Does Service Learning Really Help?

Read the New York Times article using the link below: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/03/education/edlife/03service-t.html?pagewanted=all

Have you thought about the other side of service learning? Do you think service learning hurts or helps organizations that accept student volunteers? Why? Do you think that it is important to have plans in place for both the organization and the student volunteers to optimize the learning experience? Why or why not? How is service learning a positive educational experience for students? How can it become a negative experience?

10 Infographics for Learning

We all love infographics. Why? Well, they help us grasp information in a quick and fun way that appeals to our visual senses. In fact, there’s an infographic here explaining that. Below you’ll find 10 infographics that discuss learning in many different capacities – online, blended, mobile, etc. What’s your favorite infographic on learning? Why? What new information did you learn from that infographic? Click on the Getting Smart logo above to explore the 10 infographics for learning.

Teacher Education Can't Ignore Technology

Do you think that the kind of thoughtful technology integration mentioned in the article is happening in classrooms today? How would you integrate technology in an ideal classroom?

EDU 521 Course Outline Prezi

Technology for the Inclusive Classroom on Prezi

The Ten No Nos of Teaching with a Projector or Interactive Whiteboard by Lisa Nielsen

The Ten No Nos of Teaching with a Projector or Interactive Whiteboard by Lisa Nielsen

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Click on the link above to read the article. What have you learned from reading this article? What can you do to improve your practice and truly engage your students interactively?

Evolution Web 1.0, Web 2.0 to Web 3.0

How do you use the web now both personally and professionally? How will you use web 3.0 in your classroom?

A Vision of the 21st Century Teacher

Are you a 21st century teacher? Watch this video to learn about the characteristics of today's teachers? How are today's teachers different than teachers of the past? What characteristics of a 21st century teacher do you value most? Why?