CTAP Siskiyou Web 2.0

This short video demonstrates different levels of tech. integration using the SAMR model. For more information on SAMR & Bloom's taxonomy, check out this blog post: The Padagogy Wheel … it's a Bloomin' Better Way to Teach @ http://goo.gl/8RTdA

Nice example of how to use Google Forms to capture information by students on how they perceive different aspects of your courses. Class evaluations shouldn't be something to fear, but to welcome as a lifelong learner and give students a voice into your reflection process.

Various keyboarding sites for students of all ages. Typing Web: Typing Tutor is better for older students. Dance Mat typing is one of the most fun sites for younger students.

Learn how to build websites using html & CSS, the building blocks of the Internet. Also, here is instruction in writing Java script, PHP, API's, etc. There is s growing movement to teach students how to create using code.

Teaching quality has been defined as "instruction that enables a wide range of students to learn" (Darling-Hammond, 2012), and it is the strongest school-related factor that can improve student learning and achievement (Hanushek, 2011; Nye, Konstantopoulos, and Hedges, 2004; Rivkin, Hanushek, and Kain, 2005). Knowing this, what is the best way to foster and provide ongoing support for good teaching practices? While every school is unique, research has identified several elements that can almost universally increase the chances for successful teacher development and create a powerful and positive school community.

Excellent introduction to the practice of Curation for Professional Learning. Engage in curation by using the steps of aggregation, evaluation, and organization. Use these resources to support all aspects of your teaching practice.

This video demonstrates how our digital footprint/presence can be quite revealing and the need to pay attention to what information we put on the web.

"Digital Citiz-wait, what?" - explores the need for integrity in our own digital citizenship as we look to speak to students. 

Important reading on the effects of poverty and teachers on student performance. 

A top-notch presentation on "Copyright for Educators" by Wesley Fryer, educator in Oklahoma. 

How is it this video (or others) went "viral". Turns out it may be profit driven more than "outrage" at education and a demonstration of poor digital citizenship. Audrey Watters will give you a perspective that is informative and eye-opening. It will help you to better understand, as well, the power of social media in the construction of "truth". 

"Finland's Pasi Sahlberg is one of the world's leading experts on school reform and the author of the best-selling "Finnish Lessons: What Can the World Learn About Educational Change in Finland?" In this piece he writes about whether the emphasis that American school reformers put on "teacher effectiveness" is really the best approach to improving student achievement." This article brings forth some challenges to some of the things we assume in the U.S. that make for success in our schools. With the CCSS, this discussion becomes even more relevant.

A nice overview and challenge to consider building a PLN - professional/personal learning network. Answers the question, "Why a PLN?" and how to get started. 

Are you as smart as a 2 year old when it comes to geography? Check out this video - it will really surprise you and challenge you to be more familiar with world geography. Students will love this!

A chart that shows MLA & APA formatting for blog posts, Youtube videos, Tweets, Facebook posts, & emails

Includes a nice infographic of different elements that make up Digital Citizenship

Twitter lists according to subject area to subscribe to and follow as part of an effort to encourage the use of Twitter for Prof. Development and link to "10 Ways Teachers Can Use Twitter for PD"

Linking Secondary Core Content to the Common Core Standards - Guidebook with model for LIteracy Design using module approach. Worth looking at.

"Research has shown that teaching quality is the strongest school-related factor that can improve student learning and achievement. In order to cultivate high-quality teaching, support for ongoing professional learning in schools is essential. " Five articles, including a comprehensive bibliography with links to all the studies and reports cited in these pages.  1. How effective leadership supports prof. learning 2. Key components for productive PD programs 3. PLC's 4. Recommendations for evidence-based programs

Great to see we're back to encouraging backwards design as we approach the CCSS. I use parts of this myself in technology planning & professional development - "Begin with the end in mind" (Stephen Covey)