Making the case for mobile technology in the classroom Teachers should design learning experiences that include technology with mobile devices in mind, veteran educator David Jakes writes in this blog post. Jakes, a digital learning strategist for Cannon Design, writes that with ownership of mobile devices only expected to grow, teachers and schools should develop mobile strategies. He also lists several questions for educators to consider when working to design learning around mobile technologies. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Education (7/8) | Free online tool helps teachers evaluate education tech Graphite, a program highlighted at the recent International Society for Technology in Education conference, is the "go-to platform for helping teachers make sense of an exponentially evolving number of digital learning tools," writes Joyce Valenza, a high-school teacher-librarian. The program, which is expected to fully launch in August, offers independent ratings and reviews of educational technology, as well as other resources, for free and without ads. School Library Journal (7/8)
Other News | Mo. district learns from others' mistakes in adopting one-to-one programs As the Cape Girardeau School District in Missouri prepares to distribute 1,200 devices to high-school students in January, officials say they have done their homework, researching one-to-one initiatives in other districts. Ron Farrow, the district's new technology instruction specialist, said his goal was to learn from others' mistakes. Among the lessons he learned on a trip to Joplin, Mo., was that the district did not take into account the number of devices that would be lost or damaged, resulting in a financial loss. Southeast Missourian (Cape Girardeau) (7/9) | Proposal would consolidate some Mich. districts' services Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction Mike Flanagan is proposing that local school districts consolidate some services in order to save money. Under the plan, countywide school districts would have centralized food service, transportation, curriculum development, technology and more. The plan was unveiled after a small local school district was forced to close for two weeks due to a lack of funds. The Detroit News (7/8) | Will.i.am looks to share knowledge Will.i.am has been all over the world and has hung out with leaders from all walks of life, but the Black Eyed Peas musician says he tries to share all that experience and knowledge with students from his old neighborhood in Los Angeles. The rocker is a huge supporter of science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs in schools and plans to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the near future to study computer science. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Leadership (7/9) |  | Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred." -- Jean de La Fontaine, French writer | | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions. | | Publisher, Education Group: Joe Riddle P: 202.407.7857 ext. 228 | | | | |
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