This new Atomic Learning training series introduces you to the great new features of iOS 6 on the iPad, including Siri, your virtual personal assistant and Apple’s all new Maps app. You’ll also learn about the new features in Mail and Safari including offline reading lists and syncing with iCloud.

Educators are finding innovative ways to supplement their lectures with the newest technology, and students are beginning to see their devices as essential components of their college experience."

A recent article in ISTE's Learning and Leading magazine entitled “Stop, Drop, and Roll” discusses Standard 5 of the NETS for Coaches, focusing on digital citizenship. We are especially fond of the author, former ISTE Board of Director member, Kara Gann, now a member of the Atomic Learning family. Kara has over 26 years in public education and is passionate about ed tech. Here are some thoughts from the article worth sharing:

In this inspirational video, Torrence Temple—Teacher, Professor and Technology Innovator—encourages educators to work for what they believe in when faced with the challenges that come with school or district mobile initiatives.

Atomic Learning's Atomic Mobilize solution offers resources for school leaders and educators to succeed in reimagining the classroom with mobile devices. For information on how the Atomic Mobilize solution can help your iPad initiative, 1:1, or mobile learning program, visit http://www.atomiclearning.com/mobilize.

Adobe® Photoshop® CS6 Extended allows you to work directly with video files. In this online training series, we’ll share how you can import video files and play them in the timeline. When you’re finished, you’ll know how to perform simple edits, adjust audio, add a title, and export your finished video.

Does your superintendent demonstrate exemplary vision in using technology to improve all facets of education—and show outstanding leadership in working to make this vision a reality?

If so, nominate your district’s chief executive for eSchool News’ 13th annual Tech-Savvy Superintendent Awards.

Nominees, who must be general superintendents of a K-12 school system, will be judged according to the criteria below. Ten national finalists will be chosen by the editors of eSchool News in consultation with last year’s winners. The 2013 winners will be honored in a ceremony held in conjunction with the American Association of School Administrators annual conference in Los Angeles and in the February 2013 issue of eSchool News.

Color and color management is an in-depth and lengthy subject in Photoshop. But there are some basics you should know as you work with your documents. In this series, we'll take a look at color modes, color spaces and how to sync color across the Adobe Creative Suite. We'll choose colors that are safe for print and for the Web and proof those colors on screen.

This online training series assists students in navigating through the Sakai interface. Learn how to set up your personal workspace and how to adjust your profile. You'll see Assignment Tool interface options, and how to use tools such as the Chat Room and Dropbox, start learning now!

This online training series delves into several of the new features in the Windows 8 environment to make the transition that much easier. You'll be guided through the new start screen, tiles and the Windows 8 apps, navigation and hot corners, and much more. Learn how to organize and get access to the information that you care about most with this new environment!

Watch the Windows 8 training overview video

Learn how you can create a UFO piloted by an alien using Action Script in the new Flash CS6 training series coming soon from Atomic Learning!

Check out this video showing a sample completed flash project:

Atomic Learning's new SMART Board^® Notebook^® training series will guide you through the many new features that are a part of version 11. Learn about the enhanced toolbar; the Crayon, Magic and Creative Pen tools; and how you can easily reset your page to the last saved state. You'll also learn how to define activity objects within the Activity Builder and learn about the the new text and table features.

Take a look!

A recent article on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) website discusses how flipping your classroom can be an effective method in To Flip or Not to Flip: That is NOT the Question!

In the article, NCTM President, Linda M. Gojak states,

Teachers who have begun to flip their classrooms claim that this approach allows more one-on-one time with each student and increases student motivation, at the same time that students take greater responsibility for their own learning."

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Keep in mind using a flipped classroom approach is more than just the how-to, as Gojak shares:

Emerging Ed Tech continued this week with a series of posts that examine applications of education technology that have produced measurable, positive results. We are proud to share our research study results are featured in yesterday's post:

This week we learn about a study conducted around teacher use of the Atomic Learning professional development solution and it’s impact on student learning.

...This study provides yet another example of how instructional technologies and technology integration in education truly can make a measurable difference in student engagement and student learning."

Students have different levels of technology knowledge, and educators should not assume students' skill levels when integrating technology into their classrooms. Edutopia's blogger, Nicholas Provenzano, a high school English teacher offers 3 tips for providing PD to students in a recent blog post entitled Don't Forget Professional Development for Students.

The first time a student told me they didn’t have an email address and didn’t know how to attach files, it blew my mind. Shouldn’t all students know how to send email? Haven’t students been sending attachments for years? That revelation changed the way that I integrate technology into my classroom. I offer three tips on making student professional development a seamless part of your classroom.

1) Model

2) Explore

3) Delegate

This blog post on the Official SketchUp Blog shows how a program called Project Spectrum helps autistic students use Google SketchUp to change their learning.

People with autism tend to be unusually strong visual and spatial thinkers, and it became clear that SketchUp plays to those strengths. With that bit of information (and help from the Autism Society of Boulder County), we launched Project Spectrum with a single goal: connecting the autism community with SketchUp.

