Deciding when to unplug when planning lessons
So last night my husband and I were out way too late at the Coldplay concert, and Chris Martin did something that I found extremely interesting during the song “Charlie…
Read MoreInformation Overload: Day 1 of ISTE Convention
Conventions are always information overload. So much information is presented so quickly that it can be hard to write down it, take a picture of the screen, or scan the…
Read MoreStaying current with technology trends
I think one of the most challenging parts of instructional technology is that it is always changing. When I think back to my program at Regis, I realize how hard…
Read MoreBlogs: A tool for creating the 21st century classroom
As someone who has been teaching writing since I started teaching, blogs excite me. I love that writing becomes something for outside the classroom. It’s no longer just for the “teacher’s eyes”. Blogging brings a connectedness to the classroom, exposing other classmates and sometimes even the entire world wide web to a student’s thoughts and insights, making it a great tool for 21st century classrooms and learning.
Read MoreSocial Media: Another way to Connect with Students
This past year was my first year of using social media with my students. I was teaching Composition I and II at a small private college. The college had an…
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