Resource+-+Blogs

= This is a space for blogs on all sorts of educational topics. =

Lots of discussion topics about education and technology. One example of a discussion topic is don’t Let a few bad apples spoil the whole darn bunch. There is a lot of extra stuff on this site though. Not the easiest site to access the information. I did find the links on the page to be useful. || || Bryan || This site offers news, techniques and theories of effective use of technology in education. It has lots of up to date information as well as links to the recent presentations conducted by Professor Schroeder. Lots of the information is addressed to higher education, but some information is useful in the K-12 setting. || || Bryan || This site is a blog focusing on education technology and learning. The site also has a great reading list. I posted on this sight and got some excellent insightful feedback. I also enjoyed reading other peoples comments on this sight. ||  || Bryan ||
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 * Kathy's ed tech blog picks || Kathy Schrock's list of education technology blogs includes many of the blogs listed below. Although she does not offer addition information on each blog, this site is a great "jumping off" point for those interested in hearing about some of the big issues in "ed tech" right now. ||  [[image:5mice.jpg width="120" height="60"]] || Sara ||
 * 2 Cents Worth || This is a blog written by David Warlick and though he says, "I do not promise answers here. I will ask far more questions.", his blog is well worth reading. It can stray a bit from strictly education, but Warwick has a unique and very clear perspective on modern issues in education and technology integration and its implications for society. ||  [[image:3mice.jpg width="120" height="30"]] || Sara ||
 * [|Falcon Physics] || This blog is written by a high school science teacher named Steve Dickie. He writes, "IT'S NOT ABOUT TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION ANYMORE. IT'S REALLY ABOUT HOW TO BE A BETTER TEACHER BY USING THE BEST TOOLS." He also leads workshops for Google Certified Educator programs. His most recent post is about a Live Scribe pulse, a pen which electronically records notes that are taken by hand. This blog is useful for educators that are interested in learning about new tools, and want to hear from someone who is very much in the "industry" of technology and education, complete with up to date views on current issues. ||  [[image:4mice.jpg width="120" height="60"]] || Sara ||
 * [|Tidertechie] || ​ By Lisa Flanders-Dick. A classroom blog that is an extension of Mrs. D's computer education classroom which includes computer science, multimedia, web design and ACT prep courses. She posts information for her students and writes on a variety of technology topics. The blog posts revolve around integration of technology in classrooms, cool geeky gadgets, and connections to the world. A great example for the beginner blogger. || [[image:4mice.jpg width="120" height="60"]] || Teresa ||
 * [|Free Technolgy for Teachers] || A personal project by Richard Byrne. This is a resource sharing blog. A review of free technology resources and how teachers can use them. Ideas for technology integration in education. The site includes links to a Free Guide to Technology Integration, General Technology Integration Resources, Great Alternatives to YouTube, Social Studies Resources, English/ Language Arts Resources, Science Resources, Math Resources, Foreign Language Resources and Slide Presentations about Technology in Education. || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">[[image:5mice.jpg width="120" height="60"]] || Teresa ||
 * [|Tech 42] || <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: 'Times New Roman',helvetica,sans-serif;">By Steve Dembo
 * [|Educational Technology] || By Ray Schroeder OTEL-University of Illinois at Springfield
 * [|Beth’s Thoughts on Technology in the Classroom] || By Beth Knittle
 * [|Mary Ann's Blog] || Mary Ann is a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher who blogs about items related to FCS. She talks about various subjects her classes are learning about, and also talks about different technology she uses in her classroom. She discussed Moodle sites and how to incorporate it into the classroom, especially a FCS classroom. It was great for me since I am a FCS teacher, however, other disciplines would have a hard time finding a use for it. || [[image:3mice.jpg height="30"]] || Diana ||
 * [|Educational Technology Guy] || David Andrade has created a perfect space for educator's to explore what is happening in different classrooms across the United States. David also provides examples of technology that he uses in his classroom, which makes it a great resource for all educators! || [[image:5mice.jpg height="60"]] || Diana ||
 * [|Douchy's Weblog] || Andrew Douch is a secondary science teacher who blogs about emerging technologies that he incorporates into his classroom to further enhance science learning. In addition to this blog, he produces a podcast on Biology that is used by high school students all around the world. || [[image:5mice.jpg height="60"]] || Tom ||
 * [|TUAW the Unoffical Apple Weblog] || TUAW has a number of regular contributors and includes timely news, reviews, and tips pertaining to apple technologies and applications written for the apple operating system. Posts are organized by tags which make finding pertinent information easy. One drawback is its focus is mainly on apple hardware and software. || [[image:5mice.jpg height="60"]] || Tom ||
 * [|Mr. Lane's Computer Applications] || This blog is authored by a middle school educator named Peter Lane He uses it as a means of communication about educational technology with students. It provides insight into how one teacher has implemented technology in middle school and can offer an insider's opinion on the implementation of technology in the classroom. || <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;">[[image:3mice.jpg width="120" height="30"]] || Tom ||
 * Gaggle BlogsFree Student Blogging || This site is safe and filtered to allow students to interact with the world || [[image:5mice.jpg height="60"]] |||| F. Dozier ||
 * [|The Fischbow]l || In March of 2009 I was lucky enough to attend a conference where Karl Fisch was the key speaker. He is the author of the “Shift Happens” PowerPoint that went viral when turned into an Internet video. He is also the Director of Technology for Arapahoe High School in Colorado and has some great ideas about technology integration in education. || [[image:5mice.jpg height="60"]] || Sean ||
 * [|21st Century Learning - CSSD11] || Greg Wilborn, who is a 21st century learning advocate for the school district I work for, runs this blog. He is attempting to create a forum where teachers in Colorado Springs School District 11 can work together to determine the next steps our district will take towards 21st century learning. This blog has a very limited range, but for me it is an important resource. || [[image:2mice.jpg width="80" height="30"]] || Sean ||
 * [|The Tempered Radical] || Bill Ferriter runs this blog that addresses issues surrounding the teaching profession as a whole. He is currently writing on professional learning communities. His blog is part of a series of blogs centered on the idea of teacher leaders. || [[image:4mice.jpg height="60"]] || Sean ||