Distance Learning at Your School—-What Is it? and How to Be Prepared for the Future
K-12 schools can cater to different learning styles through distance learning technologies like telepresence, lecture capture and a learning management system.
January 24, 2014 Chrissy Winske Leave a Comment
K-12 schools can cater to different learning styles through distance learning technologies like telepresence, lecture capture and a learning management system.
January 23, 2014 TD Staff Leave a Comment
Professional audio creation apps like digital audio workstations, virtual synths and sequencers are becoming more robust as new updates and products continue to hit the marketplace. Mimicking conventional hardware, rack mounted devices and computer software, these apps are designed to bring the functionality of more expensive products to your smart device–offering you access to comprehensive music technology on the go. Great MIDI sequencer apps not only function alongside your devices MIDI capability, but also function as MIDI sources and destinations themselves. Working in cooperation with other synth and music creation apps on your device, these sequencers can bring in MIDI voices from a variety of applications or from within the sequencing app itself. While the more simple, straightforward sequencing apps might not function as MIDI routes for your device as a whole, the more robust and intricate apps can take on more professional tasks.
January 22, 2014 Chrissy Winske Leave a Comment
See how teachers and technology staff are promoting Common Core Skills.
January 2, 2014 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment
The tech savvy student knows this is the time to arm their tablets, smartphones and laptops for success. With the variety of apps available to students there is no excuse for walking into the classroom unprepared. End users know education doesn’t stop outside the walls of the classroom. Students today are connected 24/7 and studying […]
January 2, 2014 Chrissy Winske Leave a Comment
A high school math teacher talks about flipping the classroom and what he learned his first year. He covers what tools to use, how to deal with concerned parents and offers his tips for success.
December 30, 2013 Chrissy Winske Leave a Comment
Frank Fedel flips his classroom using Panopto lecture capture software, a Web camera, GradeCam and iclickers. Fedel uses video lessons and interactive quizzes to present information in a way that appeals to different learning styles. His lectures are created with Universal Design for Learning principles in mind.
December 23, 2013 TD Staff Leave a Comment
As the mobile market moves swiftly towards personal networking as the focus of most apps regardless their purpose, it makes sense that the newest apps on any marketplace serve a more personal purpose than just simple mobile utilities. Personal tasking apps offer a whole new take on the idea of a personal device, these apps organize your schedule and user experience based on your geo-location, personal entertainment and social trends, as well as, commerce decisions, to provide the user with a completely personal networked mobile utility.
December 11, 2013 TD Staff Leave a Comment
2013 has been a mobile-centric year. From new tablet developments to the growing popularity of smart gear, catering to your mobile lifestyle has been never been so important. But, with all the availability of apps in the market, finding quality apps that are relevant to you can seem like a challenge–more specifically a potential waste of time. This collection of mobile apps highlights the 13 categories of mobile apps that help professionals do their job better. Whether you are an AV specialist or managing a team in the office, the mobile device is consistently one of the most valuable tools in anyones tool belts; great apps make sure that your mobile device is functioning as effectively as possible.
October 30, 2013 Chrissy Winske Leave a Comment
Products from ISTE 2013 and more recent announcements for your BYOD or 1-1 classroom including the Google Nexus, Acer Iconia W5, Belkin Store and Charge, Gumdrop cases, the Amplify Tablet, NEC DisplayNote, the LearnPad, the Microsoft Surface Tablet and more.
October 28, 2013 TD Staff Leave a Comment
See how the Passaic City Schools prepared teachers for a 1:1 deployment of Samsung Chromebooks. The pilot teachers did 60 hours of professional development, reviewing topics like digital citizenship, managing a 1:1 classroom and more. Passaic technology coaches share their pain points and offer advice for preparing for your own 1:1.
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