Kasey Bell

Kasey Bell, USA, K-12, Educational Technology

Kasey Bell is an instructional technology consultant with a Master’s degree in Educational Technology, and more than ten years in the field of education. Kasey was the lead content developer for the Technology Applications online professional development courses created for all K-12 teachers across the state of Texas.

As a skillful facilitator and authorized Google Education Trainer, she has led a variety of instructional technology trainings for all levels of educators, including presentations at TCEA, Texas Google Summit, iPadpalooza and other conferences across the state. Kasey is also an EdCamp Awesome organizer, and proponent of the unconference--finding alternative ways to deliver professional development and differentiate for teachers.

As a blogger, Kasey uses her blog to create and curate resources for teachers. Kasey is passionate about using technology to increase student learning, and helping teachers facilitate the use of digital tools.

Shake Up Learning
This blog features fun ways to integrate technology into the classroom without it getting in the way of the learning process.

Theme: edtech, google, gafe, instructional technology, mobile learning, elearning

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Leigh Zeitz

Leigh Zeitz, USA, Primary, Secondary, Higher, 21st Century Learning,

I am an associate professor of Instructional Technology at the Univ of Northern Iowa. I strive to nurture 21st Century Learning where students are challenged with solving real-world problems. I expand my connection in this direction through lecturing, writing, blogging and creating curriculum that supports this learning.

Dr. Z Reflects
This is a community of educators. Dr. Z works to make 21st Century Learning a reality. He shares ideas, strategies, and technologies for engaging learners. He writes for educators who want to make a difference.

Use these resources and ideas to make your teaching come alive. Engage your students in their education by involving them in meaningful learning experiences.

Theme: 21st Century Learning, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Learning, Professional Development, Millennials, Z-Generation

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Bill Storm

Bill Storm, USA, K-12, Instructional Technology

I'm currently an instructional technology coordinator for Davis, CA public schools, and previously taught science grades 5 through university-level.

Bill Storm on Ed Tech
Occasional writings on educational technology topics, especially in regard to project-based learning, pedagogy, school culture, and tech policy.

Theme: project-based learning, PBL, school culture, technology

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Aditi Rao

Aditi Rao, USA, Educational Technology

Aditi Rao earned her B.A. in English at the University of Texas at Austin, where she simultaneously received her certification to teach English Language Arts to grades 8-12. The culmination of her undergraduate career resulted in a faculty directed study on the implications of developing the skill of empathy in educational settings, centered on research she conducted in Ahmedabad, India.

Prior to arriving in Baltimore, Aditi interned at Breakthrough Collaborative, where she developed a college education program while working with colleagues to bridge the gap for inner-city Houston youth. Aditi currently teaches PSAT, SAT and ACT preparation courses through Kaplan, Inc. and is pursuing a MSEd at Johns Hopkins University through the Technology for Educators program.

TeachBytes
Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Integrating Technology in the Classroom.

Theme: Educational Technology, emerging technologies, digital literacy, web 2.0, instructional technology, free resources, resources

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Greg Wedman

Greg Wedman, Canada, K-12

I am a teacher and will always be a teacher. Currently, I am the Director of Technology for Wild Rose Public Schools in Alberta, Canada. I have taught all grades from 7-12, specializing in social studies, English and computers.

I have previously held division-level positions including Instructional Technology Coordinator and Resource Based Learning Consultant.

The Director's Chair
Comments, insights and opinions related to education, technology and technology in education.

Theme: instructional technology, educational technology, assessment, educational issues

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Danai Maramba

Danai Maramba, Morocco, Secondary, Middle School, ICT

ICT Teacher, taught Elementary ICT now teaching and learning in Middle School ICT.

Instructional Technology 6, 7 and 9
I started this blog to keep parents informed about how we are using technology in the classroom and to celebrate student's work where i can. While reading, parents can also see where they can apply technology in their own daily or work lives.

I am also trying to use this encourage other teachers to start blogging or to see what students are learning so as to find opportunities for integration of technology into classroom activities.

