Monday, August 27, 2012

Google/YouTube Based Digital Ethics Lessons

"YouTube has a firm place in the current classroom. From Khan Academy’s videos to YouTube EDU and beyond, there’s a reason all these videos are finding a home in schools. In an effort to help keep the ball rolling, Google just launched a set of 10 interactive lessons designed to support teachers in educating students on digital citizenship. A topic obviously quite close to Google’s heart."http://www.google.com/edu/teachers/youtube/curric/index.html

Here we go...into the classroom with Digital Devices

Fall is upon us and with new digital devices policies around and commonwealth, it's time to start posting some good links and resources for their use in the classroom.

Here is a good read on 14 Smart Tips for using iPads in the Classroom
http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2012/07/14-smart-tips-for-using-ipads-in-class/

7 Myths About BYOD Debunked
http://thejournal.com/Articles/2011/11/09/7-BYOD-Myths.aspx?Page=1&p=1

Bring Your Own Devices - How Do You Do It Or How Do You Get There?