Twitter as a Metacognitive Support Device by Alan Reid : Learning Solutions Magazine
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse Some metacognitive reasons for using twitter in the classroom. See on www.learningsolutionsmag.com
From Tech Talk to Transformation
Yesterday, as I scanned through my twitter feed, I came across this post by Lisa Noble – @nobleknits2 – about her experience with social networks and her own personal experience. It is a great example of how social media can have a powerful influence on lives. However, Lisa’s final few paragraphs at the end had me pondering.…
How Can I Sell My Skills Beyond a Boring Resume?
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse Dear Lifehacker, Finding a job is tough! How can I market myself and my skills without resorting to an old, boring paper resume? This is one way to provide a good concrete example of how being connected is important. As job hunting and jobs themselves evolve, the ability…
Leadership Day – the hangover
To some, this may come across as a bit whiny, to others, a bit egocentric and to a few in the crowd, it will be , like, WTH. That’s okay. As an administrator, I’ve learned that many people do not see the full picture of what takes place in schools – no matter how transparent…
Slogans Don’t Make Changes
Having been around twitter and SM for quite awhile, I’ve noticed a shift in content of what people are writing about and the proliferation of “quotable quotes” that seem to fill space. Now, I don’t often write/blog as I find there are other ways to connect and share. (I do have some thoughts on that…
Who Makes the Rules in a Classroom? Seven Ideas about Rule-making.
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse Nancy Flanagan is an education writer and consultant focusing on teacher leadership. She spent 30 years in a K-12 music classroom in Hartland, Mich, and was named Michigan Teacher of the Year in 1993. Some good reminders about the essence of creating a classroom culture of respect and…
Learn It In 5 – Evernote for Teachers
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse Learn how to use any web 2.0 technology in the classroom in 5 minutes or less. Evernote should be part of every teacher’s set of tools. This video is a great starting point. If you do nothing more thadd begin to useout to organize, you’ll soon begin to…
Learn It In 5 – Evernote for Teachers
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse Learn how to use any web 2.0 technology in the classroom in 5 minutes or less. Evernote should be part of every teacher’s set of tools. This video is a great starting point. If you do nothing more thadd begin to useout to organize, you’ll soon begin to…
Teaching Teachers to Tweet (Part II)
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse Teaching teachers to tweet part II. The next stage. See on blogs.edweek.org
Twitter, PLEs and PLNs | ClintLalonde.net
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse A brief introduction to twitter, PLEs and PLNs. See on clintlalonde.net