Saturday, 2 June 2012
Friday, 1 June 2012
Cleveland Schools Board of Education backs plan to cut teachers' holidays, professional development days | cleveland.com
Cleveland Schools Board of Education backs plan to cut teachers' holidays, professional development days | cleveland.com:
"CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland school board and Cleveland Teachers Union leaders don't agree on a possible solution to their pay dispute -- one that would close about $13 million of the district's projected $19 million deficit next school year.
The board voted Thursday night to accept a plan recommended by Michigan-based labor fact-finder Betty Widgeon that would eliminate six paid holidays for teachers, three voluntary but paid professional days and three mandatory professional development days."
"CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland school board and Cleveland Teachers Union leaders don't agree on a possible solution to their pay dispute -- one that would close about $13 million of the district's projected $19 million deficit next school year.
The board voted Thursday night to accept a plan recommended by Michigan-based labor fact-finder Betty Widgeon that would eliminate six paid holidays for teachers, three voluntary but paid professional days and three mandatory professional development days."
One Million Teachers Just Choked - John Wilson Unleashed - Education Week
One Million Teachers Just Choked - John Wilson Unleashed - Education Week:
"I have had the pleasure of working with some great teachers who happen to be registered Republicans, and they've been pretty loyal to their Party's nominees in the past. They have let me know how disappointed they have been with the current administration's preoccupation with using student test data for everything from employee evaluations to salary increases. This has been their "talk to the hand" response when I have tried to persuade them with other arguments that favor this administration. It's been a tough sell up till now. But low and behold, their party's candidate has come forth with an education agenda that has made my Republican friends choke on their words."
"I have had the pleasure of working with some great teachers who happen to be registered Republicans, and they've been pretty loyal to their Party's nominees in the past. They have let me know how disappointed they have been with the current administration's preoccupation with using student test data for everything from employee evaluations to salary increases. This has been their "talk to the hand" response when I have tried to persuade them with other arguments that favor this administration. It's been a tough sell up till now. But low and behold, their party's candidate has come forth with an education agenda that has made my Republican friends choke on their words."
Edmonton teacher suspended for giving 0s - Edmonton - CBC News
Edmonton teacher suspended for giving 0s - Edmonton - CBC News:
"An Edmonton high school teacher says he has been suspended for giving students zeros on uncompleted assignments or exams.
Lynden Dorval, a physics teacher at Ross Sheppard High School, has been giving the mark for work that wasn't handed in or tests not taken even though it goes against the school's "no-zero" policy."
"An Edmonton high school teacher says he has been suspended for giving students zeros on uncompleted assignments or exams.
Lynden Dorval, a physics teacher at Ross Sheppard High School, has been giving the mark for work that wasn't handed in or tests not taken even though it goes against the school's "no-zero" policy."
50 Best iPad Apps for STEM Education | Online Universities
50 Best iPad Apps for STEM Education | Online Universities:
"Despite early doubts, the iPad has proven to be an incredibly valuable tool for education, both in the classroom and in homes around America. By offering students, from elementary school all the way up to the university level, the chance to do some hands-on learning, exploring, and sometimes even educational gaming, the device makes education fun and exciting, something that isn’t always easy to do."
"Despite early doubts, the iPad has proven to be an incredibly valuable tool for education, both in the classroom and in homes around America. By offering students, from elementary school all the way up to the university level, the chance to do some hands-on learning, exploring, and sometimes even educational gaming, the device makes education fun and exciting, something that isn’t always easy to do."
Google launches Chromebook, Chromebox & gets it right — Tech News and Analysis
Google launches Chromebook, Chromebox & gets it right — Tech News and Analysis:
"We often joke Google is like the old Microsoft — getting things wrong, bumbling its way into new markets, and getting things right on the third try. This seems to be quite true of Google’s efforts to develop a cloud PC. Google and its partner, Samsung, are launching a new Chromebook and Chromebox today, targeting them at the educational and corporate customers."
"We often joke Google is like the old Microsoft — getting things wrong, bumbling its way into new markets, and getting things right on the third try. This seems to be quite true of Google’s efforts to develop a cloud PC. Google and its partner, Samsung, are launching a new Chromebook and Chromebox today, targeting them at the educational and corporate customers."
