Category Archives: Resources
4 Thought Provoking Tools for Persuasive & Argumentative Writing
I just came across this article with four resource sites that look great for adding thought provoking discussion to classes. Whatʻs nice is that some of the sites provide information from unbiased sources on controversial issues that give readers both sides of the story. Another site listed was created by young people who are interested in addressing global concerns such as injustice, poverty and the environment. Check it out.
Sometimes the concept of teaching students about digital citizenship can be overwhelming. Thereʻs a lot to learn as we strive to keep our kids safe. This article is a good starting point with links to some great resources. Click on the link below to get started.
10 Things to Teach about Global Digital Citizenship
Building Your Google Toolkit
Hereʻs a quick snapshot of some of the tools that Google offers and a glimpse at what they can do of you, in your classroom. Click on the image to view the entire infographic.
Tools discussed: Drive, Forms, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Google Now, Google +, Moderator, Sites, Chromebooks, Cultural Institute.
This was a great video shared by Adam Bellow, keynote speaker at the 2014 HITC conference hosted at Kamehameha Schools Keaʻau Campus. Itʻs a must see!
Udemy – PD at your own pace
Interested in PD at your own pace on a variety of topics both professional & personal? Check out the Udemy site. It offers both free and paid options to learn what you want, when you want.
Need some more info before you decide to take a look? The following excerpt is from Udemy’s about page:
“…But the world is changing rapidly. And now, more than ever, learning is something that happens outside the classroom throughout our entire lives.
We now have to learn new skills every year just to stay relevant in our jobs (not to mention making a career change!). And it’s not just our careers, we also want to learn and continually improve in the things we do outside of work. Whether it’s yoga or golf or photography or anything we’re passionate about, we want to be better. Every day we see our friends sharing their new achievements and posting their milestones on Facebook; how do we keep up and reach our potential?
We’re busier than ever. And despite having access to a mountain of information via the internet, we still struggle to find structured, comprehensive, trusted sources who can excite us and teach us all the things we want to know. We need trusted experts, guides, to help us on our way – we need the ability to learn from the amazing instructors in the world.”