If it takes a village to raise a child, how many people does it take to train an educator? It's hard to say, but 50 helping hands seems like a good place to start. In the spirit of community, collaboration and information sharing, EdTech: Focus on K-12 has rounded up 50 ed-tech blogs that we deem must-reads for the K-12 community.
Microsoft Small and Midsize business Partner Channel Community Blog dealing with Microsoft programs and solutions such as: Small Business Server, Office, Cloud services, Office 365, Microsoft Partner Network, SharePoint, Windows Server, Exchange Server, Windows, SQL Server, and much more. One component of the http://www.mssmallbiz.com community.
Innovation and technology allow education to have access to new ways of doing things in the 21st Century. We welcome you to our virtual community, an all inclusive environment for educators, students and parents.
YouTube has more tools than just uploading and sharing videos. It allows you to record from your webcam, create photo slide shows, stream live through a Google+ hangout, and edit videos just like the video editor in Windows Live MoveMaker. These tools extends the educational value of YouTube beyond just watching video to using it as a tool for the 4 Cs (creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking)
Educators who are passionate about learning recognize the value of sharing their knowledge and experience with others. They seek out the work of experts in their field and get to know other professionals with whom they can exchange information. They become part of a learning community of like-minded people.
Sample classroom Web sites Academically and intellectually sound, including meaningful information, activities, and links Thematically and artistically coordinated using common backgrounds and structures that link your site together graphically and thematically Interactive, including WebQuests, electronic communities, and other activities for students Attractive and appropriate material for your students, their parents, and your teaching colleagues Relevant and marketable: includes a portfolio of your professional work and accomplishments How do I create a classroom Web site?
Millennials live and breathe on social media, so teachers are learning how to incorporate the medium into the classroom successfully. In doing so, teachers not only encourage students to engage actively in the material, but they also provide online communities for students that might not exist for them in real life.
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Join us as Spalding Continues to "Give Back" Please join us in the collection of uniform shirts for Maupin students. Last year's collection of school supplies was such a success that Spalding University was recognized in their back to school communications.