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Gearing up for Practicum!

Posted on October 10, 2014 by kapoho17

With the two week practicum just around the corner, we want to remind TC’s that technology integration support is available as they plan and prepare for this initial teaching experience! What: Scarfe Digital Sandbox Sessions  Where: Scarfe 155 Education Library … Continue reading →

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Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD)

Posted on October 8, 2014 by jho

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The combination of students and mobile phones has long been a source of anxiety for teachers. -Nick Morrison, “The Next Revolution in School Tech: Bring Your Own Device“ As suggested by the acronym, BYOD (Bring Your Own Devices) is an emerging trend … Continue reading →

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Videos in the Classroom

Posted on October 6, 2014 by jho

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Nowadays, videos are a common part of the classroom experience. Personally speaking, it’s rare for me to be in a class without watching a video presented by a professor or teacher. Unless you’re a seasoned videographer or filmmaker, videos are extremely … Continue reading →

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Hook, Line, and Sinker- Engaging Students with Multimedia and Visuals

Posted on September 29, 2014 by jho

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Hooks, or activating strategies, are intended for students to link their prior knowledge to the current concept, lesson, or unit of study. Hooks can also build students’ background knowledge in a particular area. Auseubel (1978) recognizes that the activation of prior … Continue reading →

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iPad possibilities

Posted on September 24, 2014 by kapoho17

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This week in the Scarfe Sandbox we explored some iPad apps that can support formative assessment (among other things). I frequently offer students the opportunity to share their learning using one of the ‘whiteboard’ style applications such as ‘Explain Everything’ … Continue reading →

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Powerful presentation tools and Amazing image search tips

Posted on September 16, 2014 by kapoho17

There are so many places to go, so many things to see. I realize this sounds a bit like a Dr. Seuss, but it is just so true when it comes to the wealth of available resources on the net … Continue reading →

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All About Piktochart

Posted on September 15, 2014 by jho

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  Piktochart is a website in which users can create infographics, banners, reports, and presentation. They offer a wide variety of premade templates that can be customized to suit individual needs. Users can sign up for an account free of charge … Continue reading →

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