I ran across this blog post today 21 Signs You’re a 21st Century Teacher. I like this list and can think teachers in my district who are doing, or have done, most of the things on it. Just last week I was invited to a school to present on wikis and blogs to the staff because they were looking for alternative ways to get information to students and parents about assignments (#3 on the list). Monday a teacher asked about getting Skype installed on laptops so students could meet with students in another state (#1). I caught wind of this post via my Google Reader (#19).
On reading the list of 21 signs, I'm sure you can think of other things you and your students are doing. Why not add to the list and possibly win a prize for doing so? Even if you aren't the winner of the EdTech Unconference pass or the I ♥ EdTech t-shirt, you will be a winner for helping others to discover fun engaging ways to help students learn.
Simplek12
Simplek12 is a blog I have been following on my Google Reader for some time now. I find the posts relevant for staff in my district. At the site you can also find professional development, student curriculum and other valuable resources.
October 27, 2010
October 18, 2010
New Year = Not-So-New Tools
After taking a year-long foray into the world of middle school library, I am back in the technology integration game. I learned a great deal about the Dewey Decimal Classification and reference materials last year, but it feels so good to be here again, talking technology and learning.
Today the kids are out of school enjoying unseasonably mild mid-October weather, while we teachers are spending the day making sure that we are taking the right steps to help our students grasp content. I am doing a late afternoon session on wikis, blogs and Google Docs at one of our middle schools. In preparing for the session that will introduce (or reintroduce) teachers to these tools, I stumbled across a matrix that I have found quite helpful! I don't know who created it, but it is going to be my guiding tool for today. Thanks to the person who put their time and effort into preparing this chart.
Blogs, Wikis, Docs: Which is right for your lesson? A Comparison Table
Today the kids are out of school enjoying unseasonably mild mid-October weather, while we teachers are spending the day making sure that we are taking the right steps to help our students grasp content. I am doing a late afternoon session on wikis, blogs and Google Docs at one of our middle schools. In preparing for the session that will introduce (or reintroduce) teachers to these tools, I stumbled across a matrix that I have found quite helpful! I don't know who created it, but it is going to be my guiding tool for today. Thanks to the person who put their time and effort into preparing this chart.
Blogs, Wikis, Docs: Which is right for your lesson? A Comparison Table
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