Guest Blogger: Steven Anderson on #140conf
By Betty Ray
11/6/09
I'm honored to introduce Steven Anderson -- technology educator, Twitter denizen, publisher of Blogging About The Web 2.0 Connected Classroom, cocreator of #edchat, and today's guest blogger here at Edutopia.org.
Announcing Edutopia's Online Community
By Betty Ray
10/29/09It's been almost two years since we first started thinking about how we can provide services to help educators network, and it's finally come to pass. This week, we launched 19 online groups for educators to meet, share experiences, and collaborate! Already, we're seeing a variety of positive, proactive discussions in a wide range of topics.
New Adds to Edutopia.org
By Betty Ray
10/12/09Astute observers will notice some changes afoot on the Edutopia.org site. The comments, for example, are looking a little different; there are some new features, like the ability to quote a previous poster. There might be some buggy, weird layouts and/or things may not work as expected, though.
When Celebrities Fall Short as Role Models
By Betty Ray
9/15/09In the world of stupid celebrity antics, this last weekend saw two of the more obnoxious outbursts in recent memory.
Classroom Management: Practical Suggestions?
By Betty Ray
8/10/09As we ramp up for a brand-new school year, I want to start a conversation about various strategies for classroom management.
Edutopians on the Importance of a Classroom Library
By Betty Ray
7/25/09In a previous post, Edutopia.org blogger Heather Wolpert-Gawron shared some inspirational (and practical) ideas for getting students engaged in the classroom library. Turns out, the Edutopia community has lots of great suggestions, too. Check them out, or add your own, in her post "The Importance of a Classroom Library."
Weigh In: Which Groups Would You Like to See on Edutopia.org?
By Betty Ray
7/20/09We're about to launch groups on Edutopia.org. Groups are mini-communities where Edutopians can connect around specific topics. We'd love to hear your suggestions for topics of interest.
Introducing Edutopia.org's Community Manager
By Betty Ray
7/7/09I am thrilled and honored to be joining Edutopia.org as the community manager. I'm still finding my way around and getting to know everyone. I hope you'll take a few seconds to introduce yourself!
