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Alexis Johns

Social Media Cheat Sheet For Teachers (And Other Bipeds) - 3 views

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    Great breakdown of what social media sites can be used for, along with how to set them up.
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    I like this! I especially like how it gives uses and then the pros and cons for the social media. I can see this being valuable in the paper I am writing for this class. I can see this also being a handy resource for others teachers who want to get started on using social media in their classrooms.
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    I actually just sent this to a friend of mine who still lives under the belief that computers are just a fad that will go away in time. So thank you.
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    I think this is a great tool for teachers; the site teachthought.com has helpful information about teaching, technology and other resources for teachers. I think that the Social Media cheat sheet is very helpful for teachers that are trying to get more technology in their classroom and don't know where to begin. This resource could be used by students as well. It will give an opportunity to talk with students about effective ways to use technology in their learning.
Jared Kannenberg

How to Design a Classroom Built on Inquiry, Openness and Trust | MindShift | KQED News - 0 views

  • Teachers who are interested in shifting their classrooms often don’t know where to start.
  • Sometimes you may not understand why certain things aren’t working. Ask your students. I’m often surprised by how much they know and how adept they are at articulating what they need.
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    Designing a classroom for 21st century learning
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    This is a great resource to help teachers in the initiative of creating a leaner-centered classroom. The first week back to work, teachers and administrators in the district watched a video about the power of belief - mindset and success. This resource is mostly for teachers but it can positively affect students and their learning success. A similar resource that should be considered is the mindset works website: http://www.mindsetworks.com/. This site explains the science behind the concept of the growth mindset and explains the role of teachers, administrators, students and parents.
Lorena Harger

6 Amazing App Smash Examples to Inspire Creativity - 1 views

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    This site provides ideas on how to use app smashing as a learning tool
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    I've never heard of app smash before! It looks like it would be a pretty useful in the classroom. It definitely sparked my curiosity. I have it bookmarked for later when I have more time to read a little further.
Amanda Eller

Free Technology for Teachers - 1 views

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    Richard Byrne is a teacher who blogs about different technology tools that are out there for teachers. His tips are usually quick reads and very easy to follow. He posts approximately once daily. Excellent resource!
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    Richard Byrne is a teacher who blogs about different technology tools that are out there for teachers. His tips are usually quick reads and very easy to follow. He posts approximately once daily. Excellent resource!
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    I use this site to find MANY great technology resources for my class! And the best part is that these resources are all FREE! Use this site to watch videos and read blogs about how to use technology in a meaningful way in your classroom!1
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    I had never seen this site. I am very happy to see it. Thank you. I will use this for a project or two!
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    This site has great resources that can be used in my classroom. One post from this blog is about "How to share videos through Google drive". At times students have an assignment where they have to create a video and it would be easier for them to submit the video to me through Google drive instead of posting it on a public site. This resource could be equally useful for teachers. Teachers can share videos with students or with colleagues through Google drive. Similar resources could be dropbox and learning management systems such as e-learning, Canvas or Blackboard.
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    This is an awesome blog for teachers! It seems that most of these tools can easily be used for teachers in the classroom. I would definitely like to use some of this technology anyway. It really is geared towards educators and it is nice that they are quick to read for those teachers who don't have much free time.
Zoey Salisbury

Best Elementary School Apps on Pinterest | Apps, Elementary Schools and Technology - 4 views

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    Using Pinterest to teach technology to Elementary students
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    This is a great resource! I saved it to my own bookmarks for future use. I can definitely see how this will be useful for me in the classroom. I teach middle school I believe that many elementary apps can be translated into middle school. This is definitely geared towards teacher use which is what I like about it. Pinterest is a great resource and sometimes I forget to use it when I should!
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    Thank you for sharing this! There are some great apps on this page. I am always looking for new apps for kids to use and this is a great resource. I have it bookmarked!
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    There are a so many of these lists out on pinterest anymore. I think it would be interesting to compare what apps tend to make the lists on more than one? I do love this site though and like that someone has spelled out exactly what can be used for teachers in the future.
Morgan McFate

50 Web 2.0 Sites for Schools | Tech Learning - 0 views

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    50 Web 2.0 sites for use in the classroom 
Mary Kimani

