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iPad Apps That Take Classroom Learning to the Next Level

iPad Apps That Take Classroom Learning to the Next Level

One great aspect of the “App Revolution” is that new apps are being developed for students and educators every day! In this webinar, Assistant Principal Shannon Holden showed educators how to find and implement iPad apps that will take student learning to the next level.

Digital Tools for the Social Studies Classroom

Digital Tools for the Social Studies Classroom

History is everywhere! It is part of our past, present and future. Attendees learned about a wide variety of web tools and apps that spark excitement in the classroom, and help kids better understand the world around us. Say “goodbye” to mindless worksheets and “hello” to engaged students who cannot wait to get to class.

5 Ways to Use Apps for Autism: Moving from Low Tech Visual Tools to High Tech Supports for Lifelong Success

5 Ways to Use Apps for Autism: Moving from Low Tech Visual Tools to High Tech Supports for Lifelong Success

All of a sudden. . .POOF. . .it seems like everyone has a tablet. Using iPads (smart phones and other devices) have become a “big deal” for individuals on the autism spectrum – but there must be more than Angry Birds or Candy Crush. This webinar focused on 5 key skill areas that apps can help preschoolers, school age and adults participate in life activities working toward achieving more independence.

Top 5 Digital Tools of 2014

Top 5 Digital Tools of 2014

What are the top apps, websites, and games for learning of 2014? In this webinar, Common Sense Graphite Certified Educator, Dr. Ruth Okoye, shared five of the top tools for 2014 by Graphite. Ruth demonstrated Shadow Puppet, Prodigy, Newsela, eduCanon, and Curriculet and gave specific examples of how to use them with students.

App Smashing: Combining Apps for Innovative Student Projects

App Smashing: Combining Apps for Innovative Student Projects

One of the latest trends in edtech is “app smashing,” but what is it? App smashing is the process of using – or “smashing” – different apps together to complete tasks and create rich student projects. App smashing can help maximize the potential of digital tools by combining their features and functions.

Making Connections That Matter

Making Connections That Matter

The infusion of 1:1 and BYOD in classrooms today provides a learning experience for students far beyond what a teacher can generate within the community of the school. Educators now find themselves with endless options for creating a personalized learning experience for every student in the classroom.

Yikes, I Have Two Days or Less to Set Up My Classroom!

Yikes, I Have Two Days or Less to Set Up My Classroom!

Are you looking for easy and creative ideas for your best classroom ever? Experienced teachers and first year teachers alike contemplate how they are going to organize their classrooms every new school year. Learn tips to organize and setup your classroom in a minimal amount of time without adding more stress to your life as the new school year approaches.

15 Apps Every New Teacher Needs NOW!

15 Apps Every New Teacher Needs NOW!

edWeb community, New Teacher Help, held this webinar on apps for all teachers interested in harnessing the power of technology to their advantage.