There are a gazillion different edtech sites out there. From sites that collect edtech news to individual teachers’ personal blogs, to sites that focus on discussing pedagogy and how to ‘fix’ education, there are a lot of different places to go to get your information. And if you’re anything like us, sometimes the vastness of the interwebs can get to you. Just the mere act of sorting through the array of resources is time consuming, never mind reading through and learning about what is of interest to you.
Below is a list of 10 (or so) edtech blogs!
Given that the web and mobile are the new Teachers, passnownow.com embodies an online study platform which provides Secondary / High School Students with upbeat, on-the-go solutions to all Subjects in the simplest ways.
Purely Paperless
We are living in a world that is becoming increasingly digital, and Montana elementary school teacher Kate Peila is a paperless girl. Her blog, Purely Paperless, gathers tech tools and tips that any teacher can use to be more productive.
Who says librarians can’t have fun? Gwyneth Jones is a middle school teacher and librarian who describes herself as the “Lady Gaga of EdTech” on Twitter. Jones’ blog, which she decorates with cartoon versions of herself, is a delight both for the eyes and for the mind.
As a reformed “chalk and talk” teacher, Jenni Levy enjoys reinventing educators’ approaches to classroom instruction. Her list of insights runs the gamut from teleconferencing for language acquisition to using LinkedIn in the classroom.
Maui Librarian 2 in Olinda
Although teacher and librarian Linda Lindsay is surrounded by natural beauty in Maui, she spends plenty of time in front of a book or a computer. One really nice Hawaiian touch: All of her posts are signed with a smiley that has a flower in its hair
Ed Tech Roundup
Think you may have missed some important news in educational technology? Biology and technology teacher Michael Karlin has you covered. His blog curates the latest and greatest in ed-tech.
Reading By Example
Matt Renwick, an elementary school principal in Wisconsin, is a passionate voice for innovation and leadership in education, particularly in the area of digital literacy.
LearnDash’s Learning & Collaboration Blog
The way we learn is rapidly evolving from the lecture model of old, and Justin Ferriman’s WordPress-based LMS spotlights the new ways teachers and students can collaborate.
Edudemic
One of the major content hubs for educators, Edudemic is an essential resource for tips, tactics and lesson plans that embrace technology and innovation in the classroom.