DawsonITE is a blog devoted to Educational Technology. It's compiled by Rafael Scapin, Coordinator of Educational Technology at Dawson College in Montreal (Canada).
Educators need to start with good pedagogy and lesson objectives and activities and then look for technology that can enhance those lessons, improve teaching and learning, and help students learn.
http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.fr/2012/06/10-technology-skills-every-educator.html…
“I would like to provide you with another list of some equally important digital skills that you, as a teacher, need to seriously consider if you want to pave the way for the 21st century teaching. I have added a …
The article shows that teachers who are dealing with new technologies being implemented into their schools and classrooms must be nurtured in tandem with the students. With changes this broad, only by working together and supporting everyone affected will our …
Facebook isn’t just a great way for you to find old friends or learn about what’s happening this weekend, it is also an incredible learning tool. Teachers can utilize Facebook for class projects, for enhancing communication, and for engaging students …
As others try to discover the next revolutionary idea to elicit changes in education, educators in the classroom are making things happen now, despite the hurdles they sometimes face. Innovative educators today are often referred to as 21st Century Teachers, …
As we find ourselves surrounded by more and more technology in our profession as teachers, we see teachers react in strong ways. You have the embracers, the open, the sceptic, the hesitaters, the hand-holders, the resisters All of these types …
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 — …
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.
The blogosphere and the mainstream media is filled with success stories of technology’s successful adoption in education. However, many educators complain that when they try to introduce technological innovation on their campuses, they face obstacles.
PBS released the survey results at the 2012 Florida Education Technology Conference (FETC), where educators from across the country have gathered to share best practices about the use of technology in the classroom.
Just as a teacher has to re-think his or her classroom structure to incorporate a new element such as guided reading or math manipulatives, a teacher trying to incorporate and truly integrate technology in the classroom must reflect, fail and …
As an educator, you know how important it is to continue to learn throughout your life. With this collection of videos, you can learn all about teaching, learning, and the policies of schools. Check out our list to find the …
You can’t talk about how technology is revolutionizing education without mentioning Facebook. If you’re a teacher, you would be well served by spending 3 minutes to read through this must-have guide.
http://edudemic.com/2011/01/every-teachers-must-have-guide-to-facebook/…
As the new school year gets underway, there will be plenty of times when the “techy” teachers are going to be asked to help others get their classrooms set up. As I spent the first few days helping my friends …
These Technologies Are Changing Education. Are You Familiar With Them?