The world’s new reality
It all begins and ends with the web. We can engage students in the creation of that reality, and maybe tweak it towards joy and sustainability.
The web has changed our lives. It is the virtual which is also the real.… Read the rest
I just returned from a month in Nicaragua, where I was traveling with my 3 year old daughter. I work online and can be anywhere. There was no way that I was staying in New England all winter.
There are places where the people are relaxed, the sun is shining and the cost of living is 1/3 of what it is in the US or Canada.… Read the rest
Fancy course management systems are not just for fancy universities
You will not believe how cool this is: you can get a fancy course management system, for free! Yes, you, fifth grade teacher in a small Catholic school in rural Kentucky! And you, teacher of High School English in Jakarta!… Read the rest
We don’t call on the first child to raise his hand
As teachers we avoid calling on the first child who raises her hand, because when we do, we take away the other students’ chance to think. When the first child is called upon, all thinking stops and all the attention goes to the teacher, who declares the answer correct or incorrect.… Read the rest
The home-school cooperative that I run (www.s-h-i-n-e.org) uses what is called “Blended Learning.” How is that for a new term? Dr. Nellie Deutsch’s November 9 post on the WizIQ blog defined Blended Learning as “the combination of online learning and face-to-face meetings.”
Right now, it is working for my students and for me.… Read the rest
Teachers are not a group known for their vanity.
Then I saw myself on a webcam.
I am simply never going to be stunning on a webcam, but I did some research so that I could look like…well… myself! I want to appear pleasant, cheerful and bright.… Read the rest
I use WizIQ to teach middle school students. Kids in Middle School want to learn, but they also want to interact with each other. We can not educate children without making sure that they have a chance to interact and play with other children.… Read the rest
The WizIQ Virtual Classroom plugin for your Moodle website has just been updated to give you more control and an improved interface. The user interface of the module has been changed to match the look and feel of Moodle. The updated plugin is compatible with versions from 2.0 to 2.3 of the open source LMS.… Read the rest
I’d like to welcome two new writers to the WizIQ content team. Phil Shapiro and Deborah Cruthers will be joining us and posting on a variety of topics related to education, e-learning, ed tech, and the broader field of technology and its impact on how we learn and teach.… Read the rest
WizIQ takes engagement and ease to the next level. We know you love Facebook, so we thought of giving you a seamless experience.
When you sign up on WizIQ with Facebook, you connect your WizIQ profile and Facebook profile.… Read the rest
