Jim Detwiler

Jim Detwiler, USA, Primary, Secondary, Pre-K12, Education

Jim is the Assistant Superintendent for Learning Support Services in the Boone County Schools, Kentucky, USA. He is a former elementary school principal and music teacher, and frequent Magic Bean Buyer. Jim promotes developing students' 21st century skills through engaging project based learning and innovative teaching & learning. He is often heard telling students, "Go Make Stuff!"

He is pursuing an EdD with interests in parent engagement and effective teacher dispositions. Jim is most happy when he is with his beautiful wife and two children lost in Orte, Italy. He is a 2014 Bammy Award Nominee and a 2014 Kentucky PTA Outstanding Educator. Jim is the Co-host of "Coloring Outside the Lines" on the BAM Radio Network PULSE and a member of the moderator team for #PTchat Wednesday nights at 9 pm EST on Twitter.

Two fun facts about Jim: He walked a tightrope in his HIGH SCHOOL production of "Barnum", and he enjoyed 15 minutes of Andy Warhol fame when he and friend Chad made the video "Snowhemian Rhapsody" Nutty School Closing on YouTube.

Contact Jim on Twitter @JimDetwiler1 and on Voxer at jdetwi691.

This Is Where MY Sidewalk Ends...
Views of a magic-bean-buying school leader and dreamer.

Theme: k-12, lead learner, parent engagment, principal, school, ed leader, #edchat, #ptchat, #satchat, innovation

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Kurt Söser

Kurt Söser, Österreich, Sekundär

Lehrer | Digital-Native | OneNote-Freak | GeoGebra-Trainer | Geek | Blogger | Gitarrist

Blog Kurt Söser
In meinem Blog geht es um vielerlei Dinge die mich als Lehrer des 21. JH interessieren. Ich versuche neue Medien im Unterricht einzusetzen und experimentiere viel herum. Meine größte Leidenschaft gilt dem OneNote-Projekt, wo ich seit vielen Jahren meine gesamte Schul-Organisation erledige. Kollaboration und der Einsatz von modernen Medien sind meine zentrale Anliegen.

Theme: OneNote, IKT, IT, Web 2.0, 21st century skills, Mathematik, Schule, Kollaboration, Innovation

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Maria Filomia

Maria Filomia, Italy, Adult, ICT

Hello! I'm a Ph.D in Scienze Umane e dell'educazione. I'm an educator, an expert in family education, and I have taught in the Media Education laboratories at the Facoltà di Scienze della Formazione. My research area is media education, with particular interest in the relationship between families and media.

My research areas include school activities with particular interest in Whiteboard.

Mum4parents
Mum4parents is a desire to be when I grow by analyzing the data of my research for a PhD, I realized that most of the parents has a limited knowledge related to new technologies and feels inadequate in respect of their children.

Then I dreamed that a blog could become a point of reference, a space for dialogue, a place of shared reflections, a blog in which to provide the wealth of knowledge and skills that I was gradually building up.

Theme: education, school, learning, parenting

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Stephanie Walker

Stephanie Walker, USA, Preschool-5th grade, Elementary, School Blog Site

Elementary Principal.

Tiger Tales: Amelia Elementary School
A blog site for an elementary school of 800.

Theme: elementary, school, education, literacy, math

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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

Jay Moneta

Jay Moneta, USA, Primary, Fundraising

I am the Vice President of the Believe Group - A company devoted to improving education.

Our fundraising side is Believe Kids and we host thousands of fundraisers every year nationwide in support of education.

I am concerned that schools are not properly funded, especially today, where schools need new technology to create an environment of collaborative learning. My goal is to change the technology funding landscape in our schools.

BelieveJay - Elementary School Fundraising
The Fundraising News blog discusses how busy parent groups and school administrators can host highly-profitable fundraisers without creating 'fundraising fatigue'.

Theme: elementary, school, fundraising, ideas, fundraisers, gift catalog, cookie dough, technology, web 2.0 funding

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Mark Loftus

Mark Loftus, USA, Middle School, Physical Education

Physical education teacher at a Los Angeles USD middle school. Graduate of Syracuse University. Currently pursuing Master's degree from Concordia University in Athletic Administration. Married, 5 children. Youngest is 11, oldest is 20.

mrloftuspe - currently offline
Technology & teaching with a physical education twist.

Theme: technology, physical education, classroom, academic, school

Anne Weaver

Anne Weaver, Australia, Primary, Secondary, Adult, Library

Head of Library and Information Services at at a Years 5-12 Catholic girls' school in Brisbane that is focused on the role of technology and libraries in engaging the school community in learning and preparing them for the rapidly changing world of the 21st Century.

READINGPOWER
This blog is a journal of my writing about a school and its library; both of which are focused on enduring beliefs and values, in the context of a high tech, high media world, and the essential role of education in making the world a better place for everyone.

READINGPOWER A School Library Journal - old blog
The blog is a journal of articles from the library shared with the school community each week in the school email newsletter, and the blog also provides resources to assist those interested in developing their own blogs and other technologies.

Theme: library, reading, information literacy, Web 2.0, technology, learning, teaching, books, school

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Monika Hardy

Monika Hardy, USA, Secondary

Math and student leadership coach, seeking a change in ed in order to 1) maximize the value of the time we spend together in a room 2) or move us out of the room. Math/leadership coach on a mission to redefine our 7 hours a day.

you blog
Compilation of my latest research/thinking on how to do school. Random thoughts on saving the world.

