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
Professional Development through TWITTER!
I'm still relatively new to the wonderful world of 140 character comments, commonly known as Twitter. When I signed up for Twitter, I did so with the intention of following #hashtags that would help me in my quest for educational technology information...like many of you, I am FAR too busy with life to be connected socially to Twitter! :)So...how can you use Twitter for professional ... Read More about Professional Development through TWITTER!
Screencasting with Explain Everything
I had the opportunity to attend a WONDERFUL METC session today about flipping the classroom! Wow! Have you ever been to a workshop that had so much valuable information that your brain was on overload?! This is where I am tonight!As you have most likely noticed by reading this blog, I am EXTREMELY interested in flipping the classroom, and all of the potential this new teaching method can offer. ... Read More about Screencasting with Explain Everything