This site has potential for both fun and learning. Take a look around and see what you think. I can already imagine some of the fun I could have with a few photos of my teacher friends.
With so many good teachers out there, it’s fortunate they can share their knowledge via video on the Internet. From the funny to the poignant, these glimpses into the lives of teachers and their students will keep you entertained while learning a little something as well. Whether you are a new teacher storing up tips and tricks or an experienced teacher who could just use a fresh perspective, you are sure to find something helpful among these videos.
Why should educators get involved with Twitter? Here are nine reasons.
Site with education possibilities? Create online quizzes and polls.
There are always challenges in the actual use of technology in instruction, not only in practical terms with familiarity with the technology itself, but more importantly, in a pedagogical sense as the benefits to teaching and learning are examined more thoroughly. How can the instructional uses of a wiki be maximized to ensure this higher level of engagement with students?
I found this article useful as I just started a wiki this year with my science class and am still working out the kinks.
Called "Focus on Learning," the grant program is offering 50 high-end document cameras--the Samsung 850DX--to K-12 teachers based on need. The 850DX, which normally sells for about $900, offers XGA resolution, a 14x optical zoom and 3x digital zoom, 20 FPS motion, and USB connectivity.
Many of these will blow your mind. Expanding horizons can help expand your teaching practice.
I wonder what it feels like to be a top scholar?
From any webpage, one click opens an ambient page that lists
web links related to the current page.
This could really help students and teachers with researching.
In the hopes of creating a ripple effect of progress among today’s high school English students, author Collin Earl stopped by Valley High School in Las Vegas, NV recently and shared fresh ideas about new media, specifically about podcasting and podcast novels.
I am about to start my first large scale podcasting adventure. Here's to hoping everything works out just fine.
There is no doubt that educators at any level of academia must compete with numerous external distractions within their classroom - the most prevalent of said distractions being technology.
One can never have too many periodic table links
This "Twitter" appears to be taking over.
Interesting look at which technologies might be coming to a classroom near you.