Teaching copyright with video mashups
In a 1:1 Android environment Copyright. Fair Use. Public Domain. The meaning of these concepts as applied to creative work,
Read moreIn a 1:1 Android environment Copyright. Fair Use. Public Domain. The meaning of these concepts as applied to creative work,
Read moreAudrey’s 2016 summer reading list I’ve been thinking a lot lately about where technology fits into reading. Not just the
Read moreMark’s 2016 summer reading list This past academic year was one of the busiest and most invigorating year I have
Read moreStudent reflection with Adobe Voice and Explain Everything Students at Fayston Elementary School worked hard this year with their team
Read moreBuilding a democratic classroom at The Edge Part of the power of implementing a negotiated curriculum is that it doesn’t
Read moreThe Six Question Framework for reflection As the end of June nears and students take their final exams, clear out
Read moreIf you buy them, kids will code. This statement was the driving philosophy behind our purchase of a class set of
Read moreHow one school tackles work-based learning “Work-based learning experiences are activities that involve actual work experience or that connect classroom
Read moreThe Story of MakerSpace: A Rabbit Interrupts a Drowsy Day The story of MakerSpace at Crossett Brook Middle School begins
Read moreWhat is curiosity? Is curiosity important? What does it mean to be a curious learner? What am I curious about?
Read moreExpanding parent conference time with technology We’ve all been there: how do you fit 40 minutes worth of information into
Read moreWhat was once a standard in news broadcasting and video game production has now found a new home in classrooms.
Read moreTo follow or not to follow… that is the question. Oh Hamlet, you would be so perplexed on this one!
Read moreA tech-rich case study from rural Vermont The team from Hazen Union Middle School, in Hardwick, Vermont, conducted an action research project
Read moreHistory from the Inside Out Every two years our team does an interdisciplinary unit on the European Renaissance. I’m a
Read moreA case study in Shelburne Arts and citizenship is for 8th graders at Shelburne Community School. This past session, they
Read moreShifting the way we manage time to personalize learning in a blended space In my former professional life, I had
Read moreMore than just math? Let’s be honest, there’s not many days dedicated to the celebration of math or its concepts.
Read moreAs more and more school move to Chromebooks we receive lots of requests for chrome compatible programs and applications. In
Read moreIs joy in learning an innovation? Recently, I was charmed and inspired upon seeing a first grade student’s take on
Read moreTips for when to turn off the tech In addition to being an educator, I’m also a parent — of
Read moreReaching beyond the walls I’m always looking for ways for educators and students at different schools to use technology to
Read moreTo know your team, start by knowing yourself A few years ago I had the opportunity to participate in the
Read more3 strategies shared by local educators At Manchester Elementary Middle School, sixth grade students speak fluently about their Personal Learning
Read moreModeling a PLP as an adult learner As a new year dawns, are you thinking about self improvement? A Personal Learning
Read moreGrappling with implementation In my current work with a number of Vermont middle schools, we have been trying to grapple
Read moreHow are educators and students tackling PLPs around the state? Vermont’s Act 77, the Flexible Pathways Act, mandates that every
Read moreA step-by-step guide to publishing your first episode Podcasts have been around for awhile now but can be a little
Read moreWhat they are and how to use them In a recent blog post, I suggested access to technology can empower teachers
Read moreWhen to put the device down Let’s face it, it’s a challenge to balance technology in our lives; but it’s
Read moreWhere is the tech in math classrooms? According to recent studies, math teachers, tend to integrate technology into their teaching less
Read moreLife’s four guidelines for goal-setting In my experience as a teacher and administrator, I noticed a pattern to goal-setting in
Read moreTwo weeks ago I attended the annual conference of the Association of Middle Level Educators (AMLE). I have been working
Read moreSchool approaches to filtering internet content As social media,Youtube, and gaming become more educationally relevant, how do we leverage their
Read moreUsing Vialogues for social learning Vialogues: visual dialogues. Video dialogues. (Visible violet dogs? Risible eyelet hogs? Dirigible side-slit frogs?) Vialogues
Read moreShifting the conversation from “the future” to my future When “21st century skills” first emerged as an educational term, we
Read moreUsing the Young Writers Project to teach writing There are so many reasons to appreciate how we teach adolescents to write
Read moreHow does edtech affect extra credit? Is extra credit still a valid notion as we move towards ubiquitous learning, and grapple
Read moreCreative ways to share learning opportunities Teachers at Lamoille Union Middle/High School learn about the latest tools and resources available
Read moreWhy voice recordings work for young adolescents As students use technology to explore and capture projects that show both their emerging proficiency
Read moreUbiquitous learning is not the same as ubiquitous computing We hear a lot of hype about e-learning, blended learning, MOOCS,
Read moreTimeline tools for transformative learning Timeline tools can serve two important purposes: concrete help with project planning (for PLPs, 1:1
Read moreGetting real about student reflection Ah, reflection. It may bring to mind an introspective moment, perhaps gazing into the still
Read moreQR codes unlock learning anywhere These simple workhorses of technology — ink and blank spaces on a screen or page — can
Read moreUsing performance tasks as a way to measure student knowledge When working with a group of middle school science teachers recently
Read more“Candy apps”, or how to have fun and still learn anyway During a five minute reflection, if a student is given
Read moreOnline collaboration extends student learning networks Online collaboration takes on new significance as students extend their learning network in conjunction
Read moreHow these educators used Nearpod for professional development Educators instinctively understand the engagement power of a tool that allows learners to
Read moreWho decides the acceptable ways to use devices in your school? You’ve jumped through the hoops, filled out the paperwork,
Read moreWhat can you do with an LMS? LMS stands for Learning Management System. An LMS is an application for planning, delivering, managing,
Read moreExtend learning communities beyond the classroom For a review game “killer app” recommendation, Kahoot is by far at the top
Read moreJust-in-time learning in its best form is “Just for me” learning. When you learn something because you yearn to understand
Read moreWhat can educators do with Google Hangout? Much like being friends on social media, physical proximity has little to do
Read morePhysical management of tech aka OMG Where Did All These Cords Come From The act of simply registering, storing, charging,
Read more4 edtech tools for family communication How can technology help make communicating with your students’ families easier? These 4 edtech tools
Read moreWhy create and use e-books in the classroom? Resources like e-books are a common “first step” when we think about integrating
Read moreDigital workflow: What is it good for? In its simplest form, digital workflow exchanges the paper and pencil transfer of information
Read moreApproaching student digital citizenship from many levels Our students live in technology-rich worlds, regardless of how much technology they are
Read moreAs I look at what I am reading and want to read this summer, it’s kind of all over the
Read moreSummer in Vermont brings on a different set of activities, a different pace of life, and an opportunity for renewal
Read moreHowdy. I’m Rachel – new Professional Development Coordinator at the Tarrant Institute. I live in the beautiful southern part of
Read moreby Dayna McRoberts The Community Sailing Center (CSC) in Burlington has developed a multi-age, year-round environmental curriculum that works in
Read moreBe strategic with your time Social media gives you a number of different ways to meet great innovative educators, willing
Read moreHow do we move all new learners to the deep end of the pool? As I walked through an innovation
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