Communication and Digital Learning

Digital Learning 1.1 – Blogs Of Note

The blogosphere is alive and well with resources and innovative ideas on using tech in education. In this regular feature we highlight five blogs on edtech that are worth checking out.
Illustration representing the blogsphere

Around the Corner by Miguel Guhlin 

www.mguhlin.org

Blogger Michael Guhlin is also the director of the Texas Computer Education Association and his stated goal is to ‘use powerful technologies to transform practice and enable learners to communicate and collaborate with each other.’ His blog has a wealth of resources, including lesson plans, Google tools, favourite apps and an article round up feature. Recent posts include features on data breaches, using Google Photos for sharing images from school events, Chromebook extensions for early learners and tips for CTOs at the start of school. 

Free Technology for Teachers by Richard Byrne 

www.freetech4teachers.com

'Free technology for teachers' blog website

Richard Byrne’s award-winning blog aims to share information about free resources available to teachers. He posts thoughtful and practical articles on topics such as ‘What to do when your Classroom Technology Fails’ and provides tips and introductions to various technologies, including Voicepods, specific themed classroom resources and updates on the latest publications of interest. He offers various free resource guides that are searchable by topic, as well as Google Tutorials, video creation tools and a section on ‘Alternatives to YouTube’.

Richard Byrne’s award-winning blog aims to share information about free resources available to teachers. He posts thoughtful and practical articles on topics such as ‘What to do when your Classroom Technology Fails’ and provides tips and introductions to various technologies, including Voicepods, specific themed classroom resources and updates on the latest publications of interest. He offers various free resource guides that are searchable by topic, as well as Google Tutorials, video creation tools and a section on ‘Alternatives to YouTube’.

Shake Up Learning by Kasey Bell 

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