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Free Technology Resources
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009Wanted to pass along a link to a great downloadable resource and it’s free. If your like me you are constantly looking for how to use technology to enhance your teaching. Most of our students are way ahead of us, but edutopia.org offers some great advice on how to use it more effectively.
Here’s what they have to say about it:
"Full of succinct and practical ways to prepare our students for 21st-century success, this guide will educate and inspire
you to embrace the new-media frontier and embark on a new learning adventure. From “Breaking the Digital Ice” to
“Working Better, Together” each tip provides succinct and practical ways to turn your classroom into an environment
for learning with new media. And each tip includes a wealth of Web sites and additional resources to help you deliver
the relevant and meaningful education all students deserve."
7 Colleagues Every Teacher Needs – Part 3 The New Hire
Sunday, June 28th, 2009
In the last post we spoke of the importance of The Wise One and their experienced support. Just as important is The New Hire. With professional development an integral part of teacher licensure, many of us are getting more training on newer strategies and methods, but The New Hire still has a fresher perspective and wonderful sense of idealism that may have gotten zapped as we fell into our habits that have served us well. How can they help us?
- Ask them what brought them to teaching. What better way to remember what brought you here? Sharing stories will spark old ideals.
- Newbies may also have the upper hand when it comes to technology in the classroom. Those courses may not have existed when you finished your training and even though they are often offered as professional development, many teachers shy away from them. See what the new teachers in your school are using and how you can adapt it to fit your style.
- Remember, you have a lot to offer also. You can be the Wise One and offer your experience through the tough times of a New Hire on your staff. Keeping great people in education is important!
Tune in next for Part 4 – The Male Role Model.
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