Summary: <br> In this episode, Mindy and Jonathan predict the edtech trends that they think are going to make a big impact in classrooms this year. They talk about whether we still need a desktop operating system, and make plans for an iPad challenge. A box of six tech nuggets are also included at no extra cost!<br> <br> Hot Topic: Do We Still Need Desktop Operating Systems?<br> <br> <a href="http://gearpatrol.com/2017/01/17/tablet-better-than-laptop/">Stop Using a Laptop in 2017; It’s Time to Use a Tablet</a><br> <br> <br> <a href="http://www.wsj.com/articles/ibm-apple-want-consumer-apps-catered-to-corporate-1405552056">Tim Cook does 80% of his work on an iPad</a><br> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.wired.com/2017/01/how-to-make-your-ipad-your-only-computer/">The Gear You Need to Make Your iPad Your Only Computer</a><br> <br> <br> Main Course: Our Top Edtech Trends for 2017<br> <br> Virtual Reality<br> Online Learning<br> Makerspaces<br> Learning Spaces<br> Open Educational Resources<br> Blended Learning<br> <br> <br> Tech Nuggets<br> <br> <a href="https://cultofpedagogy.com/pineapple-charts/">Pineapple Charts</a><br> <br> <br> <a href="https://toontastic.withgoogle.com/">Toontastic 3D</a><br> <br> <br> <a href="http://knightlab.northwestern.edu/projects/">Knight Lab Projects</a><br> <br> <br> <a href="http://digital.readworks.org/">ReadWorks Digital</a><br> <br> <br> Jonathan's Podcast Pick<br> <br> <a href="http://googleteachertribe.com/">The Google Teacher Tribe Podcast</a><br> <br> <br> You can follow Jonathan (<a href="https://edtechtakeout.podbean.com/edtechtakeout/episode/twitter.com/jonathanwylie">@jonathanwylie</a>) and Mindy (<a href="https://edtechtakeout.podbean.com/edtechtakeout/episode/twitter.com/TeamCairney">@TeamCairney</a>) on Twitter, and see all the tweets from the Grant Wood AEA Digital Learning Team at <a href="https://edtechtakeout.podbean.com/edtechtakeout/episode/twitter.com/DLGWAEA">@DLGWAEA</a>. If you enjoy the show please share it with your friends and colleagues and/or leave us a review on iTunes or Google Play Music. <br> <br> <br> Until next time...<br>
