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Mr. Higgins’ Blog » Blog Archive » ClustrMaps as Student Motivation
A great description from a teacher of how his students are motivated by the ClustrMap on his class website, including how it inspires them to look up places on Google Earth
20 reasons why students should blog « On an e-journey with generation Y
A nice summary of reasons for students to blog. Even if you don't agree with everything (for example, the digital natives bit in #16), this is a good place to start answering the question.
Steve Stander :: Blog :: Blogging & Motivation: Psychology of Language Learning
Looking at blogging as a way to motivate students to write through the lens of Determination Theory (Autonomy, Competence, Relatedness), examining how to generate and maintain motivation. Also discusses an inquiry-based learning approach with blogging.
Blogs Give Students an Audience | Edutopia
Interview with an 8th grade teacher about how having an audience for their blog has motivated her students
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One thing that was surprising to the students and to me was the comments thanking the students. I think that was new for them, having someone appreciate that they did this work.
Weblogs and Their Effects on Writing Skills
Case study of blogs used with fifth graders to improve writing skills. In both classes reviewed, blogs improved "both rich content and author's craft" but not grammar and spelling.
Collaborative Blogging as a Means to Develop Elementary Expository Writing Skills
Study on collaborative blogging with third graders that resulted in improved attitudes towards writing, improved quality of writing, and a number of unintended benefits
movingforward - Education Blogs by Discipline
Directory of subject-specific blogs for P-12 education
The Power of Educational Technology: 9 Common Principles for 21st Century Schools
Principles for 21st century schools like rewarding risk taking and teaching empathy. I don't think I've seen anyone else put empathy on their list of 21st century skills, and I'm not quite sure how you teach it.
[Free Education Software GCompris]
Open source educational software for preschool and elementary students, including math & science games and reading practice
CES Resources NEW: View The Cycle of Inquiry and Action: Essential Learning Communities
The inquiry-action cycle for teachers with real-life examples of individual and collaborative inquiry
Researching Electronic Portfolios and Learner Engagement (pdf)
Whitepaper on electronic portfolios providing a background on the theory and research. Motivation, engagement, storytelling, and tools are also covered.
Electronic Portfolios in the K-12 Classroom
Education World article about digital portfolios in K-12 education, explaining the benefits and tools
Getting Started on the Internet: Developing an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
Guidelines for creating an Acceptable Use Policy for students
Internet Safety - Working With Your Kids - Basic Rules
Guidelines for keeping kids safe online from the NY Division of Criminal Justice Services
Flat Classroom Project
Home page for the international educational collaboration projects with Vicki Davis and Julie Lindsay
Web-based animation, video and storytelling options grow » Moving at the Speed of Creativity
Overview of numerous tools for digital storytelling, including VoiceThread, Animoto, Fuzzwhich, Shapeshifter, and UStream.
Visual literacy K-8
Free resources for teachers with information on visual literacy, focusing on visual sources of information like maps, diagrams, timelines, and storyboards
Composition and Design Principles
Principles of visual design with tips for teaching them to children
Essential Questions
Sample chapter from a book by Jamie McKenzie on essential questions, explaining how they differ from traditional "school" questions. Examples for different age levels are provided.
Education World® : State Standards: Table of Contents
State-by-state standards for K-12 education in most subjects
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