Mobile Learning and Apps
Information and links to various mobile learning resources.
OISE Education Commons workshops
The Education Commons holds various workshops on Online Tools, Apps, Social Media for educators. Please see the EC Workshops page for dates and more information:
http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/ec/Home/Workshops_Events/Workshops/Online_Tools_Apps/
University of Toronto Libraries Apps for Education
UTL (University of Toronto Libraries) list of mobile friendly websites and apps for library research:
http://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/apps/Education/
Access the UofT Learning Portal with your Mobile Device
The Blackboard Mobile Learn app enables students to receive course notifications and updates to course content from their mobile device. The app can be used with both wifi and cellular networks. This app provides quick access to course Announcements, Grades, and view/contribute entries in the Discussion Board. Available for: iPhone / iPod Touch, iPad, Android devices and Blackberry. Just search for "Blackboard" on your local app store.
Links and Resources for OISE Teacher Candidates (Elementary and Secondary)
The Education Commons is currently building a list of OISE Teacher Candidate recommended apps. We will publish this list here shortly. Please email us if you have come across a great app.
App lists and reviews:
50 Useful Apps For Students With Reading Disabilities: edudemic.com
A list of All The Best iPad Apps Teachers Need: educatorstechnology.com
iPad app links: the21stcenturyteacher.com
Recommended iPod Apps (Grade Levels & Subjects): Escondido Union School District
Teachers with Apps - Because Not All Apps are Created Equal: teacherswithapps.com
Rescources for using apps:
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning, ipad resources: educatorstechnology.com
25 Ways To Use iPads In The Classroom by Degree of Difficulty: edudemic.com
How The iPad Is Transforming The Classroom: cultofmac.com
Mobile Learning: Resource Roundup: edutopia.org
short URL to this page - UofT.me/apps