Tech&Learning recently featured an article on how school districts are mixing up the way they deliver professional development.  Atomic Learning Customer Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is featured in the article, sharing how they use Atomic Learning's training library and Custom Training feature:

For online training, MNPS relies on Atomic Learning. Teachers watch Atomic Learning’s videos to improve their tech skills, such as how to use Microsoft products. But the icing on the cake is Atomic’s custom solution, which lets Ray upload her own videos and track their usage. “When one of our five instructional technologists sees a promising practice in a class, we capture it and add to our video library,” she says. “So far, we’ve got 400 videos—on everything from logging in to the network to starting a PLN—and we’re constantly adding more. Many of the videos have lesson plans attached to them.”

Colorado Tech Teacher Brad Flickinger shared how he's using the new Atomic Learning iPad App on his blog yesterday.

Since I have given up on the idea of lugging around my MacBook Pro in lieu of just my iPhone and iPad I was happy to see that the Atomic Learning app is now available in the App Store. Next week I need to teach my fourth graders the art of video game design using Scratch. So that was the first thing I searched for and look at all of the great tutorials I found…

Have you downloaded the free Atomic Learning App yet? Search for it in the iTunes store, or download now.

Aligning curriculum to the Common Core is a major task many school leaders and teachers are working through. In this video, hear from a former district employee about a new resource to help school leaders in building and executing a solid Common Core implementation roadmap.

Learn more about Atomic Learning's Atomic TechCore solution.

Learn how to transform your classroom lessons to teach Common Core State Standards in the Atomic Catalyst course starting October 11th! Register today!

A recent post on edudemic.com gives the benefits of using video in the classroom as shown in the graphic below, and 11 reasons teachers should make their own videos, check it out.

We found this article on educatorstechnology.com, and immediately thought of our educator friends! If you're working with students and iPads, check it out to help you integrate iPads into your classroom.

Atomic Learning is here to help you along the way, from iPad training tutorials to projects and workshops, we've got your iPad resources covered. Or, if your district is embarking on a mobile initiative, check out Atomic Learning's Atomic Mobilize solution to learn from educators and school leaders who have been there, done that.

Check out this Education Industry Insight presentation at the Gilfus Education Group's Innovation Showcase Theater: "Planning for the Technology Components of Common Core" presented by Jeffrey Roth of Atomic Learning. Recorded at the annual ASCD Conference, Philadelphia, March 2012.

For a demo of Atomic TechCore, Atomic Learning's suite of tools developed to guide school leaders in building their Common Core implementation road maps, click here.

There are many ways to implement mobile technology in education across a school, each with benefits and challenges. Attend this webinar for an overview of various models and learn how to use a mobile device planning tool to choose the best model(s) for your school. Hear examples, success stories, and tips from a Tech Integration Specialist who’s been there.

Tuesday, October 16th
1:00 CDT | 2:00 EDT |11:00 PDT

As easy as Atomic Learning is to use, you may have some questions about specific functions within the system and where to get started if you're new to Atomic Learning.

Try these tips to get you started on the right foot:
 

• View the Getting Started Guide.
• Watch this video to help you understand the user interface.
• Search for and focus on a workshop that fits your curriculum goals. Here are a few recommendations:

    Web Resources Workshop - Search, Evaluate & Use
    Internet Safety Workshop
    Blogging Workshop

Atomic Learning continues to add new content to the Atomic Integrate library of training. Log in and start learning with the newest training series:

Illustrator CS6 – Intro Training (Mac)

Illustrator CS6 – Intro Training (PC)
 
Illustrator CS6 – What’s New? Training (Mac)
 
Illustrator CS6 – What’s New? Training (PC)

Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) – What's New? Training
 
Photo Corrections in Photoshop CS6
 
Respondus 4.0 Training
 
ANGEL 8.0 - Instructor Training
 

In this video, Nicole Cruz, from Sharyland ISD in Mission, TX tells us how her district shared their Atomic Learning subscription with parents to create and strengthen the parents' involvement in their students' learning and tech integration.

Recently featured on edtechmagazine.com, this infographic indicates teachers view ed tech as a motivational tool. The site states:

Three-quarters of teachers who responded to a recent PBS poll said they want access to more technology in the classroom; 56 percent said they use websites as a tool to help students learn; and 77 percent said they use technology to motivate students. Just 21 percent of respondents said they have the right level of technology in their classrooms.

Check out the infographic below.

Rachelle Wooten, Instructional Technology Specialist at Fort Bend ISD shares how she feels having an Atomic Learning subscription has changed the use of technology in her district.

Atomic Learning has expanded its training collection to include the following new training series. Log in and learn today!

Clicker 6 Training (PC)

In this online training series, you’ll begin by learning the basic features of Clicker™ 6, Crick Software’s literacy tool to support the reading and writing skills of every student. You will then gain the knowledge needed to manage those features by modifying the user preferences.  You will also learn how to create personalized, curriculum-specific activities in seconds. 

Flash CS6 – Intro Training (Mac)

Kramer Middle School in Washington, D.C. continues its focus on improving instruction and investing in technology by partnering with ed tech training leader Atomic Learning. In 2011–12, a blended school model was introduced, which combines a rich, personalized online program with face-to-face time with teachers. The school is now adding the Atomic Learning  solution to supplement the blended model.

All elements of the program — including the online instruction — take place in the classrooms with teacher supervision. “With this blended school model, the Kramer staff of strong, dedicated teachers works with students to make the most of every minute of the school day,” said Kramer Middle School Principal Kwame Simmons.

Each day, students have four class periods, including English and math. Classes are 90 minutes long, and for each one, the students are split into two groups.