Teach Differently

Use the SMART Recorder as Your Screencasting Tool

Ryan Semans — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:52:40 +0000

Try the SMART Recorder as an easy, free alternative to high priced screen capture tools. I fell in love with this after my first use. It was so easy and user friendly. Start, Stop, Save is all you need to do!

TPACK-Instructional Outline for the 21st Century

Ryan Semans — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:21:02 +0000

TPACK outlines the individual teacher compentencies/knowledges that are needed in the 21st century. The image to the left also shows how a teacher can integrate all the “knowledges” to best meet the needs of all learners.

Things We Learned About In 2009

Ryan Semans — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:59:29 +0000

This slideshow comes courtesy of Free Technology for Teachers

Easy and Fast Web Conferencing Using present.io

Ryan Semans — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:44:11 +0000

Details: present.io is a easy web conferencing and file sharing solution.

Integration: A teacher could use this tool to virtually meet with other teachers instead of traveling to a location to meet face-to-face. Teachers can also use this tool to invite community members who offer supporting experiences into their classroom using this technology.

*This resource will also be on the Administrator and Teacher Information pages.

FYI…New Position

Ryan Semans — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:59:47 +0000

I am currently working for Tierney Brothers, Inc as an Education Consultant. We specialize in professional development and offer many services for the Midwest. If interested, please contact me @ RyanSemans@tierneybrothers.com

Learning to Change-Changing to Learn

Ryan Semans — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:31:27 +0000

Another clip that can guide or give us a glimpse into the “Educational Future”.

21st Century Pedagogy

Ryan Semans — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:56:08 +0000

Are we perfecting to 19th century education model in the 21st century?

The Gap Between the way Students Live and the way they Learn

Ryan Semans — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:41:58 +0000

Take a look at this resource. It shares some interesting information on the disconnect between “real-life” and our current educational system.

“…only one-third of parents and 40 percent of students in grades 6-12 believe that schools are doing a good job of preparing students for the 21st century.”

Parents: Focus more on 21st Century Skills

*This resource will also be on the Administrator and Parent Information pages.

Blogs, Wikis, or Docs?

Ryan Semans — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:30:47 +0000

The link below will take you to a doc that was shared with me via Twitter by Tami Brass. This doc compares and contrasts Blogs, Wikis, and Docs.

Blogs, Wikis, Docs

*This link will also be on the Teacher Information page.

Going to the Virtual Office in Second Life

Ryan Semans — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:23:05 +0000

This is an interesting read with some valid points. What are some barriers to this mode of staff development, training, etc?

Going to the Virtual Office in Second Life

*This link can also be found on the Administrators Information page.