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Building learners' independence through thoughtful technology use
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Cyber-Security Practice: Learn it in one week

Cyber-Security Practice: Learn it in one week | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
. . Read, think, learn and share over Social Media… Security is everyone's responsibility! We are ALL responsible for the Internet's future! . ===> "Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only t...

 


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todd harmsworth's curator insight, May 8, 2017 6:33 AM

security is everyones responsibility and when your in charge of a classroom full of adolescences they then become your responsibility. good to read and take notes from

todd harmsworth's curator insight, May 8, 2017 6:53 AM

security is everyones responsibility and when your in charge of a classroom full of adolescences they then become your responsibility. good to read and take notes from

Tiffany Wheatley's curator insight, May 9, 2017 5:01 AM
A critical part of our future career is being aware and informed about legal, safe and ethical protocols.
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How The Activity Learning Theory Works

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How The Activity Learning Theory Works 

Vygotsky’s earlier concept of mediation, which encompassed learning alongside others (Zone of Proximal Development) and through interaction with artifacts, was the basis for Engeström’s version of Activity Theory (known as Scandinavian Activity Theory). Engeström’s approach was to explain human thought processes not simply on the basis of the individual, but in the wider context of the individual’s interactions within the social world through artifacts, and specifically in situations where activities were being produced.

In Activity Theory people (actors) use external tools (e.g. hammer, computer, car) and internal tools (e.g. plans, cognitive maps) to achieve their goals. In the social world there are many artifacts, which are seen not only as objects, but also as things that are embedded within culture, with the result that every object has cultural and/or social significance.

Tools (which can limit or enable) can also be brought to bear on the mediation of social interaction, and they influence both the behavior of the actors (those who use the tools) and also the social structure within which the actors exist (the environment, tools, artifacts). For further reading, here is Engeström’s own overview of 3 Generations of Activity Theory development. The first figure shows Second Generation AT as it is usually presented in the literature.

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manukadroopy's comment, August 30, 2016 5:36 AM
Thats interesting
Jaydin Nies's curator insight, September 19, 2016 2:47 PM

Many times when we learn we use many tools. They may be our minds or they may be outside objects. This is how we put them together and use it for the better. 

Prudence Matsega's curator insight, January 7, 2019 4:18 PM
The Activity theory helps in understanding other factors that will have an impact on the a students's/ learner's thought pattern. Activity Theory gives clarity as to who is doing what?  How are they doing it? Finally why are they doing it?
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Connectivism [Infographic]

Connectivism [Infographic] | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it

The 8 Principles of Connectivism in a nice infographic. What does an online connectivist course look like? #CMOOC


Learn more:


http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?tag=Connectivism



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Jean-Louis LEFEBVRE's curator insight, February 5, 2015 4:19 AM

Leçon d'infographie dans une présentation visuelle du connectivisme.

Richard Samson's curator insight, February 9, 2015 2:35 AM

Is Moodle connectivist (Piaget)? Or socioconstructivist (Vygotsky)? (Have I got those associations right?) Or is it both? Hey-ho! More work to do! 

Jason Leong's curator insight, February 11, 2015 4:35 AM

"#4 Capacity to know is more critical than what is currently known, i.e. "Know-where is more important than know-how and know-what""

 

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The Profile of a Modern Teacher | Infographic

The Profile of a Modern Teacher | Infographic | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it

One of the greatest misconceptions in education today is that certain teachers have a higher natural aptitude in technology than others.

This inspirational graphic sets out to disprove that notion and remind the audience that external skills are only a function of the internal dispositions that allowed them to grow.


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https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2014/07/10/education-collaboration-and-coaching-the-future/





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Beatrice Josse's curator insight, February 15, 2015 10:09 AM

Quelques attitudes essentielles à retenir pour un professeur des écoles compétent. À relier avec le référentiel de compétences du professeur. 

Kristen McDaniel's curator insight, February 24, 2015 1:47 PM

I'm loving this as a look at teaching in 2015, and a professional development growth mindset.  

