A great list of resources on Educational Technology for teachers!
http://www.onlinedegrees.org/top-100-technology-blogs-for-teachers/…
A great list of resources on Educational Technology for teachers!
http://www.onlinedegrees.org/top-100-technology-blogs-for-teachers/…
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 …
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/…
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 …
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 …
Great resources to start creating your paperless class.
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…
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 …
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.…
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/…
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 — …
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.
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.