The Answers.com Blogger Directory includes blogs dedicated to education, language and technology in the classroom. Below is a list of relevant blogs with original thoughts and creative ideas for growth of technology in the classroom. Browse for new lesson plan ideas, thought-provoking opinions and integral issues pertaining to education and technology today.
Education Blogs by topic
This blog is a good example of how blogging can be used by educators to keep in touch with their district's community.
A collaborative effort of technology tips, teacher resources and blog links sent in from educators from all over the globe. Get ideas for how to incorporate blogging in the classroom, interactive lesson plans, and integrating technology into your school.
Perspectives of an elementary school teacher-turned-Elementary Resource Teacher for Academic Communication and Information Technology in Toronto. He discusses the implementation of "collaborative projects, online reporting, asynchronous discussions, elearning... and webquests" in the classroom.
"Beyond Behaviors" symbolizes the need to look beyond the problem behaviors in our classrooms, in our communities, and in our lives. We oftentimes attempt to 'fit a square peg in a round hole' by trying to compartmentalize and organize information into neat categories. This blog attempts to both chronicle the behaviors that define us and point to strategies in trying to understand them in the context of our culture.
Useful for vocabulary and language classes and for teachers helping students prepare for the SATs.
A more fun approach to a 'word of the day'-style blog.
Education Blogs by topic
- General Information
- Technology in Education
- In the Classroom
- ESL and Language
- History/Social Studies
- Mathematics
- Science and Technology
General Information
Teachers' Lounge by Jeffrey Field
http://consilience.typepad.com/Blogger's Description:
I get a kick out of sharing ideas and information in order to help educate our young people.Betty's Blog - Timely Teacher Talk by BettyB
http://bettyb.teacherlingo.comBlogger's Description:
I recently retired from public education after teaching sixth grade in Texas for twenty years. I come from a family of teachers, so you can imagine what our family talks about when we get together. We share funny stories, concerns, and successful experiences about teaching.Get on the Bus by Scott Elliott, Dayton Daily News education reporter
http://www.daytondailynews.com/getonthebusBlogger's Description:
This is one of the very few mainstream media education blogs. It covers local, state and national education issues, as well as specific issues of teaching and learning.Once a Teacher... by Karen Finter
http://westirondequoittlc.blogspot.comBlogger's Description:
My blog is a commentary on professional development in education. It focuses on issues related to technology-based professional development, teacher participation in professional development and trends in professional development.Every Parent Matters by Keen2Learn
http://keen2learn.edublogs.orgBlogger's Description:
Alistair Owens is Managing Director of the educational website Keen2learn. He is the parent of two children and firm believer in the power of parents to develop a child's true potential. He is an avid blogger on educational themes and hopes this blog will act as both a vessel of parental issues and stimulating parents to help their children at home.The SpecialEducator by Casey Hales
http://SpecialEducator.us/Blogger's Description:
This is a place for Special Education and General Education teachers to learn how to use today's technology in their classroom with their students.The Karl Frank, Jr. Communicator by Karl Frank
http://mehlville.karlfrankjr.comBlogger's Description:
This site will serve as an outlet for Karl to communicate with residents of the Mehlville School District as well as a "Think-Tank" on public education policies.This blog is a good example of how blogging can be used by educators to keep in touch with their district's community.
http://www.joannejacobs.com
Blogger's Description:
I blog on education and child-raising issues with a particular focus on charter schools, choice, educating disadvantaged students and preparing students for college. A former op-ed columnist, I'm the author of a book on a charter high school that prepares Hispanic students for college, Our School: The Inspiring Story of Two Teachers, One Big Idea and the Charter School That Beat the Odds.Technology in Education
EdBlogger Praxis by Albert Delgado
http://educational.blogs.comBlogger's Description:
A diverse and interesting collection of online educator blogs. Are you an EdBlogger & EdPodcaster? Submit your blog(s).A collaborative effort of technology tips, teacher resources and blog links sent in from educators from all over the globe. Get ideas for how to incorporate blogging in the classroom, interactive lesson plans, and integrating technology into your school.
