1. New Maker Tool Lets Students Build Apps and Games from Tablets - A new app from maker movement startup Tynker lets students build custom apps, like games and interactive stories, directly from tablets like iPads. (thejournal.com)
2. Are You Automating or Innovating? - A recent post by teachbytes inspired by Alan November's conversation on redesigning the way we use technology in the classroom. As Aditi points out, "this is not a new idea bit a distinction that is often missing". (teachbytes.com)
3. A Wonderful Visual on How to Use the SAMR Model on Different Classroom Tasks - ipaddders.edu has created an interactive visual explanation of the SAMR Model with examples of how to use 6 classroom tasks according to the different SAMR categories. A set of apps and tools are also provided to help you think bout how the task could be carried out at each level. (educatorstechnology.com)
4. Use This Cheat Sheet to Navigate Google's New Drive - Kasey Bell, the writer of Shake Up Learning, put together a handy cheat sheet to navigating Google Drive the how-to for Drive after the service’s recent relaunch. "I hope everyone finds this useful! It is not a comprehensive guide to the changes in Google Drive, but meant to be a quick cheat sheet for new users who are just getting acquainted with this suite of cloud-based tools". (edtechmagazine.com)
5. Brad Rathgeber's Rule of Thumb #1 - Standard + 2 - The first part of a seven part series on standards for blended learning. Standard + 2 is a rule aimed at making sure the classroom is focused on learning, not the technology. This standard provides consistency for the students and allows them to be able to focus on the content rather than learning how to use a variety of tools. (onlineschoolforgirls.org)
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