I Pad

What is an Ipad? An ipod looks like your average ipod, which holds music and videos. But the pad is able to do many more things than just the pod. It has access to the internet, holds music, can take videos, and can even be used to read books that are downloaded. The ipad can virtually be substituted for a laptop. Right now they are about 500-600 dollars, but are well worth the money. Here is a website for more information on the Ipad:http://www.apple.com/ipad/

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Promethean Interactive Boards

What is a promethean board? A promethean board is something like an overheard, a projector, a chalk board, a white board, AND a computer, all built into one product used by teachers all over the United States. Promethean boards are a way teachers are using to communicate to their students. Many schools are now purchasing the items to use in their classrooms. They look like a huge board at the front of the room, but they project information given from a computer. Students are able to come up to the board and use a pen to practice problems. They are a great resource for teachers.
Here is more information on promethean boards: http://www.prometheanworld.com/

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One 2 One

I had never thought of the term one to one to pertain to children and there accessibility to computers in school. I have recently learned that schools all over the United States are beginning to adopt this idea of each child having its own computer during their k-12 education. I think this is a great idea for many reasons. Being comfortable with computers is a crucial part of society today. I think starting children early with basic skills such as typing, researching, and using the internet, would give students a huge start on their knowledge of computers and the real world.
Here is a link with more information on One to One: http://1to1schools.net/

What is LinkedIn and How Can it Help Me?

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Linkedin is a website that can develop connections in the professional world. After graduating from college, Linkedin would be a great tool to start of your career path. By creating a profile within this program, you can reach out and get your name out there to employers. Since many employers are using the internet now as a recruiting tool, it is important to know what are professional social networks, and what are not. For example, for those of us on facebook, it is important that we have clean profiles and only portray ourselves in a positive light to be looked upon as respective employees to future employees. In Linkedin, it is not as much of a problem because it is only used as a professional social network rather than only a social network.

Here is a video on more information about Linkedin:

Convinced? Here is the website to join Linkedin:

http://www.linkedin.com/

Ed Tech & Design

My name is Natalie Ryther and this will be my blog for my class educational technology and design.