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“Why do we have to read so much in here?” I have fielded this question from students several times over the years. By the time my students reached high school, many were disillusioned with reading. They found it […]
This year I have been working towards transitioning my students into the role of teacher. I wanted them to feel confident in their ability to design interesting and dynamic questions, facilitate both in-class and online discussions, and guide […]
Teachers begin the year by establishing clear guidelines for student behavior, fostering relationship building and creating a safe environment in their classrooms to ensure that students feel safe, supported and respected. This necessary work done in the first […]
My blended learning book for secondary teachers continues… Many teachers fear that adopting an online discussion platform will increase instead of decrease their workload. The trick is to use online work to replace and improve what you already […]
Choosing the right online learning platform for your particular needs is a critical to adopting a blended learning model that will work for you long-term. Before getting into pedagogy and application, I want to review just a few […]
Discussions are an essential part of the learning process because they facilitate collective construction of knowledge. Helen Elmendorf and John Ottenhoff stress in their essay, The Importance of Conversation in Learning and the Value of Web-based Discussion Tools, […]
MindShift, KQED’s education and technology online publication written by Tina Barseghian, has become one of my favorite sites for information and commentary on education and technology.  It is in its infancy – only four months old –  but […]