Teacher Tech micro blogging for education and students in the classroom


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Sociala nätverk Utbildning
Utvecklare: Reg Nakoneshny
1.99 USD

MicroBlogging-for-Teachers is specifically built for iPad featuring tutorial video demonstrations resources and news for teachers, parents and students which includes:
- Resources and news for teachers, parents and students
- Instructional videos demonstrating basic to advanced skills in creating a professional learning community.
- Teachers Tech Chat community connecting you with other app users
- The Teachers Tech new channel featuring hundreds of articles of technology in education.
- In-app Twitter box lets you Tweet right from the app

About Teachers Tech
MicroBlogging-for-Teachers demonstrates how to use microblogging and Twitter as a classroom learning tool.   The techniques shown in the step by step videos capitalize on the power of the iPad and Twitter to enrich learning activities in your classroom. The included examples demonstrate step by step, how to explore and execute each example with your students.  Add to this, instructions on how to connect with other professionals for your own professional development and global network.   See how educators tap into the power of Twitter to build a personal professional development stream of resources to help them enrich their students learning experience.

Used in combination with an iPhone to VGA adapter or an Apple TV, these videos can be displayed in class directly on a TV, Projector or Smart Board right from your iPhone, iPod or iPad.

How to use this mobile app:
Video Content
The "Tutorial" library features video clips demonstrating microblogging basics and over 50 examples of using Twitter® in your classroom. These videos may be used to learn more about each activity or in assisting teachers in demonstrating these services to their students. Videos can be streamed using an optional Apple TV or iphone / ipad video cable.

Web
MicroBlogging-for-Teachers app also features a Resources feed describing new and useful technologies for consideration with links to some of the best blogs and websites every teacher should bookmark.

Chat
As an added bonus, the Chat feature also allows users to connect and collaborate with other app users in sharing resources, advice and experiences. You may also wish to provide feedback about the app or future suggestions using the feedback form.

It should be noted that this app is intended to be used with a WiFi connection. Data charges may apply if using this app while connected to a cellular network.

About the authors
MicroBlogging-for-Teachers is created by award winning distance education teachers and Apple® Distinguished Educators who currently assisting teachers in the use of technology in the classroom.