0 It's More than Just Blogs, Wikis. and Podcast...Online Book Study 2013

It's More Than Just Blogs, Wikis and Podcasts by Dovewhisper on GoAnimate

0 How Can You Meet the Demands of Today's 21st Century Generation?

As this technologically driven world, continuously and rapidly moves forward, we as educators need to meet the demands of today’s 21st Century generation. So how do we do this?  One way, is to follow technology instructional /educational blogs. A GREAT blog to follow is Technology Tailgate. 

What is Technology Tailgate?

Technology Tailgate was  “created with a vision for teachers to collaborate, share ideas and demonstrate real ways technology is being used in the classroom.” 

These posts are from a network of individuals (“Coaches”) who contribute monthly to Technology Tailgate. You will find these posts both enlightening and informative. Check it out!! It TRULY will be worth your time.

0 Kid President's Pep Talk to Teachers and Students! .

Kid President believes we're all teachers and we're all students. What are you teaching the world? Who are you learning from? Share this with a special teacher in your life!

0 Who is Going Mobile?

Have you heard that SignUp Genius will be going mobile?

On August 20th, SignUp Genius is going to announce a whole-new way to sign up for events and activities without ever opening your laptop. Can you say helloooo app!  For more details, check out their blog on 20Aug13 for the big unveiling!

For those of you who are not familiar with SignUp Genius, make sure to visit Lacey's post on Technology Tailgate to learn more.

0 Another Example of Layered Apps Utilizing Wordfoto and Tellagami

A 2nd grade class, at one of my schools, utilized both Wordfoto and Tellagami for their States project for Social Studies...Another great job!

0 Applify Your Learning: App Smashing

Applify your student’s learning by layering your apps. Utilizing multiple apps to create a final project is a great way to enhance student knowledge and creativity! One of my teachers jumped at this idea for a project with her 5^th grade students. For this assignment, students researched a specific scientist, downloaded a picture, created a Wordfoto, (Turns Your Photos and Words into Stunning Works of Art - $) and inserted the Wordfoto into the Phoster app. (Make your own poster $) Then the students inserted the Phoster as the background image for a Tellagami project (Free). Check out the below example as well as these student project examples.