Ed-Tech Redux: Takeaways from iste2014
If you have not guessed by now, I am very excited about the iste2014 conference that was just held in Atlanta, GA. Once again, the folks at ISTE have found … Continue reading
ISTE 2014
If you were not able to make this year’s International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference in Atlanta, GA, the folks at ISTE have made it easy for you … Continue reading
Summer Planning: 10 Blended Learning Trends
As the landscape of the job market continues to change, educators continue to grapple with the best ways to prepare students for the 21st century workforce. While there are many … Continue reading
Summer Planning: Identifying the Right MOOC for You
It is hard to believe that July is just around the corner, and in the life of a teacher that means the summer is nearly over. If you are still making … Continue reading
Summer Planning: Incorporating Instagram into the Classroom
If you haven’t jumped onto the Instagram bandwagon, then I may have a way to introduce this resource to you. I, too, am an Instagram novice, however, a friend shared a blog post from We … Continue reading
Most Common Twitter Terms Explained
I realize I come late to the land of Twitter so what I am about to share with you might be old hat. However, always the life-long-learner, I could not resist the … Continue reading
Can Texting Improve Children’s Spelling and Grammar?
A new study, found on the Telegraph.co.uk, suggests that “texting may improve children’s spelling and grammar because using abbreviations such as ‘gr8’ makes them think about language phonetically.” This new data … Continue reading
Student Engagement
The key to student engagement is simple. It is about knowing our students “beyond the surface level.” Let’s design learning environments that give teachers a chance to really know their … Continue reading
The Myth about Social Media in the Classroom | Edutopia
Believe it or not there is a myth about social media in the classroom. Many believe the use of social media in the classroom will create even more distractions for … Continue reading
10 Twitter Chats for Educators
If you are like me, you are always on the lookout for the best educational resources to help enhance your professional growth and development. Nowadays, we are fortunate there are … Continue reading
principalaim 