A Principal's Reflections
MARCH 13, 2011
'I came across a great video this morning that really does a nice job illustrating how teaching should be evolving to meet the needs of 21st Century Learners. Watching the video reinforced for me the direction that we are taking New Milford High School. The question now becomes are the pedagogical shifts described above taking hold in classrooms? If not, which I assume is the overwhelming answer, what has to be done?
The Web20Classroom
MARCH 15, 2011
'One question that comes into my inbox or on Twitter a lot lately is one dealing with iPads. Many schools and classrooms all over are investing in these devices and educators want to know how to use them effectively, apps to consider and more. In keeping with the "My Favorite Resources" theme ( last week I listed my favorite resources for talking about Twitter ) here are my go-to resources when people ask me about iPads in the Classroom.
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The 21st Century Principal
MARCH 21, 2011
'I think this video says about all that can be said about both our budget crisis in North Carolina, and the approach our political establishment is taking with budget cuts. This video was created by Career Technical Education students in a multimedia class. It is a very moving tribute to what is currently happening in education in North Carolina. The Impact of Budget Cuts in Education from WNDR News on Vimeo.
EdTechSandyK
MARCH 29, 2011
'Today I gave testimony in favor of the passage of Texas SB 6 , which institutes an Instructional Materials Allotment (IMA) in lieu of the textbook allotment and the former Technology Allotment. SB 6, if passed into law, would give local school districts in Texas more discretionary control over how they spend state monies designated for instructional materials.
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SpeechTechie
MARCH 28, 2011
'I have been meaning to write about GlogsterEDU for some time, but have put it off because, though a wonderful and easy resource to use, it requires a series of posts to really do it justice. It was hard to commit. But here we go- It''s GlogsterEDU week on SpeechTechie! GlogsterEDU is a free (with some nice paid features) site based on the concept of "poster yourself.
The Daring Librarian
MARCH 29, 2011
'( UPDATE : This is the original post about this mobile media digital discovery lesson but I''ve also updated it recently in Part Deux ! Pls. check it out! :-) I remixed this awesome scavenger hunt originally created by Joyce Valenza and added a QR Code Twist! I re-worked some of the questions for a lesson with my adorable ESOL kids (we have 35 right now in our ESOL program & one cute be-freckled girl just came yesterday & speaks no English at all but she LOVED scanning the codes when I
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The Web20Classroom
MARCH 23, 2011
'The topic of Critical Thinking and Google Searches seems to poke it''s head out via various discussions and conversations every now and then. Even on #edchat last night the topic centered around moving kids away from thinking Google has all the answers to thinking critically. First let me clarify. I use the term Google Searches loosely. That has come to mean all searches but there are obviously other search engines out there (Like Bing and Yahoo) that are still relevant and used in schools.
The 21st Century Principal
MARCH 22, 2011
'Today, I stumbled across an article from CNN entitled “ 5 Ways Twitter Changed How We Communicate.” CNN posted the article in honor of Twitter’s 5th birthday and to describe the 5 ways Twitter has “changed the digital communication game.” According to the CNN article, Twitter has basically changed communication in the following ways: Made a fast flow of information possible: In other words, Twitter has made it possible for news to spread extremely fast.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
MARCH 16, 2011
'The United States Department of Education is sponsoring a program called Connected Online Communities of Practice , a three-year initiative. 1. I run what is arguably the largest social network for educators, Classroom 2.0 with 54,000 members. Can anyone tell me why nobody from the Department of Education called to ask my advice on this project? 2.
SpeechTechie
MARCH 1, 2011
'In yesterday''s post, I described how some apps that are attractively touted as "free" are really not worth using because of obtrusive ads or limitations designed to tempt us toward "in-app" purchases , with a virtual food app used as an example. I want to again emphasize that there are many specialized apps for SLPs that are definitely worth paying for (see my friends at Smarty Ears and RinnApps , to start), but there are also a wealth of "small change" apps that are better alternatives to fre
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EdTechSandyK
MARCH 31, 2011
'On Friday, April 1st, the Texas House will begin debate on HB 1, their budget proposal for the next biennium. Below is the text of the letter I just sent to my representative. If you are a Texan who cares about education, I hope you are also making your position known. A short and sweet email or phone call is better than nothing at all. We elect them; they represent us.
