iLearn Technology

APRIL 13, 2015

One of the major benefits of using technology in the classroom is the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of every student in every lesson. Technology makes it possible to pace lessons appropriately for each student’s learning level and can be used to promote learning in the multiple intelligences. |Kelly Tenkely|.

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iLearn Technology

OCTOBER 5, 2015

I had a great time helping other teachers learn how to use technology, and coming up with ideas for how they could integrate it into their classrooms. I decided that I was going to take all of the curriculum home over the summer and create supplemental guides using technology to help teach what wasn’t in the curriculum.

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iLearn Technology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

I love technology built by teachers—it’s just different. You can feel the truth and passion behind it. It has features that you know were intentionally considered by someone who has been in the classroom. Short Answer is a fantastic writing tool that was obviously built by teachers solving real problems for real students.

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 10, 2017

What it is: Get Qurious is a company who’s goal is to keep kids curious, creative, and expressive by combining technology and play. While it does blend technology and play, I wouldn’t call it a Maker Box. The Get Qurious Maker Box is packed full of interactive play opportunities.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 4, 2017

Augmented reality is the mix of technology and the real world. What it is: Aurasma is an app (also a website) that allows learners to quickly create augmented reality experiences for others. Probably the most popular or, at least the most commonly used, augmented reality is the use of Snapchat filters.

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iLearn Technology

JULY 8, 2018

How to integrate SAM Labs into the classroom: SAM Labs boasts itself as a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) tool. I’m imagining all of the new directions SAM Labs could take our inquiry blocks this year! But SAM blocks are so flexible, that I think that they reach beyond these few subjects.

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iLearn Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2014

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MindShift

JULY 29, 2015

Educators and students are quickly becoming more comfortable with classroom technology, allowing them to shift from thinking about the technical side of integrating a new tool to focusing on how it improves learning. iLearn United States : This game-like app has a learn mode and a game mode. It is Web-based and free.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 8, 2015

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 7, 2015

This gives you access to 3D models, tutorials, 10 free premium models each month, ability to send the 3D model directly to your own 3D printer (or if you don’t have one, to a printing service), unlimited cloud storage of your student designs, and access to the Autodesk forums.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 21, 2015

What we actually end up with is new standards, new curricula (usually replacing one one-size-fits-all with another one-size-fits-all), new technology initiatives, more professional development, added “rigorous” expectations, new standardized tests, new assessment systems, and new buzz words.

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iLearn Technology

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

What it is: ClassPad is free online software that lets you digitize your math scratch paper. You can create original teaching materials for the math classroom quickly and easily. With ClassPad, you can quickly add mathematical formulas, graphs, spreadsheets, and geometry sheets to share with your students (and other teachers).

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iLearn Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

What it is: Photomath is an app available on the App Store and Google Play. With Photomath , students can scan a math problem and learn how to solve it with step by step instructions and an answer.

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iLearn Technology

MARCH 2, 2015

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iLearn Technology

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

What it is: Be Internet Awesome is a fantastic new way to help your students make the most of the Internet by being prepared to make wise decisions as they navigate and interact online. Be Internet Awesome helps teach students the basics of digital citizenship and safety online.

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iLearn Technology

MAY 8, 2017

What it is: Check 123 is a new video encyclopedia site for kids. All videos are validated and ranked by Check123 professionals, are 1-3 minutes in length, and a curated on just about any subject you can think of.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 6, 2019

What it is: GeoGuessr is a fun map-based game where students get virtually “dropped” somewhere in the world, and must explore the landscape around them through Google Street View to determine where in the world they are. When they’ve determined where in the world they are, they click on the world map to make a guess.

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iLearn Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2017

What it is: Magik Play sent me a Starter Kit to review, and boy am I glad they did! The Magik Play is a beautiful blend of digital and physical. Students download an app on their iPad and use wooden blocks that interact with the iPad screen to build structures that interact with the illustrations on the app.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 12, 2021

This is one of those pieces of technology that has been life-saving for me during the pandemic and one that I will continue using forevermore! What it is: BombBomb is an email service that lets you record and embed video directly in your email. That is a totally oversimplified explanation because BombBomb does SO much more.

