Blended Learning (Technology + Human Component) is becoming common in school facilities (especially secondary). But elementary and middle school teachers are utilizing technology in their classrooms and lessons more frequently than in the past.
Ipads, mini iPads, tablets, Ipods, cell phones, smart boards, laptops, etc. are becoming commonplace teaching tools in today's classrooms. This is a good thing since students of today are so naturally attuned to technology. Technology is a norm in their private and social lives...it would make since for it to be woven into their "school" life. And because so many jobs in the 21st century workforce require people to be cognizant and savvy of technology, it makes good sense for schools to be preparing or at least exposing students to the utilization of technology.
Some Ideas for Technology Use in the Classroom:
Thinglink - www.ThingLink.com - Info Presentation (video, etc)
Blendspace - Blendspace.com - Info Presentation (video, etc)
Animoto- Info Presentation (video)
Colar Mix - app for augmented reality
itunesU
ibrainstorm- {Mindmapping}- (Appstore) maps creation, create a thinking map on iPads/screens(free)
QR codes - qrstuff.com (great for reviewing info, matching information, etc)
PDFPenscan/ Smilescan/Jotknot - scanning capabilities
iBooksauthor- students can make their own books (individual or group projects)
GoAnimate for Schools- students make animated videos (individual or group projects)
SMARTboards
mimio board - this interactive whiteboard system turns any dry-erase board into an interactive whiteboard.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZnJ-mNzLYI - mimio video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGMjsYHD7Ak - Quiver Augmented Reality Video
itunesU
ibrainstorm- {Mindmapping}- (Appstore) maps creation, create a thinking map on iPads/screens(free)
QR codes - qrstuff.com (great for reviewing info, matching information, etc)
PDFPenscan/ Smilescan/Jotknot - scanning capabilities
iBooksauthor- students can make their own books (individual or group projects)
GoAnimate for Schools- students make animated videos (individual or group projects)
SMARTboards
mimio board - this interactive whiteboard system turns any dry-erase board into an interactive whiteboard.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZnJ-mNzLYI - mimio video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGMjsYHD7Ak - Quiver Augmented Reality Video
