Eclectic Technology

There may not be apps for good teaching but there are ways to think about how you use technology that will improve the classroom. This post provides 8 recommendations. They are listed below but check out the post for additional information.

1. Keep learning goals ahead of the technology.

2. Opt for the open ended.

3. Don't let tech make learning easy.

4. Take feedback seriously.

5. Stay skeptical of individualized learning - for now.

6. Bring in students interests, authentically.

7. Start conversations

8. Make it open, make it better.

There is a lot of food for thought in this post.

Thanks to Cool Cat Teacher Blog to bringing this video to my attention. If you know about  Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences and you would like to introduce them to your students this video will explain how Laura Candler created a survey form for students to fill out (and she provides a copy to you) as well as how to have students score themselves. She clearly states that the survey is not scientific or diagnostic, but it may show students where they have strengths. In addition to the survey you may also access materials from her website to help you teach about multiple intelligences. Here is the link to go directly to her website to print out the survey, but it worth the time to watch the video and hear her explanations.

http://www.lauracandler.com/free/misurvey.pdf