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 10, 2017

What it is: Making & Science is an initiative by Google aimed at showing students that anyone can be a maker or a scientist. Using the featured Science Journal app (Android and Chromebook only), students can measure light, sound, and more. They can also use the app to record observations, organize data, and add observational notes.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 2, 2017

What it is: Adobe Spark is a collection of fantastic (free!) creative tools available online or as an app download. Create social graphics that are stunning and easy to share (you know the kind: flyers, memes, posters, ads). The example above took under 2min to create and share!

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 5, 2017

What it is: Literature Map is a literature recommendation system. It is really easy to discover a new author. Start by searching for an author you enjoy, and magically a map of names will appear based on what other readers of that author have read. The closer that two writers are on the map, the more likely it is that you will like both of them.

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iLearn Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

, you will get a first hand look at the How We Got to Now mini domino museum and hear from the students who created it.

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iLearn Technology

DECEMBER 28, 2017

2018 is almost here. What decisions are you making today that will amplify what is possible in 2018? Every year I choose a word. An intention for the year. Something to remind me of my greatest hopes and purposes for the year. Do you do that, too? The word that leapt out to me for 2018 is FLOURISH. FLOURISH : 1.

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 23, 2018

What it is: Flipgrid is a video discussion platform for your classroom that lets you engage and capture learning in new and awesome ways. It’s simple (and free) to get started, just create a grid and add a topic to spark some discussion.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 2, 2018

What it is: DOGO News is a great place for kids to learn about current events, read non-fiction articles, and access customized content that you curate. DOGO features thousands of news articles and new original content added daily, this is the leading online source of current events for students, teachers, and schools!

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iLearn Technology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

What it is: I adore the DragonBox math apps ! I was first introduced to DragonBox through their Algebra app. The app takes away all math anxiety by teaching algebraic concepts without numbers or algorithms. It is genius! You can read my review of that app here.

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iLearn Technology

JULY 8, 2018

How to integrate SAM Labs into the classroom: SAM Labs boasts itself as a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) tool. I’m imagining all of the new directions SAM Labs could take our inquiry blocks this year! But SAM blocks are so flexible, that I think that they reach beyond these few subjects.

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iLearn Technology

JULY 18, 2017

What it is: Starting with Soil is a free app from the Whole Kids Foundation that teaches the importance of healthy soil and lets kids discover the harmonious roles that plants, animals, and people play in keeping it healthy. This high-quality, interactive app lets kids explore the life in soil through lots of interactive experiences.

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iLearn Technology

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

What it is: Hello Ruby began as a whimsical children’s book by Linda Liuka meant to help kids learn about computers, technology, and programming. Beyond the introduction to technology and coding, I love the Ruby character and all of her friends. It is well suited for primary kids, but truly anyone (adults included!)

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iLearn Technology

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

What it is: Woot Math uses adaptive technology to personalize the math learning experience in new ways for 3rd-6th grade students. Do all of your students have access to a technology device? If you are using Woot Math with limited technology access, beginning with the Interactive Problem Bank is best.

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iLearn Technology

JULY 10, 2015

What it is: Why yes, this is a technology blog. But no, this manipulative is not a technology product. I’m writing about SumBlox here anyway because technology led to the happy discovery of SumBlox and is a great reminder of why it is important to be a connected educator!

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 11, 2021

This is one of those pieces of technology that has been life-saving for me during the pandemic and one that I will continue using forevermore! What it is: BombBomb is an email service that lets you record and embed video directly in your email. That is a totally oversimplified explanation because BombBomb does SO much more.

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iLearn Technology

OCTOBER 19, 2016

The social constructs in place, the historical moments of pivot, the technological advances, the impact of religion, the scientific discoveries, our perspective as a country, and the political climate in general. This could be a good launching point that leads to discussions about what else is going on historically that impacts these changes.

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 24, 2018

What it is: Inkscape is like the open source version of Adobe Illustrator. What really sets Inkscape apart is its use of Scalable Vector Graphics as it’s native format. Oh yeah, and it’s free. Because open source!!

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 6, 2016

Innovative uses of technology and ePortfolios. A new perspective on classroom space/building use. Inquiry learning. Professional development approaches that transform. Building a strong school community. Learning excursions. Prototype labs and maker spaces. Incredible conversations with world changing thinkers and innovators.

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iLearn Technology

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

In 2010, I thought that technology might be the savior of education. Dev4X is working on a technology solution that will empower these under served children and their communities to take control of their own learning and create better lives for themselves. This is where Bodo’s vision and the Learning Genome Project overlap.

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