Resource: Twitter for Professional Development Video - Instructional Tech Talk
About a year or so ago I wanted to make a video that highlighted some of the major reasons why educators should be on twitter. It was a blast to collaborate with several amazing educators to create…
I have been meaning for some time to get around to blogging about the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative’s (ELI’s) paper on a Next-Generation Digital Learning Environment (NGDLE) and Tony Bates’ thoughtful response to it. The core concepts behind the NGDLE are that a next-generation digital learning environment should have the following characteristics: Interoperability and Integration Personalization […]
Does Technology Belong in Classroom Instruction? - WSJ
Lisa Nielsen says teachers can use technology in the classroom to expand students’ horizons. José Antonio Bowen says it often interferes with teaching children how to think.
Eight Stages in the Teacher Technology Journey | John Spencer's Blog
A few years ago, I was a technology coach and I noticed a trend. Teachers tended to go through certain stages as they adopted and integrated technology. I have found these trends to be true
The One Tool to Rule Them All for Collaborative Work
I'm Mark Hofer, a Professor of Edu cat ion and Co-Director for the Center for Innovation in Learning Design at the College of William & Mary . I share research and practice on teaching in...
Nothing New In New “Top 20 Principles from Psychology for Teaching,” But Still Very Useful
Top 20 Principles from Psychology for PreK–12 Teaching and Learning is a brand-new report from the American Psychological Association (APA). Though there’s nothing in it that regular readers …
This is the video I made for the ADE 2015 application. I was ultimately selected for the Class of 2015 in Higher Education, so I guess it could be considered...