Happy holidays innovative educators. Since educators across this country and beyond are with their families, I'm keeping today's post light and letting you know that beginning in 2015, The Innovative Educator blog is launching "Thowback Thursday," which means I will share posts that mattered in the early days of this blog. To launch this, I share the very first post of "The Innovative Educator" blog. What excites me more than the post, are the very first people to comment on the blog so please check that out.Written: March 19, 2008....
Thursday, 25 December 2014
Sunday, 21 December 2014
Student-Friendly Social Media Guidelines Make a Great Bulletin Board
Innovative educator Samantha Stouber uses the NYCDOE student-friendly social media guidelines as part of her efforts to teach digital literacy to her students. The guidelines provide a roadmap for to use digital media effectively. For parents and staff there are guides. For students, the guidelines are in infographic format. As a reminder, Stouber printed out the guidelines and infographic to create this great visually teen-pleasing bulletin...
Saturday, 20 December 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 One mistake presenters should never make and 8 str...Dec 7, 2014, 3740 Stop Letting Good Students Do Bad PresentationsNov 19, 2014, 3572 Does Twitter have...
Wednesday, 17 December 2014
10 Guidelines for #EdTech Companies + Social Media - It's All About Relationships
Social media has changed how vendors do business. It is no longer one way communication. Instead with social media, like never before, there is now two-way communication allowing companies to have conversations with their customers. Those who are doing so effectively. Those who are doing so effectively, grow customer loyalty and respect. Those who are not doing it well, will be perceived as out-of-touch and will move further toward irrelevance. Those...
Sunday, 14 December 2014
Screentime Is Good For #Students + #StuVoice
The next time someone shares with you another piece of shock journalism with claims that research says if kids use tech they'll get fat and stupid, arm yourself with this piece (10 Points Where the Research Behind Banning Handheld Devices for Children Is Flawed) which debunks that research. If you don't feel like reading it, it says this: The research cited against technology use for youth focuses on passive television viewing or addiction to video...
Saturday, 13 December 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 Going #BYOD ? Educators Share Ideas on Using Devic...Oct 29, 2014, 4219 6 Ways To Access @YouTube Videos Even If They're B...Oct 12, 2014, 3949 Going #GAFE...
Wednesday, 10 December 2014
Best Options for Purchasing a Domain
The best way to control your digital footprint is to purchase a domain for your site. Doing so is cheap (only about $15 a year) and easy, but which site should you use?Don’t drive yourself crazy. Just pick one of the suggestions below and get on your way to taking control of the digital identity you want. I want more...
Sunday, 7 December 2014
One mistake presenters should never make and 8 strategies to avoid it
Whether workshops, panels, keynotes, or classes there is one mistake presenters should never make. It is a mistake I learned to never ever do from a wise lady early in my career. I've heeded this advice and seen the negative ramifications of those who do not. Ramifications such as a frustrated, unsatisfied, and anxious audience as well as less than favorable reviews and feedback. Additionally, when presenters, don't heed this advice, the chances...
Saturday, 6 December 2014
The Hottest Posts Everybody'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 Stop Letting Good Students Do Bad PresentationsNov 19, 2014, 3391 Does Twitter have a minimum age requirement?Jun 13, 2013, 2227 Interactive whiteboards: A Comparison...
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
Tech Requirements When Innovative Educators Present
Innovative educators are sharers of their craft. As such they present a lot. When they do, they’re asked to share their tech requirements. It’s surprising that this is still a question as needs are standard. If you present or if you arrange for presenters, below is your list. ComputerHigh speed and less than three years oldA place to projectA modern projector and then make sure you have…AdaptersHDMI, Apple and or whatever new device comes along....
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