The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 21, 2013

Now, as 1:1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) are taking over our schools, its becoming even easier to formatively assess what our students know and for our students to leave feedback as to what they need. Online Sticky Notes-Just like my physical space in my classroom there are lots of virtual sticky note sites out there.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 18, 2013

There is no better way to get the pulse of a school as a leader than to be in classrooms. This year educators in NJ, like many other states across the nation, are still adjusting to new mandates related to teacher evaluation and tenure changes. Why might you ask? The journey thus far has not been easy, but there now is a silver lining.

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The Innovative Educator

JUNE 25, 2014

My co-author Willyn Webb and I had the opportunity to speak with "Tech Page One - Insights from the Evolving World of Tech" to explain why cell phones should be allowed in the classroom. You can read the entire piece at BYOD Goes to School, Here is what we said during our interview with the author of the article.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 2, 2016

I always enjoyed getting back into my classroom, setting things up and getting pumped for the journey ahead with my students. However, look at my former classroom. Here are a few of my favorite sites and apps that can help you more easily fit formative assessment into your classroom this school year. The app reads the QR codes.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2016

To ban or not to ban, that is always the question when it comes to personal devices in the classroom. While pushing students to learn outside our classrooms is a step in the right direction, how do we ensure that these experiences lead to deeper learning ? We can fight it or leverage it.

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The Web20Classroom

JULY 21, 2017

School may be out for many but the learning we do as educators can last even outside the classroom. We will then move to some non-educational books that you can use to grow as a learner and a professional. Finally we will finish the series by looking at some new and exciting tools to try in your classroom. Happy Learning!

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 11, 2012

A few weeks ago, I made a commitment to visit schools that are using social media, smartphones, texting, and other digital technologies, as a vital part of daily classroom instruction. There are plenty of schools that have very expensive artwork on their classroom walls (i.e. Smart Board). Job well done by this mathematics teacher!

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