Friday, May 27, 2011

More Mobile and Social Technologies in Schools

The NASSP is looking to change the conversation about mobile computing and social media in schools. They issued a position statement advocating greater access to and acceptance of technologies like smart phones and social networking sites. Read more at http://tinyurl.com/3m4fbt2.

To support this conversation plus the movement toward 1:1 schools, Heartland AEA will provide search widgets for mobile online database searching and new online ebook content. Imagine the possibilities when a teacher can help a student in the hallway, lunch room, gym or on the field find information/research with their smart phone or tablet. Check with the teacher librarians this fall for more details on how you, teachers and students can get connected.

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