Not every possible technique will necessarily stick with all self-motivated learners, of course, but the only way to find out is to test them. Try some of the following and experiment with what works in a more independent educational setting.…
20 tips and resources for using learning technology in higher education
See what panelists from universities including Cornell, Bath, MIT and Glasgow Caledonia suggest on how to successfully extend the classroom into virtual environments.
The 7 Golden Rules of Using Technology in Schools
Adam S. Bellow, author of The Tech Commandments, and founder of eduTecher, spoke to a roomful of receptive teachers at the recent ISTE 2011 conference, and demonstrated some of the ironies and contradictions the education system is mired in. And …
Ten Tips for Personalized Learning via Technology
To challenge and support each child at his or her own level, the educators of Forest Lake Elementary deploy a powerful array of digital-technology tools. Discover what your school can learn.
http://www.edutopia.org/stw-differentiated-instruction-ten-key-lessons…
Tips for Managing Social Media Information Overload
Useful tips for dealing with the information overload that results from participation in social media.
http://webworkerdaily.com/2010/08/06/tips-for-managing-social-media-information-overload/…
Wave Hello to Google Wave – 10 Uses of Google Wave in the Classroom
Initially released only to developers, and invited users, Google Wave has just been released to the general public. Google Wave is an online software application product from Google. It is described as “a new web application for real-time communication and …
3 Audacity Tips To Enhance Any Recorded Interview
One of the nice things about recorded interviews is that they work well as an audio podcast either available for download from your own blog, or distributed as a podcast at any podcast directory. Many avid audio enthusiasts may find …
The Ten No Nos of Teaching with a Projector or Interactive Whiteboard
There are still some educators that don’t seem to know the no nos for teaching with a projector or interactive whiteboard (IWB). Perhaps it’s easier to notice when you’re sitting as an audience member or an observer which is not …
How To Search Emails In Gmail Efficiently
When Google launched Gmail they revolutionized emailing. Until then, the focus of email clients and services had been on sorting emails. Google is a search engine. Consequently, Google’s email service provides many different ways to search your Gmail emails, while …
Find Top Internet Searches In Your Niche With Google Insights
Today, I’m going to provide a brief overview of some of the coolest advanced features of Google Insights for Search that let you identify not only the top Internet searches, but it’ll let you isolate the top searches within your …
Eight Interactive Whiteboard Tips
Interactive whiteboards are effective learning tools for whole class instruction. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your interactive whiteboard:
http://blog.learningtoday.com/blog/bid/25649/Eight-Interactive-Whiteboard-Tips…