As our mobile computing devices evolve to become even easier and more powerful, the question of what math knowledge and skills [or insert other topic here] we still need to memorize and retain in our lives is an open one.
Like most teachers (Graduates in particular), reports were not something I was particularly fond of last year, in my first year of teaching. All teachers know that report writing times, although generally only taking place twice a year, are extremely stressful periods.
edCetera is an education technology blog sponsored by Rafter. You can read more about Rafter here.
We’re interested in what happens when technology meets education head on. There are a lot of words people use when they talk about the potential of edtech, like “transform,” “disrupt,” “hack,” and “reinvent.” They’re all good words, but what do they really mean?
One of the amazing aspects of the Web is self-publishing. Web from its early days has been used by people and organizations to communicate and share ideas, experiences, news, knowledge and resources. Online learning has been on high rise since the past few years.
As we progress toward a deeply digital world of connectivity the issue of broadband deployment and projects is very important
The Edublogger has been set up by Edublogs — “the largest education community on the Internet” where you can sign up for a free WordPress-powered blog — and is dedicated to helping educational bloggers with emerging technologies in education, share their own experiences and promote the blogging medium.
Ed Tech in Ten, by laura spencer: Just 10 minutes a day is all it takes to inspire, educate, or provoke action
The San Diego CUE Daily, by San Diego CUE: Supporting Innovative Teachers for 30 Years!
Finding the best education technology tools is a time-consuming task. It may even be viewed as a chore (for some). Typically, one tracks down a handful of useful apps or web tools and puts them through their paces at home.
Remember the packet? I mentioned "the packet" the other day in a workshop could see that everyone knew exactly what I was talking about. The packet - a number of "worksheets" stapled together that students can work on independently -in theory, not so bad, in practice, not so good.
Writing this blog has given me the opportunity to work with some great people in the education community. I cannot accept every invitation that I receive, but I do give serious consideration to all invitations. If you are interested in having me speak at your school or conference please use the contact form below or email me directly at richardbyrne (at) freetech4teachers (dot) com
I am a Google Certified Teacher and CUE Lead Learner. I teach 9th and 10th grade English language arts at Windsor High School in Sonoma County.
In the various professional development sessions we do, a repeated request from teachers regarding tech-enabled curriculum is "GIVE US EXAMPLES!" We've provided some in these sessions, and the teacher feedback is often "more please!" Here's a starting list, sorted by subject, to spark ideas for teachers.
Silvia Rosenthal Tolisano was born in Germany, raised in Argentina, lived many years in the United States and now is planted in São Paulo, Brazil. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish with a Minor in International Studies and a Masters in Education with an emphasis in Instructional Technology. She has worked as a World Language teacher, Technology Integration Facilitator and 21st Century Learning Specialist.
Education & Technology (and some History) (by Jennifer Carey)
Teachers deserve the same level of thoughtfulness and differentiation when it comes to their professional development. By being thoughtful and connecting assessments and instruction, we can raise the quality of instruction in every classroom.
Everything education related for teachers, parents, students and administrators. There is no such thing as a silly question! We are all learning everyday and we often need help to make sense of it all.
Everything education related for teachers, parents, students and administrators. There is no such thing as a silly question! We are all learning everyday and we often need help to make sense of it all.
Free resource of educational web tools, 21st century skills, tips and tutorials on how teachers and students integrate technology into education
Teach Amazing - educational technology, edtech, web 2.0, and tips to teach amazing!
Information technology content with a focus on K-12. Where technology meets education in the K-12 environment.
I teach English, Social Studies and International Baccalaureate classes to English Language Learners and mainstream students at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California.
Thanks for visiting our MiddleWeb blog, where you can browse 100s of resources selected for middle grades educators, parents and others interested in the education of young adolescents.
Name: Richard Wells
Nationality: British living in NZ
Job: Head of technology at a state secondary school
Why Blog?
As an ex-IT engineer who couldn’t stand working with IT engineers, I know what most teachers are going through when trying to get support with their use of IT.
