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Android Tablet Use in U.S. Schools: A Response
Hey guys, last week I wrote an update about Android tablet use in US schools. Our friend and colleague, Jarrett Volzer, from TabPilot, wrote a very thoughtful and…ahem…LONG…comment on that page. I think Jarrett raises some great points and wanted … Continue reading
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Tagged Android, Apple, Education, education apps, Educational technology, Google, iBooks, instruction, IOS, IPad, Khan Academy, Student, Tablet computer, TabPilot, Technology
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Android Tablet Use in U.S. Schools: An Update
About six months ago I wrote about Android tablets, here, wondering if they would be the next big thing in education. And given what’s been happening in the market since then, I thought it would be a good time to … Continue reading
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Tagged Amplify, Android, Apple, ChildPad, education apps, education technology, Educational technology, Google, Intel Studybook, IOS, IPad, IPhone, Joel Klein, Kineo, Kuno, kurio, LearnPad, lexibook, meep, Nabi, OLPC, Rupert Murdoch, tabeo, Tablet computer, TabPilot, Technology, Vinci, XO-4
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Creating Effective (and Successful) Educational Apps!
I often get my inspiration for blog posts by reading the blog posts of others…and today is no exception. Yesterday, on the Edudemic blog, Jeff Dunn wrote a post called A Roadmap for Successful Educational App Development. His list is … Continue reading
Posted in App Reviews & Recs, Balefire Labs, Instructional Design, Technology, Uncategorized
Tagged Android, App Store, Apple, apps, Education, education apps, education technology, Educational technology, Edudemic, Instructional design, IPad, IPhone, ITunes Store, Jeff Dunn, Teacher, Technology
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Parent Survey on Kids and App Use
Friends, if you haven’t had a chance to complete the Balefire Labs Parent Survey about your kids using apps, there’s still time! Thank you so much for helping us!
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Tagged App Store, Apple, E-book, Education, IPad, iTunes, Parent, United States
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Video Killed the Radio Star…or Did It?
Well, maybe not quite yet, because yesterday I had the amazing opportunity to appear on the Friends of Kevin Radio Show! Although I’ve done numerous webinars, video interviews and even internet radio in the past, I’ve never done true radio…where … Continue reading
Posted in Balefire Labs, Technology
Tagged Android, App Store, Apple, Arts, Balefire Labs, Education, education apps, Educational technology, Educators, Friends of Kevin, Friends of Kevin Radio, Google, iTunes, K through 12, Merrimack Valley, Merrimack Valley Sandbox Accelerator, mlearning, Music, Radio, Sound Files, Student, teaching, Technology, Transistor radio
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Algebra, Chocolate-Covered Broccoli and Insanity
As all of you know by now, I spend quite a bit of my time reviewing ed tech products. And as I’ve been reviewing educational apps I’ve always wondered what would happen when the day came when the material got … Continue reading
Posted in App Reviews & Recs, Instructional Design, STEM, Technology
Tagged Advanced Placement Calculus, Algebra, algebra apps, App Store, Apple, Child, Classroom, Education, education apps, educational apps, Educational technology, gaming, Instructional design, IPad, IPhone, K through 12, Learning, Mastery learning, Math, math apps, Quiz, Recreation, teaching
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Are Android Tablets the Next Big Thing in Education?
Last week I bought a new Galaxy Nexus 7. I couldn’t help it. At $249 for a fully-loaded, 16 GB, 7-inch tablet running Android, I just had to find out what all the hype was about. The fact that it … Continue reading
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Tagged 1-1 implementation, Android, Apple, education technology, Galaxy Nexus 7, Google, IOS, IPad, iPad3, IPhone, iTunes, Nexus, Nexus 7
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Mobile Apps in Education….what is “Success?”
This week I’m attending the Sandbox Summit at MIT. The focus of the Sandbox Summit is kids, play, education and mobile apps. It’s a fairly small group that is attending…probably about 200 or so people…and a really cool cross-section from … Continue reading
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