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Software in the Classroom Chatboard

language learning software

by Abigail S.

Sep 16, 2010

If you're looking for a program geared towards primary school levels, I wanted to recommend a product that I have had great success with. You can use it for Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Japanese, and ESL (I've used it for Spanish and French) The graphics and the story are entertaining, so kids are generally motivated to complete and contin...See More

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SOJ Landing Page System (gold-770028)

by sajjad

Nov 27, 2010

No need to hand code graphics, php or css, cloak affiliate links. Need an easier and faster way of launching landing pages?

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Mobile Devices and Laptops in the Classroom

by Evan

Dec 2, 2010

Hi,

I was wondering if any of you have ever used any software or apps that used the students mobile devices or laptops?

I have seen a lot of press on these technologies recently. Top Hat Monocle ( [link removed]?

Thoughts?

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curiositycat I just discovered polleverywhere.com this week and am definitely intrigued by it. We have a couple sets of clickers at my middle school, but I don't have the software installed on my computer yet, so I haven't tried them with my students. Since all of my seventh graders have laptops in class every day, polleverywhere.com would be SO much easier. I ...See More

Feb 24, 2011

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Glogster

by Evan

Dec 5, 2010

I signed up to use Glogster EDU but have some questions:

1 .They have created accounts for my students. Do I have to go into each one individually to change the names or is there a master list? 2. Do the students have to use the original user name that Glogster assigns? 3. If each student clicks to create a Glog, how do I make them all pr...See More

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A new timetable scheduling software

by Orli Weissman

Jan 5, 2011

The task of constructing a school timetable is regarded as a major challenge facing the school management. This complex process must take into consideration a wide variety of rules and constraints. Timetables can be extremely difficult to construct. The process can take weeks of effort.

Based on our long acquired experience, we are proud t...See More

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Class.io: New startup looking for beta testers (teachers)

by Roberto breve

Jan 12, 2011

Hi we are a new startup looking for teachers to test our app called Class.io.

Class.io is a web application that helps teachers share course resources with student in a simple way. It integrates with Google Apps, Facebook. With Class.io teachers are able to send messages, class announcements, homework assignments and lecture notes with at...See More

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Judith Behrens I'll bite at this one!

On 1/12/11, Roberto breve wrote: > Hi we are a new startup looking for teachers to test our > app called Class.io. > > Class.io is a web application that helps teachers share > course resources with student in a simple way. It > integrates with Google Apps, Facebook. With Class.io > teachers are ...See More

Jan 28, 2011

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SMARTBOARD

by Rebecca August

Jan 20, 2011

In what ways could you use a smartboard to teach social studies in second grade?

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Math Programs

by E. Ipek

Jan 20, 2011

What are some programs that you have found useful for teaching High School math students? Do you feel as if using things like computer programs engages the students more?

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Smartboards in Middle and High School

by Kelsie

Jan 21, 2011

Is it easier to get Middle and High School students engaged in hands-on activities using the SMARTBOARD?

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laptops in a Classroom: helping or hindering

by Anthony Squillante

Jan 21, 2011

Hi to all, I was just curious to see what other teachers think about high schools that allow or supply their students with laptops. Do you see it as a valuable tool that could help students, giving them access to an abundance of programs to aid them? On the other hand do you think it would serve as more as a distraction considering they would have ...See More

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NAT On 1/21/11, Anthony Squillante wrote: > Hi to all, I was just curious to see what other teachers > think about high schools that allow or supply their > students with laptops. Do you see it as a valuable tool > that could help students, giving them access to an > abundance of programs to aid them? On the other hand do you > think ...See More

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Sarah On 6/12/12, NAT wrote: > On 1/21/11, Anthony Squillante wrote: >> Hi to all, I was just curious to see what other teachers >> think about high schools that allow or supply their >> students with laptops. Do you see it as a valuable tool >> that could help students, giving them access to an >> abundance of programs t...See MoreOn 6/12/12, NAT wrote: > On 1/21/11, Anthony Squillante wrote: >> Hi to all, I was just curious to see what other teachers >> think about high schools that allow or supply their >> students with laptops. Do you see it as a valuable tool >> that could help students, giving them access to an >> abundance of programs to aid them? On the other hand do you >> think it would serve as more as a distraction considering >> they would have the internet at their disposal? > > Laptops certainly provide a lot of benefits, such as: - > Ensuring all students have access to interactive content, > multimedia lessons, etc. - Tech literacy - students need to > know how to use computers for things other than surfing the > net and teachers can provide this skill through laptop > classes - Easier for students to collaborate on assignments > using google docs - Using tech is something that most > students get excited about and may contribute to better > engagement and completion of coursework - Easier to > accommodate special needs > > However, there are some disadvantages, such as: - The obvious > distraction (even with restrictions on internet access, kids > always find a way around them! - once I even had kids who > managed to load games onto graphing calculators!).. Also > having them open during a lesson can lead to some kids > distracting other kids with what they are doing. - If laptops > go home with the kids every night, they often get damaged by > the end of the year - Obsolescence: your computers will be out > of date in two to four years. Are you willing to constantly > replace them and keep them current? - Students can become > heavily reliant on technology to do everything, and don't > actually pick up some skills (spelling, neat handwriting, > over-reliance on calculator software) - Too much screen time - > since kids often spend all night on the computer too, is all > day in class just too much?

>Personally I feel if you are able to provide laptops to your >students through the school system the pros would far outweigh >the cons. Surely this would help to decrease the digital divide, >which seems to plague our school system. Students would be able to practice various skills and would be able to benefit from the exciting environment the visual media would add. However, I would most definitely place rules on the use of these computers. They could be distracting, but I believe with proper management and discipline techniques, the distraction issue could be eliminated.

Jun 19, 2012

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