The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 16, 2009
'I was once a young teacher, fresh out of college, bright eyed and bushy tailed, full of great ideas. There were all these things I wanted to try with my kids, new ways of teaching and figuring out I was doing the best job possible. Then reality. My teaching was stuffed into a box and I was told that the only way to understand what my kids were learning was through testing.
EdTechSandyK
DECEMBER 27, 2009
'I just read You Can''t Get Too Much of a Good Thing (Not!) at The Educators'' Royal Treatment. The post was written by Adora Svitak , a 12 year old accomplished writer, educator, and student. Adora writes about the need for teachers to provide constructive criticism for all student assignments, especially the ones that "meet the rubric". She gives some very specific examples of how such feedback for continued student growth might look.
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The Electric Educator
DECEMBER 31, 2009
'Each year I make goals for myself and my family. Even my 18 month old daughter has goals (mainly saying please and thank you and picking up her toys!). Here are my teaching goals for 2010: 1. Improve reverse-instructional model. I am experimenting with reverse-instruction in my Anatomy & Physiology class. It all started when I began putting together video podcasts for some of my labs last year.
mauilibrarian2 in Olinda
DECEMBER 21, 2009
'This will be a first for me: storytelling for the shorter readers, ages 3 to 6! Rebecca Serle (pictured above), of Nurturing Narratives, will be telling Christmas stories, and I will be helping her, in our school library. Rebecca will conduct a short literacy workshop afterwards for the adults who accompany their children. Can''t wait! (There''ll be cocoa, cookies, and scarves involved) This post was originally published at mauilibrarian2 in Olinda.
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The Daring Librarian
DECEMBER 7, 2009
'from the Caledon Oxbridge University Wiki : "Caledon Oxbridge was originally founded as a collaboration between NCI and the Independent State of Caledon. It provides a complete Second Life tutorial for new residents. Based on the theme of an old English university, the Orientation is spread over six "Colleges", each covering a different area of the Second Life interface and world: Avatar Motion, Camera Controls, Communications, Search & Inventory, Avatar Customization, and Money & Commm
The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 2, 2009
'What makes a good teacher? Is there a distinction between a good teacher and a great teacher? What skills do teachers in the classroom, right now, need to posses? Last night on #edchat, participants tried to determine what skills, traits, or characteristics were necessary for "21st Century Educators." Here is what people were saying: Enthusiasm, dedication, compassion, ability to think on your feet.
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The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 31, 2009
'What a year it has been! As 2009 comes to a close I wanted to take a look back and see what post did people visit the most. Surprisingly it was a recent one. Each week after an Edchat (held on Twitter each Tuesday at 7pm EST) I do a post where I attempt to summarize the discussion and add some thoughts of my own. On Nov 18 we discussed how to motivate teachers to use more technology in the classroom.
The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 29, 2009
'Recently I have been reflecting on the year and writing about some things to consider for next year like a few Google Tools or , as in yesterday''s post, Applications that will break out next year. Today I just want to highlight a 4-part series I did back in Late October/Early November on The Essential Tools For The Connected Teacher. There are some tools that educators need to embrace and learn how to use both in and out of the classroom.
The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 28, 2009
'Social Media and Web 2.0 Tools made huge inroads in education this year. From the Twitter explosion to Animoto to Google Apps there were several success stories of various tools making their way into the classroom for learning. But I think the trend will only continue. I predict that there will be further growth of several tools over the next year.
The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 23, 2009
'100 Things to do with Google Maps Mashups tags : googlemaps , favorite Educational Twitter Hashtags tags : Twitter , favorite Printable Graphic Organizers for Teachers, Grades K-12 - TeacherVision.com tags : graphicorganizers , favorite Teach Animation tags : animation , favorite Edutopia''s Best Technology Coverage in 2009 tags : technology , news , favorite 35 Websites For Free Ebook Downloads tags : ebook , favorite 25 Surprising Things That Google Knows About You - Criminal Justice USA tags
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The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 23, 2009
'Everyone has got one. A Year in Review. Whether its for the top news stories of the year , or top gadgets of the yea r or even the top apologies of the year these lists are everywhere. Why look back when we can look forward? This was a huge year for Google. From the acquisition of Etherpad , to the unveiling of the Google Phone to the biggest news of the year, Wave , Google is always looking to innovate and change the way we access information.
