I have been and continue to be a strong advocate for using social media in the classroom to empower students. I have been an active user of social media since […]
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The other day my 13-year old daughter took a picture of a sunset and told me that she uploaded it to VSCO. Are you thinking what i’m thinking? What is
Critical Thinking and Tech Tools: Let students choose Read More →
“Just as schools have played a role in preparing students to be citizens in the traditional sense, educators must now ensure that our children are ready to be active and
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(Originally posted on uoitmed.wordpress.com) One of the most relevant things to remember about using Twitter for professional development is that it is more important to follow really interesting and thought-provoking
I remember George Couros when he came to our District, asking the question, “If you don’t know what a hashtag is are you considered illiterate today?” I thought about that
As a former English teacher, I am acutely aware of media messages and the fact that they are a construct of reality. When I first started teaching (just a
Summer is awesome, isn’t it? A time to step back from the frenetic pace of teaching to enjoy time with family, to catch up on everything you’ve put off during
For those of you in my District and beyond who are new to the Ed Tech or the Twitter world, the International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) hosts an
Learn in Denver or from your patio #ISTE2016 #NOTATISTE Read More →
I don’t travel very frequently, especially by myself. So when I do, I combat the anxiety by talking to people. Literally anyone who has the fortune (or misfortune) of sitting
In the Twitterverse (just like in some other social media platforms), a hashtag unites people, for better or for worse. So regardless of whether or not you follow a person,