Ian Lowe's curator insight, May 24, 2015 3:45 AM

very similar to Dweck Mindset work. be reflective, try new ideas, embrace change....i ant do that...yet

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170 Ways To Use Word Clouds In Every Classroom

170 Ways To Use Word Clouds In Every Classroom | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
Welcome to a post I always have  fun writing. Last year I attempted finding ways to use Word Clouds (Wordle) in education. When I concluded writing that post I was at 108 possible ways. More than a...

 

Gust MEES: I created the above "Wordle Logo" with "Word Clouds" as example. You may use it for non-commercial use by giving credit to my blog ===> http://gustmees.wordpress.com/ <===

 

Check the free service here:

 

http://www.wordle.net/

 


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Ludmila Smirnova's curator insight, May 14, 2014 3:34 PM

Fantastic 108 ideas, Gust Mees!

Russell Taylor's curator insight, May 16, 2014 4:00 AM

I use Word Clouds regularly on my VLE (Moodle) courses.  They do need explaining sometimes, which makes me think they are less valuable than some other graphics, but there are lots of ideas here I am going to try.

Mayra.Loves.Books's curator insight, November 30, 2014 8:14 PM

Great ideas presented here! I have used Wordle before, but I had not thought of using it in the ways listed. Can't wait to try them.

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7 Fabulous iPad Apps to Create Short Animated Lessons for Your Flipped Classroom

7 Fabulous iPad Apps to Create Short Animated Lessons for Your Flipped Classroom | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it

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GwynethJones's curator insight, January 12, 2014 10:34 AM

Flipped, semi-flipped, or just infusing engagment for your Universal Design for Learning - these apps might do the trick!

John Rudkin's curator insight, January 16, 2014 3:29 AM

Great choice.....

Gilles Le Page's curator insight, January 19, 2014 2:41 AM

outils Ipad

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The Complete Visual Guide To Technology For Children [Infographic]

The Complete Visual Guide To Technology For Children [Infographic] | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
This handy visual guide explores technology use by young children. How much and what do they use, and is it appropriate?

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Gust MEES's curator insight, October 12, 2013 9:59 AM

 

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http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?tag=Infographic

 

AnnC's curator insight, October 13, 2013 7:37 PM

Lots of great information addressing access to and use of technology by children!

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Guide to Using Twitter in Your Teaching Practice

Guide to Using Twitter in Your Teaching Practice | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
Are you interested in using Twitter or other social media as a teaching tool? Our culture has transformed significantly where online distribution of ide

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Alex Rada's curator insight, October 2, 2013 2:47 PM

I agree

Alfredo Corell's curator insight, October 3, 2013 5:34 PM

Some great resources for your school community to help jump into using social media, specifically Twitter, as a learning tool.

María Asunción Martínez Mayoral's curator insight, October 7, 2013 8:58 AM

Con diversos enlaces a otras guías, tutoriales y sugerencias sobre el uso de Twitter en docencia. Muy interesante.

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22 Effective Ways To Use Twitter In The Classroom

22 Effective Ways To Use Twitter In The Classroom | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
You can actually use Twitter in the classroom with Bloom's Taxonomy thanks to this awesome table that details nearly two dozen different ways to integrate the pair!

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Pablo Prada's curator insight, July 4, 2013 12:54 AM

22 maneras efectivas de aprovechar  Twitter en el Salón de clases.

Ness Crouch's curator insight, July 4, 2013 5:54 PM

Twitter and Bloom's! I'm very very happy right now.

Elena Borge's curator insight, July 15, 2013 12:58 PM

Try to use Twitter in class #motivation #newways #challenge

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5 Great Tools for Creating Your Own Educational Infographics

5 Great Tools for Creating Your Own Educational Infographics | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
These fun, mostly free tools can help educators easily create their own Infographics, and bring a very modern twist to instruction. “A picture is worth

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Ludmila Smirnova's curator insight, June 8, 2013 7:22 AM

Explore this tool to screate your own infographics

diane gusa's curator insight, July 20, 2013 9:21 AM

List of infographic tools to chose from.