The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 18, 2009
'Last night was the Edublog Awards Ceremony. It was a wonderful experience to join Steve Hargadon, Sue Waters, and everyone else in Elluminate to hear the winners announced. There were so many awesome blogs, Tweeps, social networking services, audio and video sites that were nominated. If you have not already, head over to the Awards Site and check out all the nominees.
The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 17, 2009
'A Subjective History of Tech In Schools tags : technology , sarcasm , favorite Internet Safety: Information for educators and librarians tags : cybersafety , favorite Classroom Performance System/CPS Clickers tags : CPS , favorite Teacher Training Videos tags : tutorials , videos , favorite Portfolios (Authentic Assessment Toolbox) tags : portfolis , assessment , favorite Google Docs (Google Workshops For Educators) tags : googledocs , favorite Conduct Virtual Field Trips tags : virtualfieldtri
The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 16, 2009
'85+ Resources: Educator Guide for Integrating Social Media « emergent by design tags : socialmedia , favorite Twitter in the Classroom: Studies Find Increased Student Engagement tags : Twitter , favorite 50 Web Applications for Teachers tags : web2.0 , favorite Using Wordle in the classroom (1 of 2) tags : wordle , favorite Cell Size and Scale tags : biology , favorite 5 Easy Steps to Stay Safe (and Private!
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The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 15, 2009
'Enrich Your Presentation Using Social Media tags : socialmedia , favorite List of Educational iPhone Applications tags : ipod , apps , favorite NHEC | Wikis tags : wiki , favorite 20 Tricks Every Skype User Should Know tags : Skype , favorite Wikis In Education: Teaching Students To Share Knowledge tags : wiki , favorite 10 Power Tools for Lifelong Learners | Open Culture tags : resource , tools , favorite Google Earth-Moon tags : googleearth , favorite Around The World With 80 Schools Project
The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 15, 2009
'As educators, no matter our title, we are all responsible for teaching kids about the right and wrong ways to use the vast resource known as The Internet. Google and Common Sense Media make that job a little easier with the video I have embedded below. I like that there are 3 audiences. First, telling parents they need to be involved and know what their kids are doing online and limiting the amount of time they spend online.
The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 14, 2009
'One of Google''s core missions is to catalog and categorize the world''s knowledge. They are well on their way with their in-depth search products, real-time search , book search , product search and more. But now they want to make it easier for anyone with a camera and a cellphone to know more about, well, whatever is around them. Introducing Google Goggles.
The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 12, 2009
'edbuzz.org » Using Facebook to Improve School Communication tags : Facebook , favorite Technology Integration for Teachers - Home tags : web , 2.0 , favorite Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.
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The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 10, 2009
'Digitally Speaking / Various Digital Tools and Tricks tags : web , 2.0 , resources , favorite OMG! Teachers say texting can be good for teens - CharlotteObserver.com tags : texting , favorite edchat / 12-8-2009 - 7 PM EST - Balancing need for learning vs security and safety tags : edchat , favorite NETS Implementation - Videos of NETS•S in Action tags : ISTE , Nets , standards , videos , favorite 4Kids.org TechKNOWLEDGEy!
The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 10, 2009
'Yesterday the official nominations for the 2009 Edublog Awards were announced. I was both honored and very humbled that I had been nominated for Twitter User of the Year and that this blog was nominated for both Teacher Blog of the Year and Tech Support Blog of the Year. There are some amazing educators and blogs on not just these, but all the lists of nominations.
The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 9, 2009
'Picture it.you have discovered the latest and greatest tool/application to use with your kids. You spend hours at home learning, reading, practicing, getting things right to introduce it the next day in class. The morning comes. On your drive to school you imagine the possibilities. You think about the wonderful learning experience that you are about to create.
