• Schools Abandon Textbooks To Go All iPad | Here & Now

  tags: tech blog education

  • Apple reports schools in more than 600 districts have bought iPads for all of their students. And it’s not happening just in wealthy suburbs. Schools in urban districts like New York City and Chicago are also handing out iPads.

     

    In the Boston area, Burlington High School launched a one-to-one iPad program in the fall, providing a tablet for each student.

     

    It cost the school about $500,000 for the devices, and the principal, Patrick Larkin, said the school paid for them within its existing budget.

• Want Students to Succeed? Let Them Fail – Education – GOOD

  tags: blog failure psychology edreform

  • How many times have you heard the mantra “failure is not an option”? The need to succeed whatever the cost permeates our society, and schools are no exception.
  • Acknowledging that difficulty is a crucial part of learning could stop a vicious circle in which difficulty creates feelings of incompetence that in turn disrupts learning
  • The findings challenge the cultural belief that achievement reflects students’ academic ability. If we truly want students to excel, Autin says, teachers and parents must stop “focusing solely on grades and test scores” and emphasize progress instead.

• Why most teachers don’t know what they don’t know. « My Island View

  tags: blog tech pln

  • Contrary to what is often said about education, currently, there are many innovations affecting the education profession. Technology is the driving force behind most of the education innovation.
  • It is a disadvantage to be a print-media educator in a digital-media world. I can understand how a majority of educators whose very education was steeped in print media is more comfortable with that medium. The technology however, is not holding still to allow educators to dwell in a comfort zone.
  • Professional Development is the key to getting educators to access dormant skills.
  • In order for teachers to better guide themselves in their learning, they need to know what it is that they need to know. They need relevant questions about relevant changes.

• Now For Later | The preparation starts now

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  • • Education Agency Launches Early Learning Video and Website
       State education officials have debuted the new Now for Later video and website aimed to promote the importance of quality learning experiences for infants, toddlers and pre-kindergarten children. 
       http://dese.mo.gov/news/2012/nowforlaterweb.htm
    • The “Now for Later: Investing in Early Learning” video was previewed by 1,650 attendees at the Conference on the Young Years, held March 8-10. We hope you take the opportunity to watch and share it with others!
    • The Department’s Office of Early and Extended Learning is hosting a webinar on Friday, April 13, 1:00-2:30 p.m., about the Early Childhood Assessment Pilot.

• Authors Who Skype with Classes & Book Clubs (for free!)

  “this is a list of authors who offer free 20-minute Q and A sessions with classes and book clubs that have finished reading one of their books. As an author, I offer free Skype chats “

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  • this is a list of authors who offer free 20-minute Q and A sessions with classes and book clubs that have finished reading one of their books. As an author, I offer free Skype chats
  • Authors Who Skype With Classes & Book Clubs (for free!)

    The following authors offer free 20-minute Skype chats with book clubs and classes that have read one of their books! (Many also offer more in-depth virtual visits for a fee.) To arrange a virtual visit, check out the authors’ websites for book choices and contact information.  Then ask for their books at your favorite bookstore or visit IndieBound to find a store near you!

  • Authors Who Skype With Classes & Book Clubs (for free!)

    The following authors offer free 20-minute Skype chats with book clubs and classes that have read one of their books! (Many also offer more in-depth virtual visits for a fee.) To arrange a virtual visit, check out the authors’ websites for book choices and contact information.  Then ask for their books at your favorite bookstore or visit IndieBound to find a store near you!

  • Authors Who Skype With Classes & Book Clubs (for free!)

    The following authors offer free 20-minute Skype chats with book clubs and classes that have read one of their books! (Many also offer more in-depth virtual visits for a fee.) To arrange a virtual visit, check out the authors’ websites for book choices and contact information.  Then ask for their books at your favorite bookstore or visit IndieBound to find a store near you!

  • Authors Who Skype With Classes & Book Clubs (for free!)

    The following authors offer free 20-minute Skype chats with book clubs and classes that have read one of their books! (Many also offer more in-depth virtual visits for a fee.) To arrange a virtual visit, check out the authors’ websites for book choices and contact information.  Then ask for their books at your favorite bookstore or visit IndieBound to find a store near you!

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