Karen Johnson's curator insight, March 5, 2014 8:46 AM

Have you used an infographic before?  Here is an opportunity for you to try creating one yourself.  They can be quite good starter points for discussions.

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How Teachers Are Integrating Technology Into The Common Core

How Teachers Are Integrating Technology Into The Common Core | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
Fred Sitkins takes a closer look at how teachers and other educators are integrating technology into the common core.

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A Great Project Based Learning Checklist for Teachers

A Great Project Based Learning Checklist for Teachers | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it

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Lou Salza's curator insight, April 26, 2013 9:42 AM

Concise, clear, questions to improve PBL experiences for teachers and students.--Lou

Michelle Gohagon's curator insight, May 14, 2013 1:45 PM

Great checklist for project-based learning

AgileBelma's curator insight, August 18, 2013 6:16 PM

Just to remind myself :-)

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7 Habits of Highly Effective Teachers Who Use Technology [Infographic]

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teachers Who Use Technology [Infographic] | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it

November 30, 2012 by Angela Maiers

 

Love this great post from the folks at Always Prepared entitled: ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teachers Who Use Technology‘ and the infographic it inspired from Mark Bates. Both highlight “The Habitudes” of educators who are effectively using technology to enhance and impact teaching and learning. Hat tip to Shawn McCusker for this awesome Twitter find!

 

A MUST read:

http://www.angelamaiers.com/2012/11/7-habits-of-highly-effective-teachers-who-use-technology.html

 


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AAEEBL's curator insight, January 21, 2013 7:26 PM

Applicable to all learners, whether students or teachers or carrerists. 

Maria Kallergi's curator insight, April 3, 2013 7:23 AM

we don't want to be left behind

Terri Rice's curator insight, July 27, 2014 7:08 PM

Absolutely! it is so good to know I have some of the qualities. Working on integrating them all into my daily life.

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Study: Snapchat and Instagram are the worst for young people

Study: Snapchat and Instagram are the worst for young people | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it

A new study lends credence to what you’ve probably always suspected: social media is having a pretty negative effect on teenagers — Instagram and Snapchat being the worst culprits. The study, published today and called “Status of Mind,” was conducted by researchers for the Royal Society for Public Health in the UK. The researchers surveyed 1,479 British youths ages 14-24, asking them how they felt the different social media networks effected their mental health. They took in several factors such as body image, sleep deprivation, bullying, and self-identity.

 

The results suggest the two worst social media networks for kids are Instagram and Snapchat, as they had terrible scores for body image, bullying, and anxiety. Twitter and Facebook weren’t much better, though. YouTube was the only one that apparently inspired more positive feelings than negative ones.

 

Learn more / En savoir plus / Mehr erfahren:

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/social-media-and-its-influence

 


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Gust MEES's curator insight, May 19, 2017 3:45 PM

A new study lends credence to what you’ve probably always suspected: social media is having a pretty negative effect on teenagers — Instagram and Snapchat being the worst culprits. The study, published today and called “Status of Mind,” was conducted by researchers for the Royal Society for Public Health in the UK. The researchers surveyed 1,479 British youths ages 14-24, asking them how they felt the different social media networks effected their mental health. They took in several factors such as body image, sleep deprivation, bullying, and self-identity.

 

The results suggest the two worst social media networks for kids are Instagram and Snapchat, as they had terrible scores for body image, bullying, and anxiety. Twitter and Facebook weren’t much better, though. YouTube was the only one that apparently inspired more positive feelings than negative ones.

 

Learn more / En savoir plus / Mehr erfahren:

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/social-media-and-its-influence

 

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Design Thinking, Deconstructed

Design Thinking, Deconstructed | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
At the Nueva School in Hillsborough, Calif., design thinking is built into students' and teachers' everyday lives. The process, which is an approach to learning that includes considering real-world problems, research, analysis, building by hand, and lots of experimentation, is documented and shared among staff.


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http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?tag=Design-Thinking


http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?tag=Learning+2+Learn




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Carolina Gorosito's curator insight, March 2, 2016 8:02 AM
At the Nueva School in Hillsborough, Calif., design thinking is built into students' and teachers' everyday lives. The process, which is an approach to learning that includes considering real-world problems, research, analysis, building by hand, and lots of experimentation, is documented and shared among staff.


