RefSeek's guide to the 25 best online resources for finding free educational videos. With the exception of BrainPOP and Cosmeo, all listed sites offer their extensive video libraries for free and without registration.
2.27.2015
AllCast app for screen-mirroring
AllCast finally lands on iOS, opens up a bevy of screen-mirroring options
The AirPlay/Apple TV stranglehold on iOS devices has finally been loosened. The popular media streaming app, AllCast, debuted in the Apple App Store today, allowing iPhone and iPad users to take advantage of one of the easiest ways to transmit media from iOS devices to the TV.
The AllCast app became available for Android a year ago in December, so it’s been a long wait for the Apple faithful. The iOS version of AllCast does not offer as many media options as its older Android counterpart, however it does support streaming from Dropbox, Google+, Google Drive and Instagram. Before AllCast, there was no single app that allowed iOS devices to stream media from their devices and cloud storage accounts to devices outside the Apple eco-system like Rokus, Amazon’s Fire TV, Xbox, and Chromecast. (From DigitalTrends.com here)
2.26.2015
2.24.2015
Re-purpose Your Old Laptop to Make Your Own ChromeBook
1) Now, let’s go to Built by Hexxeh to download the latest ChromiumOS Vanilla build. The download size is around 300MB, and it’s wrapped up in a ZIP format.
2) Once you have it downloaded, extract the IMAGE file from the zip file to a convenient location, i.e. your download folder.
3) To load it up to the USB drive (must be minimum of 4GB), you will need a tool called Windows Image Writer, which is a free portable tool that writes IMG file directly to a USB drive and makes it bootable as well. Make sure back up your USB drive first, as it will be reformatted to a format Windows doesn't recognize.
Before you download, BE AWARE of a few things. These builds:
Are totally unofficial Chromium OS builds and do not represent the full Chrome OS experience.
Are offered without any support whatsoever, you use them at your own risk.
Do NOT automatically update, you'll need to download a new build regularly if you wish to update.
Do NOT include Flash, Java or the Google Voice/Video plugin for licensing reasons.
May simply not boot on your hardware: not all configurations work!
From: http://www.nextofwindows.com/re-purpose-your-old-laptop-to-make-your-own-chromebook/
2) Once you have it downloaded, extract the IMAGE file from the zip file to a convenient location, i.e. your download folder.
3) To load it up to the USB drive (must be minimum of 4GB), you will need a tool called Windows Image Writer, which is a free portable tool that writes IMG file directly to a USB drive and makes it bootable as well. Make sure back up your USB drive first, as it will be reformatted to a format Windows doesn't recognize.
Before you download, BE AWARE of a few things. These builds:
Are totally unofficial Chromium OS builds and do not represent the full Chrome OS experience.
Are offered without any support whatsoever, you use them at your own risk.
Do NOT automatically update, you'll need to download a new build regularly if you wish to update.
Do NOT include Flash, Java or the Google Voice/Video plugin for licensing reasons.
May simply not boot on your hardware: not all configurations work!
From: http://www.nextofwindows.com/re-purpose-your-old-laptop-to-make-your-own-chromebook/
2.23.2015
Why Chromebooks are schooling iPads in education
Article from PC World by Chris Hoffman:
Why Chromebooks are schooling iPads in education
Why Chromebooks are schooling iPads in education
101 Free Tech Tools for Teachers
At SimpleK12, we have meticulously scavanged the internet in search for the best free classroom tech tools. We’re thrilled to present to you this list, 101 Free Tech Tools for Teachers, and we hope it engages you and proves itself useful for all of your educational technology needs.
10 Google tricks for Your Classroom!
With this eBook, you will discover new and exciting ways to use Google Search. Your classroom will never be the same again! (By Simple K12)
2.20.2015
TED-Ed videos
The TED-Ed project — TED's education initiative — makes short video lessons worth sharing, aimed at educators and students. Within TED-Ed’s growing library of lessons, you will find carefully curated educational videos, many of which are collaborations between educators and animators nominated through the TED-Ed platform.
