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We’re Moving!

Posted on July 4, 2016July 4, 2016 by Joan Sharpe in Motivation, Technology

Well readers, it's time for Social Juggernaut to move to a self-hosted site! In the essence of growth and development, I've decided that it's time to become a serious blogger. I have already migrated your subscriptions (email subscribers) to The Social Juggernaut. Social media followers will continue to see new posts as always. Soon, I will redirect all traffic from this blog to the new one. Meanwhile you are more than welcome to go ahead and look around!

Get Out of Your Own Way: Closing the Diversity Gap in EdTech

Posted on June 28, 2016January 9, 2020 by Joan Sharpe in Technology

I just sat down at the Blogger's cafe´at ISTE 2016 amongst some common Twitter acquaintances known as the #Educolor movement. Their mission is to close the diversity gap in Educational Technology by raising awareness across the country. — Joan McCullough (@Jovan367) June 28, 2016 It's funny. I've been thinking about the diversity gap since I've been in Denver … Continue reading Get Out of Your Own Way: Closing the Diversity Gap in EdTech →

Professional Development 365: Personalize Your Learning

Posted on October 3, 2014March 9, 2015 by Joan Sharpe in Technology

Digital Collaboration for Learning In this day and age, educators must take responsibility for their own professional growth. Taking time to fully develop your personal learning environment (PLE) and your personal learning network (PLN) is tantamount to attending state conferences, local workshops, and edcamps, and the price is right! How many times have you been asked, … Continue reading Professional Development 365: Personalize Your Learning →

Students Explode Onto the Blogging Scene!

Posted on September 12, 2014September 12, 2014 by Joan Sharpe in HOT, Technology

We all know it...it's very difficult sometimes to get high school students excited about writing (and almost anything else these days). We proved this week however, that once you give them a voice, add a dash of guidance, and a splash of technology... viola! We've got kids writing like crazy at one high school.

10 Takeaways From ISTE 2014

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Joan Sharpe in HOT, Technology

The 2014 ISTE conference in Atlanta GA, was indeed an eye-opening experience. If you're on Twitter, you've probably seen the #ISTE2014 on your feed for the last seven days. I got off the plane ready to take in all of the information, and I boarded the flight home afraid that my brain was going to … Continue reading 10 Takeaways From ISTE 2014 →

Go Wild With Social Media In The Classroom! Sort of…

Posted on April 2, 2014April 9, 2014 by Joan Sharpe in HOT, Technology

I've got a couple of tools for you from Classtools.net that your little social media enthusiasts will love! So, let's take a traditional research paper/PowerPoint (substitution) assignment, and move it into the Modification/Redefinition levels of technology integration.

Twitter Basics for Educators

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Joan Sharpe in Technology

There isn't a conference around which does not host tweet chats during an event. There are loads of Twitter chats for education every night of the week. Alternatively, you can find lists of chats on everything from A to Z on Twubs. Learn more at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHQMHYgtPZo!

5 Reasons Every Educator Should Blog

Posted on October 29, 2013December 7, 2013 by Joan Sharpe in Technology

Blogging is so... Therapeutic! I blog because I've got a lot to say. I can write for hours on end and no one butts in, begs to differ, or tunes me out...on paper. The crazy thing is, blogging has unlocked a talent that I didn't even realize I had until recently. I was going through … Continue reading 5 Reasons Every Educator Should Blog →