Scan docs with your phone

Here is link for Genuis Scan app which allows you to scan docs as PDFs or jpegs with your Apple mobile device. (Free) Click here for Android Genius Scan, ($1.09)

Safety settings for mobile phones

Click to compare mobile phone security features when choosing a phone for children.  A compilation by David Burt, from 2010.  Although slightly dated, it is a thorough look at key features to look for when choosing cell phones, arranged by age of user.

How to make a Blabberize

Need a quick intro to a lesson?  A fun way to assess student learning?   A digital interviewer?   Make any photo or drawing "talk" using Blabberize.  Select a photo, configure a "mouth" and then record your voice to make your picture "speak."   You can also upload mp3's of original songs, sound effects, etc. to bring images "to life."

In no time, your students will be making them too.   Remember to have them save as "Private" and with first names/nicknames only for privacy.

Get started now with these instructions from tbeanstalk.

Defining "parent involvement"

As both a parent and a teacher, I hear "parent involvement" stressed often.   But this article helps define parent participation -- surprisingly simple, straightforward ways parents can support their child's learning.  A great way to help parents understand it's not about spending hours at school, rather it's the time spent away from school talking with your children about what they are learning and how it applies to their lives, both present and future.  An encouragement to all parents about how to help their students succeed!

Essential iPad Tips and Tricks

Click to become an iPad expert!  Quick tutorial that will get you started off right!

How Students Study Today

 The Modern Student Life Infographic data was compiled from a recent November 26-30 survey given to high school and college students in U.S.   Students surveyed were all Study Blue users, so this survey addresses learning habits of only this online group and not the total student population.

93% of students use study apps

70% of students study solo during exams

59% of students use a mobile phone to study

42% of students have as favorite place to study their bedroom

30% of students prefer to use Google Drive.

Click to see infographic

Students create online flashcards  and 

post notes to reinforce their learning at 

Study Blue

Voicethread - Conversations in the Cloud

Online collaboration - comment with text and audio on

media presentations.