http://teachthought.com/social-media/60-ways-to-use-twitter-in-the-classroom-by-category/
Microsoft Office is working to stay on top of all other presentation software and apps creators. All Office 2013 users can download the free Office Mix add-in to help make your PowerPoint Presentations more interactive. With this add-in on top of being able to add audio and video, you can now record yourself giving your presentation and write on slides while doing so, you can insert quizzes for your students to take and add polls to your slides directly from PollEverywhere that show instant feedback.
You also have the ability to collaborate on presentations or you can share the presentation you are doing with a link. This tool could be great to use in a flipped classroom or any type of presentation. I am happy to see what Microsoft has accomplished so far. This is a great article I read on e-schoolnews.
http://www.eschoolnews.com/2014/05/07/3-trends-digital-028/? Learning is becoming more digital–there’s no doubt about it As technology connects more teachers and students with digital learning opportunities, education is changing for the better. Students are using online digital resources to learn and support their classroom education, and teachers use online resources to help students build important research and evaluation skills. Ninety-five percent of teachers said they believe online tools engage students, and 93 percent said online tools improve performance. By 2020, it is estimated that 98 percent of students will use blended learning, which consists of both classroom and online components. Three trends, illustrated here, are changing the way education is perceived in the U.S., and learning outcomes are improving with more modern approaches. The expansion of digital content While not limited exclusively to digital textbooks, digital texts are expected to take up 35 percent of the U.S. textbook market by 2016–in just two years. Digital content and resources are growing rapidly, with educators and students demanding access to tools that are customizable, able to be edited as events change, and that let them develop skills they’ll need in the real world, such as problem solving and critical thinking. Mass distribution This trend is supported by the expansion of digital content. Because digital content is growing in its availability and quality, learning is happening more often and in more places. With such content readily available, anyone with an internet-ready mobile device can access educational materials–helping learning to occur on a larger scale. Personalized learning Today’s students have made it clear that they want their learning tailored to their needs and interests. In fact, individualizing learning helps students become more proficient. New technologies have made it possible to create individual learning profiles and customized solutions that align with student preferences. In fact, in a recent survey, teachers said that digital tools should help them:
Evolving technology can be a challenge for even the most tech-savvy parent, and if parents don't understand the technology used by their children, how can they support them?
With Atomic Learning parents have access to guides and tutorials that will help them keep up with the ever changing technology in our school. If you have parent that are interested in having access to this resource please contact me and I will give you their log-in information. Resources for Parents & Families of Students:
Long gone are the days when memos are circulated regarding need-to-know information. Janitors, cooks, office staff, and teacher's aides need some level of technology training to receive important district communications. Yet, school staff are sometimes overlooked when it comes to technology training.
Below are some links to Atomic Learning that can help show you how to use the items you will need to keep up with what the district is doing. Resources for Non-Certified & Classified Staff:
Just because today's students are proficient in Facebook® and SnapChat, it doesn't mean that they have the skills they need to effectively apply technology in the classroom, in college, and in life.
For students to be college-and-career-ready, technology must be embedded into their coursework. Atomic Learning provides the support students need to make sure they can master the technology required to complete assignments and increase achievement. Please use any of the following resources with your students. Resources for Students:
Atomic Learning has several tutorials that will help get you started with technology. Please try any of the following resources
Several sample resources below are provided by Atomic Learning to aid it curriculum and staff development. These are wonderful resources that help to cover key issues.
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