Google+ Local Replaces Google Places: What Local Businesses Should Know
Google+ Local Replaces Google Places: What Local Businesses Should Know:
"Sayonara, Google Places! Today, Google is taking the first step to eradicate Google Place pages and transition to new Google+ Local pages. Surprise, local businesses! Time to bite the bullet and learn how to use Google+.
Google+ Local pages can be found via a new 'Local' tab in the sidebar of Google+, and Local pages also feature Zagat scores and recommendations from people you're connected to on Google+. Looks like last year's Google acquisition of Zagat is finally being put to good use."
"Sayonara, Google Places! Today, Google is taking the first step to eradicate Google Place pages and transition to new Google+ Local pages. Surprise, local businesses! Time to bite the bullet and learn how to use Google+.
Google+ Local pages can be found via a new 'Local' tab in the sidebar of Google+, and Local pages also feature Zagat scores and recommendations from people you're connected to on Google+. Looks like last year's Google acquisition of Zagat is finally being put to good use."
Canada’s Virtual Innovative Educator Forum 2012
Canada’s Virtual Innovative Educator Forum 2012
On May 26th, we held our
Canadian Virtual Innovative Educator Forum (VIEF) using Skype and Microsoft
communication tools and had the opportunity to hear about all the exciting and
innovative education projects taking place across Canada. During our
forum, past innovative teacher winners acted as judges, selecting the best
projects. Semi finalists from this round will compete on June 9th at the second round of the
VIEF. The top three projects will represent Canada
as part of our Canadian delegation to the Microsoft World Wide Global Learning Forum
to be held in Athens, Greece in November of this year. The winners will
receive an all expense paid trip, professional development sessions and will
compete with their peers from around the world for the very best innovative
learning activities.
Click here to listen to the presentations from the May 26th event.
We are proud to share that Canada is the first country from over 104 Microsoft Partners in Learning regions to bring our innovative teacher applicants together virtually and are very excited about our event. Here are some screenshots of the virtual environment where the VIEF took place:
Click here to listen to the presentations from the May 26th event.
We are proud to share that Canada is the first country from over 104 Microsoft Partners in Learning regions to bring our innovative teacher applicants together virtually and are very excited about our event. Here are some screenshots of the virtual environment where the VIEF took place:
Together
we will continue growing and developing a vibrant community of Canada‘s
Microsoft Innovative Educator Alumni that will help bring this great program
and resources to our amazing Canadian educators.
Join us
on June 9th
Please
join us on June 9th for our final round of presentations from
Canada’s amazing educators. Register now for the event.
Winners will be announced in
the June edition of our newsletter.
To keep up to
date on the VIEF and future updates, please log in to the PiL Canada Community Site.
Here is what some of the
participants had to say about the VIEF event on May 26:
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June 1, 2012 Quote of the day
Everyone thinks I'm psychotic, except for my friends deep inside the earth.
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Why the New Chromebook Still Doesn't Cut It
Why the New Chromebook Still Doesn't Cut It:
"Can a computer that is slightly more expensive than others with the same components, doesn't run the software people are accustomed to, relies on users to store their personal treasures on someone else's cloud, and may or may not recognize the devices plugged into it, really find success? Are we really asking this question as though the answer could be "Yes"?
A personal computer is inherently different from a software platform. Historically, consumers and businesses haven't invested in computer equipment for the quality of its software platform alone. If they did, the Macintosh question would have been settled in 1985. Instead, the majority of buyers make investments (often with great reluctance) in software platforms by virtue of their being supported by safe, reliable and compatible systems that won't get them into trouble."
"Can a computer that is slightly more expensive than others with the same components, doesn't run the software people are accustomed to, relies on users to store their personal treasures on someone else's cloud, and may or may not recognize the devices plugged into it, really find success? Are we really asking this question as though the answer could be "Yes"?
A personal computer is inherently different from a software platform. Historically, consumers and businesses haven't invested in computer equipment for the quality of its software platform alone. If they did, the Macintosh question would have been settled in 1985. Instead, the majority of buyers make investments (often with great reluctance) in software platforms by virtue of their being supported by safe, reliable and compatible systems that won't get them into trouble."
