About EdTech Cheer
Back in 2010, I spent time thinking about ways that our GLPS Technology and Media Team could provide on-going professional development throughout the year. One feedback item we always hear from teachers is that they would like to participate in more professional learning opportunities, but did not have the time do so with other teaching obligations. So, I decided to create a mid-school year online, professional development option - thus creating the 12 Days of EdTech Cheer. This was designed for ALL teachers (not just GLPS teachers) to explore on their own, further explore resources they could use for teaching and student learning. I chose to make this professional development available during the holidays - a time when many teachers have a little more flexibility.
In 2011, I decided to continue the idea, but build upon it a little. I really wanted to engage teachers in conversation about the ideas and resources presented. In 2012 and beyond, I have worked to encourage participation, communication, and collaboration. I truly feel there is so much more that everyone can offer to the learning experience other than just my thoughts and collections of resources. Each year I try to build on the experiences from the previous year, use teacher input, and research trends, resources, and methods for using technology as a supporting tool and resource for teaching and learning.
So, to spread the holiday cheer each year, I share some of my favorite web tools, resources and techniques - 1 a day for 12 days (my little spin on the "12 Days of Christmas"). The information listed here are presented to be a collection of tools, resources and techniques that you can use in the classroom for instruction, professional learning, student projects, or as collaboration and productivity tools. Please feel free to explore the resources from this year and years' past and share how you have used it in your classroom. This yearly display is based on my interactions with teachers and students, conferences I have presented at and interesting ways I have found to integrate technology into the learning process. I encourage you to share your thoughts and how you have used the tools in your classroom - there is so much that we can learn from one another!
In 2011, I decided to continue the idea, but build upon it a little. I really wanted to engage teachers in conversation about the ideas and resources presented. In 2012 and beyond, I have worked to encourage participation, communication, and collaboration. I truly feel there is so much more that everyone can offer to the learning experience other than just my thoughts and collections of resources. Each year I try to build on the experiences from the previous year, use teacher input, and research trends, resources, and methods for using technology as a supporting tool and resource for teaching and learning.
So, to spread the holiday cheer each year, I share some of my favorite web tools, resources and techniques - 1 a day for 12 days (my little spin on the "12 Days of Christmas"). The information listed here are presented to be a collection of tools, resources and techniques that you can use in the classroom for instruction, professional learning, student projects, or as collaboration and productivity tools. Please feel free to explore the resources from this year and years' past and share how you have used it in your classroom. This yearly display is based on my interactions with teachers and students, conferences I have presented at and interesting ways I have found to integrate technology into the learning process. I encourage you to share your thoughts and how you have used the tools in your classroom - there is so much that we can learn from one another!
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