Susan van Gelder | February 21, 2012
A number of teachers have been blogging, sharing their best practices and examining their teaching. I know I have learned from many and continue to do so. Students, too have been blogging, some on their own by choice and others...
Read MoreSusan van Gelder | January 10, 2012
I bought an iPad in May and it has definitely changed my reading habits. While I am an avid reader and my house is filled with books, I have started to read books on my mobile device. Why am I switching? I’ll be moving...
Read MoreSusan van Gelder | December 8, 2011
I recently had the privilege to hear Howard Gardner interviewed by his son, Andrew Gardner, at the Global Education Conference. I did not have to go to the conference; it came to me through Blackboard / Collaborate. I was aware...
Read MoreSusan van Gelder | October 11, 2011
As money gets scarcer, it becomes harder to get to conferences and other professional development events. In the twenty-first century, this is not a reason to miss out on professional development. There are more and more...
Read MoreSusan van Gelder | September 13, 2011
I just read a blog post which talked about 21st century skills for teachers and students. One of the aspects mentioned was the importance of community involvement. I had the opportunity to interview Debbie Laurie, a teacher in...
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