#vted twitter chat takes place every other Wednesday from 8-9pm EST, and is moderated by WWSU superintendent Ned Kirsch (@betavt), Jason Findley (@jfindley) and us, @innovativeEd.
Continue reading #vted twitter chat recap: proficiency-based graduation requirements
Twitter is an invaluable resource for educators looking to share their successes and challenges in an asynchronous, on-demand way. It’s a low-stress entry into social media where you only have to post a little at a time to connect with educators both around the world and on the next block — sometimes as close as the next classroom away! Here’s some tips on making the most of twitter as an educator.
Have you guys heard of Voxer? I have, but I had never actually dug into it until last night. I saw this tweet, from @sarahdateechur (who is amazing, and I know you follow her on twitter because AMAZING):
Continue reading Getting started with Voxer (or any other new technology)
Now that you’ve gotten started with Google+ Communities, you may be wondering how to make the most of the time you spend there.
How can you find other tech-minded educators to learn from? How can you maximize your connections and find folks who can help with your classroom questions and teach you new things about tech?
We’ve pulled together six Google+ Communities you should be part of as an educator, and be warned: that 6th one’s a game-changer.
Continue reading Six Google+ Communities you should be part of
Google+ communities are becoming a major way for educators to get inspired by other classrooms, get tech questions answered and make personal and professional connections.
