The Internet has had a massive effect on all aspects of human life and interactions since its inception. The world has shrunk considerably and the speed of life has increased dramatically. But one specific aspect that the internet has had …
Don’t Lecture Me: Rethinking How College Students Learn
Harvard’s professor Eric Mazur talks on the benefits of practicing peer instruction in class, rather than the traditional lecture. The idea is getting traction. Here’s more about the practice.
http://mindshift.kqed.org/2012/02/dont-lecture-me-rethinking-how-college-students-learn-2/…
5 Places to Get Digital Textbooks
With ebooks, your wallet may gain a few pounds as well, as you will be spending a lot less money on books. Check out these five digital text services. With synchronized convenience and interactive, cost-effective methods, life is on its …
5 Real Ways To Use QR Codes In Education
QR codes. Disposable fad? Or useful technology? Opinions on whether QR codes are of real value is a hotly debated topic. But regardless of polarized views on the technology, there are some teachers using QR codes in education in some …
Paperless – How I Teach From The Cloud
Great resources to start creating your paperless class.
Teaching With Twitter Visualizations
Twitter is on the leading edge of breaking news, sharing resources, and inspiring educators. Take a look on these great Twitter visualization tools for your class.
http://theasideblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/teaching-with-twitter-visualizations.html…
Teaching and Learning with Concept Maps
Used as a learning and teaching technique, concept mapping visually illustrates the relationships between concepts and ideas. Often represented in circles or boxes, concepts are linked by words and phrases that explain the connection between the ideas, helping students organize …
Computers in schools: money well-spent, Concordia University study says
A new study from researchers at Concordia University, published in the Review of Educational Research journal, concludes that in classrooms where computer technology was used to support teaching, it had a “small to moderate positive” impact on learning and attitude.…
Aggregate, Curate and Create Your Own Textbook
In this post you will learn the process of creating a digital textbook, tools for each step of the process and strategies for involving the students in its development.
http://plpnetwork.com/2012/01/24/aggregate-curate-and-create-your-own-textbook/…
Nicholas Negroponte on learning by themselves
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Presentation of the Week: Technologies, Pedagogies and the Next Generation
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DawsonITE 100th edition!
Today DawsonITE is celebrating its 100th edition! I hope you have enjoyed it so far!…
5 Essential Classroom Management Tools for Teachers
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 — …
How To Download & Back Up Your Gmail & Other Google Data
Google makes getting data back onto your computer pretty easy but you can also use these same methods if you’re looking to ditch Google because of concerns about their privacy policy.
GoSoapBox – Transform your lecture in real-time
With GoSoapBox, teachers can assess comprehension in real time, or take assessment to the next level by using the exportable spreadsheet that GoSoapBox conveniently provides.