Teachers Reading Corner
Updated 10.3.11
I do my best to keep up with what is being talked about in regard to teaching, learning and how technology impacts the educational experience. With that in mind, I plan on using this page to share articles I have read that I feel are especially relevant to teaching and learning in the 21st century. If you run across an article you would like posted here, please contact me. |
Applying the 7 Golden Rules: One Teacher's Take of Technology
In response to the article The 7 Golden Rules of Using Technology in Schools, teacher Patti Grayson wrote a point-by-point summary of exactly how it plays out in her class. Posted 10.5.11
Not Just The Facts, Ma'am
Karl Fisch, teacher, parent and co-creator of the immensely popular Did You Know?/Shift Happens video presentation, shares his thoughts on a recent assignment given to his sixth grade daughter. Posted 10.3.11
Dispelling Myths About Blocked Websites in Schools
Karen Cator, Department of Education's Director of Education Technology, sheds light on "six surprising rules that educators, administrators, parents and students might not know about website filtering in schools." Posted 9.20.11.
Karen Cator, Department of Education's Director of Education Technology, sheds light on "six surprising rules that educators, administrators, parents and students might not know about website filtering in schools." Posted 9.20.11.
Reflections on TEDXLondon: The Education Revolution
One of my favorite edtech advocates, David Warlick, gives a brief review of the recent education conference in London. As with most good blogs, the reader comments are also provide insight. Posted 9.18.11.
One of my favorite edtech advocates, David Warlick, gives a brief review of the recent education conference in London. As with most good blogs, the reader comments are also provide insight. Posted 9.18.11.
The Single Best Idea for Reforming K-12 Education
In Steve Denning's article for Forbes.com, he contends that in education, "the goal needs to shift from one of making a system that teaches children a curriculum more efficiently to one of making the system more effective by inspiring lifelong learning in students." How can you argue with that? Posted 9.1.11.
In Steve Denning's article for Forbes.com, he contends that in education, "the goal needs to shift from one of making a system that teaches children a curriculum more efficiently to one of making the system more effective by inspiring lifelong learning in students." How can you argue with that? Posted 9.1.11.