teaching and learning for the 21st century
Written by Shelley Thomas
This past Wednesday marked the third and final installment of Ridley College‘s year-long SAMR, EdTech Quintet, and TPCK professional development with Dr. Ruben Puentedura. It was a year that required ongoing faculty commitment to professional learning, a willingness to take risks in classrooms, and a genuine curiosity about the ‘transformative’ (and often disruptive) impact of technology in […]
Written by Shelley Thomas
To help our students and faculty be at the vanguard of technological development and innovation, we must bolster access to tools, support, and educational opportunities that are both robust and revolutionary. In my role as Director of IT, one of my prime directives is to provide authentic, meaningful, and practical EdTech Professional Development to faculty — PD […]
Written by Shelley Thomas
What is it about September? Anticipation comes with a new year, a new class, new friends, and new beginnings. September is about Promise and Possibility. Teachers, parents, and students all have a light in their eyes in September. As teachers, we are full of new ideas, good wishes and intentions for the start of another school year. We are […]
Written by Shelley Thomas
The first year of Cohort 21 officially came to a close April 27th at Royal St. George’s College. The final face-to-face provided time for sharing of Action Plans and provided a venue for a year-in-review forum. Members of the Cohort presented their projects in informal roundtable discussions, and provided links to their action plan steps […]
Written by Shelley Thomas
I have decided to throw my hat into the Google ring and apply to the Google Teacher Academy (to be held in Sydney, Australia this May) for an opportunity to be part of their intensive, multi-day, professional development, tech event. Applicants apply from all over the world for their chance to join this community of innovative educators. […]