Theme: instructional technology, educational technology

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TJ Wolfe

TJ Wolfe, USA, K-12, Instructional Technology

Instructor, PhD student and Technology coach at NC State University. Spent 5 years as an award winning 6th grade Science teacher. Successfully blog at CATCHsystem

CATCHsystem - currently offline
CATCHsystem is a simple and efficient 5 step tool for helping teachers CATCH students in learning, growing, and being productive so they can spend time finding and following their passions.

Theme: instructional technology, computers, 1:1, teachers, administrators, students, web 2.0

Anna Bechyne

Anna Bechyne, USA, K-12

I am an Instructional Technology Facilitator for a large K-12 District.

PD Cluster Instructional Technology Tips and Tidbits - currently offline
My blog covers current educational technology that supports K-12 classrooms.

Theme: education, K-12, educational technology, instructional technology, web 2.0

David W. Deeds

David W. Deeds, China, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, 3D Virtual Worlds

IT Manager/Teacher for Changchun American International School and Beloved Leader for China International Schools Inworld in Second Life.

inDeeds!
Educational technology in general, 3D virtual worlds in particular.

Theme: educational technology, instructional technology, 3D, virtual worlds, 3D virtual worlds, OpenSim, OpenSimulator, Second Life

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Lynn H

Lynn H, USA, Primary, Administration

I am the principal of an elementary school K-6, in a large diverse district.

>Edship-Educational Leadership - currently offline
The purpose of this website is to give a glance into the real world of Elementary Education from the eye of an administrator. Many of my experiences were never studied in a text book or given in lecture.

No one ever mentioned that when a student threw up in my office I would be sick for a week or that a staff member would give an obscene hand gesture in a staff meeting. Who knew that parents when frightened or did not get their way could become shaming, disrespectful and abusive.

No one mentioned that when I anonymously made a difference in a child’s life that my heart would stop and tears would come to my eyes, or that I would witness gifted teaching beyond description or a community of families that worked tirelessly to help their children.

It is my hope that this information will support other educational leaders, help teachers, parents and force me to grow as a leader.

Theme: educational leadership, instructional technology, data analysis, school, teaching, teacher

Jill Galloway

Jill Galloway, USA, Instructional Technology, K-12

Jill is Coordinator of Instructional Technology for Irving Independent School District. She is a former math teacher and technology integration specialist. She is a Google Certified Teacher who has worked in 1:1 environment that employed project-based learning. She is a strong supporter of reforming traditional education into rich 21st century learning experiences for every learner. She is also an advocate for green technologies.

new.school - currently offline
Old school education is...well, old school. We are living in a new world, so doesn’t it make sense for education to follow suit? To properly prepare learners for this new world, we need to foster learning experiences that today’s learners need.

This blog includes Jill's thoughts on the small steps we can all take to kick out the old school style and start kicking it new.school.

Theme: 21st century learning, edtech, technology, web2.0, resources, education, instructional technology, tech, professional development

Peggy Harvey

Peggy Harvey, USA, Primary, Technology Integration

I'm an elementary school technology coordinator and media specialist who is passionate about the possibilities for emerging technologies to transform teaching and learning.

Media and Technology at Hildreth Elementary School
My blog supports my commitment to exchanging information and sharing resources for integrating technology in education at Hildreth Elementary School and beyond. There is a specific emphasis on Web 2.0 tools and 21st Century Skills.

Theme: web 2.0, instructional technology

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Julie Greller

Julie Greller, USA, Primary, Secondary

I've been an educational media specialist since 1987, and currently work in a junior-senior high school in New Jersey. I love photography and reading.

A Media Specialist's Guide to the Internet
Started in 2007, A Media Specialist's Guide to the Internet shares technology resources for K-12 teachers. The blog links to the companion web site, which contains thousands of links for the classroom teacher.

