This Is What We Share On Tablets – Edudemic

See on Scoop.it – Individual and Special Needs Examiner Not long ago, we looked at typing speed on iPads vs laptops. The studies cited found that on average, users typed 2-5 words per minute faster on an iPad than on a traditional keyboard. A couple of years ago, my mother got her first piece of […]

Connected Learning: Harnessing the Information Age to Make Learning More Powerful

See on Scoop.it – Individual and Special Needs Examiner This report introduces connected learning, a promising educational approach that uses digital media to engage students’ interests and instill deeper learning skills, such as communication, collaboration, and critical thinking. The report lists four elements constituting connected learning’s emphasis on bridging school, popular culture, home, and the […]

How 21st Century Thinking Is Just Different

See on Scoop.it – Individual and Special Needs Examiner How 21st Century Thinking Is Just Different by Terry Heick This content is proudly sponsored by The Institute for the Habits of Mind, promoting the… (RT @Learning1st: How is 21st Century Thinking Different? See on www.teachthought.com

How To Use ‘App Smashing’ In Education – Edudemic

See on Scoop.it – Individual and Special Needs Examiner The basic premise behind app smashing, sometimes referred to as “app synergy”, is to find a number of key apps that “play well” with other apps and can communicate information across platforms. See on www.edudemic.com

25-point Website Usability Checklist

See on Scoop.it – Individual and Special Needs Examiner Use this simple, 25-point checklist to assess critical website usability issues. Includes free download (1-page PDF).   The list is split into 4 roughly equal sections, (I) Accessibility, (II) Identity, (III) Navigation, and (IV) Content. I’ll describe and rationalize all of the sections and line items […]