THE Journal: Texas School To Flip Classrooms with iPads

Trends & Analysis in Digital and Online Learning

4/5/2012

Spotlight

Khan Academy Talks Analytics, OER, and iPads
THE Journal Associate Editor Stephen Noonoo recently spoke with Khan Academy's Matt Wahl, who splits his time between the products and implementation teams, about the newly released iPad app, using data in the classroom, and how the company thinks schools can finally dump the "sage on the stage" model once and for all.
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How Much Does Blended Learning Cost?
In the second installment of their monthly column, blended learning experts Michael B. Horn and Heather Staker address the issue of blended learning costs.
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News

Tennessee To Implement Early Warning System
Two state departments of education have gone public with their decision to adopt early warning systems.
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St. Gabriel's Launches 1:1 iPad Initiative To Flip Classrooms
St. Gabriel's Catholic School in Austin, TX has unveiled a technology initiative designed to use iPads and videoconferencing to improve student learning through performance-based outcomes and a comprehensive evaluation of metrics.
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Pennsylvania Online Charter School Opens Enrollment for 2012 2013
A Pennsylvania-based online charter school for students in grades K-12 has kicked off enrollment for the 2012-2013 school year.
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New York District Adopts Profile Management Tool To Streamline VDI
The Phoenix Central School District in New York has implemented portable user profiles in an effort to streamline management and improve log in time.
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Indiana School Adds Streaming Video to STEM Courses
Perry Central Junior-Senior High School in Leopold, ID has signed on with a streaming video service in an effort to provide a wider range of materials in its science, technology, engineering, and math classes.
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Indiana School District Takes Math Program Digital
An Indiana school district is taking its middle school math program digital to make sure its students have the necessary technology skills when they graduate.
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Desire2Learn Kicks Off Edge Challenge
Ontario-based Desire2Learn is inviting students and professional developers to come up with new educational apps through the Edge Challenge 2012 competition.
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Florida Virtual School Offers Leadership Training for Educators
Florida Virtual School will host a two-day training session for individuals planning to create or manage a virtual or blended learning program.
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MentorMob Lets Instructors Compile Learning Playlists
A new Web 2.0 service facilitates compilation of "learning playlists" containing links to articles and videos that educators can make available to their students and others.
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Teacher Observation App Goes Native on iPad
An educational technology company that specializes in creating products for improving educator practices has launched a version of its teacher observation application for the Apple iPad.
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Plato Launches Virtual Academy
Plato Learning has launched Plato Virtual Academy, an online service providing curriculum and lessons to help districts maximize resources.
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Plato eDynamic Learning Launch Secondary Electives Library
Plato Learning is partnering with eDynamic Learning to create expanded options for online courses designed to prepare students for college and the workforce.
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BrightStar Reader Debuts in the US
BrightStar Learning has made the BrightStar Reader, an online application designed to help students with disabilities improve reading and comprehension, available in the United States.
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3M, Polaris Partner for E-Book Integration
The Polaris Integrated Library System will add 3M's Cloud Library eBook Lending Service to provide a single portal for checking out both traditional books and e-books.
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Lexia To Launch Free iPad App
Lexia Learning will launch a free iPad app for reading proficiency software Lexia Reading in late 2012.
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Democrasoft Launches Free Collaborize App for iOS Devices
Democrasoft has released a free app that allows students to access online discussions in Collaborize Classroom via iOS devices.
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Professional Resources

Internet Usage Policies: Free Samples for Districts and Schools
Sponsored by: EdgeWave
Find out how your district's current AUP holds up against the included samples of effective policy statements.
Protecting Networks From BYOD Associated Threats
Sponsored by: EdgeWave
Computer and internet use in K-12 schools has evolved from a "nice to have" into a "must have" as educators, parents and school boards recognize how an engaging and individualized curriculum can enrich the student learning experience and improve standardized test scores.

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