Show me the money..
The sticky subject of education funding came up recently as a hang-over from the Learning Through Technology conference in Glasgow last week, during a lively Twitter debate. We didn't get much of...
View ArticleBYOT: The hidden messages
gideonwilliams's insight:Nice post about how a teacher uses digital technologies in their classroom and how BYOT can work in any economic situation.See it on Scoop.it, via Digital Dilemmas
View ArticleEsafety & in-app purchases from iClevedon
A really important post and explanation of safeguarding and e-safety when students are purchasing apps for their ipad/ipod. Can be applied to any app developments and purchases. Top stuff Mr ASee it on...
View ArticleWhat Did You Do At School Today?: Differentiation and the iPad Effect
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View ArticleJumping the Good Ship Android | Technoteaching
gideonwilliams's insight:An interesting post discussion a change in device direction for a school in its second year of a 1-2-1 roll out.Sad to see yet another school let down by Toshiba (as we have...
View ArticleiPad Evaluation..
Essential reading for anyone embarking in a tablet or notebook scheme. This is a 14Mb download.See it on Scoop.it, via Digital Dilemmas
View ArticleReaction to iPads at Shireland Collegiate Academy - Microsoft UK Schools blog...
The Microsoft UK Blog for schools, featuring news for schools from Microsoft, case studies within education, and education ICT advicegideonwilliams's insight:Not sure to what to make about this one...
View ArticleBYOB @ Neale-Wade
Student created video to promote the idea of BYOB - Bring Your Own Browser - with Neale-Wade teachers. A visual list of 10 ideas how mobile devices could be used… A very powerful message given by the...
View ArticleMicrosoft Partners in Learning (PiL)
gideonwilliams's insight:Oportunities to share your knowledge and understanding of digital learning with others. Apply to become an affiliate, trainer or peer coach.Looks quite interesting and any...
View ArticleReview of 1-1 Tablets in 4 Edinburgh Schools
gideonwilliams's insight:Hugely important work and an essential read for anyone involved in 1-1 devices/projects.See it on Scoop.it, via Digital Dilemmas
View ArticleHow To Use The SAMR Model For Classroom Tasks - Edudemic
The SAMR (Substitution Augmentation Modification Redefinition) model is a framework used to evaluate the technology being employed (or that you’d like to employ) in your classroom. Basically, it...
View ArticleUKED magazine Jan 2014
The first issue of the UKED Magazine from UKedchat. Subscribe at http://j.mp/ukedmagsub Super article from pages 14-20 from the much respected Mark Anderson on digital pedagogies, toolkits and a...
View ArticleNaace: The iPad as a Tool For Education - a case study
"In the first two terms of implementing an iPad programme, Longfield Academy in Kent have noticed a great impact on teaching and learning. Research carried out on behalf of Naace and supported by 9ine...
View ArticleiPad as the Teacher's Pet - Version 2.0
An iPad can be a teacher’s very handy assistant! Last year I published an infographic titled "iPad as the Teacher’s Pet." It’s all about what can be done by Pad-using educators, whether or not their...
View ArticleFirst Steps in Ed Tech Evidence | Nesta
Considering the importance of learning intentions. Super post, lots of key points to discuss, argue, support and challenge. Anything that discusses impact and evidence with digital tools is always...
View ArticleiPad apps to get you started
Great site shared by Jose Picardo as he develops 1-1 learning using ipadsSee it on Scoop.it, via Digital Dilemmas
View ArticleMath is Harder When Using an iPad ~ Mrs. Wideen's Blog
Great post which challenges an area which can be difficult to engage in elearningSee it on Scoop.it, via Digital Dilemmas
View ArticleVLE – the discussion continues
Great post. Guaranteed to provoke a reaction!See it on Scoop.it, via Digital Dilemmas
View ArticleLarry Cuban – scourge of 'memory loss' policymakers
From MJO - Merlin John Online. Using technology for learning and teaching. Great interview by Bob Harrison with Larry Cuban, professor emeritus at Stanford University. Author of Oversold and Underused...
View ArticleThe inside story on LA schools' iPad rollout
Scarcely a month ago, on August 27, the Los Angeles County Unified School District placed the first iPads in students’ hands at the outset of a $1 billion plan to give one to every single student in...
View ArticleIs there a case for Web2.0 in Higher Education
gideonwilliams's insight:Teachers in HEIs are looking beyond the traditional VLE to free Web tools and services which have edu potential. As they and any digitally astute organisation should do:...
View ArticleOpinion: Tablets Are a Fad — They’ll Largely Disappear in 2–3 Years
"Tablets are a fad; their position as the shiny new object will be fading — fast. You read it here".Some thought provoking ideas mentioned here with arguments presented for Smartphone use and...
View ArticleWhy Some Schools Are Selling All Their iPads
A fairly balanced article comparing use of ipads with chromebooks in US schools. The article leads with a school who have swapped ipads to chromebooks - hence the title. Read the whole of the article...
View ArticleSAMR success is NOT about Tech
"I was thinking today that I had to make it clear that competency with technology is not the first issue you should worry about if you want to make SAMR progress. The issue to tackle first is the...
View ArticleBESA: Market Research: Tablets and Apps in schools in 2013
eargideonwilliams's insight:Market research conducted by BESA into the use of mobile devices and Apps in schools. Link to pdf: http://www.besa.org.uk/sites/default/files/tab2013_0.pdf Some...
View ArticleDesigning Multiple Choice questions for Assessing understanding
A great article by Paul Howard-Jones on the Zondle website. Read more about his thoughts on games based learning here -...
View ArticleMicrosoft Surface 3: Challenging the iPad and the tablet market
The launch of the Microsoft Surface 3 this week has sparked a rise in blog posts about a possible challenge to the iPad. Below is a collated list of posts in which various writers share their thoughts...
View ArticleSuper image representation of SAMR
From @sylviaduckworth: Her new #sketchnote The SAMR ModelSee it on Scoop.it, via Digital Dilemmas
View ArticleDeath of the VLE by Prof Mark Stiles from 2006-7
His slideshow presentation is also available at http://slideplayer.com/slide/1586798/ ;See it on Scoop.it, via Digital Dilemmas
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