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Debunking the Myths About Digital Natives and Immigrants

Posted on October 23, 2014 by jho

In an article by Marc Prensky, he coins the terms “digital natives” and “digital immigrants”. A few excerpts: It is now clear that as a result of this ubiquitous environment and the sheer volume of their interaction with it, today’s … Continue reading →

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Presenting… Mystery Skype!

Posted on October 20, 2014 by jho

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Yvonne and I are very excited to be sharing this opportunity with you. We have arranged for a Mystery Skype session with another classroom somewhere else in the world! Mystery Skype is simple: classrooms all over the world Skype call each … Continue reading →

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Creating Your Own Trailers to use as Hooks

Posted on October 16, 2014 by jho

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Now that you’ve learned a bit about hooks, you might be interested in creating a TEASe. Also known as a Technology Enhanced Anticipatory Set, the purpose of a TEASe is to introduce and stimulate student interest on a topic. Although … Continue reading →

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Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD)

Posted on October 8, 2014 by jho

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The combination of students and mobile phones has long been a source of anxiety for teachers. -Nick Morrison, “The Next Revolution in School Tech: Bring Your Own Device“ As suggested by the acronym, BYOD (Bring Your Own Devices) is an emerging trend … Continue reading →

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Videos in the Classroom

Posted on October 6, 2014 by jho

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Nowadays, videos are a common part of the classroom experience. Personally speaking, it’s rare for me to be in a class without watching a video presented by a professor or teacher. Unless you’re a seasoned videographer or filmmaker, videos are extremely … Continue reading →

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Hook, Line, and Sinker- Engaging Students with Multimedia and Visuals

Posted on September 29, 2014 by jho

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Hooks, or activating strategies, are intended for students to link their prior knowledge to the current concept, lesson, or unit of study. Hooks can also build students’ background knowledge in a particular area. Auseubel (1978) recognizes that the activation of prior … Continue reading →

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All About Piktochart

Posted on September 15, 2014 by jho

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  Piktochart is a website in which users can create infographics, banners, reports, and presentation. They offer a wide variety of premade templates that can be customized to suit individual needs. Users can sign up for an account free of charge … Continue reading →

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