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

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Cross posted at The Innovative Educator

I spend a lot of time visiting innovative classrooms in New York City. As I do, there is something that I've noticed in many classes I've visited - there are still some educators that don't seem to know the no nos for teaching with a projector or interactive whiteboard (IWB). Perhaps it's ... [more]

I guess you would not have this problem if you do not have a projector and do not have an Interactive White Board (IWB).

Multitasking - not good

A cognitive scientist reports on his findings on multitasking.This generation is NOT unique.

Data shows kids should not multitask -- Willingham
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/answer-sheet/guest-bloggers/data-shows-kids-shouldnt-multi.html?referrer=emaillink

The Creator

From: hemispheresmagazine.com | April 30, 2010

On a still, sunny day early this spring, Kamen—the wonky and chatty inventor of the Segway—hops Bond-like from his Enstrom helicopter and strides across the roof of his 1840s textile factory headquarters in downtown Manchester, New Hampshire. Read more at hemispheresmagazine.com »

The Key to Changing the Teaching Profession

How are schools helping both new and veteran teachers flourish and grow in their careers? What kinds of incentives spur teachers to improve? What new abilities and expectations does the younger generation of teachers bring to the profession? This issue explores how teachers can use action research to improve learning and teaching, offers tips to assist administrators in gaining buy-in for instructional changes that will improve student learning, and suggests many ways that veteran and novice educators can teach and learn from one another.

The May issue of Educational Leadership features "Who's Teaching Our Children?" (PDF) a look at the changing workforce; "No More Valentines," three ways to change evaluation systems; and "Preparing to Teach Digitally," tips for turning into a techie teacher.

What Teachers Do

Andrew B. Watt's blog is great, but "What Teachers Do" particularly caught my interest.

School Administrators Need to Stop Worrying About Data

In this interview, NJ Principal Eric Sheninger gives tips and advice for administrators and teachers on incorporating social media in the classroom. With his passion for technology and social media, he strives to incorporate these into schools and education. ... [more]

5 Essential Traits of 21st Century School Administrators and Leaders

5 Essential Traits of 21st Century School Administrators and Leaders - Mr. Keenan, a high school English teacher from Airdrie, Alberta, and author of Adventures in Teaching and Learning - a blog for 21^st educators, teaches his high school English students using a class set of iPod touches. He discusses some of the traits 21st century school administrators and educational leaders should encompass.

Authentic

Adaptive

Innovative

Lifelong Learner

Dynamic

Student-Centered

Risk-Taker

Teachers are "Different" (1944)

Sure, being a teacher isn't always the easiest path, and one must deal with a host of stereotypes and assumptions—but at least today's new teachers don't face the same personal regulations as teachers once did. Some former educators ... [more]

Quality of a Principal

Research Says

The quality of a principal affects teachers' satisfaction, parents' perceptions about the school, and the academic performance of the school.

Leaders in Education: Five Essential Characteristics

Power and title does not a leader make. By having the power as ‘supervisor’ or boss does not automatically place you on a pedestal as a leader. Leaders motivate ... [more]

Siemens STEM Resources

Check out the Siemens STEM Academy site, where you'll find a calendar of upcoming webinars, blogs, and other STEM resources.

Principals' Leadership Sets the Tone for Success

Healthy School Communities [article]

Principal leadership matters. In fact, the recent evaluation of the Healthy School Communities (HSC) pilot project showed that the role of the principal was the most critical piece of the puzzle in implementing meaningful school change and school improvement. Other elements were crucial—such as an understanding that health improvement supports school improvement, authentic community collaboration, and the ability to make systemic rather than merely programmatic change—but these pieces more often than not arose via the influence and role the principal took in the implementation of HSC.

Study: U.S. needs better-trained math teachers to compete globally (April 15, 2010)

US Math Teachers Unprepared for the Core Math Standards‏:
“A weak K-12 mathematics curriculum in the U.S., taught by teachers with an inadequate mathematics background, produces high school graduates who are at a disadvantage. When some of these students become future teachers and are not given a strong background in mathematics during teacher preparation, the cycle continues.”
http://news.msu.edu/story/7714/

Student Opportunities and Teacher Opportunities

There are amazing summer opportunities that are cheap, free, and some that even pay the participant a stipend. Check out these links that change often.

STUDENT:

1. Mr. Bujak's delicious links for "StudentOpportunities"
2. Mr. Bujak's diigo links for "StudentOpportunities"
3. Use the "Search this Blog" search box and enter "STUDENT:" without the quotes
4. photos/videos of some student camps, workshops

TEACHERS:

1. Mr. Bujak's delicious links for "TeacherOpportunities"
2. Mr. Bujak's diigo links for "TeacherOpportunities"
3. Use the "Search this Blog" search box and enter "TEACHER:" without the quotes
4. photos/videos of some teacher camps, workshops

-- Mr. Bujak