Why Should We Connect Students?
Last month was the Vietnam Tech Conference in Ho Chi Minh City. Our school hosted it with another and it brought together over 300 educators from Southeast Asia. I presented on Google…
3 Great Ways Teachers Can Create an Online Identity for Their Class
It’s well known that creating a sense of shared identity and class spirit is a great way to encourage students to work hard, pull together and help one another to achieve their…
10 Inspirational Student Blogs
Blogging is a huge part of the education technology movement – a great way for schools to connect and share what’s happening, and a fantastic resource for teachers to pass on exciting…
5 Brilliant Literature Blogs for Language Lovers
With literature forming such a large part of any curriculum, it is essential students are introduced to a love of language as early as possible. As most of us know, love for a…
7 of the Best Science Blogs for Students and Teachers
Best for educators, best for students… we’ve trawled the web for the most innovative, informative and exciting science blogs so you don’t have to! Best for Budding Scientists Science Sparks Perfect for introducing…
8 Engaging Ways to Promote Your Classroom Blog
A classroom blog is a great way to build a professional learning portfolio. However, many well meaning teachers abandon a class blog after a few months because they feel their efforts are…
7 Must Read Blogs for Teachers
With blogging websites designed specifically to host educational blogs now boasting tens of thousands of accounts, the web is full of e-learning blogs, written by teachers, students and education companies. Here are…
3 Reasons to Try a Class Blog With Jux
I have recently been working with a number of educators helping to set up personal, school and class blogs. It is sensational to see how these individuals are growing their own PLN, school community…
6 Tips for Quality Student Blogging
“Gary, so much of what students blog about is crap and not worth reading. It seems like the emphasis is on creating content, but not quality content.” my coworker Tara commented last…
Using Student Blogs to Develop Proficiency with the Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice
The Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) include two sets of standards that were designed to be taught and applied in an integrated way – the Standards for Mathematical Content and…