Geek of the Week: Craig Simmons on the future of libraries in the digital age - GeekWire
Geek of the Week: Craig Simmons on the future of libraries in the digital age - GeekWire:
"Craig Simmons, our latest Geek of the Week, didn’t originally plan to pursue a career in technology. Back in the 1990s, he was studying for his PhD, focusing on 18th Century and Early Modern British literature, when he realized that something needed to be done to make the rare books and manuscripts he was working with more widely accessible.
So he taught himself programming and early web development, and he’s been involved in technology ever since. Today he manages more than 100 members of the technology team at Serials Solutions, a company in Seattle that works to bring libraries into the digital age.
In our questionnaire below, we quiz him about the future of libraries and many other topics. Continue reading for his answers."
"Craig Simmons, our latest Geek of the Week, didn’t originally plan to pursue a career in technology. Back in the 1990s, he was studying for his PhD, focusing on 18th Century and Early Modern British literature, when he realized that something needed to be done to make the rare books and manuscripts he was working with more widely accessible.
So he taught himself programming and early web development, and he’s been involved in technology ever since. Today he manages more than 100 members of the technology team at Serials Solutions, a company in Seattle that works to bring libraries into the digital age.
In our questionnaire below, we quiz him about the future of libraries and many other topics. Continue reading for his answers."
How Hong Kong Reformed Schools - Global Learning - Education Week
How Hong Kong Reformed Schools - Global Learning - Education Week:
"Hong Kong has undergone extensive education reforms over the last twelve years. It has made access to education and 21st century skills a priority for all students.
In the past, the Hong Kong education system was highly selective and screened many students out of the system. Now, reformers are challenging this notion and giving all students access to twelve years of free education.
Higher education is also changing. Undergraduate programs previously had a very limited number of seats and only lasted for three years. Now, students will attend for four years and an expansion of seats means that 30% of students will be able to attend a Hong Kong university by 2015 compared to only 19% today."
"Hong Kong has undergone extensive education reforms over the last twelve years. It has made access to education and 21st century skills a priority for all students.
In the past, the Hong Kong education system was highly selective and screened many students out of the system. Now, reformers are challenging this notion and giving all students access to twelve years of free education.
Higher education is also changing. Undergraduate programs previously had a very limited number of seats and only lasted for three years. Now, students will attend for four years and an expansion of seats means that 30% of students will be able to attend a Hong Kong university by 2015 compared to only 19% today."
The Innovative Educator: Considering BYOT / BYOD next year? Get started with this sample policy & answers to FAQs
The Innovative Educator: Considering BYOT / BYOD next year? Get started with this sample policy & answers to FAQs:
"One of the best ways to prepare students to be prepared for the world is to help them use the tools of their world responsibly. Allowing students to bring their own devices is a terrific way to do just that, but even though some schools may have the wireless capacity and infrastructure, the admins / teachers may want to have a policy in place. Below is the policy shared with me by Tim Clark who serves as the Coordinator of Instructional Technology for Forsyth County, GA Schools. "
"One of the best ways to prepare students to be prepared for the world is to help them use the tools of their world responsibly. Allowing students to bring their own devices is a terrific way to do just that, but even though some schools may have the wireless capacity and infrastructure, the admins / teachers may want to have a policy in place. Below is the policy shared with me by Tim Clark who serves as the Coordinator of Instructional Technology for Forsyth County, GA Schools. "
How to Find Free PowerPoint E-Learning Templates » The Rapid eLearning Blog
How to Find Free PowerPoint E-Learning Templates » The Rapid eLearning Blog:
"I have mixed feelings about templates. On one hand templates are great because they help guide the production process and maintain consistency. This is good for the beginner or the organization that desires a defined look and experience.
On the other hand, it’s easy to become too reliant on templates. Often this forces us to use templates that don’t fit the context of the course content. And then many organizations force draconian template rules on all elearning courses, regardless of their purpose. I worked for a multi-billion dollar company that had one official PowerPoint template that had to be used for all things PowerPoint regardless of what was being built. Of course this was disastrous when it came to some of our elearning courses."
"I have mixed feelings about templates. On one hand templates are great because they help guide the production process and maintain consistency. This is good for the beginner or the organization that desires a defined look and experience.
