3 Technology Must-Do's for Dyslexia At School - 0 views
This article provides reasons why assistive technology is so important for dyslexic students and lists the top 3 "Must Do's" for teachers working with dyslexic students in the classroom.
The Rise of Online Education - 1 views
Interesting article about how teachers blogs are connecting teachers across the country and creating a blogging community of educational resources.
Identifies and communicates learning outcomes and expectations through a course overvie... - 0 views
Knowing the goal always helps!
developing a passion for learning in our students - 1 views
interesting TED talk about approaching your students as "you matter"
Preperation - 1 views
what are the most important parts of your topic presenter crams too much information into the talk without making the effort to make the information or data applicable start your planning in "analo...
awakening - sound effects - 1 views
I have never been fond of sounds effect. They always seem childish. I think my voice is enough sound unless I am also demonstrating a program or showing a video.
Handouts - 3 views
I am the hand out queen. I have never handed out the actual power point slide - thank goodness but I always have some kind of cheat sheet to handout. Once the teachers walk away from the staff de...
Demonstrates growth in technology knowledge and skills in order to stay current with em... - 1 views
This is something that I am finding to be so true while taking this course. I thought I had a pretty good idea of the technology available but there is so much out there to explore. This course w...
Creates a learning community that encourages collaboration and interaction, including s... - 1 views
I love this aspect of online teaching. I love the collaboration between students enrolled in the course as well as others. We can learn so much from each other, we need to take advantage of that....
Maintains an online social presence that is available, approachable, positive, interact... - 1 views
I think this is super important in the online teaching world. As a facilitator to an online course we must make ourselves known and be available for questions, comments, or concerns. Its not like...
Understands student motivation and uses techniques to engage students - 0 views
When putting together an online course, one must think about the content and find content and activities that will motivate students. Most of the online courses are for license renewal and you wan...
Identifies and communicates learning outcomes and expectations through a course overvie... - 0 views
This is something that I try to do in my classroom is to post the objectives and expectations each day. This has helped me to do a better job of making sure that I stay on target and that I am foc...
Time to Ditch Powerpoing? - 7 views
In the article "Is it finally time to ditch PowerPoint?" written by Garr Reynolds, a very valid point is made that there is a difference between thinking of Powerpoint itself as a method verses a m...
you must speak like yourself. Your style emerges from who you are, your personal integr... - 6 views
This quoted material comes from a link in Carmine Gallo's article "5 Ways to Ruin your Presentation". John Baldoni wrote it as a tip for mastering professional speaking. I feel in a way that this...
Delivery - 0 views
I assume some of this great help for great presentations are geared for big time presenters and probably not teachers. Yet, it does make me wonder if rehearsing is the day's lesson (powerpoint pre...
digging up articles, blog posts, and reports that challenge your stance. This kind of r... - 0 views
Sounds like part of a great project assignment for students!
if you have 30 minutes for your talk, finish in 25 minutes. It is better to have the au... - 0 views
I am notorious for teaching right up to the bell. Now that I am taking an intense look at great presentation guidelines, this should stick in my brain that it is a good idea to finish early and e...
The podium is a barrier between you and the audience, but the goal of our presentation ... - 2 views
If the presenter has gone way out of the way in the preparation stage to make the audience feel/become connected, better not stop now. Might as well get right up close with the audience to connect...