Every Student Deserves a Hero Moment
“I believe there’s a hero in all of us, that keeps us honest, gives us strength, makes us noble….” – May Parker, Spider-Man II Every Continue Reading
Hack the Textbook
Textbooks are an important part of instruction and curricula. Often, textbooks are the main way students learn the course content. Textbooks need to evolve. Many Continue Reading
Selfie Activities to Inspire Reflection on Digital Identity
“The most exciting breakthroughs of the 21st century will not occur because of technology but because of an expanding concept of what it means to Continue Reading
How Do Your Students Share Their Knowledge with Others? #EdtechMissions
I invite you to share your ideas, tips, and resources for this week’s #EdtechMissions chat on Flipgrid, an easy to use video response web tool and app. Continue Reading
Teaching Students How to Debate Intelligently and Respectfully
Debating issues online brings out the worst in people. We often see disagreements turn into personal and frightening attacks. Our students need to learn the Continue Reading
Digital Footprints Leave Lasting Trails
Students don’t realize their digital footprints leave a lasting trail. Many believe what they post on ephemeral apps, like Snapchat, disappears or is kept secret. Continue Reading
Every Student Should Be Given the Opportunity to Teach Others
One of the best ways we learn is by teaching others. By playing the role of the teacher, students demonstrate understanding and learn about instructional Continue Reading
Tap into the Power of the Crowd
Our students have access to a worldwide audience through their social networks. This audience can provide them knowledge, support, advice, resources, or funding. Tapping into Continue Reading
Developing Global Citizens Who Champion Change
“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” – Mother Teresa More than ever we need Continue Reading
What Digital Skills Do Students Need to Make a Meaningful Impact? #EdtechMissions
Today was the first official #EdtechMissions chat on Twitter to celebrate the launch of my new book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies: 10 Ways to Launch Continue Reading