DSS diigo Site

Here are some great introductory resources to help teachers get started with integrating technology into their curriculum.

Some great resources for helping teachers conceptualize what good differentiation looks like.

It's time to give up on Microsoft's word processor.

Excellent examples of how schools in NYC are taking 21st century teaching and learning to the next level.

Moving away from personal sites to social networking...

These documents are really good summaries of strategies and digital approaches - maybe useful for educators who are unfamiliar with the strategy and need a short, sharp description.

Now if we could only get BZFlag into classrooms...

I wonder what kind of message this might present to schools about using social media

This was a thought-provoking article with a lot of interesting ideas around how to use the "back-channel" in the classroom. I was especially taken aback by all of the comments that essentially lambasted these teachers for integrating 21c learning experiences into the classroom. One commenter said: "It needs to be explained to teacher Erin Olson that teachers should be encouraging students to extricate themselves from all the electronic gadgetry and to pay attention." Ah yes, wouldn't it be nice if all of students sat quietly in their desks and listened attentively with their hands folded, ready to take in the sage wisdom of the instructor standing in front of the room. Unreal.

This video documents an excellent example of how students and teachers at the iSchool are taking their learning beyond the 4-walls of the classroom.

Great visual/graphic representation of Bloom's. Thanks for sharing this! I've emailed it to several friends and colleagues.

The U.S. Department of Education is developing a new National Educational Technology Plan to provide a vision for how information and communication technologies can help transform American education. The plan will provide a set of concrete goals that can inform state and local educational technology plans as well as inspire research, development, and innovation. A draft plan is expected in early 2010.

The U.S. Department of Education is developing a new National Educational Technology Plan to provide a vision for how information and communication technologies can help transform American education. The plan will provide a set of concrete goals that can inform state and local educational technology plans as well as inspire research, development, and innovation. A draft plan is expected in early 2010.

Great video on thinking critically about storyboarding for video podcasting

Why on steroids?

Sounds an interesting list - most are new to me

Another contest with musical storytelling this time

Hi All. Here is an opportunity to attend the upcoming open house at IS 339. Take your principals and teachers for a day of exploration geared towards moving our schools forward as 21st century teaching and learning communities.

iPad bookmarklet instructions for Diiigo

Interesting resource developed by a library media specialist that supports standard alignment with CCSS, NYS Standards and the ISTE NEts.

Blended Model Must Have: 1) Development of Cohesive Learning Communities - early & recurring face-to-face must occur - Initial meetings must emphasize "reflective dialogues" and "interactive activities" for bonding & buy-in. - participants must effective use early sessions for "curriculum planning" and "new pedagogical techniques." - Large Video Conferencing Does Not Work! (- but a webinar can engaged many people with buddy groups.) 2) Project Portal Must be Reliable and Simple - video conferencing is OK 3) Administrative Support is Crucial. 4) Facilitators are Essential. 5) Critical Component is the Ongoing Monitoring of Participant's Needs. - through surveys, evaluations, informal feedback, etc... 6) Successful Practices Structure Opportunities to Share and Discuss Teaching Practices. 7) Teacher "Risk-Taking" can be Increased - - for trying new technologies in the context of curriculum writing, 8) Effective Initiatives Build a A Critical Mass 9) True Transformation Requires Time