This is something that should be set up in all class rooms. Not only does it help a student unable to attend the class but it enables new teachers to see what experience is all about and enables all teachers to see how their students are relating to…
Here is my take on 21 Century Education. #1 eliminate desks in favor of lightweight movable tables. Add some couches and soft chairs. Bright colors for walls. More problem solving, analytics, real world applications. As we now segregate by age we…
I think 21st Century Education is about preparing our students for the current and future work place. Technology is absolutely a part of that skill set. This is the digital age after all, the age of information. I think our students need to…
Panaboards can be used for various purposes. Written information on the interactive whiteboard can be saved on your computer, USB drive flash memory or SD card memory. This information can then be shared with colleagues - this is also in a color…
Last fall I wrote a post where I asked this question:So, at the very least, here is the rub: Why is it that I can get 1 continuing ed credit for sitting in an hour-long presentation by an obviously biased corporately-employed presenter and not engage myself meaningfully in the topic at hand but for an hour of reading and meaningful career related reflection in my PLN I get nothing institutionally…See More
I am conducting a survey of school district policies. My hope with this survey is that if I get a comprehensive look at school and district technology policies and compare them to other demographic data that we might be able to spot trends and correlations. If you work for a school or school district please take a moment to fill out this extremely short survey. Click Here to take…See More
Hi Carl. I was wondering if you and your students would be interested in participating in a nationwide SAT Vocab Video Contest @ MIT university. If not, perhaps you have some educator contacts you could direct me to. You can view contest details at BrainyFlix.com Please let me know. Thanks!
i was in San Antonio in July for NECC08 and the pre-occupation with the technology was a little disconcerting..having always used technology, for me it is how to improve the learning and hopefully teaching without the schooling getting in the way(too much)
not so different in US compared with Australia. i am based in Melbourne Victoria.
With your work in Education Technology integration, I recommend you take a look at Wiziq's virtual classroom and authorstream's power point presentation platform. Both are web based platforms, have a bunch of features and free basic service.
My area of special interest, and the reason I have made the shift from classroom art teacher to tech, is virtual worlds. I am currently putting the finishing touches on my masters capstone on research supported pedagogy within VLEs. I have been using the Active Worlds platform to create Virtual World WebQuests. Hopefully I will be able to use them with my online students. Otherwise, I have a handful of teachers in my brick and mortar school who are brave enough to try them out.
Hi Carl! Thanks for the friendship invitation. Out of curiosity, what do you teach in your art and tech classes? (My bachelor's degree is in Arts and Technology.)