Where do social action, art, music, technology, media, pop culture, and most importantly, student needs intersect?
Interesting analysis of Participatory Culture and its impact on communication, relationships, learning, and economics. Invasion Of Participatory Culture View more presentations from Jeff Hurt
I’m always being asked by teachers, students, and general by-standers, “What are some apps that I absolutely have to have?” Rather than give them a top 10 or my essential 5, I’ve decided to go the alphabetic route and list what I feel is the most important app every educator needs to have for each letter of the alphabet. Some letters (Like “i”) have a lot of competition while others (“o” and “z” for example) have some opportunity for improvement. So with that, I give you My Educator’s Guide to Apps from A to Z...
via torres21.squarespace.com Great ideas here on really connecting to our learners: social media, mobile learning, digital storytelling, and so much more!!!
A must-have discussion when considering gaming curriculum in the classroom.
It's a few years old, but here's a great discussion of the power of video games and learning. I am intrigued with tangential learning. Perhaps, this is the key.
I've been a long time fan of his work. Some things to think about.
via scoop.it Very interesting! What does this mean to your praxis? Are we missing an audience? Could we improve engagement?
via declarationofeducation.com Every once in a while, all the stars align, and an opportunity to both teach and participate in social action arises. Tomorrow, May 10, 2011, is one of those days. It's the Great American Teach In. What will you do to empower your students to inquire, contemplate, compose, and declare their educational rights?
via vimeo.com As gamers play, they build structures to succeed. They build communities to meet their goals. They gain access to knowledge to complete their missions. This transfers to civics. BUT, we have to create environments where they feel empowered to have a mission, opportunities to collaborate for planning and gaining knowledge, and support to grow their identities and voice. They have to care to want to make a change.