The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 8, 2009
'Huge List of 125 Google Wave Robots – Add Bots and Enjoy Wave tags : googlewave , favorite CSI Twitter- Crime Scene Investigation by Silvia Rosenthal Tolisano tags : PLN , Power , favorite Teach history with these comic collections tags : history , comics , favorite The Education Podcast Network | A Landmark Project tags : podcasting , podcasts , education , favorite Google Earth Tutorials tags : googleearth , tutorials , favorite Webquests tags : webquests , favorite Posted from Diigo.
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The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 7, 2009
'This morning I read a great post from Steve Wheeler over at his blog, Learning With ''e''s. The post deals with a ban of social media during the upcoming Annual Meeting of the American Society Cell Biology. Here is restriction as it was sent to meeting participants: "Use of cameras and all other recording devices (this includes digital, film, and cell phone cameras, as well as audio recordings) are strictly prohibited in all session rooms, in the Exhibit Hall, and in all poster and oral present
The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 5, 2009
'Prestwick Cafe: Building Something New: There’s Always Demolition Required tags : change , favorite Web 2.0 is highly interactive, accessible and collaborative. Learn how to utilize it in your classroom with free videos, activities and more from CDW-G and Discovery Education. tags : web2.0 , resources , favorite Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.
The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 4, 2009
'Pattie Maes and Pranav Mistry demo SixthSense | Video on TED.com tags : TED , SixthSense , favorite Google Tools for Teachers (NCTE 2009) tags : Google , resources , favorite 5 Google Wave Gadgets that You Will Most Likely Use tags : googlewave , favorite Open Thinking Wiki tags : digitalstorytelling , favorite Facebook privacy: a guide tags : facebook , favorite Educational Videos – The Best Educational Videos Online | Educational Videos Directory tags : video , favorite How to unblock Glogste
The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 3, 2009
'Is your classroom mobile phone free? | Why did the Chickenman cross the road? tags : cellphones , favorite changED: Teaching Students to Dialgoue tags : discussion , dialogue , favorite Learn to Podcast | Podcasting 101 | Guide to Podcasting Basics "Learn to Podcast – A Mini-Guide" tags : podcasting , podcast , favorite Character Education Lesson Plans From CHARACTER COUNTS!
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The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 2, 2009
'Flickr: The Commons tags : flickr , CCImages , creativecommons , favorite Wiki in a K-12 classroom - WikEd tags : wiki , resources , favorite YouTube - Twitter Kit - How do I get started with a PLN? - Module 1 part 2 tags : PLN , twitter , favorite YouTube - Twitter Kit - What is a PLN? Why is it important? - Module 1 part 1 tags : PLN , twitter , favorite Tagul - Gorgeous tag clouds tags : wordle , Tagcloud , favorite techitupvoicethreads / FrontPage tags : voicethread , favorite Posted from D
The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 1, 2009
'Science and Math Interactive Library tags : interactive , science , math , favorite Presentation Planning Pyramid « CleaveFast tags : presentation , planning , favorite ZaidSwoosh: A Podcasting Mini-Guide (Jeff Cobb) tags : podcasting , favorite Interactive Protractor tags : Geometry , protractor , interactive , favorite Formative and Summative Assessment in the Classroom tags : assessment , formative , summative , favorite An interactive whiteboard.
The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 1, 2009
'Its that time of year again for the Annual Edublog Awards. These awards celebrate "the achievements of edubloggers, twitterers, podcasters, video makers, online communities, wiki hosts and other web based users of educational technology." Here are my nominations: Best Teacher Blog- Philly Teacher - Mary Beth Hertz is a Computer Science Teacher in an elementary school in West Philadelphia.
EdTechSandyK
DECEMBER 30, 2009
'Being that it''s almost 2010, it''s somehow appropriate to blog about this really cool concept video that came across my Twitter stream via @levarburton (Yep, of Roots , Reading Rainbow , and Star Trek fame!). Mr. Burton''s exact Twitter words that intrigued me and made me click to watch the video were "8 minutes that rocked my world! This changes the ereading game.!
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