Welcome
Katherine Burdick has worked in the education sector for over thirty years. Using her experiences as a teacher and a school administrator, she has developed a strong track record of creating leading, educational products while holding marketing and editorial positions within companies such as Pearson Education and Scholastic Inc. She most recently worked as Vice President of Development at Learning A-Z where she directed the development of reading, writing, and science products delivered online. Learning A-Z is a winner of the distinguished CODiE Award, Teacher’s Choice Award, and AEPs Beacon Award. Currently Katherine serves as President of Mobile Learning Services, a company that creates and markets Apple apps, consults with companies and school districts on mobile learning, and provides training to new and experienced users.
Katherine co-founded the Mobile Learning Experience (MLE) with Tony Vincent and Arizona K-12. MLE is the first US conference devoted solely to mobile learning and is held for three days each spring in Phoenix, AZ (www.mobile2012.org). In addition, she reviews educational apps as Mobile iEducator so schools can make informed decisions when navigating the iTunes store. SXSW,TCEA, ASCD and the Mobile Learning Experience have all invited Katherine to present. She will be keynoting on the future of mobile learning at MOREnet in Missouri this October.
Katherine is passionate about mobile learning and invites all inquiries.
Apr
15
2013
6 best phonics apps for iPad: teach kids to read, write and spell
See on Scoop.it – Innovating Ideas in Education Phonics is the primary way in which children learn basic literacy at schools and you can help them learn with these great iOS apps. See on www.techradar.com
Apr
11
2013
7 Awesome Visual Alternatives to Google Docs ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
See on Scoop.it – Innovating Ideas in EducationSee on www.educatorstechnology.com
Apr
11
2013
iOS Apps to Support Reading and Writing
See on Scoop.it – Innovating Ideas in Education A list of apps that support students struggling in reading, writing and more. Katherine Page Burdick‘s insight: I add Tools4Students, CompareNContrast and ReadNRespond and K-2MobileReading to the list. See on www.udlresource.com
Apr
11
2013
6 year project to map how nerve connections develop in babies’ brains while still in the womb and after birth
See on Scoop.it – Innovating Ideas in Education Scientists in the UK have launched a six-year project to create the first map of babies’ brain in a critical period of growth in the womb and after birth. By the time a baby takes its first breath many of the key pathways between nerves have…
Apr
02
2013
Brainshark Launches SlideShark Broadcasting
See on Scoop.it – MLearning “SlideShark Broadcasting marries SlideShark’s ability to show PowerPoints properly on iOS devices—as well as its powerful features for mobile presenters—with several key capabilities in traditional desktop web conferencing solutions. SlideShark Broadcasting is truly unique in enabling iOS users to present PowerPoint decks intact and broadcast them over the web while…
Apr
02
2013
ZoomNotes – Take and Present Notes
See on Scoop.it – MLearning ZoomNotes is the most versatile visual notetaking app for the iPad and iPhone, allowing you to zoom in and out without limits. Presentation Mode: Bookmarks can be used to animate through your document, presenting the information in really intuitive way. Used in conjunction with sub-documents these give a unique…
Apr
02
2013
2 Ways To Turn Text Into Beautiful Images
See on Scoop.it – MLearning Although I don’t actually own an active Instagram account, I love taking and sharing photos. When I finally get a phone that can run Instagram and other such apps, be sure I’ll be enjoying what this platform has to offer. Katherine Page Burdick‘s insight: This is a great app to…
Apr
02
2013
9SLIDES iPad App Review: Add Video and Sound to Presentations
See on Scoop.it – MLearning 9SLIDES (official site here) is an iPad app that lets users insert video or audio commentary to their presentation slides directly from the iPad. Katherine Page Burdick‘s insight: I am definitely going to try thid out! See on www.tapscape.com
Apr
02
2013
Storyboard That – online storyboard creator for schools
See on Scoop.it – Innovating Ideas in Education Storyboard That is a cutting edge Web 2.0 tool for rapidly creating amazing storyboards, no art skills needed. Great for business meetings and in the classroom for students to express their creativity. See on www.storyboardthat.com
Mar
27
2013
A Realist’s Guide: Flipping the Classroom
See on Scoop.it – Innovating Ideas in Education Flipping themoorssalCA Realist’s Guide (A Realist’s Guide: Flipping the Classroom by @blackboard on @slideshare http://t.co/QjbOhEgrVG) See on www.slideshare.net
Mar
27
2013
The 8 Elements Project-Based Learning Must Have – Edudemic
See on Scoop.it – Innovating Ideas in Education If you’re contemplating using Project-Based Learning or are already trying out the latest craze to hit the modern classroom, you should know about this checklist. See on dms8ps.sharedby.co
Mar
27
2013
Two Excellent Tools to Create Stop Motion Animations for your Class
See on Scoop.it – Innovating Ideas in Education Stop motion videos are usually enchanting because they’re so basic, the choppy movements are part of the appeal. But at its most wonderful, stop motion videos can bring sketches or toys or static… See on www.educatorstechnology.com
