Three Useful Educational Blogs
There are a wide range of teaching blogs from administrative news to classroom activity packets. If you have an issue in the classroom or a need for a professional resource, there's likely a blog out there that can help. The blogging world is diverse with easily accessible free resources across the globe from teachers in a variety of educational environments. While researching some educational blogs, three stood out to me the most.
Connected Teaching and Learning was started by Ann Michelsen as a blog that offers up to date information on tech and AI in the classrooms. They provide examples on how old lesson plans can be modified with new technology. The blog is active with a new post daily on ways to innovate in the classroom. They also include current events in some articles so teachers are kept up to date in how tech is being used both in and out of the classroom along with new revolutionary inventions in tech. This blog can be helpful for teachers who have been up to date on tech in the classroom and for teachers who are just looking for ways to teach tech safety for their students. They also include a few posts on videogames that are both educational and engaging as a non conventional way to teach historical topics. The digital classroom, transforming the way we learn – Articles and "Lesson plans on the go" (annmichaelsen.com)
Edutopia was founded in 1991 by George Lucas and Steve Arnold in an effort to apply education to new technology. Now, they have a wide range of topics and ideas for teachers and students alike. The formatting makes it easy to find the solution to any educational question you may have. Each topic is tagged appropriately making it easy and accessible especially for new educators. What's better than having an answer right at your fingertips? A free answer. Edutopia - What Works in Education
Who better to learn from than a former classroom teacher! Monica began Class Tech Tips as a way to save time in the classroom for other teachers rather than wrestling with the computer. Some of her quick links lead to resources and packs that can be used in the classroom that can make the information age fun and educational for a wide range of grades and age groups. If your more of an auditory learner, she links her podcast as well. She also posts teach tips weekly in an email newsletter that could be implemented as a school wide resource. Monica's blog saves time and formats her information in a way that is accessible and readable for anyone. EdTech Blog, Tools and Resources for Educators - Class Tech Tips
I believe that all three blogs should be included in your teacher toolkit. Many of the resources they provide are educational, engaging, and accessible for teachers at any stage of their teaching career. For preservice and tenure teachers alike, these blogs are very helpful and applicable to the world we live in today.
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Hello Mr. Allan I enjoyed reading your blog post. Its seems you have taken time to pick meaningful and current blogs. Your writing is direct and to the point so any reader could enjoy. That is awesome that you found an education blog that George Lucas is apart of. I have serious ambition to checkout the resources you have provided especially the one with George Lucas. Thanks for providing me with meaningful resources :)
ReplyDeleteDaniel this is so cool, as someone who does not get along with technology I feel as if your blogs that you found are going to be supper helpful for me. Technology is a crucial resource in the classroom, and it is supper important for teachers to keep up to date and know some of the helpful games and websites to help their classroom grow. Thanks so much for sharing the awesome blogs, I can't wait to read them!
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