Project Based Learning - Resource site designed for implementing relevant projects in the middle grades and high school. Great definition describing project based learning. Includes video library of actual projects and how teachers implemented them in the classroom.
"Project Based Learning" by Edutopia - Students explore real-world challenges in various ways. This video was released more than 10 years ago!
"Networked Student" by Wendy Drexler - Explains connectivism, how learning occurs as part of a social network of many diverse connections and ties.
"Raising Digital Kids - The Digital Footprint" by Kevin Honeycutt - Talks about helping kids leave their digital footprint. The things kids post online now could help (or haunt) them for years. We all made mistakes as kids and teens...thank goodness they weren't posted online. Help kids be aware of the impact of their online interaction.
Modern Technology Saves the American Classroom by Rupes, a classmate in my Technology for Educators course. In this blog posting, he shares his experience witnessing the same classroom before a technology grant and after. Very interesting!
Finding and Using Flickr Images - One of the biggest challenges to beginning a good blog is finding images and knowing how to use them appropriately.
Wylio - Free pictures with attribution for blogging, digital storytelling, presentations, etc. Easy knowing what's available without having to search through rights issues.
Bloggers make better teachers - Yay! Internet newspaper article argues that blogging encourages reflective practice, much like our Professional Learning Communities.
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