Jun
21
2011
5

The Power of the Backchannel Discussion: Todaysmeet.com

Sometime ago, I began experimenting with Twitter in the classroom as a means to create a B-storyline of Think Alouds, questions, and Advice from students in different classrooms. The point was to create an academic-level note-passing environment that could ...
Jun
14
2011
1

Eye On Education Webinar: The Skills of Tomorrow for the Students of Today

I recently presented a webinar for my publisher, Eye on Education, about some of the topics in my new book, 'Tween Crayons and Curfews: Tips for Middle School Teachers. It all started with a survey I conducted of my readers ...
Jun
13
2011
2
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Sexy Data Analysis: Google Motion Charts

My district has started up a great summer professional development workshop series this summer. They asked teachers all over the district if they would like to teach a skill to other teachers, and in so doing, we have a ...
Jun
03
2011
2
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Breaking What Works

My school is a very large facility. Upgraded with bond money passed by our local community, it is made up of a new big building here, an even bigger new building there, older wings of classrooms fitting in between, ...
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