Wednesday, May 15, 2019

10 Great movies emphasising STEM Skills

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Monday, May 6, 2019

The benefits of Artificial Intelligence

"If you’re a gamer, you’ll already be familiar with some of the benefits of AI. No longer are ‘CPU players’ dumb, but actually play a lot like human players. That means with no unfair advantages programmed in by the designers of the game, the AI can work out strategies to defeat opponents. "

Another excellent post from Doug Belshaw's blog.

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Let’s not force children to define their future selves through the lens of ‘work’

An excellent post on Doug Belshaw's blog explaining why asking children what they want to be when they grow up is a rubbish questions.

"The jobs I’ve had over the last decade didn’t really exist when I was a child, so it would have been impossible to point to them. Let’s encourage children to think of the ways they can think and act to change the world for the better – not how they’re going to pay the bills to enable themselves to do so."

Lego digger

full blog article

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

What sort of creative type are you?

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Sunday, April 21, 2019

Oversharing and your Digital Footprint

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Leaving SFS? What about your Google files?

How to do Google Takeout and Google Transfer (click on the image below)

Links for Google Takeout and Transfer

Log into your school account

https://takeout.google.com

https://takeout.google.com/transfer

Any questions? Contact the DLCs at: dlc@seoulforeign.org

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

TECH TIP – BACK UP YOUR COMPUTER

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It’s that time of year when people are upgrading computers, switching computers, or leaving SFS (sniff sniff). This is a great time to think about backing up your files.

Here’s the simplest way to backup your files on a Windows computer:

1. Get an external hard drive like this one for around 100,000 KRW.

2. Plug it in to your Windows computer.

3. Choose “Use this Drive to Backup my Computer” from the window that automatically pops up and follow the steps.

Here’s the simplest way to backup your files on a Mac:

1. Get an external hard drive like this one for 100,000 KRW.

2. Plug it into your Mac.

3. When prompted “Do you want to use “Name of Hard Drive” to back up with Time Machine?” choose “Use as Backup Disk”.

***I also personally use an online backup system that backs up my entire computer (plus any external hard drives I have attached). This costs around USD 50 per year but I know even if jump into the pool with my laptop (and backup drive;-) or my house burns down I will have my files available to me. The one I like to use is called Carbonite. You just install it and forget about it. Easy.

***Remember that if you use the Google Drive app for Windows or Mac all files you store in your Google Drive folder are automatically backed up. And you have UNLIMITED storage with Google Drive.

Don’t put it off. Backup your files today!

Must-Have Apps for Family Travel

from Common Sense Media

link to article

Use these apps to make getting there as fun as your destination.By Christine Elgersma 11/21/2017

Topics: We Recommend

Traveling with kids is always an adventure. And anything longer than a trip across town requires some strategic planning to keep kids entertained, civil, and -- ideally -- learning along the way. In the mix of homework, books, music, and of course actually talking, apps can be super helpful when you're trapped in a car or a plane. Whether you want to listen as a group, have the kids play together, or let them get their thinking caps on, check out these apps and our other travel lists to find what works best for your family.

All-Together Audio

Tales Untold, 4+. These short audio stories are in perfect bite-sized bits to get you from one rest stop to the next. With fiction and nonfiction, there's something for everyone, including a magical adventure story, a mystery-based series, and a fact-based nonfiction series, among others. The first episode in each series is free, but you'll have to pay for the rest. Also check out Pinna - Audio for Kids.

Leela Kids - Best Audio Content for 3-15 Yr Olds, 7+. Instead of providing original content, this app curates the best podcasts and audio content for kids, so you don't have to do the legwork. You can choose topics based on your kid's age and the categories that interest them most, like Animals, Music, and Space. Leela Kids is free and the quality of the content varies. But you can always switch to something else without worrying about the price. Also check out This American Life.

