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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

Jun 12, 2012

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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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Vocabulary Software

by Cynthia

Jan 21, 2011

I am looking for software that will allow the teacher to use his/her own vocabulary words to create vocabulary exercises and quizzes.

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Evan [link removed]

You can search for topics that you want or set up an account and make your own lists.

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May 21, 2011

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Suggestions for Student Information System

by Derrick Wong

Jan 21, 2011

Hi, we are in the market for a new student information system. Looking for the usual features (i.e. student and parent information, transcripts, schedules, admissions, etc.) and some other things such as billing, integration with Edline and Easy Grade Pro. We are located in California if that makes any difference. Thanks in advance!

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Nitin Hi, Not sure if you already go one. Otherwise you may like to try [link removed].

In addition its completely configurable, you can add any number of fields and give any privileges to any role.

If you have any question, please let me know.

nitin.[email removed]

Thanks, Nitin

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Oct 8, 2011

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sanjay hi, this is sanjay. im running one school in attur.In my school 750 students are studying..im using mayukh erp software for maintaining the student information from admission to alumini.. along with student information system employee payslip, stock details, parent and management intraction.. etc. You can see tat and get admire about tat product.. ...See More

Nov 30, 2011

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Using computers/email more often in highschool

by Nicole

Jan 26, 2011

In college students often use blackboard and email to interact with their teachers. Do you think usuing such tools in high school could work? Sending long final essays and recieving updates/help from teachers via a blackboard type system? This way you also are helping the environment and not getting the excuses of "I lost my paper." I also realize ...See More

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Physics Simulation Software

by Dimitris

Mar 14, 2011

Hello everyone,

I am the author of a 2D Physics simulation software called Physion. It is 100% free and you can download it from [link removed]:

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It is currently on its first version so any suggestion and/or ideas would be appreciated.

Thank you

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Grad Student Research on Future Learning Environments

by Lance Cassidy

Mar 14, 2011

I'm a graduate student at North Carolina State University doing research on how educational spaces and technologies influence your teaching pedagogy. I'm looking for highschool educators who think outside the box in regards to utilizing classroom resources.

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ICT

by Erika Speirs

Mar 22, 2011

I am a year six teacher who after many years of teaching decided to organise a year book product aimed at primary schools with Y6 Leavers in mind ( the perfect way to celebrate the end of an era....working with your classmates on deciding the contents of your book, collecting the photographs, conducting interviews and creating your own profile page...See More

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What language do you use to develop your ed. software

by Carl

Apr 11, 2011

I'm proficient in Python and PHP, I'm considering trying out rails, but what do you think? What is your preferred language? Do do you develop on Mac, Linux or Windows?

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Nitin hp on Linux

On 4/11/11, Carl wrote: > I'm proficient in Python and PHP, I'm considering trying > out rails, but what do you think? What is your preferred > language? Do do you develop on Mac, Linux or Windows?

Oct 8, 2011

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Classroom assessment and testing tools

by Nathan

May 18, 2011

assessment focus ([link removed].

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slv67 Thanks for the link! Great resources.

Jun 12, 2011

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Call for Papers: IICE-2011

by Ireland International Conference on Education (IICE-2011)

May 29, 2011

CALL FOR PAPERS

*********************************************************** Ireland International Conference on Education (IICE-2011) October 3-5, 2011, Dublin, Ireland ([link removed]) ***********************************************************

Notification and Preliminary Call for Papers

The Ireland International Confer...See MoreCALL FOR PAPERS

*********************************************************** Ireland International Conference on Education (IICE-2011) October 3-5, 2011, Dublin, Ireland ([link removed]) ***********************************************************

Notification and Preliminary Call for Papers

The Ireland International Conference on Education (IICE) will be held from 3-5 of October, 2011 in Dublin. The IICE is an international refereed conference dedicated to the advancement of the theory and practices in education. The IICE promotes collaborative excellence between academicians and professionals from Education.

The aim of IICE is to provide an opportunity for academicians and professionals from various educational fields with cross-disciplinary interests to bridge the knowledge gap, promote research esteem and the evolution of pedagogy. The IICE-2011 invites research papers that encompass conceptual analysis, design implementation and performance evaluation.

The topics in IICE-2011 include but are not confined to the following areas:

Academic Advising and Counselling Art Education Adult Education APD/Listening Acoustics in Education Environment Business Education Counsellor Education Curriculum, Research and Development Competitive Skills Continuing Education Distance Education Early Childhood Education Educational Administration Educational Foundations Educational Psychology Educational Technology Education Policy and Leadership Elementary Education E-Learning E-Manufacturing

ESL/TESL E-Society Geographical Education Geographic information systems Health Education Higher Education History Home Education Human Computer Interaction Human Resource Development Indigenous Education ICT Education Internet technologies Imaginative Education Kinesiology andLeisure Science K12 Language Education Mathematics Education Mobile Applications Multi

Important Dates

Extended Abstract (Work in Progress) Submission Date June 15, 2011 Research Paper, Student Paper, Case Study, Report Submission Date June 30, 2011 Proposal for Workshops May 25, 2011 Notification of Workshop Acceptance/Rejection May 31, 2011 Notification of Extended Abstract (Work in Progress) Acceptance/Rejection June 25, 2011 Notification of Research Paper, Student Paper, Case Study, Report Acceptance /Rejection June 25, 2011 Camera Ready Paper Due July 10, 2011 Early Bird Registration Deadline (Authors and Participants) July 31, 2011 Late Bird Registration Deadline (Authors and Participants) July 31, 2011 - September 15, 2011 Conference Dates October 03-05, 2011

For more information please contact: [email removed].

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