Theme: free technology resources, K-12 teacher resources, technology integration, educational technology, information literacy, digital literacy, instructional technology integration, free resources for teachers

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World Languages Technology Consultants

World Languages Technology Consultants, USA, Secondary, World Languages

At World Languages Technology Consultants we work to develop innovative and engaging ways to deliver educational content. We are using a variety of tools to build 21st Century Learning Communities.

Our consultants Catalina & Michelle are both middle school Spanish teachers in Central Florida. They are known to motivate and engage their students through the use of 21st century applications.

World Languages Technology Consultants
Catalina and Michelle share information about different technology tools they try with their students. They offer tips, tricks and information based on real and messy middle school classrooms.

Theme: spanish, world languages, foreign languages, modern and classical languages, education, technology, instructional technology

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Paul Rubin

Paul Rubin, USA, Middle School, Instructional Technology

28 years as a computer teacher in NYC (grades 6-8); currently out of the classroom overseeing all tech related professional development in the school; webmaster for is239.schoolwires.com (school's web site). Recently started a blog called EdTechZealot.

EdTech Zealot - currently offline
Discussion of tech related issues that apply to teachers and parents; reviews of products and Web 2.0 sites, best practices.

Theme: web 2.0, legal education issues, mobile, online safety

Melissa A. Venable

Melissa A. Venable, USA, Post Secondary, Adult, Online Education

I am an instructional designer and project manager with experience in higher education (public and for profit) and industry. My background also includes working in higher education student services as a career counselor, academic advisor, and instructor for first-year students.

I received my doctorate in 2007, in curriculum and instruction - instructional technology, focusing on the online delivery of career services. I also hold graduate degrees in instructional psychology and administration.

Design Doc
This blog focuses on my perspective of online learning and online courses as a designer and developer.

Theme: online education, instructional design, instructional technology, learning, course development, systems approach, faculty support, open education resources, copyright, fair use

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Sharon Elin

Sharon Elin, USA, Secondary, English, Instructional Technology

I'm an eLearning integrator for a large, suburban, K-12 public school district (64 schools). In our new initiative to provide a full high school curriculum online, I'm helping to design online academic courses to engage and energize digital learners.

In my previous position, I was an instructional technology integrator, training teachers and modeling techniques for incorporating technology into face-to-face classroom instruction. I taught middle school social studies and English for nine years while morphing into a blend of educator and geek. I'm an edugeek and proud of it!

edutwist - currently offline
Sharing tips and tricks in instructional technology, opinions about pedagogy and best practices, observations of policymakers and public school systems, and educational technology trends. And a few tutorials to stay down to earth.

Theme: instructional technology, pedagogy, educational technology, best practices

Claudia Snowden

Claudia Snowden, USA, Higher

Faculty development experts in the Division of Instructional Innovation and Assessment at the University of Texas at Austin blog about instructional technology and other issues in higher education.

DIIA Blog - currently offline
The DIIA Blog was established as a part of the University of Texas at Austin blog project. It covers instructional technology, teaching and learning, pedagogy, faculty development, issues in higher education, plus news and initiatives from the Division of Instructional Innovation and Assessment.

Theme: instructional technology, higher education, teaching and learning

Steven W. Anderson

Steven W. Anderson, USA, All Sectors, Instructional Technology

District Instructional Technologist of a small school district (18 schools) in the Piedmont of NC. Lifelong learner, blogger and Tech. Presenter...

Blogging About The Web 2.0 Connected Classroom
All the information you can stand on how Web 2.0 Tools and technology in general can be used in the classroom.

Theme: instructional technology, web 2.0, education, teachers, tech, resources

Katie Christo

Katie Christo, India, All Sectors, Instructional Technology

I am an Instructional Technology Specialist currently working at the American International School in Chennai, India. I have been working as an Instructional Technology Specialist for the past 7 years. My current interests are Online Learning Communities, Personal Learning Networks, Creativity in Education, and Education Reform.

Katie Christo Blog
My personal professional reflection blog.

Theme: instructional, technology, education, reform, tips, trainings, projects, middle, school, international