Tag Archives: social media

Goodbye SmartBoard… Hello Apple TV

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Benjamin J Sheridan

I’ve finally ditched my SmartBoard. I have to admit that I’ve never been a big fan of my SmartBoard to begin with, so parting ways with it wasn’t particularly difficult. To be fair though I have to say that I … Continue reading →

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Using Instagram to Encourage Writing in Kindergarten

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Benjamin J Sheridan

I have recently created a class Instagram account. Since every student has their own iPad with the Instagram app installed I signed them all into the same account. I have made it a private account and accepted follow requests from … Continue reading →

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Pinterest in Education

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Benjamin J Sheridan

Oh no not another time sucking social networking site!! That’s what the common comment was when I first started hearing about Pinterest. For me Pinterest will always be the site that I learned about from my wife. I’m usually the … Continue reading →

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Value Added

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Benjamin J Sheridan

Well the school year is off to a great start! It’s hard to believe that we have mid-trimester progress reports coming up here at PRIS. Where does the time go? Even though it’s my second year teaching at the same … Continue reading →

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The See Through Shades of the Digital Window

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Benjamin J Sheridan

Is there any privacy online? I think there is some, but not much. I actually think there is less than most people think. A quote from the very controversial Julian Assange: “Facebook in particular is the most appalling spying machine … Continue reading →

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