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I am happy to announce that I have just received word that ISTE has accepted my proposal to present Explore Twitter Tools for Global Collaboration as an Interactive Lecture in San Antonio on Tuesday, June 27 from 1:15 – 2:15 CDT. I gave another presentation similar to this in Denver […]
The ISTE Standards have been a driving force since the 90s. These standards have been developed for students, teachers, administrators, coaches, and computer science teachers. Every 9 or 10 years, the ISTE Standards are Refreshed. This means that a team of ISTE leading educators review the present set of standards […]
Commons.wikimedia.org I don’t know how you have been handling your students’ feelings after the election, but I discussed it in my class on Friday. I began the discussion by saying I have been reading a number of things about teachers asking their students about how they feel after the […]
Ever wanted to listen to a radio show but you can’t because you have a wonderful online class session to attend? Ever want to follow radio shows just like they did in the 50s? Ever want to listen to those incredible TED talks but you don’t have time to sit […]
I have already written about finding and using Education Hashtags on Twitter, but I have just found a few more important resources that I think you would want to use. Complete Guide to Twitter Hashtags for EducationA comprehensive guide for Twitter hashtags. It is divided by topic, trends, and areas […]
I had a WONDERFUL TIME at ISTE 2016. This was my 25th ISTE/NECC and they just keep getting better. Learned a great deal. Made incredible connections. Assumed the presidency of the ISTE Global Collaboration PLN from Julie Lindsay – Thanks Julie. Had GREAT food. Met a bunch of dedicated […]
Click the link in the text ——-> As many of you know, our Schindler Education Center at the University of Northern Iowa is undergoing a massive update. We are really excited about the process and periodically the UNI PR people release a video about what’s happening. Unfortunately, I couldn’t embed […]
Ever wonder how to connect with other educators who have the same interests as you? You’re a 2nd grade teacher in a small school and you have some 2nd grade questions. Where do you turn? You’re a high school social studies teacher and you want to look for new ways […]
Friends, pixabay.com I have a challenge and I am turning to my PLN to try to address it. As you know, I teach Instructional Technology at the University of Northern Iowa. We teach both undergraduate (future teachers) and graduate (present teachers) about how to use technology to support learning. It […]