How Do We Prepare Students For Jobs That Don't Exist Yet? - 1 views

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    The main thing that makes this blog post l is the youtube video embedded at the bottom. Sir Ken Robinson, critically evaluates the current school system and shows how it needs to be changed to prepare students for the jobs that do not even exist yet
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    Sir Ken Robinson is one of my favorite educational speakers. His Ted Talks are all amazing. I like this resource just for its usefulness in making people think. It would make a great tool for teachers to take to administrators who are reluctant to move towards a new teaching style or technology implementation. I am lucky enough to work with an administration that already thinks this way, but I know that there are some districts that do not see a need for a change in our education system. I also think that every parent and student also need to see this video. It is important to understand why your teachers are trying new things and teaching new skills. It helps when everyone is on board. Thanks for sharing this source!
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    Great find for all teachers. I think many teachers, including college professors are falling behind in this. I think the higher ed people need to replace their training manuals with this.
Morgan McFate

edresources - 0 views

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    EdRedi software that allows teachers to track the students use on name brand devices.
Katrina Lint

A Teen Take on Ed Tech | Youth Radio -- Youth Media International - 1 views

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    cute (and gives you something to think about)-a teen's perspective on technology
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    By far one of my favorite comments is "If teachers feel like students are judging them, that's because we are. We grew up in an age of immaculately designed websites that were made to be user-friendly." I find myself doing this even in Grad School!
Jared Kannenberg

Gaming the Classroom | Using games to teach in and out of the classroom - 0 views

  • Welcome to Gaming the Classroom!  This blog was created in response to the overwhelming interest in Multiplayer Game Design, a game design course taught by Lee Sheldon at Indiana University
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    Blog for a class taught by MMO
Jared Kannenberg

The Merging of Social Media and Gaming | Social Media Today - 0 views

  • Social media executives were searching for ways to keep users logged in and engaged
  • Experts say video games let people embrace their individuality, help them feel competent and also make them able to relate to other gamers.
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    gaming in social media
Jared Kannenberg

Cool Tools for 21st Century Learners - 1 views

  • Many people believe that he best way to learn about something is to take it apart. This is certainly a theory that reflects my personal learning style. Ed Charlwood is an educator whose work proves this theory to be true. I am pleased to be collaborating...
  • Many people believe that he best way to learn about something is to take it apart
  • 5 Interactive Tools to Embed in ThingLink Video - on 1:00 PM - No comments
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    classroom tools
Jared Kannenberg

Edheads - Activate Your Mind! - 0 views

  • Edheads is an online educational resource that provides free science and math games and activities that promote critical thinking.
  • We partner with corporations, universities, and school systems throughout the United States, which help us research, design, and test our activities every step of the way.
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    Games and interactives
Lorena Harger

Unleashing Creativity with App Smashing with Greg Kulowiec - from Kate Wilson - 0 views

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    Good resource about App Smashing in the classroom
Sarah Ebener

5 Authentic Roles For Twitter In Your School - 3 views

  • We’ve theorized before that learning through social networks is the future. 
  • Use twitter’s search bar–search for your what you’re interested in learning more about. This isn’t as staright-forward as a Google search, for example, but you’ll get a better sense of the kinds of information people are sharing.
  • Know your hashtags. They’re a valuable tool to use to follow and participate in conversations on certain topics and themed twitter chats.
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    article discussing different ways in which twitter can be used in the classroom
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    I use Twitter for my own personal and professional use, but I need to do a better job of using it with my students. The article suggested having students tweet their thesis statement in writing class, which gave me some ideas to use in my classroom. I also liked the idea of having students participate in tweetchats with experts and professionals in the field.
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    Sarah, I've been trying to use Twitter more for professional use. I think it's a great way to share resources. My biggest concern is that my students may be too young to use Twitter, but I do have parents that follow me. I once did a field experience with the Technology Teacher of the Year in 2012, and he tweeted out multiple times a day! He would take pictures of students "in action" and tweet it out to let the parents know what was going on in class. He also tweets out many resources to parents so that they can get more involved in their child's education. The student's even took pictures on the iPad and tweeted them out (and have I mentioned that these are 3rd GRADERS?!) I have never seen Twitter used in such a wonderful way! These students had technology in their hands every single day and were completely engaged. It was fascinating and inspiring. Amanda
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    Sarah, Thank you for sharing this article. Twitter exploded last year in my district, especially at the high school, as a form of communication for everyone. The middle school, where I am primilary at, is slowly catching on. However, I LOVE Twitter as a professional resource. I think it is like a social bookmarker. I can share the websites, and then go back when I have time to explore them more. I agree this can be used in my library to be an effective communication tool for both students and staff. I believe this resource can be used for both students and staff, but they have different purposes. As a professional, using hashtags can be very benefical to find information. It can also be a great way to network, using the Twitter Chats that go on all around the United States and the world. Students can use this to communicate. For example, the students wanted to have a blue out in honor of a student who has cancer at the football game last night. They asked the opposing team to join them in wearing blue to honor a young man who is fighting for his life. They did, and they donated an additional $425 because they found that information on Twitter! I am not aware of other resources that do that same thing. I believe Twitter is unique with their limit of 140 characters and the strong hashtag movement they begun all throughout the internet world.
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    Emma, are you in Clinton? I heard about the "blue out"! I like to use Twitter for mainly professional use, but that varies from anywhere between retweeting professional articles to reminding the study body to buy their yearbooks. I try to throw in some personal stuff every now and again just to show that their teacher is an actual human, too. :)
Lorena Harger

