International Ed Tech Guy

There are a lot of different ideas, theories and methodologies out there today about integrating technology effectively into classroom instruction.  I find that I lean towards the description of Blended Learning. Edudemic posted a great document about what Blended Learning is and how it is done. Blended Learning: Strategies for Engagement

This week I wanted to pick a bit of a fight.  I used to be a School Librarian.  This was a great job.  I got to work in technology and with books.  As you probably know it seems most books are coming in an electronic format – Is the end of the textbook in its…

October 5th was World Teachers Day. Thanks to all teachers out there. A teacher affects eternity: he can never tell where influence stops. – Henry Adams A teacher used Google Forms to provide students a voice. Checkout the 3 minute video.

The link below is to a SlideShare by Steve Wheeler from the UK.  It is a fantastically clear presentation of where education has been and where we need to go.  Of course this is an opinion and I do share it with Mr. Wheeler.  Tell me what  you think. A Compelling Case for the Future…

Great statistical data for supporting the implementation of technology in education conducted by the Lead Commission. The article is here. 

A great article about where Edtech is headed and what is happening.  Most importantly it discusses this idea that “People expect to be able to work, learn, and study whenever and wherever they want to”.  Can education and more importantly educators meet this need?  Let’s talk. Unlocking Education: Edtech’s growing role – Knewton Blog –…

This is another great article from Edudemic – they list some of the technologies that are poised to come onto the market soon and will undoubtedly enter the educational sphere – see what you think. 20 Must-See Teaching Tools Coming To Your Classroom Very Soon