On the other hand, it’s easy to become too reliant on templates. Often this forces us to use templates that don’t fit the context of the course content. And then many organizations force draconian template rules on all elearning courses, regardless of their purpose. I worked for a multi-billion dollar company that had one official PowerPoint template that had to be used for all things PowerPoint regardless of what was being built. Of course this was disastrous when it came to some of our elearning courses."
May 31 2012 Quote of the day
How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire?
Anonymous
Jimmy Hangout art
Spent an hour in a hang out and created a jimmy guitar playing dude during the talking and sharing...Hope you like.
Wednesday, 30 May 2012
10 LinkedIn Tips for Building Your Business | Social Media Examiner
10 LinkedIn Tips for Building Your Business | Social Media Examiner: "Are you using LinkedIn to grow your business?
With 161 million business members, LinkedIn provides a lot of opportunities.
The real value of LinkedIn for businesses is to connect one-to-one with other business professionals."
With 161 million business members, LinkedIn provides a lot of opportunities.
The real value of LinkedIn for businesses is to connect one-to-one with other business professionals."
Sergey Brin Finally Lets Someone Else Wear Google Glass | Gadget Lab | Wired.com
Sergey Brin Finally Lets Someone Else Wear Google Glass | Gadget Lab | Wired.com:
"Sergey Brin has once again hit the town with Project Glass — but this time he let someone else wear Google’s augmented reality headset. California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom wore the specs on The Gavin Newsom Show, and later told Wired about his brief experience with one of the world’s most rarefied pieces of technology.
“You can easily forget you have them on, and sense the capacity of use in the future,” Newsom told us, adding the headset felt incredibly light, comfortable and inconspicuous on his head.
Brin and his wife, Anne Wojcicki, appeared on Newsom’s Current TV talk show Wednesday, May 23 to discuss Project Glass and Sergey’s work in the Google X labs. On the show, Brin also provided our first glimpse into how the Google Glass interface is navigated."
"Sergey Brin has once again hit the town with Project Glass — but this time he let someone else wear Google’s augmented reality headset. California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom wore the specs on The Gavin Newsom Show, and later told Wired about his brief experience with one of the world’s most rarefied pieces of technology.
“You can easily forget you have them on, and sense the capacity of use in the future,” Newsom told us, adding the headset felt incredibly light, comfortable and inconspicuous on his head.
Brin and his wife, Anne Wojcicki, appeared on Newsom’s Current TV talk show Wednesday, May 23 to discuss Project Glass and Sergey’s work in the Google X labs. On the show, Brin also provided our first glimpse into how the Google Glass interface is navigated."
Social Media: Help or Hindrance to Edu Reform? - School Leadership 2.0
Social Media: Help or Hindrance to Edu Reform? - School Leadership 2.0:
"I recently had a lengthy discussion, ironically on Twitter, with a very tech-savvy educator friend about his concerns that big ideas in education might be getting drowned out as a result of the continuing discussions about Social Media and connectedness for educators. I hope I am categorizing that correctly. My friend felt that Social Media is a powerful medium that can be used to learn, but too much attention is given to it at the expense of other powerful ideas. According to him,” it's still all pretty much primordial soup"."
"I recently had a lengthy discussion, ironically on Twitter, with a very tech-savvy educator friend about his concerns that big ideas in education might be getting drowned out as a result of the continuing discussions about Social Media and connectedness for educators. I hope I am categorizing that correctly. My friend felt that Social Media is a powerful medium that can be used to learn, but too much attention is given to it at the expense of other powerful ideas. According to him,” it's still all pretty much primordial soup"."
Six Incredibly Boring And Monstrous Mistakes In Digital Education | Helping improve your annual meetings, conferences & education
Six Incredibly Boring And Monstrous Mistakes In Digital Education | Helping improve your annual meetings, conferences & education:
"University Professor Guillermo Ramirez, author of The Virtual Presenter, believes that online education is here to stay. Unfortunately, most organizations continue to deliver poor online education experiences.
Here are six online education mistakes most organizations make. These are modified from Ramirez’ recent PPT presentation Five Big Mistakes Of Virtual Education."
"University Professor Guillermo Ramirez, author of The Virtual Presenter, believes that online education is here to stay. Unfortunately, most organizations continue to deliver poor online education experiences.
