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OK, So the challenge is to look over my use of technology in the classroom, and decide how the SAMR model applies to it. So, here it is, technology use in my classroom at the moment: 1. Students currently have … Continue reading →

I’ve been pondering Garr Reynolds reflections about what makes a good Powerpoint presentation,  in particular, regarding simplicity. I’m naturally drawn to simplicity of visuals, and have never been much of a decorator. While I’m a voracious reader, that doesn’t really … Continue reading →

At the beginning of the school year, I have a Policies Keynote that I use to go over my grades and such. When looking at presentation zen materials, it seemed like a prime example for an overhaul. It is a … Continue reading →

Presentation Zen all sounds good to me! Simpler slides, strong visuals, few transitions, focused message, attention on what is spoken, all seems to be on the right track for what I approve of myself in a presentation. That said, I’m … Continue reading →

Today in class my students were discussing how commercial flight has changed our world. The answer oh-so-helpfully provided by my text, was that they should simply understand that it made the world smaller (don’t you love these canned questions?).  Much … Continue reading →

Do you know those moments when you’re on the internet and reading one thing leads to another and to another? I had one of those recently when looking in to the plagiarism issue online. The concept of remixing with text … Continue reading →