A Principal's Reflections
MARCH 7, 2011
'Many of you probably viewed the title of this post and immediately thought of rest and relaxation. I will be the first one to admit that we all need more of this, but the focus of my post is increasing rigor and relevancy in schools. While attending the 2011 NASSP Conference in San Francisco, CA I listened to a keynote by Dr. Bill Daggett. His message centered on the need for increasing rigor and relevancy in schools.
The Web20Classroom
MARCH 8, 2011
'For some, Twitter is a place where people talk about themselves, show pictures of what they are eating or a platform for celebrities to make sure they are even more a part of our lives. And certainly those tweets and tweeters are out there. A simple search of a few key words will reveal a world of misfits, narcissists and sometimes even worse. And this is what I am up against everyday.
The 21st Century Principal
MARCH 13, 2011
'Evernote has rocketed to the top of my most-often-used applications in recent months. It is one of the first desktop applications I open in the morning, and one of the last ones I close in the afternoons at the end of the day. Last spring, I purchased a premium account, and it has been well worth the money. Evernote is clearly an administrator must-have application.
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The Electric Educator
MARCH 25, 2011
'I''m reading Linchpin by Seth Godin. Godin argues that only two things should be taught in school: 1. How to solve problems. 2. How to lead. [ source ] I tend to agree with him. Learning facts does not set you apart in today''s information driven culture. It''s what you do with what you know and how you can lead others to use what you know that is important.
SpeechTechie
MARCH 1, 2011
'We all are getting a bit spoiled by free apps. For our whole career, we have been willing to pay a small price for books, games, rewards for kids, or items that would enhance our therapy. Then the App Store came along, initially offering tons of free apps. Their value once established, app developers are now reasonably expecting us to pay a couple of dollars for their work, but I still often hear people (SLPs and non) profess that they vastly prefer to download free apps.
The Daring Librarian
MARCH 9, 2011
'So, I get this Tweet & email question a lot." How do you make those At-A-Glance Comic Tutorials! ? " I''ve mentioned it before but here''s more.it''s Comic Life ! The above comic was probably my first - I created in 2007 for my Daring Tech Wiki about Comic Life (with classroom ideas!) and the below comics (all 3 pages!) were created by the awesome Media Specialist & my colleague & friend Mr.
A Principal's Reflections
MARCH 1, 2011
'One of the best parts of the month for me is compiling the monthly Principal''s Report. When I became the Principal at New Milford High School in 2007 I felt that it was extremely important to communicate with various stakeholders (parents, BOE members, Central Office, staff, etc.) all of the great things going on at the school. Not only has this been a great source of information for the community, but it also helps keep me in the loop as it is impossible to be everywhere at once.
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The Web20Classroom
MARCH 22, 2011
'Free Technology for Teachers: 11 Good Digital Storytelling Resources tags: digitalstorytelling favorite Interactive NETS*S tags: nets ISTE favorite Why Formative Assessments Matter | Edutopia tags: formativeassessment assessment favorite What should a networked educational leader tweet about? tags: twitter leadership favorite Tony Vincent''s Learning in Hand - Podcasting tags: podcast favorite Posted from Diigo.
The 21st Century Principal
MARCH 27, 2011
'“Talent is not a thing; it’s a process,” is the argument made in David Shenk’s book The Genius in All of Us. For years, the nature versus nurture debate has simmered, with most of us coming out on the side of nature at times. Since psychologists Richard Herrnstein and Charles Murray warned that our society was increasingly becoming stratified between those who have the genes for intelligence and high cognitive functioning, and those who are unfortunate in that they inherited genetically the lot
EdTechSandyK
MARCH 6, 2011
'They are word processed, printed, signed, stuffed in envelopes, addressed, stamped, and waiting to be mailed in the morning. What are "they"? My letters to Governor Rick Perry, Senator Steve Ogden, and Representative Larry Gonzales. That''s what. If you are Tweeting and Facebooking and blogging, great. If you are consuming information on the budget crisis, also great.