Learn more:


http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?tag=Design-Thinking


http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?tag=Learning+2+Learn



Andrew J Gibson's curator insight, March 2, 2016 12:17 PM
At the Nueva School in Hillsborough, Calif., design thinking is built into students' and teachers' everyday lives. The process, which is an approach to learning that includes considering real-world problems, research, analysis, building by hand, and lots of experimentation, is documented and shared among staff.


Learn more:


http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?tag=Design-Thinking


http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?tag=Learning+2+Learn



Melanie COVINHES's curator insight, March 8, 2016 4:29 AM
At the Nueva School in Hillsborough, Calif., design thinking is built into students' and teachers' everyday lives. The process, which is an approach to learning that includes considering real-world problems, research, analysis, building by hand, and lots of experimentation, is documented and shared among staff.


Learn more:


http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?tag=Design-Thinking


http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?tag=Learning+2+Learn



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The Question Game: A Playful Way To Teach Critical Thinking

The Question Game: A Playful Way To Teach Critical Thinking | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it

"Big idea: Teaching kids to ask smart questions on their own

A four-year-old asks on average about 400 questions per day, and an adult hardly asks any. Our school system is structured around rewards for regurgitating the right answer, and not asking smart questions – in fact, it discourages asking questions. With the result that as we grow older, we stop asking questions. Yet asking good questions is essential to find and develop solutions, and an important skill in innovation, strategy, and leadership. So why do we stop asking questions – and more importantly, why don’t we train each other, and our future leaders, to ask the right questions starting from early on?"

 


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http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?tag=Critical-Thinking



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Gust MEES's curator insight, February 8, 2015 7:03 AM

Big idea: Teaching kids to ask smart questions on their own

A four-year-old asks on average about 400 questions per day, and an adult hardly asks any. Our school system is structured around rewards for regurgitating the right answer, and not asking smart questions – in fact, it discourages asking questions. With the result that as we grow older, we stop asking questions. Yet asking good questions is essential to find and develop solutions, and an important skill in innovation, strategy, and leadership. So why do we stop asking questions – and more importantly, why don’t we train each other, and our future leaders, to ask the right questions starting from early on?"

 


Learn more:


http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?tag=Critical-Thinking


Jewelelelel's curator insight, February 8, 2015 7:56 AM

I agree with the fact that recently,students have been 'trained' to give the correct and not ask smart questions.In school ,teachers usually ask us questions and if we answer that correctly, we get praised.For subjects sciences and humanities require a lot of questioning and thinking in order to understand and to learn  more quickly.In my opinion, i think that teachers should give students a chance to ask questions that they have and not go through a topic blindly.If the students is shy to ask, the teacher could create a website so that the whole class can ask questions whenever they feel like and both the teachers and students themselves can answer the questions.This would enable the student to think out of the box to ask and answer questions by themselves 

niftyjock's curator insight, February 8, 2015 9:32 PM

dice student

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Twitter to start snooping at which apps you have installed - here's how to opt out | eSkills | Privacy

Twitter to start snooping at which apps you have installed - here's how to opt out | eSkills | Privacy | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
Twitter is set to start peeking on users' iPhones, iPads and Androids in order to see what apps they have downloaded. It's opt-in by default, so here's how to opt out.


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https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2014/11/25/digital-citizenship-social-media-and-privacy/



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Gust MEES's curator insight, November 27, 2014 12:37 PM
Twitter is set to start peeking on users' iPhones, iPads and Androids in order to see what apps they have downloaded. It's opt-in by default, so here's how to opt out.


Learn more:


https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2014/11/25/digital-citizenship-social-media-and-privacy/


Elizabeth Milovidov's curator insight, December 1, 2014 9:25 AM

Put some limits between you and Twitter

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It's Time for Social and Emotional Learning for All

It's Time for Social and Emotional Learning for All | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it

Over the last decade, increased attention has been paid to the social and emotional learning (SEL) needs of children. This area of learning is necessary and essential to address -- for children and adults.


