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The Scary State of Student Debt [Infographic]
The state of student debt is downright scary. Thanks to a new infographic that basically equates it to zombies, it seems even SCARIER. You can tell I’m scared because I just hit the CAPS LOCK key!)
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Now Updated: The Edudemic iPad Magazine
Just a quick update to everyone who was running into trouble with the Edudemic iPad Magazine since we launched just a couple days ago. All the bugs have been squashed. You can now purchase, subscribe, and use the app with no (technical) problems at all.
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How English Teachers Party [Comic]
POP QUIZ: What is the favorite party game of English teachers? Here’s a hint: it’s not Scrabble. Although, that’s probably a close second.
The 200 Best Special Education Apps
If you’re a special education teacher or are simply looking for an innovative way to reach a student… this is for you. Many apps out there are useful in the classroom but they’re not always easy to find in the clogged-up app store. Until now.
6 Online Education Features You May Not Know About
Online education isn’t just about increasing the reach of education so anyone on the planet can benefit. Sure, it does that. But it’s a pedagogical dream as well. There are at least six reasons that online education should be seriously considered by teachers and education administrators right now.
20 Twitter Hashtags Every Teacher Should Know About
Twitter chats are such a great way to stay connected and informed in your professional circle, and education is no exception. Through education chats, you can find out about new methods for teaching, tech resources, even jobs for teachers.
Introducing The Edudemic Magazine!
It’s finally happened. After more than 5 weeks of waiting, the Edudemic Magazine is officially ready for download. It’s been a collaborative effort and we can’t wait for you to check it out.
A WordPress Widget Perfect For Building Your PLN
If you’re an education blogger using WordPress, Dell has a pretty sweet new tool for you. It’s a widget that displays a curated list of your favorite education blogs and websites. <shameless plug> We at Edudemic are honored to be featured in the widget. </shameless …
An Easy Degree: Is There Such A Thing?
When it comes to declaring a major, there are a lot of factors to take into consideration. Of course, it is important to study what you love, but in this tough economy, it is also imperative to select a course of study that is likely to land you a job after graduation.
How A Classroom Proved That Socialism Would Fail
What happens when a college professor decides to turn the classroom into an experiment on socialism? You might be surprised. Or, well, you might not be.
Can You Count The Number Of F’s In This Sentence?
Your eyes don’t always tell the whole story. Take a very close look (as long as you like) to figure out how many times the letter F appears. Most people get it wrong. In fact, nearly everyone gets it wrong!
A Startling Real-World Account of iPad Integration
A british school incorporated iPads into the classroom. So why was there hostile media coverage, contentious parent meetings, and controversy? Here’s one account of integration you won’t want to miss.
#SOTU Inspired A Replacement For Standardized Tests
President Obama’s State of the Union speech spent a large chunk of time on education. As well it should have. Long story short, the overarching theme of the entire speech was that education is the key to our country’s success. It all starts with education.
How To Find Teacher-Approved Technology Right Now
It’s difficult to figure out what the newest tool is and how it could help in the classroom. More importantly, it’s simply impossible to find out what thousands of teachers think about the latest and greatest teaching tool. Until now.
100 Teaching Tools You Should Know About
Facebook in the classroom? What’s Camtasia? What about a Quizlet? If you’re looking to find new and exciting technology tools to add to your classroom, you’re in luck! C4LPT has a terrific slideshare (embedded below) that lists 100 teaching tools you should know about and …
6 Words That Will Inspire You Every Day
I just stumbled across a fabulous new site that is on the shortlist to becoming my new homepage. (Watch out icanhascheezburger.com!)
Why I Still Use The Oxford Comma
Do you like commas, quotes, and parentheses? Did you notice a little extra grammar in that question? That’s because it features the Oxford Comma.
The Crazy Way Our Brains Work
So when you see a picture of someone with a memorable voice, does your brain start talking to you in that person’s voice? Mine does. I’m guessing I’m not alone.
Is Apple’s New Education Initiative Dangerous?
When it comes to Apple’s education announcement, there’s a debate raging right now over whether Apple’s new proprietary file format for iBooks Author is dangerous or not.
Holy Cow. This Is How E-Readers Should Actually Work
If you’ve thought that the iPad experience is good enough, you haven’t seen this new take on touch screen navigation.
The Psychology of Color
Color is not as simple as it seems. According to this infographic from CertaPro Painters of Louisville, it evokes emotion and triggers your senses. With this in mind, the infographic beautifully explores colors that should and should not be used in interior decorating, as well …
Redesigning The Teacher Brand
Teachers around the globe are connected like never before. We talk about that all the time. Despite all the progress though, the branding of the teaching profession has stalled. Schools, books, apples with worms in them, and a chalkboard are still the biggest icons you’ll see.
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Why I Love Education Technology [Photos]
Man, I love education technology. It brings people together like nothing else can. That’s why it was such a pleasure to be able to award 3 iPads to teachers around the country. I just heard back from one of the winners, Mrs. Amy Regnerus, who sent me these photos of the iPad being put to good use.
The Misunderstood Value Of Liberal Arts
Why is the Washington Post essentially mocking liberal arts? A new article has been published that takes aim at the value of a liberal arts major relative to other majors.
The Current State of Bullying In Schools
To create bully-free classrooms, it’s necessary that we educate teachers, students and parents about the prevalence and consequences of it. We all believe a school should be a safe place for the children, a place where they can learn without fear or apprehension.
Introducing The Official Mascot of Edudemic!
Edudemic is growing. Quickly. We’ve got a Contributing Editor, interns, a monthly iPad magazine, a Google+ discussion forum, and daily posts about all the amazing stuff happening in the world of education technology. But we’re not done growing just yet.
13 Terrific Tweets About Apple’s Education Announcement
Twitter blew up during today’s Apple event. The @Edudemic twitter stream, filled with teachers and education enthusiasts alike were dishing out some priceless gems re: Apple. I thought it might be best for everyone to see these tweets. Some are informative. Some are angry. Some are joyous. Enjoy.
When Major Companies Fight Over Education, We Win.
When major companies fight over education products, we all win. Last night, just hours before Apple’s announcement, Chegg announced a new way to let you buy and rent digital textbooks. It may not be as elegant as the iPad (yet), but it’s got Apple and Kno on notice.
The Ultimate Guide To Apple’s New Education Initiative
Apple has just unveiled their latest attempt to rethink an entire market. It’s not a new tablet, phone, or even a device at all. Today at the Guggenheim, Apple announced how it will essentially get more school districts to buy iPads. But it’s not just about the money, there’s some amazing software that’s rethinking the tried-and-true textbook publishing model.
Study: Should Shy Students Tweet Instead Of Raising Their Hand?
I was a shy student. It took me until middle school to actually feel comfortable enough around my classmates to speak up in class. Back then, there was no Twitter. Now, shy students are apparently preferring to communicate with their teacher via Twitter instead of raising their hand.