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For teachers on Facebook, professionalism trumps fun

teachers to reflect on how they use Twitter, YouTube and other online channels, all with a mind to maintaining “the public trust.”

they are understanding a complex text and making sense of it within the context of their own lives.   No parent wants more, no teacher does, than for kids to be able to not just "read" Shakespeare but to understand why his work still speaks urgently to the present, why it is worth taking the time to read all that odd English from another time

We are not responsible as educators unless we are teaching not just with technology but through it, about it, because of it.   We need to make kids understand its power, its potential, its dangers, its use.  That isn't just an investment worth making but one that it would be irresponsible to avoid.

We need to be smart about ensuring we are preparing students to be well-Googled by the time they graduate high school.

create workplaces and schools that foster interest in and a passion for work.

The policy should be, "No time-wasting, rote, repetitive tasks will be assigned that lack clear instructional or learning purposes."

reflect a considered school policy and not simply be up to each individual teacher to carry out according to his or own theory of student learning

To make sure mobile devices are used appropriately, schools must set high expectations with clear rules and sanctions. Then, when a pupil misbehaves (and they will), teachers can deal with the behaviour, not the technology.

The ability to self-regulate the use of devices is a critical skill if students are to become productive adults

In some ways, digital literacy is a linchpin of the other competencies.

do three things for me: 1) Tweet out your answer to the “What do you want students to remember…” question with the #TeacherMyth and #TLAP hashtags. Educators need to see what you really want your students to remember in a few years. (Yes, YOU!)

During the first month of school, learn three things about each and every one of your students that have absolutely nothing to do with their academic abilities