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Continuing to Learn with the iPad- Storytelling | Langwitches Blog

In an attempt to document the trials and errors of using a classroom set of 20 iPads in our K-8 school, I am adding a new post to the collection of iPads in the Classroom: Transliteracy- QR Codes and Art Working on iPad Fluency with Lower…
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Posted 5 months ago

Are We Really Evaluating the Use of iPads in Our Classroom?

One of the things we need to be doing as educators is to critically evaluate the resources and learning experiences that we provide for our students.
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Posted 5 months ago

Should we use Parental Controls for the iPads in the Classroom?

I teach in a high school and we have always made it a policy at our school to give students access to all the tools on their iDevices…
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Posted 5 months ago

The Always Current iOS 5 Tips and Tricks Guide

The Always Current iOS 5 Tips and Tricks Guide
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Posted 5 months ago

Apps for Professional Development

I was recently asked to lead a professional development session for a school that is starting to roll out iOS devices for teachers and students.
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Posted 5 months ago

Hey Teachers! Finish this sentence: “I’m going to use my holiday break to ___.”

We’ve put another open ended question out in the open on twitter and we’ve collected some of the responses so far. This time, we asked you to finish this sentence:

“I’m going to use my holiday break to ___________________.”

The following is an ongoing list of people who have finished this sentence:

“I’m going to use my holiday break to catch up on my Google reader and reflect on the semester in my blog.”
-@techfacil

“I’m going to use my holiday break to…. Sleep! (hopefully)”
-@shaungosney

“I’m going to use my holiday break to mark books and plan for the INSET on the first day back.”
-@cleggymand

“I’m going to use my holiday break to unwind.”
-@Mo_Americanoid

“I’m going to use my holiday break to replace the floor in my classroom and prep for new curriculum use. What break? ;-)”
-@Karin_Hunt

“I’m going to use my holiday break to rest from the pressure of having to work under salary and resource cuts.”
-@xavier_abello

“I’m going to use my holiday break to read something interesting, as well as self-education.”
-@stordar

“I’m going to use my holiday break to have fun.”
-@Bethyari

“I’m going to use my holiday break to clear that pile of marking, plan every lesson and learn to tell the truth ;-)”
-@PhysicsChris

“I’m going to use my holiday break to enjoy good books, old movies and music for the heart and soul…and miss my students all the way ;-)”
-@maremore2

“I’m going to use my holiday break to be in touch with nature and plan my summer classes…not a break indeed.”
-@mariaevab

“I’m going to use my holiday break to relax.”
-@SharonTEFLtips

“I’m going to use my holiday break to recharge my batteries.”
-@oto_rodrigues

“I’m going to use my holiday break to walk and read novels.”
-@Therosa58

“I’m going to use my holiday break to complete my dissertation.”
-@NewtonSDr

“I’m going to use my holiday break to get ready for a fantastic 2012 school year.”
-@azuestigarribia

“I’m going to use my holiday break to do some ‘real’ work.”
-@kamromero

“I’m going to use my holiday break to study Portuguese.”
-@ichigoemi

“I’m going to use my holiday break to making more research and correcting tests. As teachers!”
-@Makere31

“I’m going to use my holiday break to relax and plan for the rest of the school year.”
-@Cor_smith

“I’m going to use my holiday break to REST.”
-@TheAngelaHollis

“I’m going to use my holiday break to challenge myself to plan for fun, out of the box lesson ideas.”
-@_CindyWallace_

“I’m going to use my holiday break to plan, rest and write more articles for my Examiner page. Enjoy your holidays! :)”
-@chemgirl4384

“I’m going to use my holiday break to, as CEO of @EFScholars, better the program! :)”
-@EFScholars

“I’m going to use my holiday break to…learn!”
-@ariascarm

“I’m going to use my holiday break to remind my students that it’s ok to get something wrong…take a step back…and revisit the problem tomorrow. :)
-@Gr8Luke