Tag Archives: Web 2.0

Open Curriculum for K-12 Educators

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Shawn

Over the past few years, open curriculum has gained momentum in K-12 education. In the face of difficult economic circumstances, site administrators are finding their budgets squeezed by severe funding limitations.  In response to these challenges, public school throughout the … Continue reading →

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The Weekly Update: January 4-10

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Shawn

Teaching with Twitter– Steve Wheeler, Learning with ‘e’s Social Books Unlock Reader’s Voice and and Provide Opportunity for Conversation– The Innovative Educator Learning Styles Theory Versus Sustained Hard Work– Steve Hargadon New Electronic Devices Could Interest Schools– eSchool News Netbooks … Continue reading →

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Dude!

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Shawn

Man, I guess Twitter really is a brain drain! By the way, I just woke up, and I guess I should do some work…

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R2D2, Where Are You?

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Shawn

A difficult challenge facing educators today is how to effectively utilize technology to improve student achievement. Although the interactive, user-centered, and social-oriented structure of Web 2.0 technology presents wonderful opportunities to improve the way educators teach and students learn, many … Continue reading →

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Using Facebook to Improve School Communication

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Shawn

Facebook has become an essential tool for young adults to stay in contact with friends and family and to create a sense of community with their peers. For school administrators, then, utilizing Facebook to improve communication and to create an … Continue reading →

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