Backseat Bonding

RelationShapes, 3+. RelationShapes (get it?) allows for more than one finger to match shapes and solve puzzles at the same time. So if you have two kids playing on the same device, they can practice playing cooperatively and helping each other. Not only do kids match and construct shapes into pictures -- a bit like Tangrams -- they can make original creations as well. Parents can also set up multiple profiles if kids want to take turns playing instead of working together. Also check out Duel 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grade Math Games for Kids.

Heads Up!, 7+. This classic guessing game is still one of the best co-play apps around. The person who's "it" holds the phone or tablet at forehead level with the mystery word facing out, and the other player gives hints. After each correct answer, the player tilts the device to get the next answer on the screen. Kids can easily play while seated, but it's better for the car versus the plane or bus because it can get rambunctious. Also check out Trivia Crack.

Off-the-Grid Good Times

Monument Valley 2, 8+. This mind-bending adventure through a surreal landscape tests your spatial sense. And its soothing, sensory environment is ideal for those who like problem-solving without pressure (who needs more of that when you're traveling?). Once it's downloaded you can play offline, and there are lots of levels to keep kids occupied. Though it's not really a co-play game, kids can help each other figure things out if there's one device to share. Also check out Zoombinis.

The Room, 11+. This creepy puzzle-based app has an involved story and lots of mystery. As kids solve complicated and beautiful puzzles, they move along in the story -- and to the next puzzle. Once you pay and download, you no longer need to be connected to play. If your kid loves it and wants more, you can invest in parts two and three of the series as well. Also check out Lifeline.

Low-Key Learning

Busy Shapes & Colors, 2+. This great problem-solving app has kids sorting colors and shapes while solving simple puzzles (it can also be played offline). The difficulty increases as kids progress, which will help beat back boredom. If there's an older sibling in a generous spirit, it's also an opportunity for some gentle guidance and instruction. Also check out Artie's Magic Pencil.

codeSpark Academy, 5+. codeSpark introduces the basic concepts of logic and looping in a fun game, and it's great for kids who aren't reading yet. Parents can include up to three profiles, so siblings can all use the app on their own. It's free to download, but if you subscribe, kids can get new content every month. Also check out The Robot Factory by Tinybop and Thinkrolls: Kings & Queens.

Weirdwood Manor, 8+. Half book and half game, Weirdwood Manor reads like a digital book but with lots of interactivity and puzzles to solve. And the atmosphere is mysterious and eerie without being too scary. Kids can try the first chapter to see if it's a hit, then parents can purchase one chapter at a time or the whole collection at once. Also check out Device 6.

About Christine Elgersma

Christine Elgersma wrangles learning and social media app reviews and creates parent talks as Senior Editor, Parent Education. Before coming to Common Sense, she helped cultivate and create ELA curriculum for a K-12 app... Read more

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Digital Tools for School Libraries and Media Centers

"Librarians and media specialists often don't get enough credit for creating safe spaces that inspire students and make them feel part of a community. Libraries have always been places of innovation, and those of you at their helm have been some of the first to embrace technology. We've created a list that can help you sift through all the tech options out there to stay at the forefront of your craft and to make your learning commons a central hub of information and culture in your school. Once you've checked out these apps, games, and websites, take a look at our Digital Citizenship curriculum for lessons that help students use technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate."

Common Sense Media: Digital Tools for school libraries and media centers

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Bring Lessons to life with video

Bring lessons to life with video.

Clips is a free app for iPhone and iPad that makes it easy
to create expressive videos that are unique, informative and fun.

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We’ve created a new collection of tips and idea starters to help you introduce Clips into your lessons.

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Check out these Clips videos to see how Apple Distinguished Educators around the world use Clips to support learning across grades and subjects.

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See how an Apple Teacher uses Clips to bring literature to life.

Jamie Clark is integrating Clips in his Year 12 writing class as they explore dystopian authors. Read about his recent project to help students improve the quality of their work.

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Bring video to your lessons and assignments.

Teach your students fun and easy skills to share ideas and learning through film with the Everyone Can Create Video guide. And, in the Everyone Can Create Teacher Guide, you'll find dozens of ideas on how to bring video into lessons and assignments in any subject.

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