Education & Numérique

The purpose of this article is simply to remove some of the negative connotations around smartphones and to consider new possibilities which we have at our disposal. In order for students to use smartphones in school responsibly, it is important that we set limits and rules beforehand.

"Games are ubiquitous digital activities that students , regardless of their grade level, engage in online. They play them on their computers, smart phones, with each other and with others they have never met. Several scientific studies published in this regard speak for the advocacy of game integration in education (see the list of resources at the end of this post). I have spent sometime reading some of these studies and came up with the list below featuring the main reasons why you need to consider using games in your teaching." (...)

"The technology formerly known as Google Docs continues to offer opportunity for teachers attentive to its potential.

Google Drive, as we’ve taken a look at before, supports collaboration in the writing process by allowing writers to offer ideas and feedback during any stage in the writing process. Easy sharing, one-click digital portfolios, and even the possibility of real-time peer-to-peer interaction makes it a powerful tool for budding writers.

The following infographic from Susan Oxnevad offers 7 benefits of Google’s cloud-based word processing suite, including access, collaboration, revision history, and a reduction of paper waste, among others. It also offers 12 specific ideas for how it can support both teaching and learning in your classroom. (...)"

Why Learning Through Social Networks Is The Future