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Professor Oyler: An Open Letter to My Students | Diane Ravitch's blog
Tonight’s Must Read: Professor Oyler: An Open Letter to My Students http://t.co/uce0Z9Ei0H via @DianeRavitch
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What if Finland’s great teachers taught in U.S. schools?
I think this is an excellent article. What if Finland’s great teachers taught in U.S. schools? – http://t.co/chskhqCs7R
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The Reading Brain in the Digital Age: The Science of Paper versus Screens: Scientific American
The Reading Brain in the Digital Age http://t.co/w17d6QVDRE
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I just turned myself into a Most Interesting Perso
I just turned myself into a Most Interesting Person with the new @DosEquis Legend of You app. Check it out http://t.co/QPSueSZNQs
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A New Way to Share Everything From an iPad http://t.co/oqHuEFqxhq #iear #ipaded #mlearning
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Parents Want Kids to Use Mobile Devices in Schools | MindShift
RT @pamlibrarian: Parents Want Kids to Use Mobile Devices in Schools | MindShift http://t.co/yupwqJrTeG #edtech #tlchat -.#BYOD \\FTW//!
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5d“Kids don’t learn from people they don’t like.” | The Principal of Change59
Posted yesterday: “Kids don’t learn from people they don’t like.” #cpchat #edchat http://t.co/u5AEabbLWB
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I’m still here: back online after a year without the internet | The Verge
Interesting read. Not what I expected: I’m still here: back online after a year without the internet | The Verge http://t.co/f6KXQVyU5A
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Education Week Teacher: How to Make the Most of Your Professional Learning Community
Making The Most Of Your Professional Learning Community: http://t.co/Lmt29GEsZa
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Have you tried any of the 50+ free apps available in HootSuite? Here’s the latest wave: http://t.co/wCbqnMeMoE
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1fThe Community Manager Manifesto2d
For those at #SMMS13 Check out — The Community Manager Manifesto –> http://t.co/J8IeC2ml0n Created at #SxSW #cmanifesto #cmgr
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Why is being a Connected Educator important? See: @tomwhitby @AngelaMaiers, me +: http://t.co/31HyhB3gS9 Thanks! @thomascmurray
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Screencasting on Chromebooks | iGeneration – 21…
Screencasting on Chromebooks – http://t.co/kujNXed4aJ #edtech #ocsb #chromebook #screencasting
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“Apparently my job is to shut up and study hard” | Dangerously Irrelevant
Another great read this AM for #ohedchat via @mcleod. “Apparently my job is to shut up and study hard” http://t.co/ZHxU9U7lOY
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School size plays a role in interracial friendships
School size plays a role in interracial friendships http://t.co/zH8ToEtby2 via @USATODAY
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Do You Have to Be Connected to Be A Great Teacher?
Do You Have to Be Connected to Be A Great Teacher?: This morning I read the great post Excuses, Excuses…Will… http://t.co/uYkEX6NWTd
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Advice to Young People: Become a Teacher
This post is in contrast to a recent post by Randy Turner, who tells young people not to become teachers.
I spent 15 years in public education before moving out of the school system and into the private sector. I enjoyed my time as a teacher and found it exciting, frustrating, rewarding, and tiresome. I had great days and made great connections with young people, some who I still communicate with today. For me, after 15 years, it was time for a change. Will I ever go back? Who knows, I’m not ruling anything out at this point.
While I don’t disagree with much of what Randy shares in the article, those of us who taught when things were much better certainly can compare today’s job to the job we had 10 to 15 years ago. It’s very different. While the job has changed for seasoned educators, those entering the field these days can’t make those comparisons. They don’t know what’s it was like when there was less pressure on standardized testing and less teacher bashing. Those entering the profession now should know what they are getting into and what today’s teachers face. If they don’t, they’ll be in for a rude awakening. If they are aware, and if they still want to be a teacher, I say, go for it.
When you’re a teacher, you’ll experience some of the greatest joy you’ll ever have when you see a smile on your student’s face. When you help a young person learn and grow and see that light bulb go on. You’ll be frustrated, for sure, but the joy will easily outweigh the frustration.
When you’re a teacher, you’ll have access to some of the greatest tools and resources available. These resources and tools weren’t around ten years ago. Use technology to build a PLN and use your network to help you become a better teacher. Use technology to expand the walls of your classroom and do things teachers couldn’t do 10 years ago.
