Students everywhere have become increasingly worried with test scores, assignment marks, and report cards. They are fixated on obtaining a high mark, and when they do not receive their expected mark, they are extremely disappointed. They will check their score, and toss away their paper. Got an A? Great, don’t need to look at this. […]
Read more "Guest Post via @KaralineVla: Can I Get Some Feedback on That?"The Book Deserts of Underserved Communities by William Jackson and Aida Correa @wmjackson and @latinapheonix There are deserts that span vast distances around the world. They lack the resources to support the diversity of life seen in places that have sufficient environmental conditions that allow for growth of foliage allowing animals to live, survive and […]
Read more "Guest Post via @wmjackson: The Book, “Deserts of Underserved Communities”"Why Families Should Visit the Orlando Science Center by William Jackson and Aida Correa @wmjackson @laphoneix The visit at the Orlando Science Center (OSC) was one of the highlights for our family during the winter school break. A great period for family time, learning, participation in activities that were fun, educational, and creating “ah ha” […]
Read more "Guest Post via @wmjackson and @laphoneix: Why Families Should Visit the Orlando Science Center"Hi, my name is Lisa and I am an Edtech ambassador. Reason 1. I LOVE the resource. I use it. Often. That’s why I was chosen. Whatever the edtech tool or resource, it is a part of my classroom toolbox. It works for me and my students. It’s a tool that helps me, help my students. If […]
Read more "Guest Post via @briteeyes49: 5 Reasons I am an #Edtech Ambassador!"21 Reasons African Digital Innovation Can Build Dopeness William Jackson #MyQuestToTeach Sponsor of WordCamp Nairobi Kenya 2017 The recent WordCamp Nairobi and other tech venues that are hosting technology conferences, workshops, meetups and supporting entrepreneurs and I-trepreneurs are growing in Africa. Tech is becoming commonplace. Being dope on Social Media is not a cultural thing, […]
Read more "Guest Post via @wmjackson: 21 Reasons African Digital Innovation Can Build Dopeness"Father and Son Attending and Speaking at International WordCamps William Jackson, educator, blogger and community activist Sean Jackson, graduate students Florida State University @wmjackson – Twitter Growing numbers of public school educators, higher education instructors, and private school educators who are engaged in writing/blogging and building dynamic content have turned to the WordPress platform to […]
Read more "Guest Post via @wmjackson: Father and Son Attending and Speaking at International WordCamps"Teaching Media Literacy In The US – Protection Against False News by William Jackson The admission of Social Media companies providing content space to foreign countries that disseminate fake news or propaganda that is intentional to influence the perceptions of Americans is a reality. Social Media is being manipulated to suit the desires of […]
Read more "Guest Post via @wmjackson: Teaching Media Literacy In The US – Protection Against False News"The Jacksonville Goes to College event was filled with the excitement of students from all walks of life and even grade levels discovering areas of study and potential careers for the future. As in previous year’s recruiters, advisors, instructors, and administrators from over 100 higher educational and vocational institutions put on their best to attract […]
Read more "Guest Post via @wmjackson: Jacksonville Goes To College To Prepare for the Future"Teacher professional development… Dreaded? Boring? Transforming? Something in between? I have been teaching for 11 years. During my career, I have participated in dozens of professional development courses/workshops/lectures. Some of them were dull, some–rather intriguing. Some were simply turned into faculty meetings. Some had nothing to do with students learning or teaching. Some put us […]
Read more "Guest Post via @DariaPizzuto: 6 Non-conformist Ways to Teacher Professional Development"I just got back from a “vacation” to my parents’ house in southern Illinois. I do not put vacation in quotes because we had a bad time, we had a blast. But I put vacation in quotes because there was a lot of hard work, what I call grinding, going on. I was able to […]
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