Tech trends every school leader should know
A new generation of students with vastly different learning needs
is redefining expectations for classroom instruction, and a growing
emphasis on school accountability is changing the role of the school
district IT leader: These were two of the main ideas outlined in a Dec.
10 webcast from the Consortium of School Networking titled “Major
Technology Trends that School District CTOs Must Know.”
Student Portfolios: Classroom Uses
A study of the relationship between student social networks and sense of community - Shane Dawson, Ed Tech and Society
Brightstorm - Online Courses for Students in Math, SAT, AP, and other subjects
The site is geared towards young people who wish to learn or brush up on subjects from seasoned instructors that have volunteered their services. All the key subjects that often pose a difficulty are duly accounted for, and it is undeniable that such a web-based approach beats sitting down to read a text book hands down, especially for contemporary kids who feel so close to the latest gadgets and can’t seem to stray from the front of their computers.
Brightstorm - Online Courses for Students in Math, SAT, AP, and other subjects
Gagne’s Events of Instruction - Some Thoughts and Views
I recently conducted a short classroom training session on ARCS Model of Motivational Design and Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction Model for instructional designers in my division. As an assignment post the training session, I asked the participants to read the blog by Donald Clark titled, Gagne’s Nine Dull Commandments. Although the blog is a bit dated, the content is relevant every time we discuss Gagne’s events of instruction.
Are ‘Millennials’ the Smartest or Dumbest Generation?
Seven Things You Should Know about Ning
Creating user-centered taxonomies
James Kelway from User Pathways tackles the creation and use of navigational taxonomies.
“This two-part article is a step-by-step guide for those wishing to create new taxonomies for their business unit or client. It will outline the many different elements that make up a quality taxonomy and the pitfalls you should be aware of when starting a new project.”