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These interesting suggestions from Educational Technology and Mobile Learning range from citation tools, to writing tools and collation tools. 10 Must Have iPad Apps for Librarians Photo Source: Twenty Days | LBPSB Library Resources
Richard Byrne is a popular blogger who, based on his teaching experience, creates films on using a variety of apps and online tools in the classroom. The Inquiry Process website has compiled many online tools and apps that allow students to present the information that they've found in very imaginative ways, one of which is the
Source: Free Technology for Teachers: 5 Good Ways to Send Text & Push Notifications to Students & Parents - A Handout This isn't the first time that I've posted a link to Richard Byrne's wonderful blog, Free Technology for Teachers. It's one of my favourite sources for finding free online tools and apps
Big Heart of Art, qthosmasbower, cc Attribution by 2.0 Mashups are creative and fun to make, I hear. I don't know how to make one, but if I wanted to learn, I would check out the resources in Creating Video Mashups. This article reviews some handy tools such as Weavly, Youtube Doubler, Mozilla
For teachers who are looking for a way to mix creativity, computer skills and storytelling, there is a new and free app called Inklewriter. According to the web site: The inklewriter lets you write as you play, branching the story with choices, and then linking those branches back together again. It keeps track of which
Photo via Flickr Creative Commons by UBC Learning Commons Edudemic recently posted about cool tools to help distracted students get down to work in The Five Best Study Aid Apps. In fact, they even list an app called Self Control. Apparently, technology can help the "Distracted Generation" concentrate. For example, Self Control allows
School Library Journal just tweeted a link to a column that lists a few good apps/e-books on the Civil Rights movement in the United States. This might interest teachers who use such books as To Kill a Mockingbird in their classes. Here's the link to SLJ's post: The March Goes On.
If you use Facebook, here's a great group to join that gives ideas on how iPads can be used in the classroom. You have to ask to join but it seems as if they do accept educators. It's another resource for asking questions and getting suggestions and may be useful for teachers using iPads. Submitted
So in exploring a variety of apps for literacy and library use, I came across this ABC app called Endless Alphabet. I am in love! Aside for my love of all things monster related, this has it all : beautiful colours, interactive touch sensitive animation, great kid friendly sound effects, and I may have already
I have been researching and exploring new apps that can be used for information literacy education. I recently discovered Popplet and think it's fabulous! Out of all the mind mapping and brainstorming apps this one is so far my favorite! It is user friendly and intuitive. It allows you to organize your thoughts, ideas, text,
