Interesting Things that Happened Recently: The Second Phone: Why the Teacher of the Future carries two smartphones

Make a list of the smartphone apps that you recommend to students. I did and I ran out of space on my phone.

How can I recommend that a student carry an app (or 15 apps) and my behavior shows that I don't use those apps daily?

Buying a used phone: do's and dont's - Android Authority

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Aug 4, 2016 - Looking to save some money on a decent smartphone? Buying used is a good way to do this, as long as you know what to check, what to avoid ...

Thinking of Buying a Used Smartphone? 6 Things To Consider

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Don't want to be stuck with a long-term carrier contract or simply can't afford to fork out the full price of a brand new smartphone? Whatever your reasons, the ...

If I walk the walk, then students can be encouraged to follow me. "Here's how" is much easier to do when I'm actually holding the item that I recommend.

WHERE TO FIND A USED PHONE

Women in Distress collect used phones to hand out to their clients. I wonder if there are some used phones to buy from these "distressed" sources.

The best I've found so far is through GAZELLE. It's a used technology website... Go here to find pre-owned tablets and phones.

Why get a phone? Why not a tablet? Because I want to carry the second phone in my pocket, not in a bag that I'm likely to leave behind in the classrooms that I visit.

COST: 82 + 7 + 16 (for a 64GB card) = $105
A small price to pay to show students the extra apps that are used to continue learning.

Here's a quote that I'm carrying with me:

I once heard a student say, “At school, I need a pass to go to the bathroom, but at 3:00, I’m an assistant manager at McDonald’s.” Come on. What are we teaching our kids? How unlike the real world are we trying to make our schools? Passes are disrespectful. Bells are disrespectful. PA systems are disrespectful. Telling kids that their 45 minutes are up and it’s time to stop learning is really disrespectful, and it goes against what we’re trying to do as educators.

(page 45, The Big Picture, 2004)

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What's the next step to becoming a Teacher of the Future?

What do we need for presenting apps to students?

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Google Apps for Education

https://www.google.com/edu/products/productivity-tools/

Google Cloud PlatformCloud tools for Higher Education. ... A Suite of Free Productivity Tools for Classroom Collaboration. ... The G Suite for Education Core Services.

‎Google Apps for Education · ‎IT Guide · ‎Google for Education · ‎Productivity Tools

Google Apps for Education sounds useful.

But here's what the Google Apps for Education asks us to do.

Essential Resources Guide

Google for Education offers open technology to support learning for everyone, everywhere. In this document, you’ll find a compilation of resources that schools and districts across the world have used to successfully Go Google.

Before Going Google

By Going Google, you’re equipping your students and staff with tools to work and learn. The resources below provide baseline knowledge of our products.

Google for Education 101 (video), see what it means to “Go Google”
Chromebooks for Education (video), access the web from a fast, intuitive and easy-to-manage device
Google Classroom, see a tool that helps teachers easily and quickly create and organize assignments
Chromebook Device Specifications, determine which device is right for your school
Chromebook White Paper Tool, quantify the economic value of Chromebooks at your school/district
Chromebook & Tablet Grants, fund your technology initiative

Getting Started with Google for Education

Now that you’ve got the basics, utilize the Google for Education Training Center and the following resources to help deploy your initiative, source best practices, and train your teachers to become Google pros.

G Suite in the Classroom

Google for EDU Training Center, discover the basics of G Suite and how to apply them in classrooms
Google for EDU Certifications, demonstrate knowledge with Google Educator, Trainer, and Innovator Certifications
Training for G Suite, add a free Chrome extension that puts a virtual guide into G Suite
Google Classroom 101, learn the ins and outs of Google Classroom in this short how-to video
G Suite + SAMR, integrate G Suite with the SAMR technology framework
What’s New in Classroom, description of each new feature in Classroom and a link to more information
45 Ways to Use G Suite for Education in the Classroom, implement G Suite for Education in meaningful ways

G Suite Technical Deployment

G Suite Domain Best Practices, overview the possible ways to set up G Suite for EDU
G Suite for Education Deployment Guide, effectively move your organization to G Suite
G Suite School Directory Sync, synchronize users and groups between your SIS and G Suite
G Suite Directory Sync, synchronize data with your LDAP directory server
G Suite Password Sync, keep your users' G Suite passwords in sync with their Active Directory passwords
G Suite Release Calendar, keep track of upcoming features rolling out to your GAFE domain

Chromebooks in the Classroom

Google for Education Devices Pilot Guide, learn about best practices from schools’ Chromebook pilots
Chrome Web Store (EDU), select educational apps and push content to your students
Chromebook Assessment Guide, use Chromebooks to administer secure student assessments
Google Cloud Print, print from your Chrome devices via the web
Chrome for Education Help Center, find answers for some of the most common Chrome for Edu questions

Chromebooks Technical Deployment

Chrome Device Quick Start Guide, get your Chrome devices quickly set up and enrolled in your organization
Chrome Devices Deployment Guide, set up and deploy Chrome devices in your school
Management Console Overview (video), preview the capabilities of user and device management
Chromebook Inventory Management tool, export and bulk update your Chrome Devices from a single Google Sheet

Learning from the Best

As you implement your initiative, we hope that you apply our tools in ways that push the boundaries of what’s possible in the classroom. Below, you’ll find a collection of best practices from innovative Google districts.

