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6 Tips for Using QR Codes at School | graphite Blog - 2 views

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    New ideas! 6 creative ways to extend lessons beyond the classroom using #QR codes: http://t.co/K4pKbk8IRu http://t.co/YxL7Y5NMZ2
areardon222

8 Top Tips for Highly Effective PD | Edutopia - 1 views

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  • If a method of teaching works, that method should be used for teaching the teachers in your PD sessions
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      Model best practices
  • teachers create lesson plans that we could use within two weeks of completing that class
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      Immediately relevant
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  • try out the lesson we'd created in our PD session less than two weeks ago and receive feedback
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      On-going support - not a "one-shot deal"
  • After receiving feedback, teachers worked on another lesson. This approach of lesson design
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      Again, on-going.
  • Someone on staff needs to have responsibility for making sure that teachers use the technique and receive feedback in a way consistent with the class. Be sure that this person attends the class and takes part.
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      Who will this be? In PLN it was the instructors (Deb, Linda, etc.). Can admins do this as part of their 5x5s and walkthroughs?
  • PD should fit in with the long-term vision for a school or district
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      Things we're looking for should be tied to curriculum work.
  • A great untapped potential lies in our ability to teach one another
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      Sounds like our PLCs. Can we build PD that builds in a collaborative piece - like the reflection meetings after initial LFS training?
Mr. Reidy

3 Ways to Make Meaningful Connections With Your Students | Edutopia - 0 views

  • I always take those first few minutes to engage my students in casual conversation. I ask them about their day and if they have anything exciting going on the rest of the week. We'll talk about gaming, music, television shows, sports, movies, and anything else they want to discuss. Sometimes it's only a couple of minutes with a handful of students or a larger class discussion on something in the news, but this is something I always do in class.
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      Which apps could help teachers facilitate the "First Five Minutes" in their classrooms with students?
areardon222

School technology struggles to make an impact - BBC News - 1 views

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    This article has been all over Twitter the past few days. Curious about your thoughts.
Mr. Reidy

Harnessing Learning Theories for the Mobile Platform: A m-learning perspective | elearn... - 1 views

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    Interesting read about learning theories and mobile platforms. 
Mr. Reidy

4 essential game-based learning questions | eSchool News | eSchool News - 5 views

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    How can "gamifying" the occasional lesson of a central concept deepen learning for our students? Any suggestions or lesson ideas?
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    I like the four guiding questions. They provide a great filter to look at potential games though to ensure learning is taking place.
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