Since podcasting emerged in late 2004, I’ve been waiting for that watershed moment when all our needs for textbooks and media resources might just disappear, and we might expect our kids to be podcasting themselves to increased student achievement. While … Continue reading
I spend Sunday afternoons putting together my lessons for the coming week. On Tuesday I had a lecture and class discussion on microblogging scheduled. About halfway through creating my PowerPoints I realized how incredibly boring a lecture on microblogging would … Continue reading
Technology has put the world at our finger tips – and also made the world our audience. It is as simple to go and talk to a friend next door as it is to share an experience or a nugget … Continue reading
After nearly two weeks of voting and more than three months of input gathering, Hawaii-based educator Dr. Jeff Piontek has emerged as the people’s choice to headline one of ISTE 2010′s three keynote sessions. Pionek is the author of “Blogs, … Continue reading
Every term I struggle with a conversation I have with my students at the start of the class. Because I teach about social media, I have a frank discussion with my undergraduate students about protecting their reputation. This term, I … Continue reading
Every term I struggle with a conversation I have with my students at the start of the class. Because I teach about social media, I have a frank discussion with my undergraduate students about protecting their reputation. This term, I … Continue reading
Thanks to everyone for visiting this online discussion. We’re especially grateful for the tweets, comments, cross posts, alternate lists, and additional education priorities you’ve shared. Your contributions are important and timely! How timely? Here are just a few of the … Continue reading
Every year on January 23 (John Hancock’s birthday) the country celebrates National Handwriting Day. Sponsored by the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association (WIMA), this obscure holiday explores the power and purity of handwriting. I admit that my handwriting is atrocious. I … Continue reading
The blogosphere is starting to take notice of ISTE’s “Top Ten in ‘10” list of education technology priorities for the New Year. Check out the conversations playing out of these EdTech blogs and add your own comments on the opportunities … Continue reading
Remember how excited you were your first few weeks as an educator? How full of promise each student interaction seemed, how you could barely wait to get to your office or classroom or computer lab each morning? That’s because there’s something … Continue reading