Looking for a way to engage your students in content? Why not try a wiki?Many have heard of the term "wiki," most often associated with the extremely popular website, Wikipedia. Wikipedia often gets a bad reputation among educators because of what it is...a wiki in which anyone can add content.I had a TERRIBLE experience with Wikipedia when I was student teaching. Ok, may TERRIBLE is a slight ... Read More about Wikis in the Classroom
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Blended Learning Environments
Many practicing teachers today have had at least a little experience with blended courses, at some point in their education. Personally, I had one course that was truly "blended" in my undergraduate studies, in which some of the class was "face to face" and other parts were "online."The blended learning environment I experienced is vastly different than the blended courses students are now ... Read More about Blended Learning Environments
EdTech Professional Development through Webinars
Education funding has been experiencing drastic cuts in many states, which means teachers may have to get creative when it comes to professional development.Wonderful educational technology tools are everywhere! However, with little guidance and time to devote to learning these new techniques, teachers can easily become overwhelmed, frustrated, and resistant to new strategies.I recently discussed ... Read More about EdTech Professional Development through Webinars
Professional Development through Sophia
Are you looking for new ideas and tools to use in your classroom? Check out Sophia's professional development options for teachers!We teach in an ever growing and changing digital age. In our undergraduate training, many of us weren't adequately trained on using technology in our classrooms, other than a personal computer. I remember being "trained" on using the SmartBoard...training which focused ... Read More about Professional Development through Sophia
Student Response Systems in YOUR Classroom
As a teacher, I'm always looking for great ways to gauge my students' learning. Do they understand this concept? Can they apply this skill? Can they describe this event? I don't use formative assessments nearly as much as I should, but with these fantastic tech tools, I can monitor student learning more effectively. Both of these are FREE tools, so check them out!SocrativeSocrative is a great ... Read More about Student Response Systems in YOUR Classroom