Here are six online education mistakes most organizations make. These are modified from Ramirez’ recent PPT presentation Five Big Mistakes Of Virtual Education."
Top 12 Ways Teachers Can Rock Summer Break | TeachHUB
Top 12 Ways Teachers Can Rock Summer Break | TeachHUB:
"With summer just around the corner, it's the time to make sure those sunny school-free days don't pass us by. Let’s make the most of this summer without blowing out the budget.
Here are my top 12 ways to rock your summer break on a budget!"
"With summer just around the corner, it's the time to make sure those sunny school-free days don't pass us by. Let’s make the most of this summer without blowing out the budget.
Here are my top 12 ways to rock your summer break on a budget!"
Response: Several Ways To Connect With Disengaged Students - Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo - Education Week Teacher
Response: Several Ways To Connect With Disengaged Students - Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo - Education Week Teacher:
"Two readers have asked similar questions:
Science Eduk8r:
What do you do with the student who simply has refused to work?
Mary B:
I am a new teacher and have a position teaching in a high school. My question for you is how to respond to an apathetic student in my classroom?"
"Two readers have asked similar questions:
Science Eduk8r:
What do you do with the student who simply has refused to work?
Mary B:
I am a new teacher and have a position teaching in a high school. My question for you is how to respond to an apathetic student in my classroom?"
The Teacher Report: 8 Must-Do Tasks For the End of... - WeAreTeachers
The Teacher Report: 8 Must-Do Tasks For the End of... - WeAreTeachers:
"Whether you’ve already wrapped up the school year or have a few weeks left, chances are you’re feeling inundated with end-of-year duties like grading, cleaning and packing up your classroom. That’s why we’ve compiled this handy list of to-do items every teacher should complete. We hope it makes the transition to summer break easier…or at least brings a smile to your face."
"Whether you’ve already wrapped up the school year or have a few weeks left, chances are you’re feeling inundated with end-of-year duties like grading, cleaning and packing up your classroom. That’s why we’ve compiled this handy list of to-do items every teacher should complete. We hope it makes the transition to summer break easier…or at least brings a smile to your face."
The Power of the Principal - Finding Common Ground - Education Week
The Power of the Principal - Finding Common Ground - Education Week:
"The other day I was on Twitter and came across an excellent blog titled, Do We Need Principals, written by Josh Stumpenhorst, a sixth grade ELA and social science teacher in suburban Illinois. At first when I read the blog title I wrongly assumed it was just another blog written by a disgruntled teacher who dislikes his administrator. After all, I've been a school principal long enough to know that there are many people who do not like administrators."
"The other day I was on Twitter and came across an excellent blog titled, Do We Need Principals, written by Josh Stumpenhorst, a sixth grade ELA and social science teacher in suburban Illinois. At first when I read the blog title I wrongly assumed it was just another blog written by a disgruntled teacher who dislikes his administrator. After all, I've been a school principal long enough to know that there are many people who do not like administrators."
Education Administration RANT FAIL
We were testing out the video system for our online conference and I decided to do a RANT...I think it would be a good thing to send out to anyone who makes an appointment to come see me, it may cut down on the need to talk to me face to face. For those of you that know me...this is just me kidding around...not for real..no blood pressure issues..
Feel free to reuse, add your own words to make it more interesting.
Tuesday, 29 May 2012
Google Apps in Canada
Ok, I need some help here...
Is the use of Google Apps in Canadian Schools a violation of Canadian Privacy Law? Is the fact the information is stored outside of Canada a problems for K-12 students using Google Apps? Is a teacher using Google Apps in Canada at risk of being charged with breaking Canadian Law?
Please comment and retweet and spread this around so we Canadian educators can get a clear picture about Google Apps in Canada.
Is the use of Google Apps in Canadian Schools a violation of Canadian Privacy Law? Is the fact the information is stored outside of Canada a problems for K-12 students using Google Apps? Is a teacher using Google Apps in Canada at risk of being charged with breaking Canadian Law?
Please comment and retweet and spread this around so we Canadian educators can get a clear picture about Google Apps in Canada.
