“Technology is more than a tool, it’s an essential component of everyday life that frames their world view.” Is there any wonder why our students dread some classes but look forward to the teachers using SmartBoards, Mobi, and Web 2.0 technologies? Students are engaged when they are able to integrate tools used in their personal lives in the classroom. The “gotcha” moment of my lesson plans are when I am able to connect the reasons behind learning a particular objective to students’ lives. If this is the moment of connection, why aren’t more teachers welcoming cell phones, iPods, video cameras and more into the classroom? We are teaching the digital generation but the bulk of educators do no more than turn on an overhead projector and lecture their students on the lesson of the day. It’s time we start teaching in their world instead of the world we were raised in.
Showing posts with label edutopia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label edutopia. Show all posts
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Thursday, August 5, 2010
BP2_Google Reader
Side note, I used the iGoogle Screen Shots as my first entry because it is stated to do so on the Blogging to Learn activity.
My first blog post spoke of efficiency and how Google Reader can help. I love the time saving aspect of the ability to read the latest and greatest about my personal and professional interest from various minds around the world. This time saving aspect is vitally important during the school year. The blogs mentioned in this post keep me updated about technological trends or simply provide a laugh about my profession.
Cool Cat Teacher Blog:
How can one not adore the name? As an IT director and teacher, Vicki shares her experiences in the classroom and how technology can impact our students and families. As a Google Certified Teacher, Vicki also provides tips on how to utilize Google tools in our classrooms.
Blogging About The Web 2.0 Connected Classroom:
This site keeps me up to date about all that is occurring in the Web 2.0 world. The author, Steven, also has a podcast in which he's able to expound upon his postings. I especially enjoy the author's posts on technology integration when it comes to school administration. Today's teaching world mandates that technology be a major part of our curriculum but it's like pulling teeth to ask administration for the funds to buy the equipment. Steven offers ideas to make the task an easier one.
Edutopia Blogs:
Have you ever read something because it's cool? Well we all know that Edutopia is about the coolest thing ever for teachers. This blog is one of the sites that will rev your engines when you need a jump start. Edutopia blog authors are contributors from around the globe but they each have a unique voice when it comes to technological trends in education or simply how to keep the fire burning in our students during the mid-year slump. Do you need inspiration? Then head to Edutopia Blogs. How do you think I found out about Full Sail?
The Shifted Librarian
I am a librarian. Did the lady with the bun and the glasses chained around her neck pop into your mind? Well, I do wear glasses and but they're DKNY and I do sport a bun because it's sleek. Basically, I'm not your mama's librarian. Times have changed and The Shifted Librarian speaks about how people now expect to receive information and how librarians must shift their views in order to deliver it.
Dangerously Irrelevant
As a librarian I realize the impact titles have on young readers. I was drawn to this blog by the title of the creator's video. Did You Know? (Shift Happens). Isn't that a great play on words? The blog is aimed at school leaders and discusses the rate at which technological change is occurring in the world. As our school library media specialist I find that my principals come to me to discuss what is new in the world of technology. This blog allows me to be prepared for that conversation.
Did you and I read the same blog? If so, what drew you to the site?
My first blog post spoke of efficiency and how Google Reader can help. I love the time saving aspect of the ability to read the latest and greatest about my personal and professional interest from various minds around the world. This time saving aspect is vitally important during the school year. The blogs mentioned in this post keep me updated about technological trends or simply provide a laugh about my profession.
Cool Cat Teacher Blog:
How can one not adore the name? As an IT director and teacher, Vicki shares her experiences in the classroom and how technology can impact our students and families. As a Google Certified Teacher, Vicki also provides tips on how to utilize Google tools in our classrooms.
Blogging About The Web 2.0 Connected Classroom:
This site keeps me up to date about all that is occurring in the Web 2.0 world. The author, Steven, also has a podcast in which he's able to expound upon his postings. I especially enjoy the author's posts on technology integration when it comes to school administration. Today's teaching world mandates that technology be a major part of our curriculum but it's like pulling teeth to ask administration for the funds to buy the equipment. Steven offers ideas to make the task an easier one.
Edutopia Blogs:
Have you ever read something because it's cool? Well we all know that Edutopia is about the coolest thing ever for teachers. This blog is one of the sites that will rev your engines when you need a jump start. Edutopia blog authors are contributors from around the globe but they each have a unique voice when it comes to technological trends in education or simply how to keep the fire burning in our students during the mid-year slump. Do you need inspiration? Then head to Edutopia Blogs. How do you think I found out about Full Sail?
The Shifted Librarian
I am a librarian. Did the lady with the bun and the glasses chained around her neck pop into your mind? Well, I do wear glasses and but they're DKNY and I do sport a bun because it's sleek. Basically, I'm not your mama's librarian. Times have changed and The Shifted Librarian speaks about how people now expect to receive information and how librarians must shift their views in order to deliver it.
Dangerously Irrelevant
As a librarian I realize the impact titles have on young readers. I was drawn to this blog by the title of the creator's video. Did You Know? (Shift Happens). Isn't that a great play on words? The blog is aimed at school leaders and discusses the rate at which technological change is occurring in the world. As our school library media specialist I find that my principals come to me to discuss what is new in the world of technology. This blog allows me to be prepared for that conversation.
Did you and I read the same blog? If so, what drew you to the site?
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