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Response to a Criticism about Using Twitter in the Classroom
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After all, kids can write all kinds of nonsense on a sheet of paper and spread it around school, as well; they've been doing that for generations. Yet, I don't see too many teachers wondering whether we should allow them to write.
If you can't use technology get out of teaching!
A must read article for all teachers.
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The purpose should be creating the new information environment, one that's at the core of our children's 'outside the classroom' experience with technology. We have to bring digital, networked, abundant, overwhelming information into the classroom. The focus needs to be on the information and the learning not on the technology.
Thoughts on Setting up a Student Created Wiki
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This really brought it home: "as we already know, the technology itself does not develop the skill, nor is it the teacher; the technology is only a tool, and teachers must remain committed to the collaborative process if students are to fully engage and develop the skills necessary to work collaboratively with their peers"
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hat is, as we already know, the technology
itself does not develop the skill, nor is it the teacher; the
technology is only a tool, and teachers must remain committed to the
collaborative process if students are to fully engage and develop the
skills necessary to work collaboratively with their peers
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How to become Twitter Teacher(TT) in 23 steps or less ?
Twitter is becoming one of the important part of my digital life and personal learning network. Here is a basic introduction of twitter for teachers. The beauty of twitter is its ease of access ,you don’t have to learn menus and buttons to use this powerful tool
Rethinking Homework
This principal gives valuable ideas about the pros and cons of homework. Will go and check up on the research about it....
Teaching Tips: Wikis in the Classroom : more resources
Lots of resources catagorised according to title, descriptiomn, grade level with examples and tutorials
TeachersFirst: The web resource by teachers, for teachers
TeachersFirst is a rich collection of lessons, units, and web resources designed to save teachers time by delivering just what they need in a practical, user-friendly, and ad-free format. We offer our own professional and classroom-ready content along with thousands of reviewed web resources, including practical ideas for classroom use and safe classroom use of Web 2.0. Busy teachers, parents, and students can find resources using our subject/grade level search, keyword search, or extensive menus.
Can we be less prescriptive in our classrooms – and more successful with our students?
"This model for learning mathematics may be quite different from what teachers experienced themselves in the past where classrooms were less interactive, filled with little activity and conversation. Teachers were generally in control, directing all aspects of what was to be learned; different points of view and approaches seldom brought to the surface new ideas and insights and a high degree of redundancy meant that everybody learned the exact same thing at the exact same time.
Futurelab: Innovation in education (lovely resource)
Futurelab is passionate about transforming the way people learn. Tapping into the huge potential offered by digital and other technologies, we develop innovative resources and practices that support new approaches to learning for the 21st century.
Online Education - Introducing the Microlecture Format
Online Education - Introducing the Microlecture Format
Free Online Plagiarism Detection System
Check for plagiarism before you turn it in to your tutor, and before you receive a bad grade for your paper. Also, check your web content for duplication
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