The Eighth Floor by LAMorris
http://8thfl.blogspot.comBlogger's Description:
Use this blog to gather ideas on resources, classroom management tips, software selection, troubleshooting tips, and any other educational technology topic that you are interested in.EdTech Solutions by Karen Janowski
http://www.teachingeverystudent.blogspot.com/Blogger's Description:
As an Assistive Technology Consultant, my passion is to remove the obstacles to learning for all students. It is important to make the curriculum accessible to all learners and provide opportunities for struggling learners to demonstrate what they know using principles of universal design.Misterteacher.com by Jamie Tubbs
http://misterteacher.blogspot.com/Blogger's Description:
Helping elementary & middle school teachers integrate technologies like blogs, podcasts, digital cameras, and more.SpecialEducator by Casey Hales
http://specialeducator.us/Blogger's Description:
This is a place for Special Education and General Education teachers to learn how to use today's technology in their classroom with their students.Welcome to NCS-Tech! by Kevin Jarrett
http://www.ncs-tech.orgBlogger's Description:
I scour the web 24/7/365 for the best EDTECH resources, Web 2.0 applications, and current events SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO! Updated daily, this blog features short "best of the best" postings expressly for the K-8 educator. In a hurry? Check out the categories listing to find exactly what you're looking for. Hope you find something helpful!CU-Online by Lynne Wolters
http://www.cuonline.blog-city.comBlogger's Description:
This blog is created and maintained by a professor of educational technology in the College of Education at Concordia University, Portland, OR USA. Blog content focuses on educational technology news and resources for PK-12 teachers and student teachers. There is an extensive array of "best of the best" bookmarks in various content areas and numerous newsfeeds related to educational technology.Teaching Hacks by Quentin D'Souza
http://www.teachinghacks.com/Blogger's Description:
Education Technology in Ontario and Beyond.Perspectives of an elementary school teacher-turned-Elementary Resource Teacher for Academic Communication and Information Technology in Toronto. He discusses the implementation of "collaborative projects, online reporting, asynchronous discussions, elearning... and webquests" in the classroom.
Mr. MacKenty by Bill MacKenty
http://www.mackenty.orgBlogger's Description:
Technology strengthens, deepens, and broadens our learning. I am a computer teacher at a K-8 school in Massachusetts. I discuss issues related to using technology in the classroom and integrating technology in the classroom. I blog about games in education, and the role of games in learning.Bud the Teacher by Bud Hunt
http://budtheteacher.typepad.com/bud_the_teacherBlogger's Description:
My blog is a space for transparent reflection about high school, language arts education, educational technology, and how to best use tech in the classroom. I favor open conversation and discussion on the educational issues of the day, as well as reflections on my own practice.In the Classroom
Our Stories by Jeffrey Field
http://consilience.typepad.com/our_stories/Blogger's Description:
Sandy James and I teach 4th and 5th grade Special Education at Conlee Elementary School in Las Cruces, New Mexico. We thought a class blog would spark interest, not only in our classroom but throughout the school. Looks like we were right.The Compass Point by Josie Holford
http://thecompasspoint.blogspot.com/Blogger's Description:
Blog site for the Head of School at Poughkeepsie Day School. Blog about teaching, learning and education.BeyondBehaviors.Com by Steve Nguyen
http://www.beyondbehaviors.comBlogger's Description:
BeyondBehaviors.Com is a blog about classroom management, counseling and crisis intervention, education, mental health, and life on Saipan."Beyond Behaviors" symbolizes the need to look beyond the problem behaviors in our classrooms, in our communities, and in our lives. We oftentimes attempt to 'fit a square peg in a round hole' by trying to compartmentalize and organize information into neat categories. This blog attempts to both chronicle the behaviors that define us and point to strategies in trying to understand them in the context of our culture.
