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Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
5 Reasons Not To Implement iPads in the Classroom
5 Reasons why NOT to Implement iPads in the Classroom
The topic of mobile devices like iPads in the classroom is a pretty hot one. Schools all over the country have implemented programs to bring them into the classroom as learning tools.
I’ve read plenty of articles talking about all the benefits or iPads and similar devices and why schools should integrate them into education, but not near as many on why not to implement iPad programs. I would love to say this great classroom technology is for everyone, but frankly it’s not. Some schools just arn’t cut out for using devices like these.
Here are 5 reasons why NOT to implement mobile devices like iPads in the classroom. Check them out and see if your school falls into any of these categories, if so, beware of iPads technology in the classroom!
1) You’re a fun-sucker…
Some people just don’t believe education should be fun and interesting to their students. If you are a strong believer in boring, monotonous, activities, that are no fun then iPads and similar devices are not right for you. They get students excited and engaged in learning. So, stay away from using iPads in education if you don’t like seeing smiles on your students’ faces (aka. fun-sucker).
2) You’re a fan of hunch-backs…
If you prefer your students looking like turtles or hunch-backs lugging around over-loaded backpacks, then iPads are a bad idea. With iPads all those thick, outdated, heavy, textbooks will be gone, because students can have a virtual bookshelf on their iPads and carry them with ease. So if you really love the turtle look or you’re a fan of slumped over hunch-backs, definitely do not implement iPads in the classroom!
3) You think collaboration does not belong in the classroom…
If you are thinking… collaboration, teamwork, cooperation, what?! There’s no place for that nonsense in the classroom then stay away from the iPads, because let me tell you there will be no way to avoid these things with them in your school. With mobile devices, students can easily collaborate both inside and outside the classroom, so say no to iPads in the classroom if you’re a collaboration-hater.
4) You don’t like saving money…
Some people just don’t like saving money. If you fit into this category, then you should probably avoid the whole mobile devices integration thing. I mean things may look good at first when you get to spend the money to buy those fancy-shmancy devices, but then schools can really start to save money after integrating them. Many schools have significantly cut costs on by digital textbooks, writing implements, calculators, word processors, etc. all in one tablet. There’s the potential to save big amounts of money through paperless innovation. So if you don’t like saving money, then you should not implement iPads in the classroom.
5) You don’t believe in apps…
If you are thinking apps...who needs those? Then say no to iPads. There are thousands of educational apps out there that students and educators love and find beneficial. The iPad has the ability to interact with a variety of educational apps. If you let your students and teachers use iPads in the classroom they will definitely start using these cool educational apps.
This post originally appeared in a blog on www.securedgenetworks.com
Friday, April 26, 2013
Tech Tuesday (On Friday 4/26)
Check out this Prezi which goes through a large collection of helpful iPad apps for teachers. Some cool ideas in here.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Tech Tuesday - 4/16
I recently came across a free iPad app that 1) has some cool capabilities and 2) might be a useful classroom tool. The app is called MyScript Calculator ... Basically, it turns handwritten text into a mathematical calculation. And, fortunately for me, it is very forgiving in its handwriting recognition. Feel free to post ideas about how you might be able to use this in your classroom. Check of the demo below:
Monday, April 8, 2013
Letter Me Later - A great tool for email
One great tool that I recently heard about is called Letter Me Later. It is found at www.lettermelater.com and will send an email or SMS at a later specified date. This is useful because, if you are like me, you use your email for reminders. I can set up a message that will email Mr. Jarvis on a future date, let's say tomorrow at 9:30 AM. This particular email is asking for material that I will post on the website. You can also carbon copy yourself or blind carbon copy (bcc).
-Mr. Brenchley
Emergent Technology Librarian
Heritage Christian Academy
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Tech Tuesday 3/26
Check out this presentation of ideas of ways to use the iPad for classroom projects:
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Clearing Internet Cache to Make RenWeb Work
Many of you have been frustrated with RenWeb recently. If your Renweb has been loading slowly or not at all. Please follow the instructions below. Thanks
Instructions
Clear Your Cache in Firefox
- 1Open the Firefox browser and navigate to the Tools menu (for Windows users) or the Firefox menu (for Mac users).
- 2View the drop down menu display and choose Options (for Windows) or Preferences (for Macs). A new dialog box will appear.
- 3Click the Privacy icon to get to the cache options. Now you can click the 'Clear Now' button.
- 4Watch for a drop down box to appear with numerous checkable boxes. Check 'Cache' and press the 'Clear Private Data
Now' button.
- 5Press the 'OK' button (Windows) or simply
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Read more: How to Clear Your Cache in Firefox | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_2033402_clear-cache-firefox.html#ixzz2KnA1wDYg
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