM each other without WiFi, and may waste time doing this, but I can see a DS being used if more educational games are developed. There is a brain age game, (cant remember the name, but maybe it is brain…"
Jeremy Kaiser replied to Bob Pritchard's discussion Nintendo DS"I have never heard of them being used, but I think that it is an interesting idea. I have never really used one though, so I am not sure how they would work for education. Do they have a means of typing or messaging on them?"
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The Nintendo DS is the game changer with regard to student technology use. Laptops, notebooks and yes, even tablets (sorry iPad) are not the devices of choice for young learners. Check out any event with large groups of young adolescents (a long bus ride to a field trip). How do students communicate/collaborate? The stigma associated with the word "Nintendo" may not permit any serious consideration in a school environment, but in a private setting, moms and dads readily stuff stockings with…See More
Bob Pritchard replied to Susan Wells's discussion iPod Touch Schoolwide Implementation"My seventh grader would agree...there is a gaming environment that the students are comfortable with (I think that we would score a big hit with the nintendo DS as well, although we - as adults - would need to get past the idea that kids will not…"
Bob Pritchard replied to Adam's discussion Any administrators using twitter?"My twitter is @Bob_Pritchard if you'd like to follow"
Bob Pritchard replied to Adam's discussion Any administrators using twitter?"Adam...yes. I am an assistant superintendent. I have several followers who are teachers in my district, not many. It's more of a pull than a push to encourage use."
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- At 4:35pm on February 1, 2009,
Jack said… - Hi Bob. I was wondering if you have students or educator contacts who would be interested in participating in a nationwide SAT Vocab Video Contest @ MIT university. You can view contest details at BrainyFlix.com Please let me know. Thanks!
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