The next evolution of mobile technology is mini-laptops. At prices as low as $249, these devices are affordable and provide an excellent way to integrate technology to improve student learning. A new wave of EETT money that was included in
Interesting moves by Amazon
Amazon made several interesting moves with the Kindle this week. First, they caved on the decision to include text-to-speech in the Kindle 2. Instead of making it a built-in feature, they will leave the decision to turn text-to-speech on up
Could mobile tech finally be positioned to replace textbooks?
On this blog and elsewhere, I have talked extensively about the need to differentiate instruction, the inefficacy of textbooks in doing that, and the potential of mobile technology to make a huge difference. Recently, the Indiana State Board of Education
Mini-laptops + solid instruction + Web 2.0 = Engaged learning
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New AUP issues in the Web 2.0 age
There is a very interesting discussion going on at Classroom 2.0 and at OpenEdWeb about policies related to the use of participative web tools in the classroom. Think about your own AUP. How does it address things like student publishing
Power struggle
I am doing a lot of work with one-to-one laptop programs, especially with the new inexpensive ($300-ish) ones. These laptops are well-suited for learning in so many ways, but one struggle we have is with power. Even with the best
Differentiated PD
I have been on a quest this year to work on ways to differentiate professional development workshops. In every group of teachers or administrators I work with there is a huge range of experiences, background knowledge, tech comfort levels, learning
Kindle comes through again
I love my Kindle. It has become one of my favorite mobile devices ever over the past year. One of my favorite features is the cell wireless feature (at no additional cost) that lets you download books, newspapers, magazines, etc.
Opening those awful plastic clamshell packs
Here’s a new tool for opening those hard-to-open plastic retail packages that so many consumer electronic gadgets come in.
Happy holidays!
Best wishes to you and your family for a happy holidays and a wonderful new year! If you haven’t heard, we are moving! As of Jan. 1, 2009, our new contact information will be: K12 Handhelds 8627 E. Sunrise Road