 | | | Head of the Class |  | | |  | - Tips for using the Xbox 360 in classroom lessons
 Some teachers are using Xbox 360's accessory, Microsoft's Kinect, to implement game-based learning in the classroom, says educational consultant Andrew Miller. In this blog post, Miller asserts that Kinect blends brain-based physical learning with academic content. Before using Kinect in the classroom, Miller suggests establishing a purpose for using the technology and considering what games to use. He also suggests resources to help teachers use Kinect effectively. Edutopia.org/Andrew Miller's blog (9/20)        |  |
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| | | eLearning | | | |  | - Can Wikipedia be used as a teaching tool?
Wikipedia should be used in the classroom, argues Jonathan Obar, an assistant professor at Michigan State University and Wikipedia Education Program volunteer. In this opinion article, he writes that the site can be used as a teaching tool and a resource for research, countering a recent column against the use of the site in classrooms. Obar argues against what he says are myths about Wikipedia, saying some academics do support its use and that it can be used to teach students how to use sources effectively. ReadWriteWeb.com (9/20) |  | Nearly 10 billion mobile devices will be connected by 2020 and you can capitalize on this growth with IBM® mobile solutions. IBM can help boost employee productivity, customer loyalty and your bottom line. Visit the website to see how these solutions can help find insights that drive more intelligent decisions. |
  | | | Systems Management | | | |  | - Schooling universities on the use of mobile technology
 Universities have a lot to learn about deploying mobile technology on campus, sasy Mehdi Maghsoodnia, CEO of the education-technology company Rafter. Although students enjoy opportunities for adaptive learning, in-classroom engagement and other tech-based services and resources, access to educational materials and institutional management of content are lacking, Maghsoodnia writes. Maghsoodnia suggests questions for universities to consider when developing a mobile platform and offers examples of schools with successful online and mobile infrastructure. GigaOm (9/19) |  | From Culture Shock to Citizens of the World
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 | | | Managing Budgets | | | |  | |  | As students transition from elementary mathematics to middle school, many start to lose interest in academic success. Think Through Math is designed to transform how students feel about math and dramatically improve their achievement on the rigorous road to Algebra. Web-based and adaptive, TTM motivates all students to persevere and succeed. Download our free white paper. |
 | | | Schools and Social Media | | | |  | - Social media is part of the recruitment process for student-athletes
Social media and text-messaging are becoming venues for college coaches to communicate with and seek information about high-school athletes they may be interested in recruiting. "A coach might not have your phone number but they can go online and find you pretty easily on Twitter or Facebook," said high-school football player James Conner. Some schools and districts are taking steps to regulate the practice; however, a recent survey showed many Pennsylvania districts do not have policies in place. Erie Times-News (Pa.) (9/19) |  | Reading Intervention Webinar Series, Part 1: 9/25, 2pm ET
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 | | | Last Byte | | | |  | - Can a low-cost tablet improve education in India?
A new low-cost tablet computer has been released, and supporters are once again seeking to use such a device to improve education in India, where previous attempts to integrate tablets have been unsuccessful. The latest device -- the Aakash UbiSlate 7Ci -- costs $35, and the rollout in India is aimed at connecting students in remote parts of the country to the Internet. TechCrunch (9/20) |  |
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