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iPad Possibilities

Technology use for technology’s sake is not what we are striving for in education today. Transforming learning by providing opportunities that would not otherwise be afforded is a goal that, with emerging technologies and increased access, may be achievable. This … Continue reading

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Be SMART Savvy! IWB’s in education

Interactive WhiteBoards, like the SmartBoard, have become commonplace in many schools over the past decade. IWB’s afford access to a variety of learning styles and can support inclusion according to Universal Design for Learning theory (Pellerin, 2013). They promise the … Continue reading

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Connected Classrooms – Skype

Having students interact with experts in the field, be they scientists, models of culture or language, educators or other professionals, can help to develop a sense of interconnectedness and allow students to see beyond the school walls. Such interactions should … Continue reading

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Content creation and curation

There has been an increasing shift over the past decade in the use of digital devices and media towards creation, storage and sharing and away from simple consumption. Given the many user-friendly digital tools now widely available, so-called amateurs are … Continue reading

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BYOD

Bring your own device is an emerging issue in education today. Please watch this page for more information and links (coming soon) For now, a link to a Prezi summarizing ways to leverage personal devices in the classroom for technology … Continue reading

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Drop-in and Play!

From noon til 1pm each Wednesday and Friday in the Library Computing Commons (room 155), we will offer drop-in workshop sessions about particular topics of interest to TC’s and Faculty alike. We hope you take advantage of one of these … Continue reading

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Personal Learning Networks

Developing a PLN through social media can enrich your practice and broaden your connections with individuals around the globe whose interests intersect with your own. PLN’s support a diverse exchange of ideas and are great for helping to build and … Continue reading

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