A Teacher’s Heart and Foundational Data
(Originally published on GettingSmart.com on March 14, 2013.)Please allow me to write honestly and drop it like it’s hot for a moment. To put it bluntly, I am afraid. You see, I have a recurring nightmare that often leaves me drenched in sweat with sky-rocketing blood...
Padlet: Today’s Digital Sheet of Paper
(Originally published on February 27, 2013, for GettingSmart.com.)Even if you had only attended one class in your entire life, more than likely you have been asked, “Can I borrow a sheet of paper?” Some laid-back, often-tardy-to-school classmate probably gave you...
Part 2: 36 Smart Ways to Use Smartphones in Class
(First published on GettingSmart.com on January 21, 2013.)In continuation of last week’s article, Part 1: 44 Smart Ways to Use Smartphones in Class, here is a new list of thirty-six additional ideas to help leverage the power of these tech gadgets in the learning...
SoundCloud + QR Codes = A Gallery of Students’ Voices
(First published on GettingSmart.com on February 15, 2013.)For a multitude of reasons, teaching in today’s time is nothing short of exciting. One such reason for so much enthusiasm is the availability of educational technology. It seems every day I discover a new...
Flip a Class & Create a Movie: A Dream Come True
(First published on GettingSmart.com on February 7, 2013.)Proudly, I am a teacher and a dreamer. With all discrepancies of skills and talents set aside, I relate to Steven Spielberg in at least one area: I, too, “dream for a living.” I dream of modeling the correct...
Webinar: Jan. 17, 2013 “Smart Ways to Use Smartphones in Class”
“Smart Ways to Use Smartphones in Class”January 17, 2013John Hardison(Twitter: @JohnHardison1)Studio 113 at East Hall High School, Gainesville, GAI. ...
Part 1: 44 Smart Ways to Use Smartphones in Class
(Originally published at gettingsmart.com on January 7, 2013)This week an online article grabbed my attention. Its title read “94 Percent of High School Students Using Cellphones in Class.” I immediately scoped out the heading and thought to myself, “Finally, teachers...
Share Student Voices & Gather Audiences with 10+ Tech Tools
"Share Student Voices & Gather Audiences with 10+ Tech Tools" (Originally published at GettingSmart.com on 12/4/12.)Let’s begin here. Think of your three favorite, most inspirational speeches of all time. If you need a little help, quickly scan over this “Top 100...
Calling All Resources: Fostering the Right Time to Write
(The traffic light BYOD management system used by John Hardison of Studio 113) "Calling All Resources: Fostering the Right Time to Write" (Originally published at GettingSmart.com on 11/20/12.)Creating the ultimate writing atmosphere that inspires students to produce...