Rube Works: "The Official Rube Goldberg Invention Game"

Rube Works is the official Rube Goldberg invention game.  This app is quite impressive.  It is designed for ages 9 to adult, but my six year old son is able to manipulate the contraptions to solve the puzzles. The game is based on all of the cartoon inventions that Rube Goldberg has made famous.  I have used this app within my classroom to promote problem-solving and critical thinking skills that go above and beyond the core curriculum.  Rube Works currently consists of 18 different levels.  Some of these levels include: a Simple Way to Wake Up, Slice Turkey, Open a Garage and Close a Window.  

One aspect of this game that I like is that you can use the hints if you need to, but if you want a real challenge you can try to create the contraptions without help.  I also like how that the puzzles can be solved in more than one way!

Download on iTunes App Store:  http://bit.ly/iTunesRubeWorks

Download on Google Play for Android:  http://bit.ly/AndroidRubeWorks

Here is a preview of the app with the @RubeWorks official trailer.

RubeWorks is designed by @UnityGames, @ElectrcEggplant, @DavidBFox & @RubeGoldberg

  

So, you have an iPad...now what?

Using iPads in the Classroom

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2. iPad Apps Separated by Subject Area

3. iPad and iPod Resources

4. The 55 Best Free Educational Apps for iPad

5. 15 Literacy Apps to Create Books on the iPad

6. 23 Ways to Use the iPad in a PBL Classroom

7. Middle School iPad Apps

8. Interesting Ways to Use iPads in the Classroom

9. 39 Sites for Using iPads in the Classroom

10. 50 Resources for Using iPads in the Classroom

11. iPad Resources Worth Exploring

12. Apps for Special Needs

13. 32 iPad Tips and Tricks

14. Elementary iPad Apps

15. High School iPad Apps

16. Apps for Administrators

17. 200 Special Education Apps

18. 10 Apps for More Organized Project-Based Learning

19. How to Roll Out a 1:1 iPad Program

20. iPad Livebinder

21. The 40 Best iPad Apps for Young Learners

22. A List of Great Math Apps for Your iPad

23. 7 Ways to Show Your iPad on a Projector Screen

24. 45+ Teacher Recommended Educational Apps

25. The 4 iPad Apps Needed to Run a One iPad Classroom

Free #mlearning Webinar with @SNewco

Mobile Learning: "The Time is Now"

Wednesday, July 10th at 4pm ET

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       In our community's next webinar, we will see how mobile learning devices have been successfully implemented into the curriculum at St. Marys City Schools in Ohio. Educator Scott Newcomb, also known as the Mobile Native blogger, will share his experiences working with students and mobile learning devices over the last five years.

       He will highlight the assorted challenges and benefits of implementing mobile learning devices within the classroom. You also will hear about numerous useful resources for mobile learning, including BYOD, smart phones, and iPads. No matter where you are in the process of integrating mobile learning into your classroom, you will learn something new from Scott to improve your program.

Join him on July 10th to learn how to ramp up mobile learning with your students.

Thank you to our  co-hosts

 

Mobile Learning and the Common Core

Here are some links to get ready for the Common Core:

1.  5 Apps to Help Teachers & Students Adjust to the C.C.

2.  55 Resources for meeting the Common Core

3.  3 Tools to Tackle Common Core Math Standards

4.  Common Core: Assessments

5.  Common Core Math

6.  11 Tech Tools to Teach the Common Core

7.  3 Useful Web Tools That Meet Common Core Standards

8.  Common Core State Standards Initiative

Come to the Mobile Learning Experience in September 2013

Cross Post from @TonyVincent "Learning in Hand"

It's my pleasure to be on the team organizing Mobile Learning Experience 2013. It's the third year of this fantastic conference. If you'd like to get a feel for 2012's conference, then check out the Mobile 2012 Program and Mobile 2012 Speakers' Resource Wiki.

Mobile educators from across the country are gathering for three days to share, collaborate, and explore the many facets of mobile learning. In addition to traditional breakout sessions, we have inspiring keynotes, fast-paced Ignite presentations, lots of networking opportunities, and a concluding game show. This year's topics include project-based learning, assistive technologies, Common Core State Standards, Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT), and the open content revolution. Those topics are in addition to basic sessions on the most compelling apps, device deployment, and training tips and hints.

While mobile learning isn't about a specific device, many sessions will have an iPad focus. Mobile Learning Experience 2013 will also address other devices like laptops, Chromebooks, and Android tablets.

Please consider presenting at Mobile 2013. The Call for Proposals is open and the submission deadline is June 27, 2013.

Learn more at mobile2013.org and follow @mobile2013 and #mobile2013 on Twitter. 

Mobile and Project-Based Learning

Here is a list of resources to help you get started with Project-Based Learning.

1) Exploring Resources for PBL

2) 10 Practical Ideas for Better Project-Based Learning in the Classroom

3) Leading PBL Schoolwide?  Tips to Get Started

4) 15 Tools for Better Project-Based Learning

5) 10 Apps for More Organized Project-Based Learning

6) Diving into Project-Based Learning: Designing the Rubric 

7) PBL: Managing Your Project

8) PBL or Just Another Project: Use This Checklist to Find Out

9) Project-Based Learning for the 21st Century

10) Uncovering Project-Based Learning Resources on the Web

11) Project-Based Learning Cybrary Man

12) What it takes to become an All Project-Based School

13) Common Core + Project-Based Learning = Deeper Learning

14) Could PBL be the Solution to Education Reform?

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