Tom WhitbySocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Tom Whitby Eliminate Tech from the Education Discussion By Tom Whitby published 6 March 14 When will we reach a point where we will discuss Education, teaching and learning without having to debate technology? Malawi Educator starts #TeacherTuesday By Tom Whitby published 5 March 14 Replacing the 3 R’s With the 3 C’s By Tom Whitby published 25 February 14 It will be like going from Reading, Riting, and Rithmatic to Communicating, Collaborating, and Creation. Are Education Conferences Relevant? By Tom Whitby published 18 February 14 Sometimes a Chat Is Just a Chat By Tom Whitby published 29 January 14 These twitter chats and even blog posts are not the deep discussions needed for us to make all the right decisions in education, or even our personal lives. Lists and Social Media By Tom Whitby published 15 January 14 The biggest problem with any list is that someone is always left out. Learning Without Technology By Tom Whitby published 9 January 14 Yes, good teachers can teach without technology, but to what end, if the student will need to master technology to compete, or even exist in a technology-driven environment? Edu Orgs Shortcomings By Tom Whitby published 24 December 13 PD: Same Old, Same Old. By Tom Whitby published 20 December 13 I do not understand what there is to fear from technology. Why Illiterate Educators? By Tom Whitby published 18 December 13 Does the hiring process of teachers and administrators call for a proven demonstration of digital literacy? Who Decides? By Tom Whitby published 11 December 13 Why do educators, who are set in their ways, and unwilling to open up to a different perspective, engage in chats? 20th vs. 21st Century Teaching By Tom Whitby published 13 November 13 Collaborative learning, which has always been with us, has been turbo-boosted by technology. Connected Dialogue F2F By Tom Whitby published 29 October 13 I knew then that I was going to be thought of as an out of the box thinker, or an idiot by the end of this session. Chats: What are they and why do we need them? By Tom Whitby published 22 October 13 The #Edchat hashtag then took on a life of its own. Connectedness, Collaboration, and Popularity By Tom Whitby published 18 October 13 Why then are educators criticizing the Bammys for recognizing connected educators? I Am Not A Techie! By Tom Whitby published 11 October 13 That Award winning educator found herself in an auditorium of connected educators and made claim to not being a techie. My Connected Educator Interview By Tom Whitby published 8 October 13 The Connected Educator Culture By Tom Whitby published 4 October 13 Too often connected educators are the worst advocates of connectedness because of their enthusiasm for what, and how they are learning. Tech & Learning NewsletterTools and ideas to transform education. Sign up below.* To subscribe, you must consent to Future’s privacy policy. MORE FROM TECH & LEARNING...1Upgrading Technology to Support Learning and Equity2Top Sites for Differentiated Instruction3The Importance of Working With (Not Through) Technology4CASE STUDY: Jamestown, NY Public Schools Create District Of The Future With LG Createboards In Every Classroom5AI Chatbot Friendships: Potential Harms and Benefits For Students
Eliminate Tech from the Education Discussion By Tom Whitby published 6 March 14 When will we reach a point where we will discuss Education, teaching and learning without having to debate technology?
Replacing the 3 R’s With the 3 C’s By Tom Whitby published 25 February 14 It will be like going from Reading, Riting, and Rithmatic to Communicating, Collaborating, and Creation.
Sometimes a Chat Is Just a Chat By Tom Whitby published 29 January 14 These twitter chats and even blog posts are not the deep discussions needed for us to make all the right decisions in education, or even our personal lives.
Lists and Social Media By Tom Whitby published 15 January 14 The biggest problem with any list is that someone is always left out.
Learning Without Technology By Tom Whitby published 9 January 14 Yes, good teachers can teach without technology, but to what end, if the student will need to master technology to compete, or even exist in a technology-driven environment?
PD: Same Old, Same Old. By Tom Whitby published 20 December 13 I do not understand what there is to fear from technology.
Why Illiterate Educators? By Tom Whitby published 18 December 13 Does the hiring process of teachers and administrators call for a proven demonstration of digital literacy?
Who Decides? By Tom Whitby published 11 December 13 Why do educators, who are set in their ways, and unwilling to open up to a different perspective, engage in chats?
20th vs. 21st Century Teaching By Tom Whitby published 13 November 13 Collaborative learning, which has always been with us, has been turbo-boosted by technology.
Connected Dialogue F2F By Tom Whitby published 29 October 13 I knew then that I was going to be thought of as an out of the box thinker, or an idiot by the end of this session.
Chats: What are they and why do we need them? By Tom Whitby published 22 October 13 The #Edchat hashtag then took on a life of its own.
Connectedness, Collaboration, and Popularity By Tom Whitby published 18 October 13 Why then are educators criticizing the Bammys for recognizing connected educators?
I Am Not A Techie! By Tom Whitby published 11 October 13 That Award winning educator found herself in an auditorium of connected educators and made claim to not being a techie.
The Connected Educator Culture By Tom Whitby published 4 October 13 Too often connected educators are the worst advocates of connectedness because of their enthusiasm for what, and how they are learning.