Colette M Bennett's Blog (5)

The teachers at the professional development session were visibly frustrated; I could hear the irritation in their comments. The presentation on the use of digital technology was to help them improve digital literacy across the content areas, but many of the sites in the demonstration were blocked by the school's Internet filter. I sympathized with their frustration because just three years ago, I was like them. Three years ago, our school's Internet filter blocked everything.…

Today is Digital Learning Day! To mark the occasion, let me take you through a quick walkthrough of the halls of Wamogo Regional Middle/High School and give you a snapshot on how digital learning…

Three years ago, I was a part of a team of teachers and several administrators, including our current superintendent of schools, who attended the Florida Educational Technology Conference  (FETC) as professional development to meet the coming…

Fobes recently published a feature article/photo spread, 30 Educators under 30:The Millennials Overhauling Education And Leaving No Child (Or Teacher) Behind by Meghan Casserly, 12/7/2012. The lead in for the article read:

The 30 Gen-Yers on our list are innovators,…

Just posted my 2012 nominations for the Edublogs Awards:

• Best individual blog- To Make a Prairie: I always feel so calm after reading her thoughtful posts. read at: http://tomakeaprairie.wordpress.com/

• Best group blog: Nerdy Book Club. They do important work. I contributed once. I have submitted several others,…