Top 8 Education Blogs

With the 2010 EduBlog Awards just out, there are many lists of top educational blogs circulating around. It's great to share these. Each list I find contains new sites I hadn't seen yet that are full of great ideas and information.


Thanks to Joan Vandervelde  (University of Wisconsin - Stout) for this list!

http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/blog/

K-12

The Innovative Educator

With her motivational posts, Lisa Nielsen excels at pushing educators to move beyond the limits of traditional pedagogy. Recent post: “Turn Texting Teens Into Published Novelists.”

Stories From School: Practice Meets Policy

Eight National Board Certified teachers provide a forum for active dialogue about pressing educational issues such as collaboration, virtual schools, and parent involvement.

Higher Ed

MPB Reflections: 21^St Century Teaching & Learning

Michelle Pacansky-Brock shares insights and new innovations in e-learning. The excellent Shared Resources area includes a guide for creating a 21st century syllabus.

A Millennial Professor’s View of Higher Education

Dr. Jennifer T. Edwards’ blog focuses on using communication technology to enhance teaching and learning. Recent post: “Google vs. Blackboard: Is It a Reality?”

Communication & Higher Education: Life On The Tenure-Track At A Teaching Institution

Dr. Lora Helvie-Mason’s “tell-it-like-it-is” postings provide amusing and insightful reflections on how to improve teaching and communication within the higher ed system.