First posted on www.tonyasinger.com. This is the third blog in a series on using Twitter for professional learning. In Part I we explored the question “Should Twitter replace professional development?” In Part II we delved into the pros and cons of Twitter for professional growth. Now let’s get specific about
First posted on www.tonyasinger.com. In part I of this three-part blog series, I challenged the notion that Twitter should replace professional development. A total replacement would be tragic, but using Twitter to enhance professional learning has serious potential. Before delving into the power of synthesis in part III, let’s
First posted on www.tonyasinger.com There is buzz online about Twitter replacing professional development. As a tweeter, I get it. Weekly twitter chats are dynamic for connecting with colleagues across the globe, and new ideas and inspiration fill my Twitter feed every day. (If you are new
It sounds like a club. The Connected Educators. Perhaps they may even sound like a group of educators who meet at the Hall of Justice, slap on capes and go to fight some sort of injustice in the world. Ok, so I’m showing my age
In this episode, Corwin Connected Educators Series Editor Peter DeWitt interviews Mark Barnes, author of Teaching the iStudent. Accustomed to constantly-evolving mobile technology, our students crave more than paper and pencil can provide. Veteran teacher, renowned author, and tech expert Mark Barnes shows how educators can
The folks over at Best Masters in Education put together this wonderful infographic on the Use of Social Media in Schools. Their findings (see below) show that 96% of students with Internet access use social media. This is nothing if not a clear sign that
Hopefully you're already on Twitter. And maybe you've heard of this thing called a hashtag. But did you know that hashtags are more than just a witty word/phrase? They're actually a way to have a conversation! It's called a Twitterchat. Twitterchats are conversations that people have
I remember the first time I was called to the principal’s office as an adult. The sweaty palms, my mind racing with questions, my heart in my throat. Questions about what I had done to spark a one-on-one meeting taunted me the whole way there,
October is Connected Educators Month, and in honor of all of our Connected Educator friends and authors, we want to celebrate your successes and share the joy that comes from being connected. No matter if you were an early adopter of Twitter or just set up
Contributed by Spike Cook For school leaders, it is imperative to be the change you want to see in your school. As we understand more about the 21st century, and the changing nature of information, personalized learning, and preparing students for jobs that don’t currently exist, school