What Works WGSD! http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com This space is a discussion forum for the exploration and implementation of new and innovative technologies and applications. Please share your experiences (pro and con) as you work with cutting edge technologies like the iPad or other tablet computers, iPod, Kindle or Nook eReaders, and specialized software for your subject area. posterous.com Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:02:23 -0700 Using Tech to Teach and Learn http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/using-tech-to-teach-and-learn http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/using-tech-to-teach-and-learn Tips to help teachers use technology effectively - http://sbne.ws/r/bvDJ

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Mon, 07 May 2012 07:50:00 -0700 50 Resources for iPad use in the Classroom http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/50-resources-for-ipad-use-in-the-classroom http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/50-resources-for-ipad-use-in-the-classroom

http://m.zdnet.com/blog/igeneration/50-resources-for-ipad-use-in-the-classroom/16126?tag=nl.e589

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Fri, 09 Mar 2012 08:50:00 -0800 Children's Toys and Your Future http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/childrens-toys-and-your-future http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/childrens-toys-and-your-future

Interesting look at how children's toys mirror what is happening in the world and how technology in particular is reflected in popular toys. http://edtechdigest.wordpress.com/2012/03/05/how-childrens-toys-reflect-whats-next-in-technology-education/

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Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:21:00 -0800 Tablet Time for Education http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/tablet-time-for-education http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/tablet-time-for-education

http://edtechdigest.wordpress.com/2012/02/09/tablet-time-for-education/

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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:31:00 -0800 Cool New School Tool http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/cool-new-school-tool http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/cool-new-school-tool

Developed by a High School Student - MySchoolNotebook

http://edtechdigest.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/4946/

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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:53:00 -0800 ISTE Video "I Love School" http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/iste-video-i-love-school http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/iste-video-i-love-school

Created by the International Society for Technology Education - featuring a fourth grade class - way cute.

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Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:53:00 -0800 Affordable 'Clicker' Alternative http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/affordable-clicker-alternative http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/affordable-clicker-alternative

Cross Platform and custamizable: Cool Tool | Top Hat Monocle : http://wp.me/pJ1OT-1go via @edtechdigest

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Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:46:00 -0800 App Store for Teachers http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/app-store-for-teachers http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/app-store-for-teachers

APPitic http://www.thedigitalshift.com/2012/01/k-12/app-store-for-teachers-appitic-2/

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Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:44:00 -0800 iTextbook Creator http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/itextbook-creator http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/itextbook-creator

Hands-on textbook creator - interesting read

http://www.thedigitalshift.com/2012/01/ebooks/hands-on-with-ibooks-author/

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Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:58:00 -0800 Top 10 Education Apps http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/top-10-education-apps http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/top-10-education-apps

From eSchool News http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/01/07/10-of-the-best-apps-for-education/

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Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:00:00 -0800 Figuring out What Works http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/figuring-out-what-works http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/figuring-out-what-works

Interesting article on an institution that saw the need to figure out which mobile learning applications are being used for teaching and learning- sort of a best practices survey.  http://campustechnology.com/Articles/2011/12/07/Creating-Your-Institutions-Mobile-Learning-Strategy.aspx?Page=1

What applications are YOU using and how are they facilitating teaching and learning in your classroom?

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Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:46:00 -0800 Educators resource for using eBooks and eReaders http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/educators-resource-for-using-ebooks-and-eread http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/educators-resource-for-using-ebooks-and-eread

Great resource for ideas, protocol, innovative use of electronic readers and text. http://edukindle.ning.com/

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Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:38:00 -0800 Android Vs. Ipad http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/android-vs-ipad http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/android-vs-ipad

Just attended an interesting meeting with 2 presentors - one who has implemented a 1:1 rollout of android based tablets, and 1 from Apple talking about the iPad.  Both have the same limitations as far as school use goes - not able to authenticate to existing networks, management of installs and apps, etc...However, I could not discern any advantage of the iPad over an Android 3.2 platform.  They operate similarly, have comparable if not identical applications, and have the same visual and intuitive features.  However the iPad costs much more and the apps are fee-based!

 

The speaker discussing the Android based rollout in her district had some very useful points and tips: They are summed up here:

  • plan more for breakage than seems reasonable (they are averaging 20%)
  • provide charging stations because kids forget to charge and having a dead tablet inhibits learning
  • provide a common collaboration platform that everyone can access (they have a Moodle)
  • go all digital with textbooks - theirs are all open source or they got permission to scan purchased textbooks they already owned.
  • eBooks can enhance the school library and can be counted as part of the collection
  • provide an insurance plan that covers replacement if a tablet is broken - ONCE.  Second breakage is on the students family.
  • make sure school content can be cached (as with the Moodle) or downloaded (textbooks) so kids without internet can continue learning
  • have clear behavior protocol in place in addition to a current AUP
  • get the experts in for teacher PD
  • plan for obsolescence - tablets will need to be replaced/upgraded yearly

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Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:33:00 -0800 iPads all around! http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/ipads-all-around http://what-works-wgsd.posterous.com/ipads-all-around

Please share your experiences with the iPad or other tablet device in your classroom.

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