The Hottest Posts of 2015 - Holiday Reading

BYOD, Social Media + Research - Most Popular in on The Innovative Educator in 2015.

Happy holidays innovative educators. I hope this was a great year for one and all and that you found at least a post or two here on The Innovative Educator blog that helped make your year a success.  The top post of the year is something I feel strongly about teachers remembering and that is that when it comes to learning, we are not the most important factor. Check out the post and see if you agree.  

Overall the most popular posts were those relating to research,  bring your own device, and harnessing the power of social media in general and Twitter in particular. It is clear that educators are hungry for evidence to support their decisions to bring new ideas to the classroom. It is also refreshing to see that more and more educators, schools, and districts (see #20 - my district!) are embracing bring your own device. 

Some reflections 

On a personal note, I was happy to see the #12 post make it to the top where I share my frustration about the role of law enforcement in my community. I was also happy that post #15 got a lot of attention and even inspired a Twitter chat. It addresses strategies every school can incorporate to make their environment more welcoming. #19 points out my very favorite laptop device. The Chromebook Flip. It has a price point under $300 and is my personal go-to device for work or play. During my recent trip to Israel it is the only device I took with me. It is lightweight, robust, touch screen and has an 8-hour-battery life.  

There are several others rounding out the top 20. I hope there's something that looks of interest to you.  If it does, check it out. If you’re inspired use one of those icons below the post to share it with others and/or leave a comment.

	Post	Views	Date
1	The Teacher Is Not The Most Important Factor When It Comes To Learning	11199	11/22/2015
2	7 Must-Haves for Teaching + Learning with #BYOD	10963	3/22/2015
3	10 Tips for Students to Keep in Mind When Using Social Media	10801	8/16/2015
4	7 Innovative #EdTech Practices You Can Implement at No Cost	9914	3/15/2015
5	5 Benefits of Using a Hashtag for Events	9726	8/2/2015
6	Nearly 60% of Teens Use Their Own Mobile Devices in School for Learning	9575	5/3/2015
7	Screentime - Focus On Quality, Not Quantity	8983	4/12/2015
8	7 Ways Social Media Has a Role in Education	8582	3/18/2015
9	New Research Shows Digital Content Increases Student Achievement	8354	5/24/2015
10	New Research: Banning Cell Phones Prepares Students for The Past	7989	5/27/2015
11	Don't Go #BacktoSchool without Knowing How Every Child Thrives	7526	8/9/2015
12	Relationships, Not Fines, Lead to Great Schools + Communities	7244	8/20/2015
13	Should cellphones be allowed in school?	7203	8/12/2015
14	Confronting Fears - #BYOD for Students	7121	1/13/2015
15	6 Updates to Welcome Your School Community	7006	9/13/2015
16	5 Strategies To Trend On Twitter at Your Next Event	6995	8/5/2015
17	A Learning Model with No Tests, Teachers, or Curriculum Standards	6849	9/15/2015
18	Socialization: How are Schools Doing?	6843	7/15/2015
19	Flipping for New Chromebook for Today’s Classrooms	6442	7/29/2015
20	After the Cell Phone Ban - NYC Schools Launch #BYOD	6028	7/19/2015