Voki is a fun way to have an avatar introduction you to your class. I have asked my students to do this, but rarely have done it myself. I am going to do that this year. Should be fun. Here is the intro that I did for an INTEL course […]
Author: Dr. Z
What Do Teachers Make? (Happy Teachers’ Appreciation Day)
Happy Teacher’s Appreciation Day, Everyone!!! This is the day when we will appreciate you teachers who brought out the best in us. You made us achieve levels of excellence that we thought impossible. You challenged us to succeed! I must admit that my best days in life are those when […]
What IS the Difference Between 20th and 21st Century Classrooms
What ARE the differences between the 20th and 21st Century Classrooms? We have heard a great deal about how the 21st Century Classroom’s characteristics but I found that the 21st Century Schools website has a comprehensive comparison. How should we use this? I have introduced this in my classes and […]
Learning Makes a Difference 04/04/2013
Tech-savvy ‘iGeneration’ kids multi-task, connect – USATODAY.com tags: igeneration learn learning article iGeneration Educational apps designed for those born in this decade. tags: igeneration learn learning Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here. What’s YOUR opinion? Leave a comment and keep the discussion going.
Learning Makes a Difference 03/23/2013
Free Technology for Teachers: Wideo – Create Animated Videos With Voiceovers Looking for a tool to create animated videos with a voice over? This one might be your answer. tags: Learn learning video animation tool web2.0 Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here. What’s YOUR opinion? […]
Learning Makes a Difference 03/17/2013
21 Things 4 Students This is a site filled with resources for students. It is designed to “help students improve their technology proficiency as they prepare for success in the 21st Century.” Topics range from Digital Footprint to Cyber Safety to Search Strategies to Troubleshooting to Career Prep to Mobile […]
Building Learning throughTechnology Integration
flickr.com/schopie1 Integrating digital technologies into your curriculum is much more than just adding a computer to the lesson. Technology must be considered as a tool that will support learning experiences. It must be selected based upon pedagogical needs rather than the other way around. Effective learning involves challenging learners with […]
Learning Makes a Difference 03/15/2013
Tech Learning : The State of STEM Interesting article in Tech & Learning about STEM. Describes Obama’s “Educate to Innovate” and STEM’s Report Card which is a report card that says less than 1/2 of respondents have a STEM program in their schools. Discusses future of STEM. tags: learn learning […]
Using Digital Learning to Promote Deeper Thinking
Digital Learning is NOT about computers. Digital learning IS about incorporating the new access to information and tools that is available through technology. This increased access provides learners with an opportunity to make learning meaningful. It enables them to feel as though they are integral in the learning process. GettingSmart.com […]
Second Life: Another Perspective on Virtual Reality
Second Life is a virtual world of imagination. Locations, avatars, and ideas are integrated into a realistic 3D setting. This computer-based, simulated multi-media environment enables users to assume unlimited roles in the shape of an avatar and graphically interact with other individuals in user-created worlds. More than 1 million […]