Tim Holt shares his views on education, creativity, education administration, technology and the merger of all of them here. Whether it is links, articles, essays, or news, he shares a ton of information. He hopes you can keep up. My new blog, about my quest for a PhD is located at http://callingdrholt.tumblr.com All of these entries are the sole opinion of Tim Holt and do not reflect the opinions of his employers, friends, relatives, or anyone he happens to know in passing. All entries here are copyright (cc) Creative Commons except where noted or obvious.Tumblr (3.0; @holtthink)http://holtthink.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5c6bcf4ce3e8280aea6d7e8134ae5be6/tumblr_mn9niueN0d1r1fl30o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>With the release of the Apple iPad over 3 years ago, the landscape of the typical classroom changed more dramatically in a few years than it had in the previous three decades. Here are just SOME of the classroom technology and tools that the iPad can replace RIGHT THIS MINUTE:</p> <p>From the upper left: </p> <p>Overhead projector</p> <p>Document camera</p> <p>Camcorder</p> <p>still camera</p> <p>audio recorder</p> <p>Interactive Whiteboard</p> <p>document scanner</p> <p>Dependence on Microsoft Office Products</p> <p>Digital Timer</p> <p>Traditional paper textbooks</p> <p>paper notebooks</p> <p>Video Conference equipment</p> <p>Microscope</p> <p>Desktop computers</p> <p>Boom Box/Radio</p> <p>Three ringed binders</p> <p>Graphing Calculator</p> <p>Electric cords all over the floor</p> <p>Netbooks</p> <p>Student response systems</p>http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/51165483798http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/51165483798Thu, 23 May 2013 13:30:30 -0600ipadipad2appleed techeducationeducation technologydistruption<iframe width="400" height="224" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1lo9nZBM2xY?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Some ideas for summer Do It Yourself professional development.</strong></p>http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/51148794196http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/51148794196Thu, 23 May 2013 08:23:27 -0600educationDIY PDProfessional DevelopmentedChurnalism US: Ever wonder if the news story you’re reading is a product of real journalism or...http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/51018294103http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/51018294103Tue, 21 May 2013 15:57:00 -0600journalismchournalismeducationdigital skills21st century skillsCopyright in a Copy Paste World: Interesting site for students and teachers dealing with digital...http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/51000037990http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/51000037990Tue, 21 May 2013 11:36:00 -0600educationed techweb 2.0copyrightWitch Hunt Takes Down CSCOPE: “…But none of this is likely to comfort the hundreds of...http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50999711254http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50999711254Tue, 21 May 2013 11:30:39 -0600educationtexaspoliticslegesadcscopeCC Search: Search a wide range of creative commons sites for multimedia material for you or your...http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50927964934http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50927964934Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:26 -0600educationed techcreative commonsBlog | edshelf: Highlights of latest tools added to edshelf on May 19: edshelf: We had an...http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50917315778http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50917315778Mon, 20 May 2013 11:17:29 -0600educationEducationTechnologyEd techTeaching and learningtechnologyYuck: The Movie: A brave fourth grader goes undercover to reveal the truth about the New York City...http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50863570147http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50863570147Sun, 19 May 2013 17:51:14 -0600educationed techtechnologyYUCK99 cent sale! 180 Questions: Now on sale for only 99 cents USD! Designed to get the conversation of...http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50753811325http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50753811325Sat, 18 May 2013 14:18:55 -0600educationed tech180 Questionsappleipadebookibookinteractive book“I wonder if the millions of US adults that go to casinos on a regular basis, sit in front of...http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50752987869http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50752987869Sat, 18 May 2013 14:07:25 -0600ironygamblingvideo gameseducationThe Honor Roll: 50 Must-Read K–12 Education IT Blogs: For those of you that are trying to convince...http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50496727659http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50496727659Wed, 15 May 2013 08:20:26 -0600educationblogsed techtechnolgoyedUpdate: Scratch - Imagine, Program, Share: From the great webspace EdSurge:  The popular free coding...http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50492970008http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50492970008Wed, 15 May 2013 06:47:07 -0600scratcheducationcoding180 Questions on sale for just 99 cents USD: My first iBook, 180 Questions. Now on sale for 99 cents...http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50492818776http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50492818776Wed, 15 May 2013 06:43:00 -0600educationed techtechnologyibooks180 Questionsipadibooks authorebookbookbook review<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/053a5b83d4c79e143fcfcda81babbd9f/tumblr_mmt5iqi4by1r1fl30o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Print out, post in your room. You are welcome.</p>http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50446092628http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50446092628Tue, 14 May 2013 15:40:02 -0600educationed techtechnologyedcyber bullyDigital Citizenscybersafetycyber safetyIt’s the opportunity gap, stupid : From the article:  The undeniable fact of life in America, indeed...http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50429582805http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50429582805Tue, 14 May 2013 11:25:59 -0600educationpovertyedachievementreformSchool Reform Texas Education Agency - Dyslexia Technology Plan: The purpose of this letter is to inform school...http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50417595330http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50417595330Tue, 14 May 2013 07:07:57 -0600educationed techtechnolgoydyslexiaOn Sale: 180 Questions for only 99 Cents:                                 Beginning May 15 and for...http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50417466610http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50417466610Tue, 14 May 2013 07:04:00 -0600education180 QuestionsibooksipadTim HoltPLCPLNProfessional DevelopmentPDsalediscounteded techtechnologyintegrationeducation technologyTeacher Development Research: Avoiding Pitfalls | Edutopia: Been adding to my collection of PD...http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50339376464http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50339376464Mon, 13 May 2013 07:08:43 -0600educationPDprofessional developmentList of Free Science Books: Need some science? Get it here. Over 150 free science books. Not vetted...http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50339198954http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50339198954Mon, 13 May 2013 07:04:00 -0600educationsciencebooksebooksfreeopen learningWillingham has it wrong. It is not the kids, it's the content: Most teachers t think that students...http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50338496826http://holtthink.tumblr.com/post/50338496826Mon, 13 May 2013 06:45:00 -0600educationed techwillinghamrelevance