A journey into the cloud…
I love the buzz in the classroom when student are engaged to create something to share their learning; perhaps an Animoto video with captions, a comic strip, or Google Slides. … Continue Reading Technology as Accelerator #immooc
Ross Cooper asks a great question: Should the 4Cs be graded? Should communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity be graded? Remember that assessment is for learning, feedback for improvement, but … Continue Reading Grade. Assess. Feedback
Teachers: Always Learning– Communicate to Families As I strive to become a better teacher, coach, and learner, I search for resources that help me grow, offering ideas that I can … Continue Reading 21st Century for Families #immooc
What are some examples that you consider innovative? How is it new and better than what previously existed? An example of a change in practice that is innovative in … Continue Reading Musings on Innovation for #immooc
I’ve really been thinking about this. Our school systems in the United States formed with local boards of education so that the community’s education goals direct what happens in their school. … Continue Reading Purpose of Education #immooc
Today’s DigiLitSunday topic is reflection. That’s an amazing word. I see my reflection in the mirror. I see my work reflects my efforts. I see my mistakes reflect I … Continue Reading Reflection #immooc #digilitsunday
Motivation. It’s pretty simple: we like to do want we want to do when we want to do it because we have a reason and we know we can do … Continue Reading #DigiLitSunday Motivation
Beginnings, Part 1 Teachers and students are in a moment now between worlds, between the summer of exploration on our own and autumn of investigation in school. And I … Continue Reading #DigiLitSunday First Days Part 1
The awesome Ben Wilkoff has done it again! Just tweet #AskBenW a question, and he’ll provide resources and suggestions. This summer I’m taking a course on “Blended Learning.” Many of … Continue Reading I #AskBenW And he suggested
Matt Renwick of Reading by Example has invited educators to a month-long book club study of his Digital Student Portfolios ebook. Read his overview intro post here and join the Google+ Community. It promises to be … Continue Reading Digital Portfolio Chapter 1
Day 6 Topic: How will we know when our profession is respected? Answer 1: I know our profession is respected when I’m out in the community and a student runs … Continue Reading #edblogaday This is My Teacher
Day 3 topic: What’s your biggest concern about teaching and what can we do about it? A student quoted me earlier this year, and posted the note by my phone … Continue Reading #edblogaday test and time
I love when the twitterverse provides me with answers to a question, and when I can reciprocate. Here’s a question: What are some paper/pencil ways to take notes? .@grammasheri Thanks! … Continue Reading #sol15 Note-taking
Just wanted to share this great idea for rubrics and feedback from Jennifer Gonzalez. Instead of a rubric that describes each level, simply write the section that is “proficient.” On the … Continue Reading Idea for Rubrics: Feedback #140WC #C4C15
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