While we feel the learning curve for starting a blog using Edublogs is pretty low, we also know that proper training and support is critical to the success of any new program or endeavor. Whether or not your school, district, or university is already using blogs, let us help provide the assistance needed to jump…
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Edublogs Weekly: Skype in the classroom launched
The big education news over the weekend was that Skype launched it’s “Skype in the classroom” website which is now ready for use! The new free directory promises to make it easy to connect with educators around the globe that are interested in using skype to connect with guest speakers, set up language exchanges, and…
Edublogs Weekly: Reading Levels in Google Search Results
Regular readers may notice a small change in the format and schedule of our weekly posts. A few tweaks will hopefully make for a much more useful post for everyone! Featured Post of the Week! This week, our featured post is View Google Search Results By Reading Level by Paul Hamilton. Especially when working with…
Edublogs Weekly Review: Introducing Teacher Challenges – Free Professional Development!
We couldn’t be more excited to announce the start of a new series of free professional development for educators – something we are calling ‘Teacher Challenges’. The online trainings will be open and public to anyone that would like to participate. While we will provide a suggested time line and set of activities, you can…
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…
