February 2012
11 posts
Adventures in Learning: 50+ Education Blogs →
adventuresinlearning:
I have been collecting powerful and useful education blogs over the last few years, here are some of them! Enjoy!
A Better Education
A Space for Learning
Birth of a School
Bridging Differences
Cooperative Catalyst
Deborah Meier’s Blog…
Integrating Google Tools 4 Teachers
techedblog:
Lately we’ve noticed that Google has a lot of different tools that are useful for Teachers. Google is not just for searching for something! One example is Google Earth. The program could be used in a Geography class, Math, Science, even Business! However, the problem is how do we integrate such tools into our classrooms?
Check out Integrating Google Tools 4 Teachers and get some...
Personal Learning Networks for Educators: 10 Tips... →
coolcatteacher:
Excellent guide about personal learning networks from Mark Wagner. Recommended reading for those who believe in building a Personal Learning Network (PLN).
Blog Post #5
I really enjoyed learning about voki its fun, interesting, and easy to do. The site does a good job explaining how to create a voki. I even created one for my son to let him know it’s bed time, he fell in love with it, and created his own with my help of course. I think it’s a great tool for teachers to use in the classroom.
This video explains my restroom policy for the job I have now. I...
Blog Post #4
I bookmarked the following sties to use in my classroom
Planbook.com is a great website that allows you to do the following:
- Develop custom schedules for each class.
- View and print lessons by day, week, or class.
- Create class templates for any day of the week.
- Adjust your lesson schedule with a single click.
- Allow students to view your plans online.
- Share your plans with other...
Hazeldale Elementary School kids use iPad app to... →
coolcatteacher:
Using ipads to teach vocabulary. In this mainstream media article, students are using Toontastic to create stories and learn new vocabulary. My students enjoy Puppetpals, another great one to use.
5 Essential Classroom Management Tools for... →
Classroom management is one of the most important tasks for teachers throughout the school year. With an organized and efficient workflow, and ways to spice up the presentation of the daily lecture, these tools — from apps to videos — offer tips for both new teachers and vets alike. SEE ALSO…
5 Essential Classroom Management Tools for... →
Classroom management is one of the most important tasks for teachers throughout the school year. With an organized and efficient workflow, and ways to spice up the presentation of the daily lecture, these tools — from apps to videos — offer tips for both new teachers and vets alike. SEE ALSO…
Blog Post #3
I love the igoogle gadgets on the PLN. The personal learning network is such as great idea and it’s so convenient. I choose simply recipes, you tube, CNET News, TV guide, and hot new music. I decided to add simply recipes because I love to cook, and try new dishes. I choose you tube because I like to watch different videos and they provide you with the video of the day. I added the CNET news...
Blog Post #2
After reviewing the NETS for Teachers I see the following as some of my strengths:
Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources. (A good way to do this is to stay up on current issues/and events in your classroom.)
Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding...
