This post was first published in August 2014, so please forgive any outdated references. I began my student teaching and carried many dreams and plans in my mind. Looking back on these words, I still carry many of these ideas with me eight years later. Maybe I was on to something… I’m a huge movie …
The Connected Educator is more than just someone that uses technology in the classroom. The connected educator is a lifelong learner, ready to adapt and use the tools available to improve their practice. They embrace new ideas and viewpoints throughout the connected world. Through the development of connected learning communities, the connected educator can improve their …
Do a Google search for Real World Learning. Then take a look at the number of search results. Depending on where you are in the world and what day you perform this particular search, you will likely get a different answer, but you should still come to the same conclusion I have: Real-World Learning is …
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What people think of as the moment of discovery is really the discovery of the question. — Jonas Salk When we make decisions about the technology we use in our classrooms, we very often ask the wrong questions. We think about how we can use the latest, greatest, coolest tools and gadgets available to get students in a desperate …
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The reason HyperDocs work is because each one begins with strong lesson design, curates quality instructional content, and packages learning in a way that engages learners. A HyperDoc shifts the focus from teacher-led lectures to student-driven, inquiry-based learning, allowing students to actually learn through exploration. – The HyperDoc Handbook HyperDocs are an emerging tool in …