Most degree programs provide students with the option of using an e-textbook instead of a traditional hard copy. This usually means scouring the Internet for the best deal. It also means figuring out what format works best for you. Innovative educators who are taking classes are making informed choices for themselves. However, whether they are in school or not they must ensure their students are college ready. This includes arming their students with knowledge on how to determine what format is best for them. Here are some considerations.I...
Wednesday, 30 July 2014
Sunday, 27 July 2014
Are #EdTech Resources Keeping Student Data Safe? Find Out!
Are you an innovative educator who loves using digital media, but is a little concerned about the safety of student data?Do you wonder if your classroom tech use is CIPA and FERPA compliant? You are not alone.This is a hot media topic which often gives us cause for concern. Being concerned is good. Being armed with the facts is better.This came to my attention recently, because innovative educators (in threads like this one) provided me with...
Saturday, 26 July 2014
The hottest posts everyone's reading
Here’s the roundup of what's been popular on The Innovative Educator blog. Below you’ll see the top posts along with the number of page views. I hope there's something that looks of interest to you. If it does, check it out. If you’re inspired use one of those icons below the post to share it with others and/or leave a comment. Entry Pageviews 10 Ways Social Media Can Improve Writing in Your C...Jun 22, 2014, 5676 Don't blame social media if your students are dist...Jul 13, 2014, 2735 15-Year-Old...
Wednesday, 23 July 2014
What type of video games are right for your child?
At their most basic level, playing video games is akin to reading books. Like books, video games can range in quality from trashy novels to informative historical fiction. Like books different genres of video games have varying learning potential. Like books, video games offer different purposes and varying levels of usefulness when it comes to learning. To decide which type of games are best for your children, first consider which type of learning...
Sunday, 20 July 2014
“Corporation” doesn’t have to be a dirty word
I have had the pleasure to be involved with creating partnerships between innovative educators and the companies that provide them with resources. This currently includes companies like PBS, Common Sense Media, Google, and, Microsoft, SMART, and Edmodo. Unfortunately, for some, when the word corporation comes up, there is immediate distrust. This is a big PR problem that corporations need to take seriously. Fortunately, many corporations are...
Saturday, 19 July 2014
The hottest posts everyone's reading
Here’s the roundup of what's been popular on The Innovative Educator blog. Below you’ll see the top posts along with the number of page views. I hope there's something that looks of interest to you. If it does, check it out. If you’re inspired use one of those icons below the post to share it with others and/or leave a comment. Entry Pageviews 10 Ways Social Media Can Improve Writing in Your C...Jun 22, 2014, 6632 15-Year-Old explains the key to developing a #PLNJul 9, 2014, 2376 Does Twitter have a minimum age...
Wednesday, 16 July 2014
7 Strategies to Land A Job You Love in Education and 2 Things You Should NEVER Do
Some people think I’m lucky because I have always loved my work in education. As a result, I’m often asked for advice on how to get a job you love in education. Because this has come up so often, I decided it was time to share. Below are seven strategies that have worked for me. Perhaps some of this will be helpful for others. I want more...
Sunday, 13 July 2014
Don't blame social media if your students are distracted
Editor’s note: This guest post from Chris Casal started as a comment on “Filtering social media in schools because it’s a ‘distraction’” which appeared on Scott McCleod’s Dangerously Irrelevant blog.Social media is no different than pencil and paper. I doodled a lot in the margins of my physics book. It wasn’t Twitter and Facebook that made me doodle but I doodled nonetheless.Social media can serve as the new platform for distraction but not a new cause for it. Doodles, passing notes, sleeping in class, all of the “analog” forms of distraction,...
Saturday, 12 July 2014
The hottest posts everyone's reading
Here’s the roundup of what's been popular on The Innovative Educator blog. Below you’ll see the top posts along with the number of page views. I hope there's something that looks of interest to you. If it does, check it out. If you’re inspired use one of those icons below the post to share it with others and/or leave a comment. Entry Pageviews 10 Ways Social Media Can Improve Writing in Your C...Jun 22, 2014, 5994 Does Twitter have a minimum age requirement?Jun 13, 2013, 1984 15-Year-Old explains...
Wednesday, 9 July 2014
15-Year-Old explains the key to developing a #PLN
Alex Laubscher and mentor Mike King at MoCCA FestAlex Laubscher is a cartoonist who I met this year when his mother brought him to New York City for MoCCA Fest which is an art festival for illustrators. By the age of 15 Alex developed an extensive network of others who share his love for the zine culture and illustrating. Alex connected and developed relationships with some of the leaders in his field via Instagram. Laubscher has...
Sunday, 6 July 2014
The future is in their hands: Using cell phones for literacy - Free book!
Willyn Webb and I contributed to the International Society of Technology Educators (ISTE) Literacy Journal. The journal features innovative ways to enhance learning with technology. Our chapter is called, "The future is in their hands: Using cell phones for literacy learning. Unlike other journals, there is no pay wall to access the journal. It is available free!Here is what you'll find in the journal:Table of Contents Forward Editor,...
Saturday, 5 July 2014
The hottest posts everyone's reading
Here’s the roundup of what's been popular on The Innovative Educator blog. Below you’ll see the top posts along with the number of page views. I hope there's something that looks of interest to you. If it does, check it out. If you’re inspired use one of those icons below the post to share it with others and/or leave a comment. Entry Pageviews 10 Ways Social Media Can Improve Writing in Your C...Jun 22, 2014, 4744 Social Media Guidelines for Students and Teachers ...Jun 4, 2014, 2401 5 Reasons to...
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