Horizon Report p. 12-13

Teacher/Education Blogs to Follow

Science Fix

http://www.sciencefix.com/

Nikki D Roberson's Blog

http://www.nikkidrobertson.com/

Regurgitated Alpha Bits

http://regurgitatedalphabits.blogspot.com/

Ed Tech Round Up

http://www.edtechroundup.org/

Technology Tidbits:  Thoughts of a Cyber Hero

http://cyber-kap.blogspot.com/

What is "Gamingspace"?

"Gamingspace" refers to an idea where students have control over their own learning.  A place where failure and risk taking are applauded.  A space where parents, students, and teachers can learn about what kind of things 21st century learners face.  "Gamingspace" refers to a place where gaming systems such as Wii, Xbox, and PlayStation are welcome.  Games with problem solving capabilities, foreign languages, and engineering skills help students fill the gaps that the traditional classroom leaves behind.   


What should be your point of emphasis when designing discussion forums?

When designing discussion forums, teachers should make sure the discussion is meeting a course standard and thinking is aligned with a higher Bloom's level.  Subjects should be broad enough that students can think deeply and bounce ideas off of each other collaboratively. 

Resources:

http://www.k12blueprint.com/blog/michael-gorman/ten-ways-use-discussion-forums-promote-digital-citizenship-and-academics

http://blogs.nist.ac.th/elementary-learning/gamingspace/