I'm baaaack!! True, I have never really blogged here but I plan to blog more regularly on educational technology issues as I see something that I really get jazzed about. It is my hope that this space will be for teachers and educators who care about providing our students with the best technology skills we can so that they can success today and in the future.
I won't bore you with Top 10 lists and bombard you with information that will just overwhelm you. Technology should make life easier. We don't need MORE work, we need to do more with the time that we have. I will use this blog to focus on technologies that not only work but are EASY to implement. No one has the time to learn new technologies which have a steep learning curve. I know I don't so how could I expect you to. Whenever possible, I'll post screencasts to walk you through the tool. That is what I hope to do here.
While we don't know for sure, what the future will hold when our students finish college and begin looking for jobs, there are some things we know will hold true. Our students must have a firm grasp on the tools available to them and be able to apply them in a variety of circumstances. They must also learn to use these tools appropriately and with good safety and etiquette. They must be able to see trends and capitalize on them. They need to be able to evolve and grow with the times so that they can succeed while those who lack these abilities fail. I love to follow these trends and want to pass them on to you.
If it's easy, interesting, creative, useful, FREE or just plain fun, you'll see it here. Feedback is always welcome as long as you imagine me standing next to you as you write your comments. Stay tuned…
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