Finding the funds for Edublogs Pro, Edublogs Campus, or any other education technology product out there isn’t always easy. This is especially the case as schools and educators are facing difficult decisions in times were budgets are tight. We have a growing number of users that have found success with grants, donations, and asking organizations…
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Edublogs Weekly Review: The power of twitter, #edchat, and student blogging
I’ll be the first to admit that several years ago when I heard about twitter I was more than skeptical. I would occasionally check it out and just not really get it. Today, while I don’t tweet as often as I’d like, I can’t imagine a day without checking the stream to see what my…
We should talk – what are you doing to ensure student safety online?
It is one of the most important conversations we can have. When student privacy and safety is at stake, we all have an obligation to do our part. Keeping in mind that laws and policies vary depending on where you are and what age you work with, there are some common sense tips we should…
How to get the most out of online tools
It is practically impossible to keep up with the ever-changing tools and resources available to educators. Not to mention all of the new vocabulary and jargon that comes along with it. The following posts from our own Sue Waters on TheEdublogger.com might be a great place to start: A Glossary to DEMYSTIFY the jargon of…
Edublogs Weekly Review: EdCamps and Teach Meets – A new kind of professional development
Over the past year, a grass roots movement in educator professional development has evolved into a widespread phenomenon. EdCamps, mostly in the US, and Teach Meets, mostly in the UK, are popping up all over as a new type of collaborative conference. In fact, they are often called an “unconference” as the attendees are the…
Make-over your class blog and join the student blogging challenge
It is now time to join in on the bi-annual student blogging challenge! This challenge is all about having fun, improving blogging and reflective writing skills, and building readership and connections with a global audience. Last year, the two challenges included thousands of students from over 15 countries around the world! What is it? The…