Welcome to the 21st century!! To get a feeling for the context of 21st century tools and learners watch these videos and then ...come on into the 21st century!!
Smart Pen
The "Smart Pen" by Livescribe is a "business application" that translates beautifully to the world of education.
Read below and check out this incredible new 21st century tool.
Livescribe paper-based computing platform includes a smartpen, dot paper and software ... use and share audio and visual information with pen and paper. www.**livescribe**.com
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ReadingPen®2
Portable scanning translator to improve reading fluency and comprehension.
Innovative portable learning tools for students of a second language and for people with reading difficulties (such as dyslexia). Adapted for both school-age readers and for college level and adult readers, these tools provide reading autonomy and fluency, and enhance text comprehension.
Users can scan text, hear it spoken aloud and obtain definitions and correct pronunciation within seconds.
Great iPad Resources You Do Not Want To MIss
Read below and discover ten sites that will bring out your need to buy iTunes Cards,!
1. The iPhone Application List – While this site has numerous categories for apps, This is a portion of the site that contains about 100 apps both free and for purchase. You can select between free and paid. Each app is click-able allowing the reader to view description, posting date, and a link to the download.
3. iPads For Learning – Our first stop is The Department Of Education And Early Childhood Development in Victoria, Australia. Be sure to explore the link Why The iPad along with some interesting Case Studies. The biggest treasure may be an awesome 36 page publication on 21 Steps To iPad Success. Thought that was good? How about a 41 page publication on Classroom Ideas! Just when you think you have all the information you will need it may be time to finally discover all of the Educational Apps… Wow! Don’t forget to look over all of the helpful ideas and hints in the Nuts and Bolts Section
Welcome to the 21st century!! To get a feeling for the context of 21st century tools and learners watch these videos and then ...come on into the 21st century!!
Smart Pen
The "Smart Pen" by Livescribe is a "business application" that translates beautifully to the world of education.
Read below and check out this incredible new 21st century tool.
Livescribe paper-based computing platform includes a smartpen, dot paper and software ... use and share audio and visual information with pen and paper.www.**livescribe**.com
ReadingPen®2
Portable scanning translator to improve reading fluency and comprehension.
Users can scan text, hear it spoken aloud and obtain definitions and correct pronunciation within seconds.
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Great iPad Resources You Do Not Want To MIss
Read below and discover ten sites that will bring out your need to buy iTunes Cards,!
1. The iPhone Application List – While this site has numerous categories for apps, This is a portion of the site that contains about 100 apps both free and for purchase. You can select between free and paid. Each app is click-able allowing the reader to view description, posting date, and a link to the download.
2. The iPad Pilot Project – A page filled with resources and so much more. This wiki has categories you will want to explore. There are three separate links leading to apps for elementary, middle, and high school. Don’t stop there! Make sure you explore other links including digital textbooks, challenges and successes, setting up carts, mobile management, other school districts, andarticles/blogs. Also make sure you visit eMobilize (a sister site) where you will learn about mobile computing standards, curriculum, logistics, management, and use/care. The iPad pilot project is sponsored by the Department of Educational Technology in the School District of Palm Beach . It is administered on the department’s wiki by John Shoemaker, Melissa McBride, and John Long.
3. iPads For Learning – Our first stop is The Department Of Education And Early Childhood Development in Victoria, Australia. Be sure to explore the link Why The iPad along with some interesting Case Studies. The biggest treasure may be an awesome 36 page publication on 21 Steps To iPad Success. Thought that was good? How about a 41 page publication on Classroom Ideas! Just when you think you have all the information you will need it may be time to finally discover all of the Educational Apps… Wow! Don’t forget to look over all of the helpful ideas and hints in the Nuts and Bolts Section