Part of the series: Cool Sites by Guest Author, Shankar Ganesh Make no mistake – there’s an evolution happening in education right now. Schools are increasingly embracing technology to enhance learning in their classrooms. Still though, a few processes, like examinations, for example, are done in the traditional way. It’s time schools get rid of […]
Month: October 2010
Effective Leadership: Interview with Patrick Larkin
Interview 7 of Twittering for Education Many of us who read blogs, use Twitter, and are active users of social media have seen the amazing learning taking place at various schools. In the midst of so much negativity in the press towards educators and education, I am extremely happy to see some schools have brought […]
Education Transformation Sound Bites
After feeling defeated by watching the Education Nation Teacher Town Hall, I was happy to attend the Future of Education Event, Elevating the Education Reform Dialog. This incredible conversation was lead by Steve Hargadon, Betty Ray, Alfie Kohn, Deborah Meier, Diane Ravitch, Sir Ken Robinson, Gary Stager, Chris Lehmann, Julie Evans, and Will Richardson. The […]
Learning Beyond Walls: 28 Resources for Your Students to Connect Globally
Part of the Cool Sites series Many students have yet to ever communicate with another student from outside their city, state, or country? This simply isn’t built into most curricula. Creating successful global citizens should be a goal of all schools. Educational institutions should provide opportunities for students to learn to communicate and collaborate with […]
Mobile Learning with Kids! Tips and Resources by Scott Newcomb
Interview 6 of Twittering for Education In companies worldwide, employees will be expected to conduct business on a Blackberry, Iphone, laptop, or other handheld device. I remember my experience receiving a cellphone. I remember the first time texting and trying to read on my mobile device. There was definitely a comfort I had to learn […]
What You May Have Missed in September…
Perhaps you have been busy organizing your classes like I have been? If so, you may have missed some of the tips, resources, and tools shared on Teacher Reboot Camp. Many of these resources will help you with the school year! What you might have missed… Your favorite posts this month based on comments and […]