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Article Notes Amber Lawson 6/18/2012 Where is the Off Switch? By: John Mikton This article looks at the difference of those of us who have memories prior to the internet, and those who don’t know life without it. Before we were all so connected with the internet, __#|phones__, and other social media we had a sense of privacy. However, for 90% of our students they don’t know anything different. They have to deal with the new social norm of being connected both personally and professionally. Being disconnected is a skill they will have to learn in order to truly create from just space. This was interesting to me and very important from and educators perspective. As we emerge more and more media in to the classroom I think it is important that we still find balance. __#|Students__ do need to learn to disconnect sometimes, especially with art. I think technology is taking over our classrooms quickly, but I think we do need time for students to “just be”. Even when we disconnect, our social print is still there all the time and I think that is the hardest thing for students. They don’t want to be left out of the loop. There is definitely a time and place for technology, the goal is to find that balance and teach that to our students.

6/19/2012 7 Questions for Bringing Your Own Device to School Through __#|laptops__ IT personal are able to determine what material goes on them, but with their phone we don't have the liberty of doing that. Teachers will no longer be "the keepers of the knowledge". Students will take charge of their learning but also have to worry about the maintenance of the device. With different types of divices you also have to figure out how they will all work together. With this concept the __#|teacher__ become a co-learner. The learning environment will be more creative and innovative. Allowing some to work by themselves while other may be texting eachother, or collaborating.

6/20/2012 Rethinking Professional Development to Reach All Teachers They are comparing online professional development vs. personal meetings. When it comes to human beings, we thrive on authentic realtionships. Webinars are good personal online development. Also talked about twitter as an option. Talked about looking for options for small online professional communities. Developing personal learning network.

6/24/2012 Technology, social media as a way of communication. Making srue things are up to date. So often we visit somthing that say "under construction". Its not just about posting school lunch but making connections where people can meet staff. One school has a blog done by the principal, and daily e-mail's to partents who wish to __#|sign up__. Increases the amount of "good news" that goes out.

6/25/2012 Flipped Classrooms are Here to Stay This is about students learning on their own and using classtime to answer questions or get additional help. Students can watch the videos as many times as they need. During class we can also set up one on one sessions or small groups for those struggling. Students tend to be more on task, which means less discipline issues. I think this type of learning does create a lot of planning for teachers. I am not sure it works for every situation, but I think it is very helpful for students to learn at their own pace.

6/26/2012 Programs that allow for testing apps on the Ipad. They lock down the other functions so that students can't go surf the web for information. Should helps students with disabilities, such as autism or even adhd because programs that lock down like this will keep them on taskk. Other things that are being worked on with Mac technology are hearing aids, mapping and navigation apps, and a new operating system.