Skip to main content

Home/ Yarmouth Staff/ Contents contributed and discussions participated by Mike Arsenault

Contents contributed and discussions participated by Mike Arsenault

Simple Middle Filter: All | Bookmarks | Topics
Mike Arsenault

RSS Feed Search Engine - 0 views

ctrlq.org

rss search

shared by Mike Arsenault on 17 May 11 - No Cached
Mike Arsenault

Educational Leadership:Teaching for the 21st Century:Taking the Digital Plunge - 2 views

www.ascd.org/...Taking-the-Digital-Plunge.aspx

digital plunge

shared by Mike Arsenault on 23 Jun 10 - Cached
  • Don't today's 12-year-olds need to recognize that future coworkers are just as likely to live on the other side of the world as on the other side of town?
    • Mike Arsenault
      Mike Arsenault on 23 Jun 10
       
      More and more of our kids will be working with their peers from around the world. Technologies like Skype and WebEx will change how they work.
  • our students have no trouble connecting, but no one has taught them about the power of these connections. Although tweens and teens may be comfortable using digital tools to build networks, few are using those networks to pursue meaningful personal growth. Our challenge as teachers is to identify ways that students can use these tools for learning.
    • Mike Arsenault
      Mike Arsenault on 23 Jun 10
       
      This points to the fact that we must teach students about digital citizenship. They are creating their own rules in these online environments. They need some direction to cut down on the terrible negative sides of online life.
  • Once you've taken your digital plunge, share with students how the digital connections you engage in enhance your skills and deepen your knowledge. Model learning transparently.
    • Mike Arsenault
      Mike Arsenault on 23 Jun 10
       
      This is so important. Teachers need to be learners and must model how they learn with their students.
« First ‹ Previous 41 - 60 of 113 Next › Last »
Showing 20▼ items per page