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.

Coolwired‘s insight:

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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2013 School Leadership Summit March 28, 2013.

2013 School Leadership Summit:  March 28, 2013.

Save the Date for this amazing free online virtual conference!

Keynote speakers include some of the foremost education thought leaders, such as Michael Fullan and Eric Scheninger.

See for yourself!

http://admin20.org/page/keynotes                          

 

The Technology Information Center for Administrative Leadership (TICAL) and Steve Hargadon are pleased to announce the inaugural virtual and worldwide School Leadership Summit, Thursday, March 28th, 2013. This free conference will be held online and will be a unique chance to participate in a collaborative global conversation on school leadership with presentations by your peers. It is being co-chaired by Steve Hargadon, whose virtual educational conferences had over 100,000 attendee logins last year.

Download a flyer to share with your colleagues.

To be kept informed of the latest conference news and updates, please join the Admin 2.0 network and conference website at http://www.schoolleadershipsummit.com. Follow summit discussions on Twitter as well at #sls13. Conference strands (aligned to the internationally-recognized ISTE National Education Technology Standards for Administrators) will include the leadership topics:

• Vision in a Changing World
• Teaching and Learning in a Changing World
• Professional Learning in a Changing World
• Data-driven Reform in a Changing World
• Ethical and Responsible Use in a Changing World

 Please join us, online, for this amazing global School Leadership  Summit!

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The 55 Best Free Education Apps For iPad | TeachThought

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“Finding apps isn’t difficult. Finding education apps is only a bit more challenging. Finding free education apps is also possible. Finding free education apps worth downloading is a different story entirely.

The following is our list for the 55 best apps for learning we can find. Some are formal learning–math drilling and phonics, for example–while others are RSS readers, social media platforms, and the like. Nonetheless, these represent the 55 best we could find as of Q1 2013.”

Coolwired‘s insight:

     Just in time for the Ontario March Break from classes, comes this great article from teachthought.com! Who doesn’t like Free?

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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!

See the full article, here: fernandezc4.sharedby.co

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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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20 Educational Apps Approved By Parents – Edudemic

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The influx of technology into parenting and the day-to-day lives of children is too big to ignore.

Coolwired‘s insight:

Being a good parent is no easy job. Technology is changing everything!

Toddlers are often exposed to apps at an increasingly early age.

Good luck to all Parents and Guardians! So much to learn, so little time!

See on edudemic.com

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GREAT iPad App Pinterest Collection by Katie Christo | iGeneration – 21st Century Education

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Tons of educational iPad apps organized by grade levels and categories.

Coolwired‘s insight:

Here comes another excellent source of iPad apps, just in time for the weekend! Enjoy.

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5 Free Alternatives to Instagram

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If you’re looking to jump ship on Instagram, these five photo apps might give you the experience —and security — you’re looking for.

Coolwired‘s insight:

 Since there is such a backlash against Instagram today, I thought some of you might be interested in some free alternatives. Here are 5 free alternatives for you.

I hope this is useful to you! Please let me know what you think. Thanks for your time!

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EducationTnT – iPad Applications

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Coolwired‘s insight:

This is the educational collection you have been needing! Parents/Teachers: enjoy!

See on educationtnt.wikispaces.com

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