virtual classroom for instance does not immediately translate to a more open, pedagogically sound teaching, on more then one occasion virtual classrooms have resulted in ex-cathedra lessons, where the only benefit for the learner is that you do not get caught sleeping. Conversation analysis explored how participants with varied face-to-face teaching experiences - but limited or no online experience - transitioned to becoming effective teachers in virtual classrooms. pedagogy virtual classroom CIDER changeTechnology does not necessarily result in better teaching. MORE >>

I think for many teachers one of the biggest concerns about including cell phones in classroom learning activities is that they will be used inappropriately. would like to brainstorm some "rules" for including cell phones inside of the school classroom. Teachers do not want to be responsible for harmful mobile behavior. Yet, by ignoring cell phone etiquette, we are not doing the students any favors. We could teach appropriate cell phone etiquette, while showing students how to use cell phones as learning tools. What are your top 5 rules? Or what would your top 5 rules be MORE >>

2-3 Days Classroom Based courses. Less classroom training. As classroom training will diminish. While I agree there is a place for facilitated group learning I don’t think it can be done ONLY in a classroom setting. This CLO survey says Classroom Training is Still King and the proportion of use is growing; yet most respondents in US are also looking to do more technology assisted learning. Mobile Learning Classroom Training elearnin Informal Learning Learning & Skills Survey mLearningRead more about it on the survey page on their website. SUBJECT. MORE >>

My new book is coming out this September called Cell Phones in the Classroom: A Practical Guide for Educators ! First it has over 16 different cases of K-12 teachers integrating student's own cell phones into classroom learning. into classroom learning. Finally! It is once again being published by ISTE. am very proud of this book. Their stories are inspiring! Second, it includes many practical lessons plans to integrate student cell phones (any kind!) There are over 50 FREE web resources featured that couple with cell phones (any kind, not just Smartphones). MORE >>

PEW Internet and American Life Project has just published the results of their study on how teachers in grades 6-12 are using technology. few highlights of the study include. Just 18% feel they know more than their students MORE >>