We talk about textbooks, iPads, and digital learning technology every single day. Guilty as charged. But what happens when you miss some of our awesometastic updates and just want a quick refresh? Moreover, what happens when you are tired of text and need something a bit more infographic-y?
Do you love reading Shakespeare for all the saucy name-calling and not really for the romantic plot twists? Me too. Lucky for us, I just stumbled across a great chart via Facebook that lets you use your initials to find out what William Shakespeare would have called you were he to lob a few insults your way.
There’s a meme going around that asks you to think about how you perceive various professions. From photographers to bellydancers to, yes, teachers. I thought the teacher one might be the most relevant to the Edudemic audience and wanted to share the meme here. I’ve also embedded a few more memes that I think you might enjoy. Hopefully they brighten your day and make you laugh …
Considering education is about as old as the first person to teach another person how to do something, many of the ideas and opportunities available today wind up getting taken for granted. They might not appear “radical” by contemporary standards, but each of these individuals contributed something to the way the schooling process works.
Pinterest is a great social networking tool that you can use for educational purposes, whether you are a teacher or a student. This tool can make it possible to create boards for specific projects and to collect and share lesson resources.
The blogosphere and the mainstream media is filled with success stories of technology’s successful adoption in education. However, many educators complain that when they try to introduce technological innovation on their campuses, they face obstacles.
If you’re a special education teacher or are simply looking for an innovative way to reach a student… this is for you. Many apps out there are useful in the classroom but they’re not always easy to find in the clogged-up app store. Until now.
Twitter chats are such a great way to stay connected and informed in your professional circle, and education is no exception. Through education chats, you can find out about new methods for teaching, tech resources, even jobs for teachers.
It’s finally happened. After more than 5 weeks of waiting, the Edudemic Magazine is officially ready for download. It’s been a collaborative effort and we can’t wait for you to check it out.
Classrooms need more than just chalk and a few notebooks. There’s a plethora of technology out there but how do you choose what’s right for you? What’s the best technology for your particular classroom? Here are a few examples of helpful technology perfect for teachers young and old. eReaders Teachers are finding that the addition of eReaders, or electronic books, are providing a different level of …