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Recommended Ed Tech Tool: Apple iOS7 Guide

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The release of the new iOS7 operating system upgrade has people talking!

The discussion revolves around the large file size and time it takes to run an upgrade.  For schools that support multiple devices, it may create a surge in demand, adding stress to the network. Other concerns have been voiced about interference during mandatory online testing, eliminating student permissions to complete an upgrade, and the influences it might have on the usability of an older device.

Therefore this week, CMLE’s Recommended Ed Tech Tool is for librarians that have and/or support Apple based device(s). Click here for Your Guide To iOS7 by MakeUseOf.

  •  Getting Started With iOS 7
  •  New Features
  • Updates & Overhauls
  • Odds & Ends
  • Q & A
  • Topics
  • Guides
  • PodCasts
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Recommended Ed Tech Tool: National Constitution Center

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Image by Stan Faryna. Retrieved from Flickr. Used under Creative Commons licensing. Some rights reserved.

At the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, on September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by 38 of the 41 delegates present (This Day in US History.) Two years later this document would become the foundation of the Country’s Bill of Rights.

Therefore, this week CMLE’s Recommend Ed Tech Tool is the National Constitution Center’s website. This phenomenal resource is broken down into three main components;

  1. The Experience Center showcases exhibits, programs, museum links and current initiatives.
  2. Search Constitutional Articles, Amendments, and Issues by using the Explore the Constitution tab.
  3. And finally, click on the Learn tab to participate in free and live webcasts (Constitutional Hall Pass), find out more about civic holidays and how they became recognized, incorporate recommended resources from the educational resources page, and much more.

Tip: If you work with a teacher interested in traveling to the nation’s capital, the Plan Your Trip tab provides tickets, visitor’s guides and lists with links for trip essentials.

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Recommended EdTech Tool & Apps For Academics From MIT

This week, CMLE’s Recommended EdTech Tool and Recommended App(s) have been combined.  MIT Libraries has created an online site with a collection of apps hand selected for academic librarians.  This link will direct you to a page titled Apps for Academics: Mobile Websites and Apps.  The tabs long the top or the column on the left hand side can be used to navigate the site content. The information is categorized by the following areas of interest;

  • Productivity
  • Reading
  • Library Research
  • Taking Notes

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  • Writing
  • Presenting
  • Music
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Recommended Ed Tech Tool: DigitalLearn!

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Digital Learn.org is a new beta website-launched this month!

If you have learners that struggle with the computer basics this site is for you. It provides free tools, techniques and tips to help build confidence with technology (email, internet searching, etc.) It is sponsored by the Public Libraries Association (PLA) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, however the tutorials can be viewed by any patron looking for help.

The main page is divided into two sections, one for the patrons (learn) and the other for support staff  (help learners).  The link for support staff will take you to a form to request additional information about future services and tools; so for a quick application of this ed-tech tool the “learn” tab will be extremely useful.

Please keep in mind that because this is a new beta site, the contents will continue to grow over time!

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Recommended Ed Tech Tool: Creaza

creazaCreaza made the list of 20 Education Technology Tools Every Teacher Should Know About! It is used by students and teachers and comes in a free demo version, and a premium version. This tool is web-based, and you use it through your browser.

According to the Creaza site, this tool  offers you an integrated, web-based toolbox for creative work, both at school and in your spare time.  You can use the toolbox along with various fully developed thematic universes:  historical periods, fairy-tales, fantasy worlds, and current challenges, such as climate change/environmental issues. You can combine these themes with your own uploaded content.

Creaza integrates professional and user generated content, creative tools and a social network in a new and clever way. Are you already using Creaza? Share the how and why with us in the comments area!