Math class needs a makeover
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To flip or not to flip? Does reverse instruction work?
It seems as though many teachers are afraid that videos will replace teachers. That is not what reverse instruction is about. In fact, the overarching majority of testimonials of those who have indeed “flipped the classroom” have been positive.
http://www.coetail.asia/jilliann/2012/02/20/to-flip-or-not-to-flip-does-reverse-instruction-work/…
NMC Horizon Report 2012 – Higher Ed Edition
This ninth edition describes annual findings from the NMC Horizon Project, a decade-long research project designed to identify and describe emerging technologies likely to have an impact on learning, teaching, and creative inquiry in higher education.
http://www.nmc.org/publications/horizon-report-2012-higher-ed-edition…
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/…
3 Ways the Internet Is Changing Education Right Now
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 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 …
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 …
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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