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Aaron Davis

Break Out of the Silo: Become a Connected Educator - Finding Common Ground - Education ... - 0 views

  • Technology is interesting. Some educators love to use it, and it seems to be an appendage that they can easily use throughout the day. Other educators are not as loving, and they hate the word "technology" and think social media is a waste of time. And then there are a group of educators somewhere in between. They have Smartphones, use their Smartboards from time to time, but they don't have a need to find the most current tools.  Those educators in the middle find the tools that work best for them and their students. They have a few "go-to" apps, and they find a balance between paper and computers.
  • I believe that we need to find a balance between using the tools we have always used that work (you decide what that is), and using new tools that involve social media and technology.
  • Teaching can be a very solitary profession. The adults walk into the classroom with students, they close the door, and spend their day going from lesson to lesson.
Aaron Davis

What Twitter offers teachers: The evidence | EduResearch Matters - 0 views

  • Twitter is a filter for educational content
  • Twitter facilitates positive, supportive, contact between teachers but not sustained educational conversations
  • Educator tweeters are not prone to tweeting inane meaningless comments
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  • Twitter offers connections with a network of like-minded educators
  • The majority of hashtag posts contain educational links
  • Hashtags enable access to a wide variety of web-based resources and news without the need to interact with others or to sift through the personal communications between others.
  • Twitter gives a user total control over the level of interaction and focus
  • The key characteristics of effective professional development could be accomplished through the use of Twitter.
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    An interesting summary of some research into the benefits of Twitter on learning.
Aaron Davis

Melbourne Google Apps for Education Summit | Teaching in the Primary Years - 0 views

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    Some great resources associated with connecting in and out of the classroom as well as Genius Hour.
Aaron Davis

Student Voice: Do We Really Listen to Students? - Finding Common Ground - Education Week - 0 views

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    A great piece from Peter DeWitt challenging the notion of whether we are really listening to students.
Aaron Davis

Twitter Chats: An Hour Well Worth Your Time - Finding Common Ground - Education Week - 0 views

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    An interesting reflection from Peter DeWitt on the benefits of Twitter Chats
Aaron Davis

Podcasts for Pedagogues | the spicy learning blog ~ education, technology, parenting, t... - 0 views

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    A collection of interesting podcasts from Royan Lee.
Aaron Davis

Twitter connects learning inside, outside the classroom SmartBlogs - 0 views

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    An interesting discussion of the benefits of Twitter to learning and communication from a kindergarten teacher.
Aaron Davis

Nocking The Arrow: Next Generation Learning Spaces & Meaningful Learning Experiences - 0 views

  • "What do you want the learning experiences at your school to be?" 
  • Learning spaces can impact school climate and student empowerment profoundly.
  • School climate was described as a tone or feel of the environment, while school culture is made up of norms, beliefs, and values.
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  • The key takeaway, it's difficult to expect innovative instruction and learning without innovating the learning environment, as well.
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    An interesting reflection on 'learning spaces'
Aaron Davis

Every Workshop I Attend Should….What Attendees Wish We Knew | Blogging Throug... - 0 views

Aaron Davis

What "Digital" Accelerates #LeadershipDay14 | The Principal of Change - 0 views

  • The network is where the information has been found, but the ability to remix it for your own context is where innovation happens.
  • is essential that we not only share what is happening in our schools, but engage in true, two-way conversations with our communities.
  • Empowering our teachers to share their voice and open the doors to what they do in the classroom, also gives our community a new perspective on what it is to be an educator, and how we are willing to go above and beyond for our kids.
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    A fantastic discussion about leadership and technology from George Couros. Included is an interesting reflection on voice and technology.
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