I was in my late forties when I saw the first print ad for a “smartphone.” It was a Blackberry, on a towel, with sand in the background. “Now you can bring the office to the beach!” it said. Why Read More …
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Tag: technology
Keeping Kids Safe Online
As the mom of a 12-year-old and an eight-year-old who regularly spend time on “screens,” (laptops, phones, iPads), I want them to be able to explore and play, but I also don’t want them to get into trouble. From buying Read More …
Preventing Summer Setback with Social Media
By Kristen Swanson As the school year winds to a close, many teachers are looking for methods to keep the learning alive for their students. Allington and other researchers remind us that summer setback often affects our neediest learners most. Read More …
Why Teachers Should Develop Themselves on Social Media
By Ben Smith I am a vigorous advocate of social media as a required form of professional development for teachers. Let me explain. Years ago, I was tasked with teaching an “Introduction to computers” class to all 9th graders at Read More …