Mrs. Ripp & Her Fifth Grade West Middleton Class: In the Classroom with Kidblog

October 30, 2012 ● ● 1 Comment

The following is the first in a series of guest posts written by real teachers across America who embrace Kidblog in their classrooms. We’re excited to showcase their stories of dedication and success right here for you readers at home.  Give Students A Voice: How Blogging Changes Education Written by Mrs. Pernille Ripp – Fifth

The following is the first in a series of guest posts written by real teachers across America who embrace Kidblog in their classrooms. We’re excited to showcase their stories of dedication and success right here for you readers at home.  Give Students A Voice: How Blogging Changes Education Written by Mrs. Pernille Ripp – Fifth... read more

Times are a-Changin’! 5 Ways Kids Today Can Use Social Media For Homework

October 4, 2012 ● ● 2 Comments

© Andres Rodriguez – Fotolia.com It seems like you can never find a pre-teen/tween/teen without a smart phone, iPad, e-reader or some other electronic device instantaneously connecting them to their friends via the world of social media. Often preferring to text, tweet, Instagram, pin, post, and +1 instead of seeing a friend in person, most

© Andres Rodriguez – Fotolia.com It seems like you can never find a pre-teen/tween/teen without a smart phone, iPad, e-reader or some other electronic device instantaneously connecting them to their friends via the world of social media. Often preferring to text, tweet, Instagram, pin, post, and +1 instead of seeing a friend in person, most... read more

In the Classroom with Kidblog! Educator Craig Badura Interviewed

September 19, 2012 ● ● 2 Comments

Craig Badura (@mrbadura) is an innovative educator from Nebraska who has agreed to share his pedagogical insights about student blogging. Craig is a huge advocate for Kidblog, and when we first approached him for the candid Q&A, his response was: “I am humbled that Kidblog is asking me questions! I am just enamored by the

Craig Badura (@mrbadura) is an innovative educator from Nebraska who has agreed to share his pedagogical insights about student blogging. Craig is a huge advocate for Kidblog, and when we first approached him for the candid Q&A, his response was: “I am humbled that Kidblog is asking me questions! I am just enamored by the... read more

YouTube EDU: Rocking Today’s Classrooms, One Video At A Time

YouTube EDU: Rocking Today’s Classrooms, One Video At A Time

September 4, 2012 ●

Hey, teachers! Can’t access YouTube on your school’s network? Now you can! Did you know? …YouTube now has YouTube EDU! You can sign up to access your personal channel on YouTube EDU safely and securely on your school’s network. This special edition of YouTube responsibly limits your student’s searching ability to only the content you choose to share.

Hey, teachers! Can’t access YouTube on your school’s network? Now you can! Did you know? …YouTube now has YouTube EDU! You can sign up to access your personal channel on YouTube EDU safely and securely on your school's network. This special edition of YouTube responsibly limits your student's searching ability to only the content you choose to share.... read more

Lessons in Social Media: 10 Digitally Enlightening Educators To Follow on Twitter

Lessons in Social Media: 10 Digitally Enlightening Educators To Follow on Twitter

August 23, 2012 ● ● 1 Comment

Time to saddle up for a new school year! We’ve compiled a list of 10 influential educators to follow on Twitter to help keep your tweet-stream a-flowin’ with great content and lively conversation. Enjoy. @teachercast | TeacherCast Jeff Bradbury, founder of TeacherCast, is one of the rising stars in the Twitterverse. He runs a series

Time to saddle up for a new school year! We’ve compiled a list of 10 influential educators to follow on Twitter to help keep your tweet-stream a-flowin’ with great content and lively conversation. Enjoy. @teachercast | TeacherCast Jeff Bradbury, founder of TeacherCast, is one of the rising stars in the Twitterverse. He runs a series... read more