SpeechTechie
MARCH 13, 2011
'Some years ago I was looking for a St. Patrick''s Day activity and stumbled upon this simple, great one related to the five senses. See, (pun intended) if you stare at a red object for 30 seconds or so, then look at a white background, it creates an illusion of a green floating object of the same shape, for most people. Kids really loved the activity and, the following year, I created a worksheet for it using PowerPoint that would allow it to be repeated at home.
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The Electric Educator
MARCH 7, 2011
'The video below is a basic introduction to Google Apps for Education. It explains the difference between a regular Google account and a Google Apps account. Hopefully this will help clarify some common misunderstandings and emphasize the additional benefits of integrating Google Apps for Education into your school. If you are interesting in "Going Google" you might find this post on Google Apps Training Resources helpful.
A Principal's Reflections
MARCH 28, 2011
'As I sit here in the San Francisco airport after my flight was cancelled (I got on a later flight though) I cannot help but reflect on my first ASCD Annual Conference. What an incredible experience! The excitement began back in the late summer when I was notified that my proposal to present was accepted. The title of my session was Exploring Best Practices in Social Networking.
The Web20Classroom
MARCH 15, 2011
'We should talk – what are you doing to ensure student safety online? | Edublogs - education blogs for teachers, students and institutions tags: onlinesafety digitalcitizenship favorite Green Eggs & Facebook: 15 Social Media Tips from Dr. Seuss tags: socialmedia favorite PBL DO-IT-YOURSELF : Guidance, Tools and Tips for Your Projects | Buck Institute for Education tags: PBL favorite 3 Reasons Why Students Should Be Using Dropbox tags: dropbox favorite "I Don''t Get It" - How to Get Your Students
The 21st Century Principal
MARCH 6, 2011
'How do we engage administrators more in using social media and in developing a Professional Learning Network? That was the question at the center of my presentation at the annual North Carolina Technology in Education Society’s (NCTIES) 2011 conference in Raleigh, North Carolina. As I point out in my presentation, which is included below, the media horror stories often give administrators from the school level to the superintendent level pause when it comes to using social media tools, and ther
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The Daring Librarian
MARCH 4, 2011
'So we have a spankin new iMac computer lab in our building and I''m really chuffed ! (British for freakin excited!) 30 brilliant new iMacs all lined up & shiny.ready to do some cool stuff with the kids! (and yes, throughout this post I''ll be showing off the pics - your hard-earned tax money at work - please notice the Think Different Apple posters laminated & stapled to the wall - don''t hate!
SpeechTechie
MARCH 20, 2011
'HubBub Games is a resource you might want to explore and bookmark for younger students or those with earlier developmental skills. The Hub is apparently a TV network with a variety of kids'' shows, and this site is a selection of interactives related to the programs and characters. There are a whole bunch of games that would allow for multiple trials and visits in order to build concepts and skills.
EdTechSandyK
MARCH 10, 2011
'Notes from SXSWedu 2011 breakout session. Carol Teitelman Region XIII Distance Learning Link to Prezi from presentation: [link] Dr. Helen Barrett [link] Portfolios fall into two different types. (Epsilen allows you to do both at the same time.) Internal (learning or reflection) External (showcase or accountability) Reflection a key part of keeping a portfolio.
The Electric Educator
MARCH 16, 2011
'One of my great disappointments with Google Sites is the fact that it doesn''t have a threaded discussion feature. I have been told that this feature will be added in the future, but for now, it''s only a dream. For classroom teachers this is a problem because discussion forums are a great way to encouraged discussion and debate outside of class. My initial disappointment gave way to excitement when I discovered the Tal.ki Sites Gadget.
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