Free Technology for Teachers
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse Kelly Christopherson‘s insight: Some good information and instructions on adding videos to Google Forms. See on www.freetech4teachers.com
The Global Search for Education: Log On
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse What are some of the specific ways in which educators around the world are using these digital tools? Kelly Christopherson‘s insight: I like the information about edmodo. I think the platform offers a great deal of versitlity and more teachers should be accessing and using it with their classes.…
A Sandy Hook Parent’s Letter to Teachers
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse Nelba Marquez-Greene, whose daughter Ana Grace was killed at Sandy Hook last year, writes about the courage of teachers. Kelly Christopherson‘s insight: During this time of uncertainty about the teaching profession, this is speaks to the heart of teaching. See on www.edweek.org
3 Creative Lessons From The Amateurs, Rebels, And Dreamers Of Outsider Subcultures
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse In her new book Republic of Outsiders writer Alissa Quart explores how a range of noncomformists from filmmakers and alternative bankers to… Kelly Christopherson‘s insight: The lessons are important – but even more important, I now want to read the book! See on www.fastcocreate.com
If you aren’t in a positive mood, forget being creative
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse Want better, more original ideas? A good starting place is to consider what sort of mood you are in. Kelly Christopherson‘s insight: Applying this to education, if students aren’t entering a classroom in a positive mood or are influenced by the negatives around them, what can we do to…
3 Strategies to Conquer Social Media Overwhelm–Permanently
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse Guest Post by Delia Rusu, Blog Formatting Blog it, share it on Facebook, tweet it, pin it, schedule it. Oh wait; you forgot LinkedIn and Google+. StumbleUpon and what was the other one? Or have you… Kelly Christopherson‘s insight: We’re all overwhelmed sometimes – by social media probably more…
An Open Letter of Hope to Teacher Leaders
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse Stephanie Hirsh sends teacher leaders around the world a message of hope for their new school year. Kelly Christopherson‘s insight: Teacher Leaders – many are the titles for these people from coaches to consultants. Each one has a disitinctive role within any learning organization. See on blogs.edweek.org
Design Thinking Meets a Community Action Project
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse It’s an exciting, creative time in our country. Running in lockstep with the technology boom is the maker movement, a whole legion of people interested in making and designing things themselves. Ther Kelly Christopherson‘s insight: Design Thinking allows you to look for a variety of solutions from the perspective…
Why Should Schools Care About John Hattie’s Visible Learning?
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse Corwin Press announced that they are bring John Hattie’s Visible Learning to North America and schools should pay attention because this is not about school reform, it’s about school transformation. See on blogs.edweek.org
How Teachers Can Stop Being Scared Of Twitter – Edudemic
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse Twitter is more than a simple messaging platform. It’s a conversation about your passions and it’s easy to get completed addicted. That’s a good thing. Kelly Christopherson‘s insight: Using twitter to bring together your thoughts and ideas, search for connections and make connections. It’s more than just a chat…