April 2013
1 post
How to Get Hesitant Teachers to Use Technology
See on Scoop.it - HeadThoughts As a tech advocate, I often find myself coaxing established educators to incorporate new tools & technologies. Here are some ways I’ve found to be successful. See on plpnetwork.com
March 2013
1 post
Rearranging The Deckchairs
See on Scoop.it - HeadThoughts Here’s a thought for today. What if the so-called “world class” education systems that have been so painstakingly under construction in countries like the UK and the USA turn out to be very similar… See on 3diassociates.wordpress.com
February 2013
1 post
10 Ways To Fake A 21st Century Classroom
See on Scoop.it - HeadThoughts 10 Ways To Fake A 21st Century Classroom See on teachthought.com
January 2013
1 post
Everything is assessment
See on Scoop.it - HeadThoughts If there is one bias that I have developed when it comes to assessment for learning it is this: As much as possible, we should not have to stop teaching in order to conduct our formative assessment… See on tomschimmer.com
July 2012
5 posts
EdTech Chic: Teacher Book Study - Recommended...
See on Scoop.it - HeadThoughts See on edtechchic.blogspot.fr
DNA of a 21st Century Educator (v2)
See on Scoop.it - HeadThoughts During your lifetime you have probably experienced inspirational educators, or witnessed inspiring lectures. But, what about you? Are you such an educator? See on slideshare.net
Teaching Innovation Is About More Than iPads in...
See on Scoop.it - HeadThoughts Argues for innovation from the margins! See on pbs.org
Redefine "Better" →
willrichardson:
I’m constantly provoked by Umair Haque’s essays in the Harvard Business Review, and his bit on “Declare Your Radicalness” is no exception. The whole essay is definitely worth the read, as are many of the comments, but as is often the case, there was one line that really jumped out:
“…We…
How To Properly Define "Great Leader"--And Act...
See on Scoop.it - Dynamic School Leadership The quality of being a great leader isn’t something bestowed upon you on high; rather, it’s something that you do. How you analyze, allocate, and align. Save the anointing for later. See on fastcompany.com
June 2012
4 posts
It's the Pedagogy, Stupid: Lessons from an iPad...
See on Scoop.it - HeadThoughts Recently, we were tasked with developing policies and procedures for an equipment lending program initiated within the Faculty Technology Resources Center at the University of Cincinnati. The progr… See on elearnmag.acm.org
40 Alternative Assessments for Learning | TeachHUB
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10 Teaching Practices Every 21st Century Teacher...
See on Scoop.it - HeadThoughts See on educatorstechnology.com
Gooru
See on Scoop.it - HeadThoughts See on goorulearning.org
May 2012
4 posts
How Twitter & Texting Saved Writing →
Has the advent of social networking resulted in a decrease in the skill of writing?
iPad: Creation versus Consumption
See on Scoop.it - HeadThoughts What type of iPad user are you? Do you mostly use your iPad for consumption purposes or creation ones? I would argue that the vast majority of the public will fall into the consumption categ… See on teachingwithipad.wordpress.com
20 flaws that hold most people back | Leader.co.za
See on Scoop.it - Dynamic School Leadership Peter Drucker once said, “Most leaders don’t need to learn what to do. See on leader.co.za
Eight Free tools for Teachers to Make Awesome...
See on Scoop.it - HeadThoughts See on educatorstechnology.com
April 2012
14 posts
Friend Your Kids: Why Parents Should Befriend...
See on Scoop.it - HeadThoughts See on theonlinemom.com
37 Ways Teachers Should Use Pinterest
See on Scoop.it - HeadThoughts There are a lot of great technology tools out there for teachers that can make it easier to connect with other educators, get ideas for classroom activities, and find inspiration. See on sociableblog.com
Apps for Professional Development | EdReach
Via Scoop.it - HeadThoughts I was recently asked to lead a professional development session for a school that is starting to roll out iOS devices for teachers and students. Via edreach.us
16 Ways Educators Can Use Pinterest [INFOGRAPHIC]
Via Scoop.it - HeadThoughts Find out how teachers can use Pinterest to organize lesson plans, collaborate with other faculty, and even encourage student participation. Via mashable.com
16 Ways Educators Can Use Pinterest [INFOGRAPHIC]
Via Scoop.it - HeadThoughts Find out how teachers can use Pinterest to organize lesson plans, collaborate with other faculty, and even encourage student participation. Via mashable.com
How Schools Can Teach Innovation
Via Scoop.it - HeadThoughts How can schools teach students to be more innovative? Offer hands-on classes and don’t penalize failure. Tony Wagner on preparing students for the 21st-century economy. (“@zackboston: Excellent. Via online.wsj.com
MentorMob - Learn What You Want, Teach What You...
