Current Thinking on Bullying and Cyberbullying
“Current Thinking on Bullying and Cyberbullying” presented by Susan Brooks-Young and Dan Morris provided an overview of bullying behavior and how educators can take steps to change school culture in which bullying is prevalent. Special attention was given to cyberbullying, which is an increasing issue in schools today. Of particular interest to me was research […]
Powerful Portfolios With Google Sites
I attended “Powerful Portfolios With Google Sites” presented by Pamela Aulakh and Tom Daccord. The presenters noted that portfolios can be used with a wide variety of students to provide evidence of content mastery. Portfolios provide myriad opportunities for creative expression — students can upload animations, slideshows, podcasts, videos, audio, etc. in order to reflect […]
