July 2013

We Are Teachers

Our editors have reviewed and selected the top 50 Edu-Bloggers that you should follow for up-to-date news and views on everything pertaining to education. Is there a blogger you’d like to see featured here? Contact us! Description: Director of Tech for school district outside Atlanta. Cofounder of #edchat. Highly influential. Specialty: Instructional technology, resources for …

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Best Websites for Teaching & Learning 2013 | American Association of School Librarians (AASL)

Media Sharing Standards for the 21st-Century Learner 3.1.4 Use technology and other information tools to organize and display knowledge and und understanding in ways that others can view, use and assess. 3.3.4 Create products that apply to authentic, real-world context. Pinterest  Create connections, encourage collaboration, ignite discussions, or simply share mutual interests through Pinterest. Uploaded or “pin” …

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The Matthew Effect: What Is It and How Can You Avoid It In Your Classroom? – InformED

The only reason not to reward the best and brightest for their achievements is to avoid punishing the rest for their shortcomings. I remember being pulled out of class in the 5th grade to study Pre-Algebra with a group of kids in the Academically Gifted Program (later changed to Talented And Gifted) and thinking that …

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