"Over the years, I have seen "the fear" many times. A popular idiom used here in the USA is to compare the signs of that fear to "deer in headlights" The eyes of the technophobe are widened and a form of paralysis sets in as soon as I approach. Although, I emphasize modern teaching, learning and pedagogy, I am perceived as a "technology guru", justifying the terrified look (How could an educator have fear of teaching, learning or pedagogy?)"
Announcement of a new book written by a primary teacher about why/how students in K-3 should be connecting to others around the world. Includes a link to the book and to the author's blog.
Shared by Jeff Dunn, from his Edudemic blog that used Symbaloo which was created by user Icobbs detailing 50 great classroom tools that are easy to implement into just about any classroom. Including Stixy (wait, what?) - check it out.
This 3 min video tutorial shows how to use the digital tool Padlet. I found it on the ETMOOC diigo site which I am subscribed to. Michelle Poulter posted about Wallwisher (now known as Padlet) on her blog also.
Just read David's bookmark for Mural.ly. Blog post is here http://ilearntechnology.com/?p=4972
The author says Murally reminds him of Padlet. Google docs for visual learners. Interesting.
A great Edudemic blog by Jeff Dunn on characteristics of a 21st Century teacher. Has a good visual to reinforce the 10 skills modern teachers must have, in his opinion. Came from another diigo group.
Create your own vocabulary tests using Wrd (and Wordle/Tagxedo) - instructions on Nik's Daily English Acitivities blog. This is from OZ/NZ educators diigo site.