ESL and Language
ESL in Canada by James Ross
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com/Blogger's Description:
For ESL Teachers and Students: ESL in Canada news, information, reports, opinions, observations, warnings, alerts, specials, events, gossip, explanations, memos, statements, lessons, lesson plans, diaries, announcements, recommendations, advice, stories, counseling, and just plain talk.An ESL blog by Cherran
http://www.shout-it-loud.com/blogBlogger's Description:
North American life through the perspective of an immigrant living and learning in an English-speaking country. It's a blog by a person who migrated to North America from a worn torn country, about experiences in this adopted country.Internet Polyglot by Mgavr
http://www.internetpolyglot.com/Blogger's Description:
The blog is dedicated to the process of developing, configuring and promoting the InternetPolyglot.com, which provides free online lessons for learning English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese, and other languages. The lessons are done in the form of interactive games, making the learning process fun and efficient.A Cliché-a-Day and How to Rewrite it by Alan Eggleston
http://cliche-a-day.blogspot.comBlogger's Description:
Clichés: Overused phrases once discarded as tired and trite — rewrite or recast them and their essence becomes useful again. This author shows you how in this cliché-a-day format. A great tool for daily writing exercises and journal topics in class and homework.Teaching ESL to Adults by Debra Garcia
http://www.esl-tutor.comBlogger's Description:
ESL Tutor is a site about my experiences as a private English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor. Lesson plan ideas I've used, resources for ESL handouts, grammar points, and interesting stories about my students are all included. I also provide tips on being a self-employed tutor, such as how to get new students, where to meet students, and record-keeping.Wordsmarts by Alan Eggleston
http://wordsmarts.blogspot.comBlogger's Description:
A discussion on words and how they are used in our American language. They may be new words, old words, misused or abused words, words struggling to maintain their place, or words embarrassingly over-used such as in clichés. Good word use as well as questionable word use.Useful for vocabulary and language classes and for teachers helping students prepare for the SATs.
Wordaholism by Charlie, Esbee, Sarah, Rhinododger, Maglet, Koo, Vieve
http://wordaholism.blogspot.com/Bloggers' Description:
(wûr-də-hô-lĭz'əm, -hŏ-) n. A disorder characterized by the excessive consumption of and dependence on words. There is some thought that there may be a genetic component, as it appears to run in families.A more fun approach to a 'word of the day'-style blog.
History/Social Studies
History Is Elementary by elementaryhistoryteacher
hhttp://historyiselementary.blogspot.com/Blogger's Description:
This blog contains information about historical content, current events, opinions, and strategies.Superhero Historians by Jason Norrett
http://www.superherohistorians.comBlogger's Description:
This is a blog that teaches U.S. history to kids using superhero characters.Mathematics
Homeschool Math Blog by Maria Miller
http://homeschoolmath.blogspot.comBlogger's Description:
Find book reviews, interesting math topics, teaching ideas, articles and news, updates to the HomeschoolMath.net site, and more.
http://www.mathworksheetsonline.com/siteblog/weblog/
Blogger's Description:
Free worksheets, resources, tools and educational information. Over 300 free worksheets and student work booklets available for download on a variety of math areas (including problem solving, multiplication, currency, division, addition and time). Access to hundreds of free interactive activities, reviews of educational websites as well as free downloadable "TopSites" newsletter.Science and Technology
Computer Science Teachers Association's Advocate by Chris Stephenson
http://blog.acm.org/cstaBlogger's Description:
This is a Blog of the Computer Science Teachers Association, which includes thoughts on computer science education, links to recent news and updates about the association.Mr. Ward's Class by Robert M Ward
http://robmward.com/blog/blog.htmlBlogger's Description:
A blog about my science classes. Earth science and life science powerpoints, test reviews, and lesson plans. I also include science videos to help spice up topics I covered in class.
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