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Phil Taylor

Zac Hawkins' Plea for Classroom BYOD | Powerful Learning Practice - 3 views

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  • Phil Taylor on 03 Jun 12
     
    As Zac notes in this article, which he wrote spontaneously on his "Bring Your Own Device" while at school, many teachers have been reluctant to allow technology into their classrooms, even if they have that option. Zac suggests it's a trust issue - teachers don't trust students and students decline to demonstrate that they're trustworthy because they feel they are being denied access to what (to them) is a tool for everyday learning in the real world
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What Is Technology? « My Island View - 3 views

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  • what we consider to be technology, is totally dependent on when it was introduced into our lives.
  • Rarely do we refer to it or even think about the car as technology, because it has always been with us.
  • Educators should not be so arrogant as to think they have the ability to decide whether or not kids can use these tools for learning. The kids do it with, or without adult permission. Any educator has the right to choose to live in a cave, however, they do not have the right to drag their students in there with them.
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  • As long as these technologies exist and continue to move forward, we as educators have an obligation to teach responsible and thoughtful use of these tools.
Phil Taylor

Bad for the Brain: Goodbye to Unsustainable Education Models | Edutopia - 3 views

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  • starting in 1994, calculators were not only permitted, but were essentially required. The driving factors came from the level of mathematics taught and tested and the availability of graphing calculator technology. This change gave students the appropriate tool for accuracy and efficiency -- it was also the one used by most professionals who used mathematics beyond basic arithmetic
  • before prescribing medication, physicians often search the Medscape or Epocrates websites for the most current facts that might have significant impact on a patient's reactions to the medication. New information can be critical,
  • The problem is not primarily teachers or students who, in desperation, resort to cheating, but rather the conditions that drive them to such extremes
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  • Desirable employees are those capable of making use of new information and technology to solve new problems and innovate ahead of the competition.
  • This is only the beginning of this conversation. What do you consider important implications of and perhaps preparation for Internet access for learning and testing?
Phil Taylor

Overcoming Technology Barriers: How to Innovate Without Extra Money or Support | Edutopia - 3 views

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  • Step 1: Innovate with the Tools You Already Have
  • Step 2: Seek Out Free, Easy-to-Use Digital Resources
  • Step 3: Overcome Your Fear of the Unknown
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  • Step 4: Start with Small, Fast Projects That Enhance Learning
  • Step 5: Learn with Your Students
Phil Taylor

3 Simple Steps to Do-it-yourself Professional Development -- THE Journal - 3 views

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  • Today, every teacher needs to be in charge of his or her own professional development,
Phil Taylor

Top 100 Tools for the Twittering Teacher - Best Colleges Online - 3 views

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  • Phil Taylor on 16 Jul 12
     
    "100 tools that can help twittering teachers make the most out of this helpful microblogging tool."
Phil Taylor

What Will You Click On Next? Focusing Our Attention Online | MindShift - 3 views

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  • Phil Taylor on 07 Sep 12
     
    Great book about focus, an invaluable skill to teach our students.
Phil Taylor

The Committed Sardine - blog - 2 views

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  • While unrestricted recreational video gaming may have deleterious effects on academic achievement and aggressive behaviour, educational video games can present a powerful tool for increasing student learning.
Phil Taylor

Googlize your Lessons: A nice wiki with simple ideas for incorporating Google Apps (RT ... - 2 views

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  • Phil Taylor on 28 Apr 10
     
    Take your old worksheets, slide shows, and web quests and add a twist of Google to make creative, collaborative, and engaging lessons!
Phil Taylor

Convert PDF to Word (DOC) - 100% Free! - 2 views

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