It's time that schools take responsibility for meeting the entire range of learning needs that educators have -- the need to use new technologies, to understand and implement new standards, to use new assessment strategies, and their needs to attend to their own social and emotional learning.



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Gust MEES's curator insight, April 18, 2014 6:10 PM


It's time that schools take responsibility for meeting the entire range of learning needs that educators have -- the need to use new technologies, to understand and implement new standards, to use new assessment strategies, and their needs to attend to their own social and emotional learning.


Mirta Liliana Filgueira's curator insight, April 20, 2014 6:16 PM

Aprendizaje social y emocional.

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What Is Web 3.0 And How Will It Change Education?

What Is Web 3.0 And How Will It Change Education? | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it

"We'll reach a new state of web skills when we reinvent technology tools to better enhance our personal learning. We'll be at 3.0 when schools are everywhere and not viewed as daycare."

 

Jim Lerman's insight:

 

This webpage dates from 2013 (or earlier) and is no longer accessible online. Looking at all the entries, but particularly those for 3.0, what do you think should be changed, knowing what we think we know now?


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Antonis Michailidis's curator insight, April 26, 2014 5:44 AM

Για την ενημέρωσή μας.

Martha Mendez's curator insight, December 6, 2014 7:11 PM

Constrasting evolution of Web.

Ginger Jewell's curator insight, March 3, 2017 9:47 AM
I'm not sure I would define it this way.  How would you fill in column three?
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The Complete Visual Guide To Technology For Children [Infographic]

The Complete Visual Guide To Technology For Children [Infographic] | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
This handy visual guide explores technology use by young children. How much and what do they use, and is it appropriate?

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Gust MEES's curator insight, October 12, 2013 9:59 AM

 

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http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?tag=Infographic

 

AnnC's curator insight, October 13, 2013 7:37 PM

Lots of great information addressing access to and use of technology by children!

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What You Need to Be an Innovative Educator

What You Need to Be an Innovative Educator | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
Innovation isn't a matter of will.

Like most things worth creating, critical ingredients pre-exist the product. In the case of innovation in education, many of those necessary ingredients are simple

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Gust MEES's curator insight, July 31, 2013 2:58 PM

 

A MUST read!!!

 

Training in Business's curator insight, July 31, 2013 3:07 PM

Good list of qualities required to be a innovative educator or trainer

 

#education #business #training http://goo.gl/BRqvr0

 

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How To Convert Prezi To YouTube Videos

How To Convert Prezi To YouTube Videos | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
Anyone who has used the Prezi platform would know that creating a Prezi and uploading it to Prezi.com is easy enough, however when it comes to converting it to a YouTube video, there seems to be no native method of doing so...

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Louise Robinson-Lay's curator insight, June 26, 2014 7:27 PM

Prezi makes wonderful slideshows. Converting them to video is explained here. 

Mary Reilley Clark's curator insight, June 27, 2014 11:58 AM

Clear directions for converting Prezis into videos for the flipped library.  (typos in the demo Prezi, though!)

Jorge Leal's curator insight, June 28, 2014 10:44 AM

yeah

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Blogging in the 21st-Century Classroom

Blogging in the 21st-Century Classroom | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
This year, I admitted a hard truth to myself. I wasn't having my students write enough. In an attempt to follow Kelly Gallagher’s advice that students should write more than we can assess, I decided

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Personal Learning Networks for Educators: 10 Tips

Personal Learning Networks for Educators: 10 Tips | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
I often begin my workshop on personal learning networks (PLN) for educators by asking these questions: Who is in your learning network? Who do you learn from on a regular basis? Who do you turn to for your own professional development?

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BBC - Teachers: Teaching resources from the BBC

BBC - Teachers: Teaching resources from the BBC | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
Teaching resources and classroom activities: lesson plans, worksheets, classroom games and video clips for all curriculum school subjects.

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Gust MEES's curator insight, January 5, 2013 4:34 PM

Great resources...