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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 →
I hold some strong opinions on Email Efficiency for Teachers. Yes, that is a thing. This article is more about the email that you have not sent, yet. The ones you are ruminating over, trying to phrase just so. I’d… 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 →
Social media has been around for a long time now. Maybe it was around, maybe you were on social media before you were a teacher? If so, it might be check-up time to make sure you are using social media… Continue Reading →
The days of compulsory attendance of professional learning have ended. Well, maybe not completely yet, but we should act as if they have. You should be acting as if the days of compulsory attendance of your training has ended. Here… Continue Reading →
Don’t forget the Teacher’s Holiday Gifts! Teachers really don’t expect anything, but save them from only receiving coffee mugs and fudge with fingerprints on it. Show them appreciation through simple gifts that show you were thinking of them – before… Continue Reading →
My workgroup encourages teachers in our district to become certified in educational technology tools that our district purchases. We encourage certification in Nearpod, NewsELA, ThingLink, FlipGrid, BrainPop. In fact, we have paid them to be certified in June after school… Continue Reading →
Well, maybe not “you,” but the real problem that someone-you-know has with educational technology… Resilience You are not always able to spring back quickly from a difficult #edtech challenge. The unplanned can stop you in your tracks and you are… 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 →
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