When you’re a teacher, you’ll have to defend your job and your career. You probably won’t get rich either. In most cases, the people giving you the hardest time about teaching wouldn’t trade places with you in a second. They don’t want your job. They know how hard it is. You should be proud that you’re willing to take on the challenge.
My mentor teacher’s daughter is considering going into education when she starts college next year. When I first heard this, my original thought, much like Randy’s, was to tell her she’s nuts. But the more I think about, we need young teachers who want to be in our classrooms and work with our children. We need these teachers who are eager, who want to learn, and want to succeed. We shouldn’t tell them to stay away, we should encourage them to be brave and simply go for it. We should tell them, Be A Teacher.
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It’s been a while since I’ve shared a articles that I’ve found interesting. Enjoy.
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BYOT: The hidden messages | SmartBlogs SmartBlogs
A great piece from my friend @ShellTerrell – BYOT: The hidden messages http://t.co/rzbTGS0i72 #edtech
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Practical Google Docs Tips for Teachers ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
Practical Google Tips for Teachers #GTAMTV #GCT http://t.co/d2Nz7Fcx4u
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Do the Right Thing: Managing the Digital Lives of Teens | Edutopia
Do the Right Thing: Managing the Digital Lives of Teens http://t.co/prhmlYRBs7 via @edutopia
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4 YouTube Services Every Teacher Should Know about ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
4 YouTube Services Every Teacher Should Know about http://t.co/nfZvMKMvDM via @zite #flipclass
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2c0 50 Fab Apps for Teachers from the editors of Instructor Magazine
50 Fab Apps for Teachers from the editors of Instructor Magazine — Download & print the 9-page PDF: http://t.co/O4YPxWPLyx #ipaded
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The 12 Technologies Forever Changing School Libraries | Edudemic
The 12 Technologies Forever Changing School Libraries http://t.co/eDaHhuEkbz
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A Principal’s Reflections: The Device Conundrum – 1:1 vs BYOD
The Device Conundrum – 1:1 vs. BYOD http://t.co/0uHZz5kAaw #edtech #mlearning #edchat #cpchat #njed
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Leadership Qualities Teachers Want in a Principal | Ecology of Education
Leadership Qualities Teachers Want in a Principal http://t.co/k7O8u9G4PN #edchat #cpchat
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12 Most Picture Perfect Ways To Ensure You’re Legally Using Online Photos
Good read 4 Educators. “12 Most Picture Perfect Ways To Ensure You’re Legally Using Online Photos” http://t.co/ybHNv5GnQT #edchat #caedchat
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School Leaders: Guiding Teachers into the Digital Age | Edutopia
RT @edutopia Why one educator believes all school leaders need to become technology masters: http://t.co/jatuI8BJ8G #cpchat #edtech
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2bWe Really Don’t Know What To Teach | 10Practical Theory78
Last Night’s Post: We Really Don’t Know What To Teach: http://t.co/fFL8tuezCM #cpchat #edchat (via @chrislehmann) Awesome read! Agree, agree
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a message to parents from your child's teacher – YouTube
Please watch this. NOW. a message to parents from your child’s teacher – YouTube http://t.co/0xSgWgVRGv #edchat #edreform #edcamp
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Why Would Anyone Want To Be a School Leader? – Finding Common Ground – Education Week
Why Would Anyone Want to Be a School Leader? http://t.co/Lc3rbxXQPt via @educationweek
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Become Your Community IPad Expert With These Excellent Pointers
Become Your Community IPad Expert With These Excellent Pointers http://t.co/AhE7KxBNHs
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Education in a digital world [VIDEO] | Dangerously Irrelevant
My new video: Education in a Digital World http://t.co/kHCLrmt8ls via @aea267 #edreform #iaedfuture #edchat #edtech #satchat #edadmin
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What Students And Parents Think About Mobile Technology | Fluency21 – Committed Sardine Blog
RT @ijukes: What Students And Parents Think About Mobile Technology http://t.co/M4cegsWVUl
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This Is How Students Use School Websites | Edudemic
This Is How #Students Use #School Websites #infographic #edtech #elearning http://t.co/swmVJZL4Oz
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