At the end of the last day, we were all amazed at our Twitter experience. We felt connected to a new breed of professionals, the Twitterati, like never before and we saw the amazing power of instant feedback from social media applications like Twitter.
"In this post Jeff Hurt (@JeffHurt) tells the story of using Twitter at a conference and then proposes some tips for Conference and Event planners wanting to use Twitter to enhance their events."
A dozen activities are presented for using an online education technology tool to engage students in classroom activities to develop a better understanding of concepts.
This guide examines the use of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) models in schools. It looks at the potential opportunities and benefits, as well as the considerations, risks and implications that arise when schools allow students and staff to use
personally owned devices in the classroom and school
environments. Strategies, tips and techniques are included to address the considerations and manage the risks.
"Flipping your classroom is a great way to move from "sage on the stage" to "guide on the side." But that shift can also bring about a number of other complications." Learn some great tips on how to flip learning in your classroom.
The beginning and the end of a class period are really important - and often, unused - parcels of time. This page includes excellent tips for incorporating routines that benefit students and maximize time on task.
"For kid makers, having a dedicated space to work on projects can be pretty wonderful, and it just might help them create more than they ever imagined. A workspace doesn't need to be huge -- a small workbench that is efficient, compact and flexible in its use and storage can fit almost anywhere. Here are some tips on how to design and set up a mini maker space made just for your kids."
"The Apps Show highlights tips and tricks to help you get the most out of Google Apps at work." They have new video episodes regularly and they're just a few minutes long. Great resource!