2.10.2015
WiFi Best Practices
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As we increase our reliance on technology as an essential learning tool in the classroom, school districts must ensure that their wireless LANs (WLANs) can deliver the reliability, performance and security needs to support an array of devices — whether school provided, BYOD or both.
In this helpful guide, explore the top 10 considerations and get the assistance you need for selecting the right WLAN to support digital learning initiatives at your school.
Top 10 considerations include:
Create a five-year plan for the network
Identify wireless coverage requirements
Plan for guest access and BYOD
Take advantage of available E-rate funding
Embrace digital integration with confidence
Educators around the world are actively working to build more engaging and personalized learning environments for students. This guide can help you build yours.
How Google Apps and Chromebooks make a difference
Coming February 19th, at 2PM EST...
Tune in to this webinar to hear directly from Chin Song, Director of Technology at Milpitas Unified School District in California, about the real impact they are seeing from Google Apps for Education and Chromebooks.
You'll hear how the district has set up technology to seamlessly facilitate classroom teaching and learning, and how that has transformed the academic community.
Register now to hear the keys to their success
Tune in to this webinar to hear directly from Chin Song, Director of Technology at Milpitas Unified School District in California, about the real impact they are seeing from Google Apps for Education and Chromebooks.
You'll hear how the district has set up technology to seamlessly facilitate classroom teaching and learning, and how that has transformed the academic community.
Register now to hear the keys to their success
2.04.2015
Chromebooks in the Classroom Webinars
Are you implementing Chromebooks in your classroom? This free event is for you!
Join and learn from experienced educators the ins and outs of managing and utilizing Chromebooks in the classroom. Whether you currently have access to Chromebooks, or hope to in the future, this free event is a must-attend.
5 Upcoming Webinars:
• Chromebooks and Chrome Apps in the Classroom: Best Practices
• Help Students Take Ownership, Create, Share, and Reflect with Chromebooks
• Google Classroom: An Intro to Staying Organized and Improving Communication
• Chromebook Implementation: Tips and Procedures
• How To Get The Most From the Teacher Learning Community
Join and learn from experienced educators the ins and outs of managing and utilizing Chromebooks in the classroom. Whether you currently have access to Chromebooks, or hope to in the future, this free event is a must-attend.
5 Upcoming Webinars:
• Chromebooks and Chrome Apps in the Classroom: Best Practices
• Help Students Take Ownership, Create, Share, and Reflect with Chromebooks
• Google Classroom: An Intro to Staying Organized and Improving Communication
• Chromebook Implementation: Tips and Procedures
• How To Get The Most From the Teacher Learning Community
2.03.2015
20 Free iPad Apps for Educators
Event: 20 Free iPad Apps Educators Can't Live Without
Date: February 5, 2015
Time: 3:00-3:30pm EST
Cost: FREE
There are thousands of free iPad Apps out there, but finding the perfect ones for you
can be tough. We've spent hours searching for the best-of-the-best, free iPad Apps for Educators, and we're sharing all of them with you in this webinar!
From: Simple K-12 Team
Date: February 5, 2015
Time: 3:00-3:30pm EST
Cost: FREE
There are thousands of free iPad Apps out there, but finding the perfect ones for you
can be tough. We've spent hours searching for the best-of-the-best, free iPad Apps for Educators, and we're sharing all of them with you in this webinar!
From: Simple K-12 Team
Webinar: Mobile Technology for the Digital Classroom
Feb 26th at 2:00 PM EST From: CDI
Register here
During this presentation, we will look at the benefits and challenges of utilizing mobile devices in today’s digital classroom.
We will also examine the strengths and limitations of different platforms including; iPads, Android devices, Windows devices and Chromebooks.
If you are considering deploying mobile devices in your classrooms or in a one-to-one initiative, this will be a worthwhile investment of your time.
Register here
During this presentation, we will look at the benefits and challenges of utilizing mobile devices in today’s digital classroom.
We will also examine the strengths and limitations of different platforms including; iPads, Android devices, Windows devices and Chromebooks.
If you are considering deploying mobile devices in your classrooms or in a one-to-one initiative, this will be a worthwhile investment of your time.
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