One of the biggest dilemmas facing all teachers, administrators, and the field of k-12 educational education in general is how to provide enough professional development, frequently enough, to truly benefit your staff.
As with everything in education there are no easy answers, there is no perfect solution, and of course, there is often no funding. All that said, none of those are reasons to not provide professional development opportunities; the key is to think of professional development a little differently...
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Monday, February 4, 2013
Friday, March 30, 2012
Bookmarks via PS10iPads
The latest and greatest bookmarks from the PS10iPads shared Diigo group...
- Dropbox, the app we all (at least many of us) know and love, has a plethora of advanced uses to make life so much easier in managing data between multiple computers and online. We’ve posted several roundups of tips and tricks for Dropbox and now we present our ultimate toolkit and guide.
We’ve pulled all our tips and tricks together and added quite a few more. Additionally, share your Dropbox tips and tricks and we’ll update the list to share the fun with everyone. - This Google Site has been set up by Dr. Helen Barrett to focus on the use of Google Apps to create ePortfolios. On this site, there are instructions on how to use the different elements of Google Apps to maintain e-portfolios.
- A great list of tools & resources for effective internet searches with students
- Wikisapces: "Which is why we created our brand-new YouTube channel for all our video tours and instructional videos. Not only because it gives us a handy place to share tips and instructions that might be too confusing to describe in just words, but because it lets you, our users, share these videos with your members."
- A Media Specialist's Guide to the Internet
- Dropbox is a very useful tool to store online files, sync your computers and mobile devices and share files. With all those capabilities it makes it a natural tool for educators!
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Bookmarks via PS10iPads
- Wikisapces: "Which is why we created our brand-new YouTube channel for all our video tours and instructional videos. Not only because it gives us a handy place to share tips and instructions that might be too confusing to describe in just words, but because it lets you, our users, share these videos with your members."
- Dropbox, the app we all (at least many of us) know and love, has a plethora of advanced uses to make life so much easier in managing data between multiple computers and online. We’ve posted several roundups of tips and tricks for Dropbox and now we present our ultimate toolkit and guide.
We’ve pulled all our tips and tricks together and added quite a few more. Additionally, share your Dropbox tips and tricks and we’ll update the list to share the fun with everyone. - This Google Site has been set up by Dr. Helen Barrett to focus on the use of Google Apps to create ePortfolios. On this site, there are instructions on how to use the different elements of Google Apps to maintain e-portfolios.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Bookmarks via PS10 iPads
Bookmarks from the PS10 iPads Diigo group:
These are the links we find valuable for furthering our effective use of iPads within the PS 10 community.
- This virtual binder contains links useful in locating the best way to incorporate iPads and iPods into your daily curriculum.
Apps, videos, lessons, grant resources, and articles that would assist you with including these devices within your classrooms. - List & descriptions of free and paid apps "for science lovers" - great list of educational apps involving science...
- How do you find an App?
Article lists 6 apps handy for helping to navigate the vast array of apps available. Autism specific apps, free apps, etc... - Google Gooru is an information resource where you can learn everything you need to know about using Google Apps. Whether you are new to Google Apps or an experienced user looking to keep up with the latest updates, Google Gooru can help.
If we haven't covered the topic you are researching, let us know by submitting the form to your right. We love ideas for new videos! - Reader
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Monday, February 6, 2012
Bookmarks via PS10 iPads
The latest bookmarks from the PS 10 iPads Diigo Group...
- This is a collection of lists of sites that provide recommended lists/reviews of educational apps
- Some little-known tricks and tips that will get you even more excited about using your iPad
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Bookmarks via PS10 iPads
- 10 Great sites for finding apps specifically related to education and the use of iPads in schools.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Bookmarks via PS10 iPads (weekly)
- Math, ELA & Foreign Language app descriptions and links to the app store for download
- Kindergarten and 1st grade print concept apps.
Range in price from Free - $5.99 - ongoing list of apps
editable so feel free to add your own - An editable document with iPad resources created at the 2011 Tech Forum - feel free to add your own insights
- Great inexpensive USB document camera
- Used By Real Teachers in the Classroom - iPhone app article - Shara Karasic | Appolicious ™ iPhone and iPad App Directory
- Google on:
Staying safe online...
Your data on the web...
Your data on Google...
Managing your data... - Apple's new iOS 5 operating system boasts hundreds of new features, but only a select few get highlighted on Apple's website.We tracked down all the rest of the great features, and chose the 25 coolest ones to share with you.
- Links to all DOE sites & applications such as SESIS, Galaxy, ATS, etc...
- Continually updated list of iPad websites related to the use of iPads in education.
- News, ideas and more on the use of iPads in the learning environment.
Posted from Diigo. The rest of PS10 iPads group favorite links are here.
Monday, October 17, 2011
The links that keep me learning (weekly)
- Here are some classroom ideas for activities using a range of apps that teachers can try with their students. The activities are grouped into broad categories to provide a starting point however many of the apps can be used across a number of learning domains.
