Scooter Computer and Mr. Chips- Think Computer!
One of 3 Schoolhouse Rock! shorts that were never released to the public until 30 years after they were made. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PvNs-QW1BY]
Digital Storytelling in the Classroom
Lynne Zalesak, Social Studies Teacher, Houston ISD, uses Digital Storytelling to engage her students in the classroom. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufVnMDVskLo] For a free Digital Storeytelling e-book go here: http://www.microsoft.com/education/teachers/guides/digital_storytelling.aspx
The Twitter Experiment – Twitter in the Classroom
Great video highlighting one professor's Twitter Experiment Dr. Rankin, professor of History at UT Dallas, wanted to know how to reach more students and involve more people in class discussions...
The Power of Simple Words
Have you reviewed the TedED videos? I have! This is a great example. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz8E8UOBFJQ&list=PL2E1F56682B39C20E&index=8&feature=plpp_video]
Teach online? Use Podcasts Instead of Written Announcements (via @rebaenrose)
Teach online? Think about doing podcasts instead of written announcements for your students.Try Garage band for Mac. When you are done, you can upload it to Youtube. Here is an...
Mediated World via @mwesch
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iPn4TFKIgkw#!]
What Happens After You Send an Email?
Watch this and find out: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Be2YnlRIg8&feature=player_embedded]
Managing Online Courses
11 Strategies for Managing Your Online Courses http://blog.ltc.arizona.edu/stuartg/2010/06/11-strategies-f.html Thorough explanations of policies and procedures Detailed expectations and formats for assignments Clear instructions for communicating with the instructor on private matters...
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7 Skills Students Need for Their Future
Dr. Tony Wagner, co-director of Harvard's Change Leadership Group discusses a "global achievement gap," which is the leap between what even our best schools are teaching, and the must-have skills...