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Thursday, January 8, 2015
10 Trends to Personalize Learning in 2015
Article in "Personalize Learning - Transform Learning for All Learners"
2015 is the year the focus will finally turn the corner by organizations in education and the business world to get it right: it is about the learner. It is not about calling it “Personalized Instruction” or “Personalized Education.” It is not about the technology, the curriculum, or instruction. It is about the learner making learning personal for his or herself. It is about teacher and learner roles changing...
5 Great Google Plus Communities for Teachers and Educators
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning article:
5 Great Google Plus Communities for Teachers and Educators
Google Plus is a powerful social networking platform with huge educational potential
for teachers and educators. I featured it yesterday among the top 5 platforms that
teachers can use to curate and access educational content. Today,however, I am
touching on a very important feature of Google Plus called Communities. This is,
in my view, the most overlooked feature in Google Plus yet it has some tremendous
benefits especially for teachers seeking to expand their professional development
and enhance their learning opportunities...
for teachers and educators. I featured it yesterday among the top 5 platforms that
teachers can use to curate and access educational content. Today,however, I am
touching on a very important feature of Google Plus called Communities. This is,
in my view, the most overlooked feature in Google Plus yet it has some tremendous
benefits especially for teachers seeking to expand their professional development
and enhance their learning opportunities...
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Jennie Magiera -- 10 Classroom Ideas to Try in 2015
Jennie Magiera's inspiring article, "10 Classroom Ideas to Try in 2015", appeared in "Teaching Toward Tomorrow"!
"Now that we're back to school, what are some ways you can shake things up in the new year? Here are 10 ideas to try out in your classroom, no matter how big or small your learners may be. Have some ideas of your own? Or have you tried one of these ideas already and have some tips? Add your thoughts to the comments below!....."
"Now that we're back to school, what are some ways you can shake things up in the new year? Here are 10 ideas to try out in your classroom, no matter how big or small your learners may be. Have some ideas of your own? Or have you tried one of these ideas already and have some tips? Add your thoughts to the comments below!....."
Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!
I just came across a wealth of activities for this very cold season. Some are sites and some are apps so hopefully you can find something helpful and your students will enjoy them!
This fun site allows you to make a snowflake using the letters of your name!
Snowdays- This site allows students to create their own snowflakes. Once they have created some snowflakes, they can search for their own flakes in the search box at the bottom of the page. If you want to see some really fabulous snowflakes, search for Flake Fan.
Snowflake Symphony Game- Make beautiful snowy music with Snowflake Symphony. Move your mouse over the snowflakes, click on them and you'll hear a musical, magical snowflake symphony!
Free Apps:
Happy Snowflake- FREE
Snowman Maker Plus- FREE
Smartboard Notebook Files with Activities Centered Around Snowmen:
Monday, January 5, 2015
Preparing for a New Year and Moonshot Thinking
As I return to work, I am refreshed and ready to tackle what lies ahead for us in the education world. My enthusiasm has been met by two new districts requesting assistance with the effective implementation of technology in their school systems. This affirmation of my action plan definitely reignites the fire within me to influence teachers to differentiate and personalize their instruction in order to engage and empower student achievement. What an exciting beginning to a New Year and Moonshot Thinking!
Thursday, January 1, 2015
15 Amazingly Useful Google Services You Should Know About
"As one of the most innovative tech companies in the world, Google have a very special place in my heart. They’ve created a huge number of products and services that make all of our lives easier, beginning with their famous web search engine. Everyone’s heard of Gmail and Google Maps, but it may surprise you to find out just how many Google services exist that you probably don’t know about..."
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