Google for Education Communities

Google Educator Groups (GEGs), communities designed to connect Google educators
Click here for more info UGH

GAFE Admin Community, discuss Chrome, G Suite, and Android for EDU with GAfE Admins
Chromebooks for Education Community, discuss Chromebooks, ChromeOS, and Chrome browser in EDU
Google for Education Blog, the official source for information about Google’s education-related efforts
Google for Education on Twitter, follow for product announcements, program updates, and industry news

Created by Google Users

Innovative Learning Timeline from CCSD 59, detailing the their Chromebook and Nexus implementation
Chromebook Pilot Results from Glenbrook North High School District 225
Chromebook Website and Digital Starter Kit created by Richland School District Two
Chromebook Handbook developed by Harmony Public Schools
Chromebook User Policy for Fond du Lac School District
G Suite and Chromebook Resource Center and Self-Audit tool created by the NYC DOE
1:1 FAQ’s from Maine Township 207 School District
A to B before 1:1, a complete 1:1 pathway for districts created by Jenks Public Schools in Oklahoma
Anytime Anywhere Learning, Chesterfield VA’s comprehensive guide to 1:1 implementation
Managing 1200 Chromebooks, best practices for deployment from Webb City School District

Best Practices in Action

Google Education on Air Conference, view virtual PD sessions about Google in the classroom
Gone Google Branding Guide, use our logos and brand elements to announce that you’ve gone Google!
Chromebook Case Studies, examine how schools leverage Chromebooks in 1:1 and cart models

Hands-on Professional Development Resources

Looking for in-depth, hands-on training? Our network of Google Certified Teachers and Trainers can work with your district to develop a customized PD plan, advise on curriculum, and even build flipped courses for your staff.

Google for Education Profess

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What does an impatient one-on-one teacher do?

Skip to the next apps for education" link...

The 55 Best Free Education Apps For iPad - TeachThought

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Mar 13, 2013 - Finding apps isn't difficult. Finding education apps is only a bit more challenging. Finding free education apps is also possible. Finding free ...

10 of the best apps for education - eSchool News

www.eschoolnews.com/2011/01/07/10-of-the-best-apps-for-education/

Jan 7, 2011 - ... them to the learning process. In this special feature, we've assembled a list of education “apps” for Apple devices that we think are noteworthy.

Apple - Education - iPad - Apps, Books, and More

www.apple.com › Apple and Education › iPad in Education

The App Store features over 80,000 education apps — designed especially for iPad — that cover a wide range of subjects for every grade level and learning ...

The 25 Best Educational Apps for iPhone and Android | Digital Trends

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Oct 9, 2016 - “Educational” is a broad term. When it comes to mobile apps, there's a diverse range of software that falls under the umbrella of education, with ...

Here is the list that I compiled

The point is this: When I tally the total size of these apps, the amount exceeds what my phone can handle. Some of the apps can't be stored on the external memory card, so

STAGE 1: USEFUL FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO SERVE

BAMBUSER for streaming a live event. the app works in WIFI best and the created video can be seen by people who are not at the event. I used this for a school reunion and a wedding.

STAGE 2: RECOMMENDED FOR ALL STUDENTS (to promote curiosity and to practice basic skills)

My list
Math Workout (for basic speed)
Translate Google (to learn a language and interact with others)
Skype
Spread the Words SAT app (to learn new words)

Bible app (whatever is true, lovely, of good report, just, honest, think on these things, Philippians)

(You can get other religious ebooks, too. The bible has many references in English that might be helpful when dealing with people who are suffering or who need a boost)

Periodic Table: Review: .... this Periodic Table app from the Royal Society of Chemistry incorporates everything from podcasts to videos to help you learn about the elements.

Ready4 SAT SAT test prep

Photomath for math videos

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There are some apps that I have not tried yet but I have passed along the suggestion.

STUDY BLUE

With StudyBlue, you can create and share mobile flashcards, study guides, and quizzes, or choose from an extensive collection of student-authored flashcards and flashcard decks.
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This app might be similar to QUIZLET

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Khan Academy: Education can be expensive. Fortunately, Khan academy provides more than 4,000, free downloadable videos, so you can brush up on everything from K-12 math and earth science to art history and computer science. You can also track your progress and unlock basic achievements.

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Duolingo

Learning a second language isn’t easy. The crowd-sourced Duolingo gives you the opportunity to translate real-world texts in your desired language of choice — i.e. Spanish, German, Brazilian, Italian. It can translate Web pages and other documents into many languages. It also offers language courses at all levels.

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BEYOND (stage 3) -- students who are leap years ahead of the teacher....

If the student is headed to Cambridge University or has 15 languages or is a self-learning machine, then here are some added pointers

Higher ED at edX

One Note

Evernote

We’ve touted Evernote more than once. The free productivity app gives you the tools for taking photos, crafting notes, creating to-do lists, and recording voice reminders, all of which you can tag for additional organization. The app even syncs content across multiple devices.

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Learnist

Learnist acts like a social network for knowledge. You can browse an organized collection of text and video content, much of which is sequenced into lessons covering thousands of topics. You can learn a few movie-making points courtesy of Gus Van Sant or about the early life of artist Salvador Dali.
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