"I have to disagree. In the end, social networks are a TOOL. Like all tools, they can be used well or they can be abused. A kid can stab another kid with a pencil, but that doesn't mean we should take all the pencils out of school. Social…"
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iPad vs. other tablets
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Digital Storytelling for Beginners
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21st Century School at a 19th Century Price
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Katy Scott replied to Katy Scott's discussion Digital Storytelling for Beginners"Kimberly,
Have you had your students use Educreations at all? It's a free screencasting tool (it can be used at http://www.educreations.com, or via a free iPad app), and it's GREAT for ESL kids. They can explain their thinking, define new…"
Katy Scott replied to Katy Scott's discussion Digital Storytelling for Beginners"I'm so glad you guys are finding the blog post helpful -- I've also started using iPads in classrooms, and I love the Little Bird Tales app, as well as iMovie. I also REALLY like Toontastic, especially for younger students.
@Andrew Hay…"
Andrew Jay Wolfenbarger replied to Katy Scott's discussion Digital Storytelling for Beginners"I really enjoyed reading this article. Even though I am wanting to teach older kids I feel like I could still use a few of these technologies quite effectively without making my students feel babyish or boring them. I really like the potential that…"
Tiffany Michelle Keener replied to Katy Scott's discussion Digital Storytelling for Beginners"I loved this article!! It was very helpful for me, because I am looking to work with younger children. I always thought that using technology in the classroom would be easier for middle/older students, because they are more independent, and may have…"
Thomas J. Hall III replied to Katy Scott's discussion Digital Storytelling for Beginners"I really like the use of VoiceThread. I have had some exposure to it, and I think it is great for the kids to be able to upload their own drawings and explain them in a forum that you can understand. I would definitely use it when teaching a younger…"
Kaitlyn Ramirez replied to Katy Scott's discussion Digital Storytelling for Beginners"I have used Voicethread and found it very easy to use. I think it is a fun and interactive tool to incorporate into a lesson plan, and it is simple enough for younger students to use. A big plus to using tools like Voicethread or Little Bird Tales…"
Kimberly Smith replied to Katy Scott's discussion Digital Storytelling for Beginners"These programs show great potential in improving the integration of technology. Of the listed programs, I had only ever heard of Voicethread. My new favorite has to be Little Bird Tales. This is a great tool for children who aren't literate…"
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- I'm a former elementary and middle-school teacher. I now work as the Education Technology Specialist for the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Education programs.
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- At 12:11pm on April 8, 2010,
John J Caprice said… - Hey Katy,
I have visited the Aquarium's website. It is great!
A tremendous resource for teachers. I wish I had this exposure to knowledge when I was a kid, God! we were still using stone tablets!
JJC
- At 11:40am on April 8, 2009,
James Edward Charles Webber said… - Hello Katy - the skype work/project
http://skypeinschools.pbwiki.com/
hope it helps!
James
- At 12:17am on December 31, 2008,
Jack said… - Hi Katy!
Hope you're enjoying the winter break. I was wondering if you, your educator contacts or students would be interested in participating in a nationwide Vocab Video Contest @ MIT university. We'd really like to get more students involved from Louisiana!
You can view contest details at BrainyFlix.com Please let me know. Thanks!
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