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Email Protocols
As we begin a new year, more and more parents, students, teachers, and administrators become more digital communicators. There are some “techie” rules I would like to state. Communication in the digital age IS a 21st century skill. NOTHING replaces f2f (face-to-face) or simply picking up the phone and call. But, many schools still rely [...]
What I Did On My Summer Vacation
This is a travelog of the summer of 2010. It was incredible and highly refreshing summer. Many, many times I hate talking about what’s going on, so I decided to write the middle school essay “What I did on my summer vacation.” That way I can get it all out and live in the present [...]
“I’m Not a Techie,” is NOT an Excuse Anymore
I am around two groups of educators. Those who are extremely technical and those who chose not to. The divide is getting greater and greater. As I approach the fifth anniversary of my website www.carolbroos.com I find it amazing that others have not jumped at the idea to do web 2.0 with their students and [...]
Finding A Balance and Creating a Movement
The divide of the “tech world and non-techies.” After spending five days at ISTE in Denver, with my peeps and “birds of a feather” groups, I will soon head to Orlando for the Apple Distinguished Educators Summer Institute. I was and will be others that understand me and I don’t have to explain myself. It [...]
Composing With A Purpose
I composed ZERO songs in high school and only composed ONE song in college. The emphasis was on playing or singing the compositions/songs with a director or conductor. The only creativity was the practice order of the director, no creativity on my part, it really wasn’t discussed. If you wanted to be creative, learn jazz. [...]
MY vs. THE
It is very interesting when talking to teachers how they view their classes and students. It is very telling how they perceive themselves within the classroom and how they think students should learn. The words “MY” and “THE” tell the real story! My class, my choir, my band, Oh MY! This teacher views themselves as [...]
qtcode + neoreader = techie geek
I am such a techie geek. A lot of people ask me, how did I learn and when did I come this techie geek? Well, I think I have always had the desire to learn and create. My family discussions at dinner were current events and “real time” things. My mom was the first person [...]