Category Archives: Course 2

Course 2 Final Project AUP

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Dan

Project Thoughts: This has been a great project to be involved with mainly for two reasons.  First, I have been involved with a 1:1 iPad/Macbook pilot this year at the fifth grade level and we began the year working on … Continue reading →

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To Blog or Not to Blog

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Dan

Two applications that I have been using more frequently with my iPad lately are Flipboard and Pinterest.  The latter application, I have to admit, was purely out of interest because my wife was sending me various links and articles to … Continue reading →

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Student Safety and Bullying

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Dan

Valerie Strauss re-posted an article on her Blog The Answer Sheet written by John Merrow entitled Teaching kids to be ‘digital citizens’ (not just ‘digital natives’).  I firmly agree with Merrow when he states, “being a “digital native” is not … Continue reading →

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Copyright Conundrum

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Dan

I’m about to start a project with my fifth grade class which will tie in the learning we’ve been doing in social studies about the 13 Colonies and the American Revolution.  I am using this project as their summative assessment.  … Continue reading →

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Digital Footprint

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Dan

Should you have a digital footprint as an international educator? How would one help or hinder you if you go looking for a new job? I have to admit, I have never before ‘Googled’ myself and was a bit apprehensive … Continue reading →

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