Welcome to Modern Educator

Here on this blog I hope to get a conversation going amongst students, teachers, administrators, and parents about who, what, when, why, and where we should teach technology skills for the 21st century. I am technology teacher at Truckee High School in Truckee, CA and currently teach classes like digital media, e-learning, applications, and keyboarding -- yes...still important! :) Please Join the Conversation!

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

How to Use Google Reader to Keep Up with Your Favorite Blogs | Michael Hyatt

Stay current in less then 30 min a day following hundreds of blogs with an RSS feeder like Google Reader.
Google Reader has allowed me to stay informed about many topics I'm interested in both professionally and personally in a time efficient manner.  No longer do I have to 'bookmark' my favorite blogs and web sites.  Now, I just have to visit my Google Reader page and all of the content I'm interested in is feed to me via RSS technology.  I highly recommend using it.  Watch this video to see an introduction to what it is all about.



Read more about this tool and learn some great keyboard shortcuts here.

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Monday, April 23, 2012

How Your Social Media Profile Could Make Or Break Your Next Job Opportunity - Forbes

How Your Social Media Profile Could Make Or Break Your Next Job Opportunity - Forbes:

It is becoming more important for everyone using social media to think more carefully about what they publish since more businesses are jumping on the Social Media bandwagon.  Read this article about how what you share could affect your chances at landing your next job.

Students - comment below with your thoughts regarding this topic.  Make sure to include your FIRST NAME and initial for your LAST NAME.

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Thursday, March 8, 2012

Power of Film Combined with Social Media to Create Change

Watch this video about the power of film combined with social media and how people can make a difference in the world. This group, Invisible Children, visited Truckee High School a couple of years ago. http://www.invisiblechildren.com.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/

Now, one of their members has produced a short-film about their cause that has gone viral with tens of millions of people watching the video in just 2 days.



KONY 2012



After watching this news feature and short film, how do you think this viral video might create 'change' for the good?  What cause or issue are you passionate about that you could create a short film about and share with social media to educate more people about it?

Please comment below!

Monday, March 5, 2012

Battling to make a loved one’s life meaningful after death

Watch this video!
Battling to make a loved one’s life meaningful after death

Why is it so hard for people, not just teenagers, to put their phones away while driving? Texting while at the wheel is not only dangerous to oneself but to all those using the road including other drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Keep those phones away and stay focused on driving!

Each day 15 people die and 1200 are injured due to accidents involving a distracted driver.
For more information about the dangers of "Distracted Driving" please read http://www.cdc.gov/Motorvehiclesafety/Distracted_Driving/index.html

AT&T Don't Text While Driving Documentary


Who is driving distracted?




































WARNING - The following PSA contains graphic content and demonstrates the harsh realities of texting and driving.  Watch or show with caution.




So, once again, why is it so hard for people, not just teenagers, to put their phones away while driving?   Please comment below.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Top Blogs of 2011

What is your favorite blog?
Here is a list of some of the most popular blogs from 2011.
Click here!