Connected Educator Month is a U.S. Department of Education’s Connected Educators initiative, coming out of Director of the Office of Educational Technology. The emphasis is on the role of online communities and social learning networks--networks like Classroom 2.0 and Library 2.0 that are "helping hundreds of thousands of educators learn, reducing isolation and providing 'just in time' access to knowledge and opportunities for collaboration." The goal throughout this August is to expose the broader audience of educators and administrators to the benefits of peer professional development.
Learning events will take place all month. Visit Connected Educators for a complete schedule of sessions throughout the month of August.
In addition, a fabulous free Learning 2.0 online conference full of discussions, interaction, new ideas and much more will be held on August 20-24. Gurus in the field of K-12 educational technology will present, participate on panels and help novices learn and those using technology in their classrooms to connect.
Join the activities!
Monday, July 30, 2012
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Simple K12 Webinars
I've been attending some interesting webinars lately provided by SimpleK12. This organization has both free and paid membership. Today, for example, a series of four 30-minute sessions discussed the Core Standards and technology in math and language arts. The one on the Flipped Classroom was very educational with many examples from different subject areas--a lot of information in only 30 minutes. Excellent presenters provide webinars every week such as "Get Out of the Classroom with Virtual Field Trips" or "Teaching Reading in the Digital Age." Not only do they have live webinars, but also many other resources for teachers. Take a look, sign up, and register--all in a couple of minutes!
You can get an amazing amount of information with their Basic free membership.
You can get an amazing amount of information with their Basic free membership.
Great Free Tutorials
Richard Byrne, who write the blog "Free Technology for Teachers" has created a number of books to make your life using technology easier.
Want to create a free website? Use Google Sites and review Richard's book online, titled Google Sites for Teachers. It will definitely help you get started and then use it in your classroom.
Other books by Richard that might interest you are Google Earth Across the Curriculum and Google Docs for Teachers 2012. And, if you are bored or want something educational to do this summer, try Byrne's 77 Things for Teachers to Try This Summer. You won't be bored for long and can get a headstart into the school year.
Free Technology for Teachers website is chock full of guides, ideas and more.
Want to create a free website? Use Google Sites and review Richard's book online, titled Google Sites for Teachers. It will definitely help you get started and then use it in your classroom.
Other books by Richard that might interest you are Google Earth Across the Curriculum and Google Docs for Teachers 2012. And, if you are bored or want something educational to do this summer, try Byrne's 77 Things for Teachers to Try This Summer. You won't be bored for long and can get a headstart into the school year.
Free Technology for Teachers website is chock full of guides, ideas and more.
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