How Can I Help Students Be Responsible Digital Citizens?
E-learning, blended learning, on-line learning, integrating technology with classroom instruction, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives – these are some catch words that have changed the dynamics of the academic world in present times. The explosion of technological development in society has inevitably presented a wide range of possibilities at the click of […]
PACKAGE: Essential Teaching Package #3 (25 Hours)
“Your courses fit my needs perfectly.They were ideal for someone who does not have a great deal of flexibility, and I learned a lot.”
Equip yourself with a strong working knowledge of key developments in education, crucial skills and useful teaching strategies with the Essential Package #3. Teaching in the […]
PACKAGE: Minnesota Relicensure Package #3 (30 Clock Hours)
“Your courses fit my needs perfectly.They were ideal for someone who does not have a great deal of flexibility, and I learned a lot.”
Enhance the effectiveness of your teaching by developing a solid understanding of key issues and policies, as well as, a wealth of useful resources to take […]
SELF-STUDY: Standards Based Instruction through STEM (5 hours)
“ STEM is for Everyone ”
STEM integration doesn’t need a huge budget, lots of technology, or a ready-to-use curriculum. It’s something any teacher, any school and any classroom can integrate. This course teaches you how.
We understand that no one knows your students better than you. Therefore, this course is […]
How do I Use Book Trailers in the Classroom?
A digital book trailer is usually a short digital video (less than 2 minutes) that combines characteristics of a movie trailer and a book advertisement. It is an interesting and fun alternative to a book report. While many students may not listen to a book report, they would watch a book trailer that […]
What are Flipped Classrooms?
You might have heard about a flipped classroom and wondered what it was. In fact you might have even done it, and may not know that you used this strategy. The flipped classroom provides avenues for teachers to become facilitators of learning and move away from the sage on a stage approach to teaching. […]
Technology in School
I recently came across a news article on companies allowing their workers to use their personal laptops and other technology at work. We as teachers too, have reached an age where we need to start thinking about teaching students to use their personal devices for learning. Almost every student has a cellphone, and many […]
Technology in the 21st Century Classroom
This course teaches concepts and ideas behind using technology in the classroom. It also helps teachers to understand the various skills that students need to develop in order to use technology in the most effective way. It equips teachers to help students use technology intelligently and responsibly.
Teaching Tip: Computer Keyboarding or Typing
First of all, what IS keyboarding? Isn’t it just typing? The answer is simple: yes, keyboarding and typing are the same thing. Keyboarding is the updated term for what used to be typing on a typewriter. While keyboarding might not be a glamorous part of technology today, it’s a necessary skill that eases […]
TOOL: Real Time Editing
It looks like EtherPad (real time document editing) is really going away on April 14th.
Here are some alternatives for folks interested in using real-time collaboration in teaching and learning:
typewith.me
primarypad.com