Learn Spanish words: Spanish words Learning Games and Worksheets - 0 views

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    Students use this site to practice Spanish words
Katrina Lint

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning: google docs - 4 views

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    Several articles on how to use/incorporate google and features of google
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    With so many Google options, this site is a nice because it is directed towards Google use by teachers. It gives updates as new features become available. A good site to check periodically.
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    Thanks for sharing. I do like the voice-to-text feature in Google Docs. I do fear this is promoting laziness, but it does make life easier! My students figured out this feature before I even showed it to them. I think that this feature is great for teachers too! For example, you can use an extension called Doctopus which will allow you to verbally give feedback to your students through Google Docs. For example, if I was reading a student's paper, this extension would record my voice as I am giving my student feedback. I think this would make life much easier on a student. Who knows, maybe there won't even be keyboards in the future. Maybe we will just talk into our computers? What a crazy thought!
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    Great resource! I was especially interested in the one about how to manage your Google Drive apps because I want to use more of them but don't want to get overwhelmed. There are a number of good ones for doing research, for instance. They can help both me, the teacher, teach the students how to research and organize information effectively, as well as help them, the students, actually go through the process. They really struggle with research, so anything helps. Thanks!
Lorena Harger

How to Use Screencast-o-Matic - YouTube - 0 views

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    Instructional video on how to use screencast-o-matic to make presentations
Lorena Harger

http://www.actfl.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/TLE_pdf/TLE_AugSep14_Article.pdf - 0 views

  • Our goal should be to find a tool that allows students to interact in an open-ended and creative way about topics of interest and relevance to them.
  • The parameters of the interaction need to be established ahead of time by the teacher as well as the expected level of participation and interaction of the students. As engaged as your students might be in the activity, there is no escaping that this is a course assignment or requirement which may hinder open communication and could dampen some enthusiasm
  • In a K–12 setting, it is a good idea to get your principal’s permission before using social media with your classes in any capacity. For minors, it also makes sense to get permission from your students’ parents. They want to know what you are doing in class and, for the most part, will be as excited as the students.
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  • Getting up to speed with the variety of technologies that make sense for you and your classes may take some time and patience. If you are not as technologically adept as you would like to be, remember your students’ experiences learning language in your class. It is only through practice, and trial and error, that you gain technological proficiency.
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    This article is about incorporating social media in the classroom
Lorena Harger

Teacher Beliefs and Practices in Advanced Spanish Classrooms - Center for World Languages - 1 views

  • This paper examines university instructors’ beliefs and practices concerning interaction in advanced Spanish courses with heritage and non-heritage students.
  • As they begin to look for the appropriate Spanish class, Latino students may need to go through some kind of placement test or interview, especially if they have a low level of proficiency in Spanish. A growing number of universities may offer the opportunity for Latino students to take courses within a program for foreign language (FL) students, heritage learners (HL), bilingual students, Spanish Native Speakers (SNS), etc.
  • Teacher beliefs constitute one of the dimensions of teacher cognition, an inclusive concept for the complexity of teachers' mental lives (Borg 2003a) which has become a well-established area of analysis in second language (L2) teaching and learning.
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    This resource provides information regarding beliefs and practice in the Spanish classroom with a variety of learners level of proficiency.
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