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It is report card time and the school is sending my son’s report card through the mail, the U.S. Postal Service. That is where K-12 education has ended this week, reduced to sheltering in place in our homes and the… Continue Reading →
With ever-increasing days under our belt as remote teachers, thousands of educators are likely taking stock this morning. If this is the new normal, how normal was yesterday? School From Home: If this is the new normal, how normal was… Continue Reading →
Extraordinary circumstances are culminating in an extended period of time for students to be out of school. Parents are now forced into a role they may not have the expertise to feel confident in and students are confused by the… Continue Reading →
As schools either close or think about what closing would mean for them, here are some things to consider. Schools are struggling with how their actions would impact the community. What are the factors your school or district is considering?… Continue Reading →
Virtual Communities Virtual Communities include online courses and social media platforms. Online classes offer a variety of interactions. Some are expected and unexpected; there are also some interactions that do more to build social presence than others. Online classes have… Continue Reading →
Differentiating Course and Community Both coursework and interactions in online learning communities, such as social media, are concerned with literacies. Song “pluralizes the word” literacy to denote the multiple literacies today’s students have to possess to interact and learn successfully… Continue Reading →
An introduction is difficult. The introduction is the start of your Social Presence in your online classroom. If you are a novice online educator you may be especially concerned. Allow me to share two methods for K-12 educators to enhance… Continue Reading →
It’s the time of year we bring kids back to classes. And has been jokingly been referred to as Xbox Detox. However, back to school time is not just about pulling the plug, but instead redirecting thinking. Some of the… Continue Reading →
If that is the question, the answer is it depends. Should you be considering OER content? Find out for sure. #edchat Click To Tweet Open Educational Resources (OER) “Open Educational Resources are teaching, learning and research materials in any medium… Continue Reading →
I’ve been ready to teach online for years. Or so I thought. The more I learn about it, the more I realize I have much more to learn. Maybe you have had similar thoughts and wonderings and would appreciate an… Continue Reading →
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