The Web20Classroom

MAY 12, 2014

As a former Director of Instructional Technology my job was to provide technology embedded professional development (PD) to a district of 4000 teachers. The traditional forms of sit-and-get PD are giving way to MOOCs, webinars, Edcamps and flipped learning. But what does all that mean?

Edcamps 248

Edcamps MOOC Personal Learning Network Meeting 248

Educator Innovator

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Our vision must evolve to incorporate a new approach to literacy instruction, one in which technology becomes an accelerator to personalize and create meaningful learning contexts. We’re all familiar with the writing process, but do we ever stop to consider how that process is mirrored when children create and edit video and audio?

Tools 48

Tools Edcamps Social Media Video 48

Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

“Why is it that when young people use technology on adult terms, they are praised as 21st century learners, but when they use technology on their OWN terms, they are castigated as deviant rule-breakers?” The students from the Hudson Valley and Aurora displayed an interest in technology, access, and fairness.

Accessibility 32

Accessibility Edcamps Training Pearson 32

NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Claims on YouTube: Students watch a short video and explain why they might not trust a video that makes a contentious claim. . YouTube Evaluation : Students evaluate a YouTube video and identify reasons why it may be unreliable. Social Media Video : Students watch an online video and identify its strengths and weaknesses.

Assessment 60

Assessment Analysis Social Media Libraries 60