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The 16 Apps And Tools Worth Trying This Year - Edudemic

The 16 Apps And Tools Worth Trying This Year - Edudemic | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From Khan Academy to Haiku Deck, there's more than a dozen apps and tools you should give a whirl this year.
Beth Dichter's insight:

This list of 16 apps and tools are the favorite picks from Edudemic. There are a range of suggested apps, ranging from learning basic sign language (Marlee Signs) to free textbooks (Boundless) to Duolingo (learn a foreign language). Many others are listed in this post and some may be new to you!

SchoolandUniversity's comment, February 16, 2013 12:13 AM
The Edudemic Magazine year-end special showcases the very best education apps and web tools of the year.
http://www.tinyurl.com/7yge7po
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18 Ways iPads Are Being Used In Classrooms Right Now - Edudemic

18 Ways iPads Are Being Used In Classrooms Right Now - Edudemic | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
iPads are quickly becoming a popular and powerful educational tool for classrooms. Beyond the immediate benefit of engaging students, iPads can improve education efficiency and standards.

This post provides a short description of eighteen case studies with links for additional information. The case studies cover a range of areas including:
* Showing math processes, not just answers (specfically algebra
* Going on virtual field trips
* Providing interacation with math and physics concepts (with a link to a list of 10 interactive iPad apps)
* Engaging the disengaged
* Enhancing physical education
* Assisting special needs learning
With another 12 studies provides chances are good you will find something of interest!

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