Tech4Learning has updated Wixie to include tools that help teachers combine assignments and assessments to evaluate student performances for Common Core Standards.
Tech4Learning adds project evaluation tools to Wixie
Posted by Melinda Kolk on Jul 22, 2013 4:02:00 PM
Topics: creativity, common core, Wixie, cloud, cloud-computing, assessment
Tech4Learning releases Wixie app for the Kindle Fire HD
Posted by Melinda Kolk on Nov 19, 2012 8:57:00 AM
Tech4Learning’s Wixie is now available for Kindle Fire HD tablets through the Amazon Appstore. The app is free for Wixie subscribers. The Wixie app for Kindle Fire HD takes advantage of authoring on the tablet’s touch interface, while connecting to storage, classroom management, and assessment tools in the cloud.
Topics: Wixie, cloud, cloud-computing, App
Wixie wins 2012 Tech & Learning Award of Excellence
Posted by Melinda Kolk on Nov 7, 2012 3:46:00 PM
Tech4Learning’s Wixie wins an Award of Excellence in Tech & Learning magazine's prestigious 30-year-old recognition program that awards "innovative applications that break new ground." Over 160 entries were put to the test by Tech & Learning's experienced educational team of judges.
Topics: Wixie, cloud, cloud-computing, award
Tech4Learning releases Wixie app for Android tablets
Posted by Melinda Kolk on Oct 15, 2012 1:25:00 PM
Tech4Learning’s Wixie is now available for Android tablets through the Google Play store. The app is free for Wixie subscribers. The new Wixie app for Android takes advantage of authoring on the tablet’s touch interface, while connecting to storage, classroom management, portfolio, and assessment tools in the cloud.
Topics: Wixie, cloud, cloud-computing, tablet, Android
San Diego, California, February 14, 2012 — Tech4Learning’s Wixie is now available as an app in Google’s Chrome Web Store (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/). Wixie is a cloud-based authoring tool students can use to paint pictures, write stories, and record their voice to explore the curriculum and demonstrate mastery.
Topics: Wixie, cloud-computing, App, chromebooks
Wixie leads off T.H.E. Journal Article on Cloud Computing!
Posted by Melinda Kolk on Jun 13, 2011 9:55:00 AM
In an article highlighting how cloud-based computing is moving beyond administration to promoting student collaboration and creativity, Wixie leads the way. The articles highlights projects done at Meiklejohn Elementary School in Arvada, Colorado where the 4th graders design lessons for their Kindergarten buddies.
Topics: creativity, Wixie, cloud-computing, 21st century classroom