Social Media: Help or Hindrance to Education Reform? « My Island View
Social Media: Help or Hindrance to Education Reform? « My Island View:
"I recently had a lengthy discussion, ironically on Twitter, with a very tech-savvy educator friend about his concerns that big ideas in education might be getting drowned out as a result of the continuing discussions about Social Media and connectedness for educators. I hope I am categorizing that correctly. My friend felt that Social Media is a powerful medium that can be used to learn, but too much attention is given to it at the expense of other powerful ideas. According to him,” it’s still all pretty much primordial soup”."
"I recently had a lengthy discussion, ironically on Twitter, with a very tech-savvy educator friend about his concerns that big ideas in education might be getting drowned out as a result of the continuing discussions about Social Media and connectedness for educators. I hope I am categorizing that correctly. My friend felt that Social Media is a powerful medium that can be used to learn, but too much attention is given to it at the expense of other powerful ideas. According to him,” it’s still all pretty much primordial soup”."
What Is the Point of: Klout?
What Is the Point of: Klout?:
"Whenever a new Web trend comes along, there are people who ask, "What is the point of this?" If millions of people are using something, there has to be a reason. In our What Is the Point of... series, we'll explain it to you.
This week, we're asking, What is the point of Klout?"
"Whenever a new Web trend comes along, there are people who ask, "What is the point of this?" If millions of people are using something, there has to be a reason. In our What Is the Point of... series, we'll explain it to you.
This week, we're asking, What is the point of Klout?"
10 Reasons Every District Should Open a Flex School | Getting Smart
10 Reasons Every District Should Open a Flex School | Getting Smart
"Flex is category of blended learning. Innosight Institute in their recently updated classifications of blended learning defined a flex model as “a program in which content and instruction are delivered primarily by the Internet, students move on an individually customized, fluid schedule among learning modalities, and the teacher-of-record is on-site.” While most instruction is online, “The teacher-of-record or other adults provide face-to-face support on a flexible and adaptive as-needed basis through activities such as small-group instruction, group projects, and individual tutoring.”"
"Flex is category of blended learning. Innosight Institute in their recently updated classifications of blended learning defined a flex model as “a program in which content and instruction are delivered primarily by the Internet, students move on an individually customized, fluid schedule among learning modalities, and the teacher-of-record is on-site.” While most instruction is online, “The teacher-of-record or other adults provide face-to-face support on a flexible and adaptive as-needed basis through activities such as small-group instruction, group projects, and individual tutoring.”"
210,000 Catholic Schools To Adopt Office 365 -- THE Journal
210,000 Catholic Schools To Adopt Office 365 -- THE Journal:
"Catholic schools--all 210,000 of them around the world--will have the chance to implement Office 365 for their students as part of a new "social network for Catholic education." The deal was set up as part of an agreement between Microsoft and the Catholic International Education Office (OIEC), an organization that promotes Catholic education.
Through a Microsoft education alliance, OIEC will provide access to technology and training to students and teachers. It will also establish an online space for collaboration and communication.
Office 365 for education is a set of services that includes Office Web Apps, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, and Lync Online. With Office 365, OIEC students and teachers will be able to:"
"Catholic schools--all 210,000 of them around the world--will have the chance to implement Office 365 for their students as part of a new "social network for Catholic education." The deal was set up as part of an agreement between Microsoft and the Catholic International Education Office (OIEC), an organization that promotes Catholic education.
Through a Microsoft education alliance, OIEC will provide access to technology and training to students and teachers. It will also establish an online space for collaboration and communication.
Office 365 for education is a set of services that includes Office Web Apps, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, and Lync Online. With Office 365, OIEC students and teachers will be able to:"
Mind-reading robot teachers keep students focused - tech - 29 May 2012 - New Scientist
Mind-reading robot teachers keep students focused - tech - 29 May 2012 - New Scientist:
"WE ALL remember dozing off during a boring class at school. A robotic teacher that monitors students' attention levels and mimics the techniques human teachers use to hold their pupils' attention promises to end the snoozing, especially for students who have their lessons online. Tests indicate the robot can boost how much students remember from their lessons."
"WE ALL remember dozing off during a boring class at school. A robotic teacher that monitors students' attention levels and mimics the techniques human teachers use to hold their pupils' attention promises to end the snoozing, especially for students who have their lessons online. Tests indicate the robot can boost how much students remember from their lessons."
