How to Use Google+ Hangouts

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How to use Google+ Hangouts

 

Google+ is Google’s new social networking tool. Once you have created a circle of friends, you can choose to hang out with them on Google+. This allows you to video chat, IM chat, watch YouTube videos together, and more.

Coolwired‘s insight:

There are some handy tips in this article, about Google+ Hangouts! Enjoy!

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There is so much to learn! Sometimes we feel overwhelmed.

However,  it is critical that we keep up with technology, if we don’t want to be left behind the crowd. Do you agree??

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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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Schools are doing Education 1.0; talking about doing Education 2.0; when they should be planning Education 3.0

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Schools are doing Education 1.0; talking about doing Education 2.0; when they should be planning and implementing Education 3.0. This post seeks to compare the developments of the Internet-Web to t…

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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.

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Welcome to the future of education!

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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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Personalize Learning: 10 Predictions for Personalized Learning for 2013

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Teachers and learners of all ages are connecting more than ever. In 2013, we will see teachers expanding their Personal Learning Networks (PLN) using social media. They will be telling more stories and sharing their journeys as they personalize learning. Learners will be using mobile devices for learning in and out of school. We will be seeing learners involved in more global collaborative projects in 2013.

Coolwired‘s insight:

Some of these predictions are already here! See for yourself!

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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.

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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!

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