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10 Great Ideas for Alternative Assessment

There is inherent value to traditional tests and research reports. There is also value in alternative assessments though. There is plenty of research to support this. Here is a top ten list of alternative assessments to try in your classroom. I am including tool and resource links where appropriate. Everything I include can be used…

Using Google+ as a Personal Learning Network with your Students

I enjoy using social media. I use Facebook to keep up with friends and family who I do not see very often. I use Twitter and Google+ for professional development. Teachers can use social media to follow leaders in the field of education and educational technology as well as share ideas with others in their…

Technology, PLN’s, and Digital Footprints Oh My!

My last post discussed the importance of creating and using a Personal Learning Network (PLN). To review, PLN’s are important because they help us engage in professional learning that we can guide. This learning also enables us to go beyond the usual restrictions imposed by geography and time schedules. All this being said, the technology…

The Power of Personal Learning Networks

I was thinking about writing a post on Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s). I wanted to go beyond just reviewing the literature and giving my opinion so I tried a little informal experiment. I created a Google Form. Here is the link: Personal Learning Network Survey. I posted it on Twitter and Google+. By the next morning,…