The Curricular Potential of Integrated Digital Inquiry Resources Recently I have been working on developing a series of integrated digital inquiry resources to support and enhance my grade 8 social studies and language arts programs. Here is my first attempt at a resource like this: My vision for this resources was to bring together several innovations that digital publishing now makes possible. I think that developing digital inquiry resources would make use of three powerful ideas that have a significant impact on how students learn a topic such as the Italian Renaissance. 1. "Youth need images for their imaginations and for the formation of their memories." For example, in our study of the Renaissance, hyperlinks now allow us to move beyond the limits of a text based book and imbed into the resource exceptionally well done documentaries such as Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance. Documentaries such as these can bring to life what is meant, for example, when we say the Renaissance involved a rebirth of ancient Roman thought and styles. 2. 3.
After School Routine Checklist I think it is really important to keep yourself and your classroom organized. I was not a born organized person, but had to work hard to develop routines and systems to keep myself organized. As a teacher nothing makes me happier than coming into a clean classroom with everything in its place. It can be very difficult some days to leave your classroom as organized as you would like (at least it can be for me). I came up with this end of the day routine a few years ago when I had a student teacher. The list I gave her was a bit different than this one. I do try and follow the routine myself every evening because it gives me peace of mind knowing that I can walk right into my classroom in the morning and be ready to go. End of the Day routine: Write out assignment board for tomorrow. Clear off desk and straighten top drawer. Organize computer table. Straighten daily files and file today’s papers. Start a TO DO list for tomorrow including list of calls/emails to do. Pack up laptop and cord.
New To This Whole Blogging Thing.... ish If someone would have asked me 12 or so years ago if I would be a blogger, I most likely would have first thought it was some corny rip off of the famed Frogger video game franchise and said "No." Then, once someone explained to me what blogging was, then I would probably still have said "No." In years past, I never would have even considered blogging. KB...Konnected May 30 Insanely Useful Websites You Probably Don’t Know About See on Scoop.it - Education Matters - (tech and non-tech) There are nearly a billion websites out there. We never will get to see them all. So, here’s our look at the top thirty websites that you probably don’t know about. See on makeuseof.com Mar How to Create an eBook with Google Slides | Shake Up Learning See on Scoop.it - Education Matters - (tech and non-tech) Pinterest Google Slides Did you know that Google Slides can be used for much more than just presentations? See on shakeuplearning.com 20 real-world examples of Virtual Reality See on Scoop.it - Education Matters - (tech and non-tech) The inaugural Virtual Reality Working Out Loud Week launched earlier this month. See on ryan2point0.wordpress.com Feb 60+ Makerspace Ideas for Maker Education | Maker space See on Scoop.it - Education Matters - (tech and non-tech) Over 60 Maker space ideas for your Maker / STEM program. See on makerspaces.com See on coolcatteacher.com Jan Poll Creator
Top 10 Educational Technology Blogs for Teachers The importance of this list;lies in the fact that it provides teachers and educators with an easy to access collection of educational blogs they can follow or check to keep updated about educational technology and to learn how to integrate this technology into their day-today teaching. We sharing with you the top ten blogs featured in this list and you can head over to the original article to learn about the others. 1- iLearn Technology 2- Around The Corner 3- Educational Technology and Mobile Learning 4- Virtual School Meanderings 5- e-learning Queen 6- Teaching...My Calling 7- Cool Cat Teacher 8- Emerging EdTech 9- The Pursuit of Technology Integration Happiness 10- The Innovative Educator
About Me My name is Brooke Gelo and I am in my second and final year in the faculty of Education at Brandon University. I am within the senior years stream at BU and my teachable subjects are Biology, Math and Chemistry, but I enjoy teaching and learning all subject areas. I am 25 years old and married with one step-daughter and another on the way. I enjoy playing all sports (especially hockey, tennis and golf) and am an avid reader. Family has always been very important to me as I grew up in a family of 7. I believe that I will always be a learner, especially when I am teaching within the classroom. This blog is going to be about my experience as an educator and I hope to accumulate many resources for other educators to use.
Drama Teacher's Network Lifelong Learning for School Librarians Mrs. L's Teaching Blog Are badges an alternative for grading? When I share with others that I abolished grading from my classroom years ago, I often get two reactions. The first looks something like stunned bewilderment; for these people, they can't even begin to conceive how school could function without grading. They might even go so far as to feel that I am not doing my job. The second reaction is one of interest, followed quickly by uncertainty for what would act as an alternative to grading. Since I started blogging almost two years ago, I have received numerous e-mails from teachers asking me what I do in place of grading. Some teachers e-mail me asking me for my opinion on the alternatives they have derived. Before we can properly assess whether something is a worthy alternative of grading, we must first be crystal clear why grading is so harmful. Here's a short list:Learners of any age can only ever experience grades as a reward and punishment. I see a move from grades to badges as like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.
100 Helpful Blogs For School Librarians (And Teachers) We love librarians. They’re the gatekeepers of knowledge and always looking to explore new ways to enhance the learning experience . I learned about the latest trends in libraries at this year’s CALICON in San Diego and love the move toward open source, cross-library sharing, and going digital. But what if you weren’t able to attend CALICON or simply want to get a regular update on all the fun stuff happening with libraries? Lucky for you, our friends at Online College shared the following post with us. Looking for great Twitter chats for librarians? NOTE: This is an update of Online College’s previous list , as technology has changed, new voices have emerged, and some previously great blogs have gone dormant, making it necessary to revise and re-curate selections. Librarian Blogs Here you’ll find some amazing blogs written by librarians at all kinds of institutions. Free Range Librarian : Librarian K.G. School Librarian Blogs Teacher Librarians Industry News Tech-Focused Library Ed Tech
What do Principals Look for When They Hire? I like having student teachers in the building. They are predominantly bright and keen and excited, and they bring an influx of positive energy to our school. They also remind me that teaching and learning is fun and sometimes a little bit scary, and as much as the universities are doing a better job than ever preparing students for their work, there is still an awful lot to know about working with kids and working within an organization that cannot be learned by coursework alone, and the practicum sessions really help with that. The first thing I want to clarify is that I never have seen teaching as a job. You need exact or very good credentials. Congrats, you made the short list and are going to be interviewed. Know something about the school where you are applying. Here are some quotes and contributions from other principals to add to the mix: Johnny Bevacqua, St. Here are some questions I've asked over the last few years: 1. 1. 1. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 6.