Via Scoop.it - HeadThoughts Learn What You Want, Teach What You Love… Via mentormob.com
Family Internet Contract | iMOM
Via Scoop.it - HeadThoughts Via imom.com
103 Interesting Ways to use an iPad in the...
Via Scoop.it - EdTechConf A comprehensive list of ideas for using iPads in the classroom Via docs.google.com
50 Little-Known Ways Google Docs Can Help In...
Via Scoop.it - EdTechConf Via edudemic.com
Innovate My School - 107 favourite iPad apps for...
Via Scoop.it - EdTechConf “In my school, we have been rotating one set of iPads this year and it gave me an opportunity to collect quite a few apps on a variety of subjects. Via scoop.it
6 Keys to Becoming a Trusted Leader - Forbes
Via Scoop.it - Dynamic School Leadership By Henry Browning Accountability comes from the presence of trust and the absence of fear. When a manager – or better yet, the leadership team – is both trusted and trusting, others in the organization know where they stand. Via forbes.com
11 Free Tools to Teach Human Anatomy in 3D
Via Scoop.it - EdTechConf Via educatorstechnology.com
#edchatsa » The TweetChat for the South African...
Via Scoop.it - EdTechConf The #edchatsa twitter community is full of insightful, committed and innovative thought-leaders in the South African education space. As a member of this community you are invited to submit a blog post on a subject close to your heart as long as it has connection to education. Your post will then be published and will be available on this site for comment by others. You...
March 2012
7 posts
Why My Six-Year-Old Students Have Digital...
Via Scoop.it - EdTechConf From the first week of school, the six-year-olds in my classroom begin to create an online presence in the form of a blog and digital portfolio. Via gettingsmart.com
My Kids' First iPad | Common Sense Media
Via Scoop.it - EdTechConf Before there were any apps for kids — before there was an App Store, even — my 2-year-old son was quite handy with the iPhone. Incoming call interru… Via commonsensemedia.org
How To Bring Teachers Up to Speed with Technology...
Via Scoop.it - EdTechConf Here are five professional development strategies that work in the smart K-12 classroom. Via thejournal.com
Head Thoughts: Twitter #edchatsa
Via Scoop.it - EdTechConf Join South African teachers in #edchatsa each Monday evening (SA Time) Via headthoughts.co.za
Teacher Petagogy
Via Scoop.it - EdTechConf Via dl.dropbox.com
Bloom's digital taxonomy Wheel and Knowledge...
Via Scoop.it - EdTechConf Very impressive digital animation, a must see… Here the link: http://eductechalogy.org/swfapp/blooms/wheel/engage.swf
Facebook In The Classroom. Seriously. | Emerging...
Via Scoop.it - EdTechConf Do Popular Social Networking Applications Have A Place In The Classroom? A Growing Number Of Educators Say ‘Yes’. Via emergingedtech.com
February 2012
68 posts
Getting ready for iPad deployment: ten things I’d...
Via Scoop.it - EdTechConf When making the move towards using mobile devices in the classroom, there are a number of practical considerations to bear in mind. This article will draw on the experience we have had this year, i… Via darrencoxon.wordpress.com
e-classroom | Home
Via Scoop.it - EdTechConf Site for South African teachers Via e-classroom.co.za
Three things leaders must do well to drive the...
Via Scoop.it - Dynamic School Leadership Via inner-resources.biz
Paperless – How I Teach From The Cloud « Mister...
Via Scoop.it - EdTechConf Via misternorris.com
iPads in Art Education
Via Scoop.it - EdTechConf Tricia Fuglestad, Dryden Elementary Art Teacher (Arlington Heights, Illinois) and Suzanne Tiedemann, … Via ipadsinart.weebly.com
Number battleships
Via Scoop.it - EdTechConf Via playpowerlabs.org
UsefulCharts.com | Cool Charts & Timelines
Via Scoop.it - EdTechConf View lots of cool charts and timelines about Science, History, Psychology, and more. Great for lesson plans, study help, or quick reference. Via usefulcharts.com
Great, FREE Microsoft Office tutorials (and MORE!)...
Via Scoop.it - EdTechConf From Kevin Jarrett Bouncing around the web this morning, randomly looking for Microsoft Office tutorials, I came across a real gem I’d never seen before – GCFLearnFree.org, an absolutely fabulous collection of over 750 lessons containing extremely high-quality interactives, videos, and printable worksheets suitable for developing an entire instructional curriculum...
Math in Daily Life
Via Scoop.it - EdTechConf Math in Daily Life: How much will you have saved when you retire? Is it better to lease or buy a car? Learn the answers to these and other mathematical questions that affect our daily decisions. Via learner.org
How to set up a classroom blog: 10 Essential Steps
Via Scoop.it - EdTechConf Running a blog with your students is about as far from a traditional teaching method as you can get, and chances are nobody taught you how to do it. That’s why teachers who blog with students are u… Via pikifriends.wordpress.com
The Essence of Leadership: Learning to Lead...
Via Scoop.it - Dynamic School Leadership “Physician heal thyself” is an admonition with critical implications for leadership. Via augustturak.com
Playfic
Via Scoop.it - EdTechConf Via playfic.com
