After learning about the concept of an edcamp training during a course I am taking at the University of Saint Joseph; I knew this was something I wanted to organize for preschool teachers and staff in my local area. I put together the following educational video (below) to explain the idea of an edcamp; and how I applied the model to deliver a professional
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The Digital Citizenship Summit is a conference that focuses on engaging in conversations about kids and technology use. This organization brings together parents, educators, industry organizations AND students to talk about positive ways to address social media and technology use as a community. The latest DigCitSummit took place in Utah on November 3 & 4, 2017. If you follow #DigCitSummit, you can see the conversations that
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Today, October 24, 2017 is #GlobalMakerDay! Did you know that? Global Maker Day is a day of learning, sharing and MAKING! You can take a peek inside other classrooms and view presentations to inspire your students to create. Their theme is to “Create locally and share globally“! During the online Youtube presentations, elementary and middle school classrooms around the world participate by sharing what their students
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If you read my first post on digital citizenship, I shared what it is and how we can start by teaching our kids that when it comes to technology … it’s important to BE GOOD and use it FOR GOOD. Using technology FOR GOOD As a way to get started, I encourage you to check out the DigCitKids Monthly Challenge: How do you help your neighbors? This
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It’s back to school time! But this year, it’s not just my kids who are in a classroom. I have taken the plunge to go back to graduate school again; this time pursuing a degree in educational technology. For me it’s a perfect fit, as it blends my career history and interests. While I am both excited and terrified at the same time, I
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