Social media and class content – To include or not include… and how critical to be
As technology continuously evolves, it leads to the question: Should educators evolve and include social media content in their classrooms? It seems like a simple question, but when we look at the ramifications, it becomes quite complex. First, including social media is a great way to engage students in the material. I am a huge…
Podcast journey – Week 3 – Production possibilities
So, last week, I worked on the foundation of what my podcast would be about. I decided that with the responsibilities that I have at the moment, I was going to work on a solo informative podcast. Now, lets start with the production side of the podcast. What does this mean? What does this include?…
Podcasting 101 – Week 2 – What am I doing?
Ok, so I started to dive into the world of podcasting. First, I wanted to set out defining the intention of what I am trying to accomplish with this concept. Am I looking to: Entertain teachers? Inform teachers about today’s issues? Create access to free PD? Discuss new pedagogy? Explore new theories? Create “how-to” guides…
Social Media and the Classroom
So, I took some time to reflect on this topic. I feel that while the government has decreed that cellphones are not be allowed in the classroom, there was a lack of consultation and roll out. Do cellphones pose interesting questions as to the direction of education? Absolutely. However, much like other legislation regarding technology,…