How fast can you take notes? Jump to the comparison chart. Let’s face it – the world is changing and technology in the classroom is giving students and teachers more options to get their ideas out of their heads and down onto paper. Students take notes, teachers present information, and professors give lectures, but chances […]
Which is Better? Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11 Premium on your Computer or the Free Dragon Dictation App on your iPhone / iPad?
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11 costs anywhere from $99 for the home edition, to several hundred dollars for more premium editions (unless you qualify for the academic student / teacher discount.) In comparison, the iPad and iPhone app for Dragon NaturallySpeaking is free. So, which product is better and more accurate at transcribing speech? We read the […]
Clickers in the classroom improve student understanding and engagement
Technology should not be used in the classroom. At least, that’s what some people believe. A colleague of ours who is doing his Masters in Education, recently told us that some people in his class are strongly against integrating technology into the classroom: technology is an unnecessary distraction. On the other hand, technology can be […]
Pros and Cons of Teaching with a Class of Laptops
Two years ago, we dreamed about getting a class set of laptops. Right now, we have access to a mobile laptop cart and our school has pretty good Wi-Fi in the building. What next? We love having laptops in the classroom But sometimes, a class of laptops can be a huge headache. and so, we’re […]
Your students are bored of PowerPoint. Switch to Prezi
Chances are, your students are tired of PowerPoint. It was catchy at first, but now your students are used to having lessons on the data projector. They’ve seen bulleted lists fade in and out and they’ve watched slides go by one by one. PowerPoint doesn’t hook your students anymore. Been there, done that, and they’ve […]