Blog ArchivesMixed Media and Student ChoiceIt is easy to have particular medium in mind when assigning a student project. You may, for example, envisage a PowerPoint or Keynote accompaniment to a student’s oral presentation. This line of thinking makes sense, in that as teachers, we more » A Thoughtful Approach to Teaching Digital CitizenshipDrivers education courses used to include (and sometimes still do) horrifically gory films aimed at scaring young people into being safe behind the wheel. The thought of these videos still bring a shudder to many. Now, there are a lot more » Why Are Parents So Worried?People in the world of admin or tech integration sometimes muse at the stress many parents feel about their kids technology usage. Their concerns are brought into the spotlight when schools provide or require the technology to students, technology which more » Podcasting to Increase Hands-On Class TimeIn certain content areas, quite a bit of time needs to be dedicated to how-to type explanations. When dealing with short lesson times these necessary instructions use valuable class time which could be used to provide one-on-one support for students more » Managing a Class BlogEverybody’s doing it. Blogging. Probably even your great aunt Ethel. When students “own” their own blogs they have a fantastic forum for reflection, analysis, creation and discussion. However, if you are just considering jumping on the worthwhile blog bandwagon or more » |