- 30+ apps broken down by type
- | 9to5Mac | Apple Intelligence
- A Media Specialist's Guide to the Internet: 39 Sites For Using iPads in the Classroom
Bookmarks via PS10 iPads (weekly)
- Here are some classroom ideas for activities using a range of apps that teachers can try with their students. The activities are grouped into broad categories to provide a starting point however many of the apps can be used across a number of learning domains.
- A Media Specialist's Guide to the Internet: 39 Sites For Using iPads in the Classroom
- | 9to5Mac | Apple Intelligence
- 30+ apps broken down by type
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Bookmarks from the shared Diigo Group: PS10 iPads
A Catalog of iPad Apps for Teachers and Students
Catalog of apps developed by a team of special education teachers, school psychologists, speech therapists, and other educators
5 Gmail Tips for Teachers | The Thinking Stick
For those unfamiliar with the GMail platform this is a good read once you get your @ps10.org GMail account set up...
Posted from Diigo. The rest of PS10 iPads group favorite links are here.
My Latest Bookmarks 09/24/2011
Google Apps EDU Certified Training for Chromebook Event Series - Google Workshop for Educators
Chromebook Classroom events page
tags: google google apps googleapps workshop
iPad Creative - GarageBand
iPad Creative Blog - A superb 40 minute GarageBand tutorial video
tags: apps garageband
62 things you can do with Dropbox
TIps and tricks for using Dropbox - excellent for working with files remotely and on your iPad
Bloom-iPads-Apps
Blooms Taxanomy via iPad apps...
tags: apps blooms bloom's taxonomy blooms_taxonomy
5 Gmail Tips for Teachers | The Thinking Stick
For those unfamiliar with the GMail platform this is a good read once you get your @ps10.org GMail account set up...
tags: gmail GoogleApps
A Catalog of iPad Apps for Teachers and Students
Catalog of apps developed by a team of special education teachers, school psychologists, speech therapists, and other educators
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Bookmarks from the shared Diigo Group: PS10 iPads
As part of our iPad initiative our school utilizes a shared Diigo group to quickly and easily share resources we discover individually. Diigo is a great online bookmarking site made even better with the shared group functionality.
Below are the links PS 10 teachers have bookmarked so far this summer. We still have more than 2 weeks of summer vacation but it is great to see teachers thinking about ways to improve our iPad program throughout the summer...
Below are the links PS 10 teachers have bookmarked so far this summer. We still have more than 2 weeks of summer vacation but it is great to see teachers thinking about ways to improve our iPad program throughout the summer...
- Upgrade your KWL Chart for the 21st Century
- 10 assessment apps for the iPad. Some are stand-alone, some require subscriptions to larger data tracking software. From free - $29.99
- Guide to US goverment
- United States Government for kids
- US Government for Kids
- IEP Checklist is a tool for parents and teachers to consider as they develop the IEP. Not every item on the checklist is required by special education regulations. For more information, consult the Federal regulations and other information that can be found at http://idea.ed.gov.
- Below you will find links to iPad applications that target the various levels of Bloom's Revised Taxonomy.
I only included free apps that were "content-neutral" to make them usable across the curriculum. I also tried to include apps for the iPad only, but a few iPhone apps may have snuck in!
Each app image is clickable, and you will be taken to the iTunes Store to learn more about each one.
If you have other iPad apps you would like to recommend that meet the same criteria, please fill out the Google Survey at the bottom of this page. The results will be public so we can all benefit from each other's expertise. - These digital resources and tools for creating, collaborating, researching, and sharing can be found in the Common Core Curriculum Maps. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list, as the technologies are constantly evolving. Consider it a beginning!
- Educating the world
- Math Word Problems
- 143 iPad apps that work well with Dropbox (a list compiled by Dropbox to ensure easy integration between the apps)
- Links to great Dropbox related tips, tricks, and general resources...
Cybraryman Internet Catalogue - iPad Learner
Everything iPad: News. Reviews. Apps. School integration. And much more. - Australian school district iPad site. Tons of app reviews, resources, etc all with an eye toward iPads in education
- IPads in the languages classroom
- Common Core Standards full curriculum maps. Not iPad related but might be useful to PS 10 teachers nonetheless.
- Virtual book of apps created by a teacher
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
My Latest Bookmarks 05/25/2011
- While supplies last, free download (in iTunes go to HOME screen and fine "Redeem" and copy and paste one of the codes below). Once all the codes are used the freebies are gone...
Here are 9 promotional codes, so you can download it for free:(they can only be used once).9J69774Y666JX3NR6KM9TTRWMT9NRENW3RL7YFMTLE4TXPK6M73WMY3LL46NRN3TNRKFTK34N3RKH9EE4RLK374HK6AA3HK6F9YWRNY6K43K - Digital Learning Environments
- The Creative Education Blog
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