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Resources for Teachers and Instructional Coaches – September 2021

Edthena

From building relationships with parents to supporting students in the return to in-person teaching, we have highlights and article links for you. Many school systems issue weekly newsletters to keep the school community up-to-date on safety policies and conditions, as well as provide updates on social media feeds and emails.

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It’s late 2015 and we’re still overblocking the Internet

Dangerously Irrelevant

There are a lot myths out there and even our best technology support personnel may lack understandings of what must be blocked versus what does not. Focusing on superintendents: 5 technology leadership articles from AASA. Our technology messages are important. Related Posts. Nullifying the Web [SLIDE].

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#ICE18: Redesigning a Classroom Is Not About Being “Pretty for Pinterest”

EdTech Magazine

Social media is like a giant search engine that we can tap any time. The best way to think about it is through this quote from Michael Fullan, “pedagogy is the driver, technology is the accelerator.” How does the technology actually improve on what we’ve done in the past? We can connect with other educators. CDW Segment.

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What are Good Tech Goals for Students?

Ask a Tech Teacher

But that’s not what technology is about. Technology supports a curriculum. The metric for measuring technology skills isn’t a rubric with a list of skills (i.e., And eighth graders understand the nuances of their digital footprint, online purchases, and social media.

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Screen Time in School: Finding the Right Balance for Your Classroom

Graphite Blog

Instead of focusing only on screen time, this article will cover how teachers and students can use devices and consume media in more deliberate and mindful ways -- what Common Sense calls "media balance." Encourage media balance as a school community by promoting #DeviceFreeDinner with these short, funny videos.

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10Q: Steven Anderson

Learning with 'e's

Anderson is known to many in the world of education as a passionate and knowledgeable promoter of social media and technology for learning. He has been a prime mover in some of the most innovative projects for technology supported learning in the past few years. Why are you so passionate about using social media?

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Innovative Educators named Bammy Awards finalists!

The Innovative Educator

I am thrilled to share that many of the nominees from "The Innovative Educator" here (for their work with student-centered learning) and here (for use of social media in education) made the cut. Chris helps to keep them in the know with the PS 10 social media platforms.