I am taking an educational technology course as a part of my CAGS program. An assignment that I had to complete was a reflection on some Web 2.0 tools. I thought I would share my thoughts here. As always, your comments are welcome! “Web 2.0 How-To For Educators” by Solomon and Schrum shares a plethora […]

Background: a small group of grades 3-5 teachers in my district participated in a study group that allowed us to “play” in a private Google+ Community… we did a series of tasks over 10 weeks that gave us the time to figure out how we could use this Google service in our current positions. This […]

This idea popped up today in my inbox from the Connected Classrooms Workshop Google+ Community. Love it! What a great way to commit yourself to reading out loud everyday in your classroom and to connect with other classes anywhere in the world. It’s such a simple plan using Twitter, too. Definitely am looking for people […]

Hi, my name is Lisa, and I’m an app hoarder. Everyday, I watch my PLN Twitter stream and subscribe to app review blogs all in hopes of snagging a FREE app. I download, download, download. All with good intentions, of course. That app may be good for grade 3. That app may be good for […]

Three years ago, I wrote my first post about Twitter. If you are looking for a way to keep parents informed in bite-sized portions, Twitter may be a good solution for you as it can integrate nicely into a parent’s handheld lifestyle. Likewise, Twitter can help students make connections in their learning. Once again, I […]