I really enjoyed working with Audacity. With some practice, it could definitely be a great tool to use in a variety if ways. All sorts of applications come to mind for my middle school classroom. I had been thinking of… Continue Reading →
I really enjoyed working with Audacity. With some practice, it could definitely be a great tool to use in a variety if ways. All sorts of applications come to mind for my middle school classroom. I had been thinking of… Continue Reading →
In someways, searching the internet with Lightbeam turned on is like watching a Hollywood movie come to life, everyone is watching! Recently, I have overheard conversations about our smart phones listening to us and people being afraid that there is… Continue Reading →
This was a great exercise for me. I have often wanted to create an audio or video clip but have not. Whether there was not enough time, confidence or expertise, bringing this type of recording into my teaching or leadership… Continue Reading →
This has been a great reminder of the power the corporate internet machine has to shape our own thoughts. I have been aware for awhile now that Google will return the search results which are most in line with what… Continue Reading →
I have to admit that I have previously been duped by false information in two different settings. In both cases it would have been great to fact check. The first occurred early on in my teaching career. I don’t even… Continue Reading →
I had previously Googled myself but never while being signed out of all accounts. I have always tried to keep a low digital profile and to that end I was satisfied with what I discovered in my search for myself… Continue Reading →
In all forms of non-digital communication, I have developed the practice of “think before I speak”. I am continually amazed however that I have the temptation to respond quickly or spontaneously to a social media post or other digital platform… Continue Reading →
While the idea of developing a blog is not high on my list of go to activities, it has been interesting to be exposed to the elements of WordPress. Developing systems for organizing time, and information at the outset of… Continue Reading →
Keep them focused! Incorporating technology into the learning environment is now common practice. Technology provides unlimited resources, student support and effective organization of student work, it also provides distraction. Students can at times get lost down a rabbit trail following… Continue Reading →
