I'm playing catch-up so a lot of these links from the last month (or more), not the last week. But still good to share :)
Direct quotes from blogs are italicized in blue.
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As a starting point... use technology for ASSESSMENT first (not just summative, but moving to formative). THEN, how can the results of that assessment be used in your class? THEN, how can we use technology THROUGHOUT instruction? This might be a good workflow for working with new teachers in terms of starting blocks.
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Why blog? To reflect, share resources, and get feedback. Blogging isn't just for teachers with "more free time". It's a choice of how we spend our time. When planning a lesson, first plan the what... THEN you plan the HOW. If technology fits, then use it. This goes with the TPACK model I use with fellows. It's not about paperless, it's about less paper ;) How do you utilize technology and still make sure students interact with each other in person? When is an online discussion more valuable than an oral discussion? How can an online discussion be a jumping off point for an online discussion? You can't learn ALL the technology... but you can learn ONE new thing - try, refine, try again... then try something new!
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- The finished products are a testament to how successful students can be when they are given a chance to lead the learning happening in the classroom.
- I’ve come to realize that if I tell my students how to do their work, I remove the incentive for them to really engage, think critically, and problem solve. It’s so important that students learn how to learn and navigate unfamiliar tasks and challenges.
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Use sliders purposefully! - with a clear target!
- Technology-resistant teachers aren't lacking in motivation so much as self-efficacy. They are often excited and scared. We need to be cognizant of that as we create learning opportunities for them.
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- Although reflection is often the first thing to go when teachers run out of time on a project or a unit, activities that prompt students to look back at what they've learned and accomplished isn't just busywork or an unnecessary step, educational experts say. In fact, encouraging students to pause and think about what they're learning and why it's relevant to their lives is a critical piece,
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- Unfortunately, educators don't often ask students to reflect on their learning. Thus, when students are asked to reflect on an assignment, they are caught in a dilemma: "What am I supposed to do? How do I 'reflect'? I've already completed this assignment! Why do I have to think about it anymore?"
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Simply awesome. So many resources. Check it out!
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