It’s surprising to me that in 2010, there are still big districts that are blocking all Web 2.0 apps — wikis, blogs, etc. These are some of the most powerful tools we have for differentiating instruction. I have to think
iTunes import settings
I noticed recently that when I updated my iTunes software, it reverted my import settings back to AAC. Not very nice of it. (As background, AAC is the default audio setting on iTunes. It works great with iTunes or an
Open-licensed music for your multimedia projects
Engaging your students in creating standards-based projects is a great way to differentiate instruction. But what to do when your students want to rip their favorite CDs to include music in their project? If you are posting the work online,
Blogging and Web 2.0 in schools
Blogging in schools is a great way not only to convey information, but to engage students in learning. Some of the ways teachers use blogs with students are to give writing prompts, have students respond to reading, do formative assessment,