http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sun, 19 May 2013 17:28:29 PDT Sun, 19 May 2013 17:28:29 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=600865 ״This website is for educators who want to learn about using iPads in education. Here you will find information about the Victorian school iPads for Learning trial including specially selected apps, classroom ideas and technical tips.״ As part of the iPads for Learning trial, students have access to an iPad on a 1-to-1 basis, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for the duration of the trial. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84468 Information on the diagnosis and treatment, symptoms managament, daily care, planning ahead, caregiver resources, kids and teens and basic facts and statistics of alzheimer's disease. Also has related disorders. Good for occupational therapy information. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=685951 ״GoClass - an application which allows instructors to create & organize content as well manage classroom instruction & formative assessments GoClass is a classroom application for iPads. It is a single app, driven by the instructor for classroom teaching and learning. Instructors can create lessons using different forms of media. For students to use this app, instructors need to add students by creating student rosters in instructor’s account. Using the app instructors can project the created lessons with the help of a compatible projection system and broadcast specific media and assessments to student iPads. It allows instructors to annotate images and explanation. It allows creation of Polls on-the-go and acts as an effective formative assessment tool.' http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=662116 ״The mission of the International Children's Digital Library Foundation (ICDL Foundation) is to support the world's children in becoming effective members of the global community - who exhibit tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages and ideas -- by making the best in children's literature available online free of charge. Has an outstanding collection of children's books from around the world and supports communities of children and adults in exploring and using this literature through innovative technology designed in close partnership with children for children.״ http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=430462 ״Use the Google search box to find exactly what you're looking for, including answers to math problems and the current weather." -- website http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=721374 ״This is a directory of apps for education by Apple Distinguished Educators (ADEs) to help transform teaching and learning. These apps have been tested in a variety of different grade levels, instructional strategies and classroom settings.״ http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84629 A site where college freshmen can learn to develop study skills competency. Contains assessment tools: a study skills survey, a time audit, a study skills checklist, the Myers/Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and the Keirsey Temperment Sorter. Talks about time managemet. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=622177 This is "a resource created to help K-12 history and social studies teachers incorporate technology effectively into their courses. Find resources for history and social studies lesson plans, activities, projects, games, and quizzes that use technology. Explore inquiry-based lessons, activities, and projects. Learn about web technologies such as blogs, podcasts, wikis, social networks, Google Docs, ebooks, online maps, virtual field trips, screencasts, online posters, and more. Explore innnovative ways of integrating these tools into the curriculum, watch instructional video tutorials, and learn how others are using technology in the classroom״ Includes apps for the classroom. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=410211 This site gives a lot of good tips for reading aloud to children. Includes a list of good books for reading aloud. Uses a spokesgoat named Hilda to encourage families to read aloud together. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84359 Full text feature articles from the Tennessee Conservationist Magazine back to June 1997.