It’s time for year-end musings and considered guesses about the future, so here are my top three interrelated predictions. Globally, more mobile. Better integrated and better understood as a tool for teaching and learning. UNESCO convened its first Mobile Learning … Continue reading
Last week, the U.S. Department of Education announced another $500 million in awards under its Race to the Top (RttT) program. This time around, we are spending half a billion dollars on early childhood education. This follows $350 million spent … Continue reading
Back when I was in elementary school, social networking took place in the lunchroom or on the playground. There were no Facebooks or MySpaces, much less an internet to put them on. If there were, you can bet that I … Continue reading
Those of us in the northern hemisphere are in the depths of the longest, darkest nights. If not for the Oregon winter clouds, these longs nights would be perfect for star gazing. I did enjoy a rare glimpse of the … Continue reading
According to a recent PBS survey, nearly a quarter of parents plan to pass their used mobile phones, tablets and computers to their 2- to 10- year-olds when they upgrade their devices this holiday season. My toddler has already benefited from … Continue reading
For the last decade, schools have been very good about collecting data. We have NAEP data (for the state and key cities, at least). We have state test data. We have graduation/high school exit exam tests. We have formative and … Continue reading
My husband is a scientist at a biotech company. Before meeting my husband I didn’t know any scientists that weren’t cartoons with “evil” before their names or a character from a sitcom. In reality, most scientists don’t act like Sheldon … Continue reading
Sitting at a table in a restaurant with a glass of wine would seem to be a normal activity for many adults, as would venting about your day at work with your friends. Unfortunately, if you happen to be a … Continue reading
I have a passion for web tools that are useful in enhancing classrooms. Below, I will discuss some of my favorite tools that you can use in your classroom immediately! 1. Have you ever tried creating a Jeopardy game for … Continue reading
Want to help your reluctant writers? Promote literacy, imagination, and self-confidence? Allow students to showcase their stories to classmates, family, and people around the world? Storybird is the tool for you! Join ISTE’s Special Interest Groups for Media Specialists (SIGMS) and Innovative Learning … Continue reading