"Thanks for sharing this! My district has been using iPods and iPads in the classroom for about a year now and as an ITRT (Instructional Technology Resource Teacher) I am constantly evaluating apps and podcasts for classroom use. Our…"
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Mobile Technology - A Strategy for Intervention (RtI)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alexandra Briggs Mar 17, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Tracey McCully, one of our authors, just wrote a great article on using Mobile Technology as a Strategy for RtI. In addition, she developed an evaluation rubric to assist in selecting mobile…Continue
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Helping Our Schools - Grants, Funding and Free Materials
Started Jan 1, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
In these tough budget times, I have started a Blog with current information on Grants, Funding and Free Materials. Please check our my new Blog and feel Free to leave comments and suggestions.…Continue
Looking for a good presentation graphic showing Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants
Started this discussion. Last reply by Colleen Young Dec 12, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I am working on a presentation and am looking for a good graphic that I can use showing Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants. A cartoon or cartoon like drawing would fit really well. Can anyone…Continue
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Alexandra Briggs replied to Bruce Brown's discussion Mobile Technology - A Strategy for Intervention (RtI)
Bruce Brown posted a discussionMobile Technology - A Strategy for Intervention (RtI)
Tracey McCully, one of our authors, just wrote a great article on using Mobile Technology as a Strategy for RtI. In addition, she developed an evaluation rubric to assist in selecting mobile apps. The article can be viewed at http://eskillslearning.net/uploads/Mobile%20Technology%20Response%20RTI_Layout%202.pdfSee More
Bruce Brown posted a discussionMobile App Selection Rubric
e Skills Learning has posted a Mobile App Selection Rubric at the following linkhttp://eskillslearning.net/uploads/Selection%20Rubric_Scoring%20Rubric.pdfYou are welcome to download it an adapt it to the needs of your students. There are so many apps that are labeled educational - this rubric may help you focus on those features that are important in your class environment. …See More
Bruce Brown added a discussion to the group shameless ;) vendor promotionsDigital Immigrant or Digital Native? A Great Gift for Your Favorite Techie
Join us at FETC. We have a great T Shirt for your favorite Techie. Check out this link.http://www.eskillslearning.net/products/showproduct.php?product=TSHIRT Bruce Browne Skills Learningwww.eskillslearning.netSee More
Bruce Brown posted a discussionHelping Our Schools - Grants, Funding and Free Materials
In these tough budget times, I have started a Blog with current information on Grants, Funding and Free Materials. Please check our my new Blog and feel Free to leave comments and suggestions.www.helpingourschools.comSee More
Bruce Brown added a discussion to the group shameless ;) vendor promotionsNew FREE Reading Comprehension iPod App
Just approved on the iTunes store is Reading for Details Lite. It is FREE. The app contains fascinating passages about inventors and their inventions followed by a Reading for Details Question. The game can be played in either practice mode or in a bingo-like game mode. Passages are written on 3 different reading levels: Red (2.0-3.5) Blue (3.5-5.0) and Green (5.0-6.5). Here is a link to the FREE app. …See More
Colleen Young replied to Bruce Brown's discussion Looking for a good presentation graphic showing Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants"An interesting topic Bruce. I think there are far too many sweeping generalisations on the so called digital natives!
I think many of them need their teachers' help in using the new technologies in a rather more sophisticated way than…"
Bruce Brown replied to Bruce Brown's discussion Looking for a good presentation graphic showing Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants"Thanks Morgan. I will check it out."
Bruce Brown posted a discussionLooking for a good presentation graphic showing Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants
I am working on a presentation and am looking for a good graphic that I can use showing Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants. A cartoon or cartoon like drawing would fit really well. Can anyone help or point me in the right direction?See More
Bruce Brown replied to Bruce Brown's discussion Looking for Grants and Funding Sources for iPods in the Classroom"Many thanks for the help, Ron"
Ron Haywood replied to Bruce Brown's discussion Looking for Grants and Funding Sources for iPods in the Classroom"www.grantwrangler.com is a good site for a start."
Bruce Brown posted a discussionLooking for Grants and Funding Sources for iPods in the Classroom
I am working on a resource for teachers of Grants and Funding Sources that teachers can use to assist them in purchasing iPods and other technology for the classroom. What web sites are you using to find funds that might be available? Thanks for your help.
Bruce Brown replied to Jennifer's discussion Techonology in the classroom in the group Classroom 2.0 Beginner Group!"Jennifer. That is totally the point. The teacher needs to decide what is useful and if technology contributes to improved learning. In our development of apps, we find that technology offers teachers opportunity to provide more individualized…"
Bruce Brown commented on Skip Zilla's group shameless ;) vendor promotions"Hello. e Skills Learning has just released minimod Fractions for the iPod Touch. It is now available at the iTunes store.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/e-skills-minimod-fractions/id391671944?mt=8
This is a great bingo-like game format that helps…"
Bruce Brown replied to Steve Hargadon's discussion Introductions"Hello Everyone
I am Bruce Brown, an owner of e Skills Learning and new to Classroom 2.0. I have been in educational publishing for more years than I care to admit -- and we have recently moved our product development onto the iPod Touch. My vendor…"
Bruce Brown added a discussion to the group shameless ;) vendor promotionse Skills Learning Introduces New iPod Touch apps
Hello I am one of the owners of e Skills Learning. www.eskillslearning.netWe are wokring to develop a series of content specific, core standards based, mastery building game apps for use on the iPod Touch and later on desktop computers. Each app works in a simple bingo-like game format and has several levels of difficulty. Games can be played in single player mode, practice mode, or multiplayer mode. Our first app - minimod Fractions Lite is now…See More
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- Hi Bruce and welcome to classroom2.0!
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