Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutes36 Things Every 21st Century Teacher Should Be Able To Do. Some of this is clearly subjective (and a few are rather faddist), but it’s a nice touchstone. It’s also a lovely list for people in Ed.Tech. I think an … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesPlease refrain from the use of digital native again | From experience to meaning…. I like this. This is the response I’ve been seeking for those Educationists who are forever repeating these myths. Often those who generate more heat than … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteGlobal Edmonton | Lynden Dorval weighs in on proposed school board policy. I’ve been following this story since Mr. Dorval was first suspended. I hope this passes. Be the first to like. Like Unlike … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesIt’s curious how hearing of the passing of some people seems to hit hard, even if you’ve never met them I never got the chance to meet David, but I think Ed Tech has lost someone important. Learnlets » Vale … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 3 minutesI came across this today (Thanks to Jeremy Hunsinger): Second, we have become painfully aware of how badly (or how little) some of our colleagues read. Articles are too often cited, by authors and by referees, as making the exact … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesNC Teacher: “I Quit” « Diane Ravitch’s blog. Boy, I can totally relate! It’s part of what drove me to give up my tenure, and it may keep me from teaching at one of my local universities. To me, it’s … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesIn June, an Edmonton teacher (Lynden Dorval) wa suspended from his job because he refused to stop giving zeroes to students who didn’t hand in work. I posted a reaction to that here. His hearing is coming up in a … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 5 minutesDon’t Confuse Technology With Teaching – Commentary – The Chronicle of Higher Education. Excellent. Like I’ve been saying for many years: education is NOT efficient. You can’t make it efficient without losing value. Online learning is not equivalent to good … Continue reading