Where Have You Been?
This is a question we have been receiving quite a bit lately. Many people have noticed that over the past months, Shawn and I have taken a hiatus from actively posting on the EDBuzz blog. This was at times unintended and at others need break. Our work commitments, personal projects, and a need for personal reflection all played a role in this break. We’re glad to announce that it has come to an end! This is the perfect time to look back at 2010. Several events stand-out in 2010. Here’s a quick walk down memory lane. Shawn’s post Using Facebook to Improve School...
Read MoreUsing Cloud Computing to Improve School Communication
If schools are going to use technology to improve organizational processes, it’s important their leaders consider moving many of the school’s daily operations onto a cloud-based network. This enables the sort of communication that can only be accomplished by utilizing the networking and information sharing power of a cloud system. I enjoyed a post on this topic from a few months ago, entitled “Heads in the Cloud.” The author discusses a few ways his school uses Google to communicate more effectively. Here are a few ideas I really liked: Noticeboards–...
Read MoreThe Cheating Heart
Perhaps the most difficult problems facing educators is the staggering number of students who cheat in school. With the emergence of all sorts of exciting technologies– mobile technologies, social media technologies, etc. — teachers and administrators are finding it virtually impossible to effectively combat cheating. In the “good old days,” dealing with cheating seemed much easier, didn’t it? Instill the fear of God in your students (This is the where we gave the big pep talk about honesty!); implement effective classroom management procedures (especially during...
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