Former U.S. Ed-Tech Chief Karen Cator to Lead Digital Promise

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The former Apple Inc. official plans to use her government and tech company experience to help bridge the public and private sectors. (To improve #edu through technology, former U.S.

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Congratulations to Karen Cator, who brings a wealth of experience and ideas!

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http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/DigitalEducation/2013/04/education_departments_former_t.html

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What Students And Parents Think About Mobile Technology – Edudemic

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Mobile Technology Takeover?

Look around at any restaurant or mall and it’s easy to see: adults are always connected to their mobile devices. But as this technology becomes even more ingrained in our lives, what can we expect for our children? Studies show that – used wisely – technology can be an important part of their everyday lives as well.

Check out the infographic below to see how mobile technology is integrated into the lives of even the youngest kids.

Coolwired‘s insight:

  Mobile technology is still so new, in education. It is everywhere in our daily lives, but what are the effects on children’s

learning skills? How does it affect their social attitudes and physical growth? The Pros and Cons are still being studied and determined. Tell me what you think.

Credit: Katie Lepi on edudemic.com. The infographic contains a lot of data, presented in a visual format.

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17 ways iPads will be used in schools in 2013

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New classroom tablet programs are beginning and others are expanding. Here’s a look at what’s taking shape.

Coolwired‘s insight:

Welcome to the future of education!

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How to Find Top Recommended iPad & iPhone Apps for Kids in the App Store — Groovin’ On Apps

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The Apps for Kids collection in the App Store makes finding the best iPad and iPhone apps for your kids quicker and easier. Here’s how to find and use it.

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Coolwired‘s insight:

  Just in time for the Ontario Family Day Holiday, here is a great site to help you find highly recommended iPad & iPhone Apps for kids( in case you missed it last August). Be sure to play outside with your kids, too!

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Digital Learning Day: Resource Roundup

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The second annual Digital Learning Day is on February 6, 2013. We’ve compiled some useful resources on digital learning to help you celebrate the day with your class.

Coolwired‘s insight:

Today is Digital Learning Day! This outstanding site from Edutopia has 25 top digital resources for you to explore and celebrate with your class. Enjoy!

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Libraries In The Digital Age

Digital Age Libraries/Learning Commons( whatever the name) Americans love them!

Jessica Dorr , Deputy Director of the Global Libraries program at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, offers us this interesting article from Pew Research.

It provides evidence of that rare high common opinion:

Americans love their Libraries!  One reason is the public access to new technologies, which bridge the digital divide between various patrons.

http://www.impatientoptimists.org/Posts/2013/01/Possibly-the-One-Thing-Almost-All-Americans-Agree-On-Libraries-in-the-Digital-Age

Below, is another link to the Huffington Post article, showing that Canadians love their Libraries, too!

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2011/11/27/canadian-libraries-usage-rise-technology_n_1115100.html

With so much information all around us, we still love to learn!  Whether we use physical books, or e-books, human curiosity abounds. This is great news for humanity.

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100+ Great Educational iPad Apps for Teachers ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

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This extensive list of 100+ iPad Apps for Education will keep you occupied for a long time!

RT @Clair55: 100 apps to use in teaching: http://t.co/n8LMzkWp #highered #edchat #mobilelearning

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Thanks for visiting, & have a safe and happy holiday, during this Christmas season. 

Coolwired‘s insight:

Just in time for the holidays, comes this superb collection of educational iPad Apps! So much to learn, so little time!

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2012 Global Education Conference Recording Links and Information – The Global Education Conference Network

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Keynote Recordings (keynote descriptions here)
Be sure to visit this free online Global Education Conference, from leading educational thinkers/teachers.

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E-Textbooks Reveal Study Habits

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What separates an “A” student from a “C” student? New Kno study reveals differences in study habits and use of e-textbooks. Here is a comprehensive Infogram, of a timely topic:ie, E-Textbooks.

See for yourself! Thanks for visiting!

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How The iPad Is Being Used For Mobile Learning | Edudemic

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How The iPad Is Being Used For Mobile Learning

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