Future me: Send an email in the future by @MSeideman
My very first teaching position was at a challenging district. Some of my kids in my first period/homeroom class were looking to graduate and some were hoping to get out of high school alive. It was a very interesting year and I learned so much from my first class. The very last day of school [...]
Cell Phones in School by @MSeideman
Some schools around the country regard cell phones use as disruptive and distracting, and have implemented policies that prohibit using them on school grounds. Students still use cell phones in school. According to the PEW Internet and American Life Research Project 58% of teens from schools that forbid cell phones use them during class anyway 31% [...]
@Socrative for Review and Sub Plans! by @MSeideman
I NEVER in my wildest dreams would assume my student’s would actually be able to play a “review game” on their mobile devices with a substitute. I have a dream US history class period 1, which means they are still tired. The classroom culture is such that they do their work, every one of them [...]
Use @Celly in Daily Instruction and Communication by @MSeideman
With administrative and parental approval, I use Cel.ly to send text message reminders, announcements, polls, and questions to my students. In the classroom, Cel.ly supports my instruction and creates an environment where every student has a chance to “voice” his or her opinion. For example, when I show a short video clip I have my [...]
5 Ways to Use Skype in the Classroom by @InstTechTalk
Skype is an amazing tool used by millions of people each day. Skype has found its way from the personal communication realm, to the professional world – and now it has found a special home in classrooms across the country. One of the best features of Skype is how easy it is to setup and use. [...]
Cell phones in School: Contraband or Classroom Tool by @MSeideman
Text messaging has become one the fastest and most popular forms of communication. Just a few years ago, cell phones were seen as the newest teenage addiction. Today, however, they can be an important classroom tool, although some schools regard them as disruptive, distracting, and have implemented policies that prohibit using them on school grounds. Most parents are [...]
The New iPad and the New 1:1 by @folmerica
I’ve written about the iPad before, but the more I use it in the classroom and the more feedback I get from students and teachers the more I am convienced it is the right device for personalized learning in a 1:1 setting. The iPad, moving beyond the traditional capabilities of a computer or laptop, is [...]
Teaching English using iPads – Day 1 by @InstTechTalk
This is the first post in what will be a series of posts pertaining to how I am teaching Summer School English using 1:1 iPads. Some background info: Our iPad program is in the beginning of its second year. We are still in a pilot program, but it has expanded with the start of our [...]
Use Thinglink to Create a Media Rich Environment by @mseideman
ThingLink is an interesting website designed around the idea of sharing and tagging photos. Once you log in toThinglink you can upload any photo or use a photo’s url to share the photos online. Users can tag photos with details, questions, and relevant links. The tags can be revealed every-time a user scrolls their mouse over the uploaded [...]
Great Video about using Mobile Devices in the Classroom by @mseideman
I learned about Infinite Thinking Machine, which is a TV show designed for teachers from Ken Halla’s blog. I am constantly amazed with the wonderful resources I discover because of Ken. I highly recommend following Ken Halla on twitter @kenhalla and adding one of his many blog’s to your RSS feed. The following video highlights interesting ways mobile devices can be used in [...]
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