My vision of a well-managed classroom is one in which students are calm, relaxed, enthusiastic, and comfortable sharing and considering ideas. How does one achieve this? In my opinion, it’s as easy as following these steps.
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Monday, August 3rd, 2009Assessment with Addictive Tech Tools
Monday, August 3rd, 2009I have a new technology addiction. It’s not an iPhone, it’s not twitter, and it’s not facebook (although the book is not far from an addiction). It’s my favorite cadre of online tools – it’s GoogleDocs.
Hello, my name is Jeremy, and I’ve been using GoogleDocs since 2007.
Playing Games
Saturday, August 1st, 2009There are many reasons why I incorporate games in my classes on a weekly basis. Students focus on the competition and enjoyment of play, students enjoy the social element of group or class games, and games break up the monotony of units that require some muddling.
On Cubing and Thinkdots
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009I’ve not often accused of sheepishness, but I must sheepishly admit that I was not enamored with the cubing and thinkdots strategies when I first looked into them. At first glance they seemed a bit elementary. It’s not that I do not like to incorporate games, choice, or chance into my teaching, it’s just that there are quite a few logistics required to set up six relatively simple activities.
Thinking about NETS
Friday, July 24th, 2009To be clear, this post is meant for EDIM 503, but it reflects on the NETS, which we are exploring in my EDIM 502 course. I suppose it’s fitting that I am synthesizing my thoughts in the two classes. After all, isn’t that what NETS is all about?
Welcome EDIM503 Colleagues
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009Greetings EDIM 503 Differentiation Supported by Technology colleagues! I’ve been using this blog for my EDIM 502 posts, and I’m glad to include my EDIM 503 pals among the readership. Click to continue »
