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Tracey Kracht

What is Blended Learning? - Web Learning @ Penn State - 0 views

  • A blended learning approach combines face to face classroom methods with computer-mediated activities to form an integrated instructional approach.
  • The goal of a blended approach is to join the best aspects of both face to face and online instruction.
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    A good intro discussion on blended learning where classes need to be designed with an understanding of... "what blended instruction is why blended instruction  is employed  how best to leverage the advantages of a blended approach  "
April Adams

6 Ways Teachers Can Use Google Hangout - 0 views

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    Several instructional strategies for teachers to infuse Google Hangout both in their classrooms, with subs, and then in PLCs.
Tracey Kracht

Micro- and Macro-Blogging: 3 Major Differences and Their Benefits to Instruction -- THE... - 1 views

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      We can't forget that it is also critical for teachers to model the thinking within the tool - it helps for students to gain a better understanding of expectations. This practices also can reduce fear as well as provide empathy from the teacher as they are required to adhere to their own expectations.
  • The challenge, therefore, is for teachers to recognize the differences in these tools and not assume that one blog is the same as the next.
Tracey Kracht

Preceden Timeline Maker:"The Easiest Way to Make a Timeline" - 0 views

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    Online timeline creator - this blogger also reviews Meograph which is categorized as a '4 dimensional' timeline tool.  Definitely a category of tools that we should explore for many areas of instruction.
April Adams

The Basics of Blended Instruction - 2 views

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    This article was shared with me through another small learning team I hold membership.
Tracey Kracht

Teaching the last backpack generation SmartBlogs - 0 views

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      One of our pilot teachers has found a lot of success in this model.  When students are ahead, she has them search for interactive simulations regarding the topic.  The kids seem to love finding something new and by this time, they understand the content well enough to be able to evaluate for content.
  • This is the last generation of students who will carry backpacks to school.
  • Never in the history of education has the delivery of instruction been so drastically altered so incredibly quickly
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  • the potential for educational technology is limitless, teachers must embrace the idea that mobile learning is not only here to stay but that it is important and powerful.
  • When we let go of that fear of failure and are willing to say, “Well, that didn’t work, let’s try another way,” we model persistence and resilience for our students.
  • One of the biggest challenges for teachers is being creative.
  • I will show a digital tool and ask the audience to come up with as many different ways as possible that they could use the resource in class.
  • We don’t have to work so hard.
  • we can challenge students to find one app or Web resource each about the topic we are about to study.
Tracey Kracht

Technology for the sake of technology - 0 views

  • Technology is a false god, unlikely to do much for children unless schools focus on learning and make huge investments in professional development.
  • The question is one of purpose and skill
  • new technologies only improve learning when a school makes professional development a priority
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  • Teachers must have a chance to see how these technologies can support different kinds of thinking, creation and expression. Pedagogy and strategy are paramount, the technologies secondary.
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    This is a really good reminder and addition to the conversation the coaches were having the other night.  Technology is great...but what are we doing differently?  That is a question we all must ponder as we walk down this digital path.
April Adams

Cybraryman - 1 views

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    Incredible resource for educators in the area of technology integration.
April Adams

"Effective Use of Technology in Education" - A New Discipline to Be Taught - ... - 1 views

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    This post validates the interconnectedness of technology to high quality teacher. They work in tandem and are no longer functional in isolation.
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    This post validates the interconnectedness of technology to high quality teacher. They work in tandem and are no longer functional in isolation.
April Adams

3 Twitter Accounts For Teachers - 0 views

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    Use this information to help teachers better understand the three roles they play within the communication platform of Twitter
April Adams

321 Free Tech Tools for Teachers - 1 views

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    Wonderful resources to share as you work with teachers.
April Adams

Google Play for Educators - 0 views

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    Google Play out for teaches.
April Adams

Innovating Pedagogy 2013 - 4 views

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    Future focused approach to the impending changes coming to education.
Tracey Kracht

Record Your iPad or iPhone Screen for Free with QuickTime in Yosemite - Instructional T... - 0 views

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    Quickly and easily record your iPad screen as a movie on your MacBook.
Tracey Kracht

Dangerously Irrelevant |  3 big shifts, 8 building blocks, and some guiding q... - 1 views

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    "Big Shifts That Our Schools Need to Make"
Tracey Kracht

Diana Laufenberg - Delicious List - 0 views

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    Resources gathered by Diana in the area of social studies.
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