Disposable Twitter Accounts for Classroom Use - ProfHacker - The Chronicle of Higher Education
Disposable Twitter Accounts for Classroom Use - ProfHacker - The Chronicle of Higher Education:
"Twitter comes up frequently on ProfHacker. We write about Twitter in the classroom, Twitter for conference (and unconference) backchannels, and using Twitter as part of a web presence strategy. One of my first ProfHacker posts was all about how and why academics should consider using the service. When it comes to the classroom, however, there are complications with requiring Twitter. These include:"
"Twitter comes up frequently on ProfHacker. We write about Twitter in the classroom, Twitter for conference (and unconference) backchannels, and using Twitter as part of a web presence strategy. One of my first ProfHacker posts was all about how and why academics should consider using the service. When it comes to the classroom, however, there are complications with requiring Twitter. These include:"
The “Flipped Classroom” starts with one question: what is the best use of my face-to-face class time? | daily edventures
The “Flipped Classroom” starts with one question: what is the best use of my face-to-face class time? | daily edventures:
"If you’ve implemented (or even heard of) the flipped classroom approach to teaching, you have Jonathan Bergmann to thank. Bergmann, along with fellow teacher Aaron Sams, pioneered the idea, and Bergmann is committed to helping other educators apply it in classrooms around the world. I had the opportunity to talk to Bergmann recently, and I learned what’s so special about the flipped classroom (hint: it doesn’t cost a thing), and how it has changed the lives of students"
"If you’ve implemented (or even heard of) the flipped classroom approach to teaching, you have Jonathan Bergmann to thank. Bergmann, along with fellow teacher Aaron Sams, pioneered the idea, and Bergmann is committed to helping other educators apply it in classrooms around the world. I had the opportunity to talk to Bergmann recently, and I learned what’s so special about the flipped classroom (hint: it doesn’t cost a thing), and how it has changed the lives of students"
May 29, 2012 Quote of the day
This girl said she recognized me from the vegetarian club, but I'd never met herbivore .
Monday, 28 May 2012
The Real Dangers Of Poor Education | Psychology Today
The Real Dangers Of Poor Education | Psychology Today:
"Student loan debt is at an all-time high at a little over 1 trillion dollars, a figure that now, for the first time ever, exceeds our nation's credit card debt. Higher education has never cost more, the rate of rise of college tuition having exceeded in recent years the rate of rise of many other services. Perhaps as a result of this, as well as of the difficulty in obtaining a job after college in today's market, more people are questioning the value of a college education than ever before."
"Student loan debt is at an all-time high at a little over 1 trillion dollars, a figure that now, for the first time ever, exceeds our nation's credit card debt. Higher education has never cost more, the rate of rise of college tuition having exceeded in recent years the rate of rise of many other services. Perhaps as a result of this, as well as of the difficulty in obtaining a job after college in today's market, more people are questioning the value of a college education than ever before."
Evaluating Apps with Transformative Use of the iPad in Mind | Langwitches Blog
Evaluating Apps with Transformative Use of the iPad in Mind | Langwitches Blog: "The app development market is exploding. More and more companies are creating “educational apps”. In some cases, they are simply digital versions of a book or a web based tool. Some seem to have “no educational value” to it at all, but are still sold under the label of “education”. Although, I usually don’t resort to borderline cuss words, I really liked the expression of “crapware”, Sarah Perez over at TechCrunch used when she was reviewing a new app for the Pre-School/Kindergarten crowd."
Education Articles - Benefits of Online education Classes - Amazines.com Article Search Engine
Education Articles - Benefits of Online education Classes - Amazines.com Article Search Engine:
"The convenience of online learning courses is a major part of their appeal. However students need to remember the fact that these online learning study are constantly updated, unlike the content of many traditional bricks and mortar institutions that suffers from terminal old age. In this International world of ever increasing speeds of technology and information transfer, online courses are really the most relevant way to study."
"The convenience of online learning courses is a major part of their appeal. However students need to remember the fact that these online learning study are constantly updated, unlike the content of many traditional bricks and mortar institutions that suffers from terminal old age. In this International world of ever increasing speeds of technology and information transfer, online courses are really the most relevant way to study."
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