Theme: learning, school, education, listen, craziness, change, passion

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Jonathan Wylie

Jonathan Wylie, USA, Primary, Secondary

I currently teach 4th Grade at an Elementary school in the Midwest. I have always had an interest in integrating technology in education, so my own edublog was never too far away.

The Education Technology Blog
My blog provides a review of the best 2.0 web tools I pull from the numerous RSS feeds I read every day. I update it often and only include tools that I believe will have a significant impact on the teaching and learning in the classroom.

Theme: education, technology, teach, learn, school, elementary, integrate, integration 2.0, teacher, teaching, ict

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John McLear

John McLear, UK, Primary, ICT

Minor geek with super powers. ICT boff mostly working with UK primary schools. Child of Web 2.0 and distributor of nonsense.

Nothing is impossible
Lots of techy bits, lots of web 2.0 focus, lots of juicy bits.

Theme: primary, school, ict, technical support, hosted services, web 2.0, wireless

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Classroom Tools Review

Classroom Tools Review, USA, Elementary

Classroom Tools Review
Classroom Tools Review is here to help you as a teacher, administrator, and parent. I will review a variety of educational tools, such as books, websites, games, kits, and more. I am open to suggestions and ideas about great educational tools to review.

Now if something is not deemed by me to be a quality or safe tool, it will be taken up with the company itself and not placed on the blog. But, stop by to see great recommendations that have been tested in my classroom.

Theme: teacher, review, report, supplies, classroom, tools, blog, homeschool, school, educational

Hiedi Kadry

Hiedi Kadry, Australia, Early Childhood, Primary

I am a early childhood teacher. I have worked with children in child care up to year 2. I have taught in Japan for 12 months in a kindergarten with 25 4-6 year olds. When I am not teaching, I'm recovering from teaching my 26 R/1 students =)

Classroom for the Little
A place to share my thoughts, lesson ideas and resources for teaching in the early years.

Theme: early childhood, school, lesson ideas

Caterina Policaro

Caterina Policaro, Italy, Social Media

Teacher, e-learning expert, a multitasking girl in a multitasking world.

Catepol 3.0
A multitasking girl in a multitasking world: web 2.0, e-learning, scuola, formazione, tecnologie, twitter, varie ed eventuali.

Theme: education, twitter, social network, school, e-learning blog

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

Tim Wicks

Tim Wicks, Australia, All Sectors, Education, Personal Development

Living in Darwin Australia is fantastic. I love the tropics, and the diversity of the city’s population makes for great food and interesting people. Darwin is a pretty small place with maybe 120,000 people living here.

We are also a 3 or 4 day drive from the main Australian capital cities, so at times I experience isolation in regard to conversations with people that are passionate about education and self development.

I currently work as a Senior Teacher in a Special School for High School students, and run Time To Shine. This makes for a hectic schedule, as I have 2 young kids that I love to spend time with as well.

Tim Wicks - currently offline
Tim Wicks is an educator and NLP Master Practitioner who craves interesting conversations. He has started Time2Blog for people who want to engage in conversations and arguments about education,and those who seek self improvement.

Theme: teacher, teaching, education, classroom, school, facilitation, facilitator

Annemieke Akkermans

Annemieke Akkermans, Germany, Primary, Secondary, Open Educational Resources

Independent Learning and Technology professional with a background in organisation, television production and teaching...

SheLearner
Shelearner looks at technology and learning in a changing environment, in particular in schools and discovers that teachers can be strange creatures. (And she should know, having been one herself!)

Theme: technology & learning, school, teacher, shelearner, pedagogy, open educational resources

Nicky Palmer

Nicky Palmer, UK, Secondary, High School, French, Spanish

Secondary MFL Teacher.

Rodillian MFL Department - currently offline
An educational resource to bring MFL learning into line with modern technological advances. Caters for KS3, 4 & 5.

Theme: french, spanish, GCSE, coursework, voki, a level, song, music, games, MFL, resources, podcasts, ICT, education, school, educational resources, languages, high school, grammar

Josie Holford

Josie Holford, USA, Prek-12th grade

Head of school at Poughkeepsie Day School in Poughkeepsie, NY.

The Compass Point
Posts on education, life in school and related matters

Theme: progressive, creativity, education, independent school, leadership, future, change

Jo-Anne Gibson

Jo-Anne Gibson, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Secondary, Web 2.0 in Education

I am a teacher-librarian in a large suburban junior high school (grades 7, 8, 9) in Winnipeg, Manitoba. I am currently finishing my diploma in teacher-librarianship at the University of Alberta.

Web Jammin'
This blog has been created to help me organize my thoughts, reflect, share and collaborate with others about various Web 2.0 tools for the classroom as I fulfill the requirements for my second last course in the program: EDES 501 Web 2.0 in Schools and Libraries.

If it is your aim to use these tools effectively in the classroom to prepare the students of tomorrow for their roles in an information-based society, then please feel free to add your thoughts, ideas, questions and reflections at any time. I look forward to hearing from you.

Theme: web 2.0, education, teacher-librarian, school, web2.0 tools