Many of my readers may enjoy learning how they can create apps for their favorite mobile devices: ipad, iphone, or Android. The Corona SDK provides an elegant framework for quickly creating applications and games. I have heard stories of middle school students creating rocking games with this tool. Read more…
Top 14 blog posts on teaching, productivity, and leadership since 6/30/2012 5 ways to get more results in your teaching environment. Why is perspective critical to leading and teaching? Michael’s Free Book Index How to reduce stress by keeping work organized using EverNote 5 fun learning experiences with Legos Jennifer Read more…
I have watched the “Code for America” movement with great admiration. This movement encourages programmers to take a year off to do community service working with government. I believe that this movement is creating a very special community of technology empowered servant leaders. The following TED talk by Jennifer Pahika Read more…
Social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest have disrupted traditional channels of communication. While these existing sites are useful, organizations often need to establish their own social networking platform. Instructional designers often use services like Ning.com to enable students to learn and collaborate. Some corporations see Read more…
Click here to visit the conference website Unfortunately, Sarah and I did not get the opportunity to check out the awesome education “un-conference” in Atlanta, GA, EdCampAtl. In an effort to connect with the energy, inspiration, and ideas from the #EdCampAtl conference, I kicked off my Monday searching for Read more…
What do we do when the technology, that is supposed to make our lives easier, fails? If we are not adequately prepared it can make us feel incredible vulnerable. Last year the computer in one of my classrooms would not turn on and I was left to lecture on the Read more…
As a leader, parent, spouse, and teacher, the demands on our lives seem to be increasing. How do we do more with less? In conversation I had with Vicki Davis( aka coolcatteacher ) this weekend, she introduced me to the connection between a project management style known as agile Read more…
Abstract: Submission to the United States Innovative Education Forum http://www.microsoft.com/education/uspil/usief/default.mspx. Ananth Pai’s objective is to achieve fifth grade level growth from third grade class by individualized learning using NWEA MAP assessment and their learning continuum (DesCartes) for Reading and Math, and engaging students at all times through scalable game based Read more…
Abstract: In this poignant, funny follow-up to his fabled 2006 talk, Sir Ken Robinson makes the case for a radical shift from standardized schools to personalized learning — creating conditions where kids’ natural talents can flourish. For more awesome inspiration, please visit Ted.com In this talk, I believe Mr. Robinson Read more…
Stop! Take 10 seconds to consider a world where computer programs did not exist. In this world of “no computer programs,” the following is true: The internet does not exist. Facebook does not exist. You would not be reading this blog article. Your phone would just make phone calls… Read more…