Ok- for those of us wondering about the “educational” value of Animoto… I bring you a Martin Luther King Day trailer from Stacy Baker: Cyber-cynicism Stacy is a cyper-pal of mine and one of our growing group of inspiring collaborators on The Synapse. She is also a blogger herself and a teacher whose class blog [...]
Entries from January 2009 ↓
Working Toward Classroom Relevance With Video
January 19, 2009 — biology, edtech, education, technology
Saving the world… with my iPhone?
January 15, 2009 — biology, edtech, education, issues & ethics, technology
No, seriously Is it possible to make a claim that your iPhone application can help to save the world? In this one case, I think it might be justified. Honestly, I never thought I would be the type of person to do a write up on the latest “cool app” for the iPhone. That all [...]
Connecting Biology Educators Worldwide
January 6, 2009 — biology, edtech, education, professional development
I have a brand-spanking new site to share with you and your colleagues who might teach biology/life science. The new site is a worldwide professional network I created with the help of five super collaborators from across the country. This new public network is called: The Synapse. For my non biology-geek readers (the majority) please [...]
Leadoff bunt in the first inning? Not this guy.
January 6, 2009 — biology, education, issues & ethics
The goal in baseball is to just get by. Finishing the ninth inning with one more run than your opponent lands you with a win, and in the right game- a title. The goal in teaching should be quite different.* Swing for the fences Teach like you have something to prove. Because, in fact, you [...]
