We in education are fond of using the phrase “lifelong learners” as a primary goal for our students. Certainly, if such a goal is truly worthwhile for our students, it would logically be worthwhile for us, as well. Much of the learning that educators engage in is based upon traditionally presented staff development opportunities, usually [...]
Entries from December 15, 2008
Facilitating Lifelong Learning by Teachers: The PLN
December 15, 2008 · 3 Comments · Blogging, Bookmarking, Educational technology, leadership, rss, Social Networks, Spreading the Word, Web Tools
Tags: education·PLN·professional_learning·resources·teacher/scholar·technology
BISD Educator Spotlight
December 2, 2008 · 2 Comments · 21st Century Skills, Educational technology, Web Tools, Wikis
Who says that teaching stops when the bell rings? Josh Grizzelle, a 5th grade science teacher here in Birdville, is using Web 2.0 tools to take advantage of “teachable moments” whenever and wherever they occur. Among the tools Josh is using: WetPaint wiki–This serves as Josh’s class website and hub of student information. The wiki [...]
Tags: Birdville·education·learning·students·video·wiki·YouTube
