Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 20, 2020

The events of the last nine months have launched the phrase “blended learning” into the mainstream. I worry that instead of articulating the value of a powerful blend of online and offline learning, teachers are receiving the message that they “must” adopt blended learning to meet the demands of the moment.

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The Web20Classroom

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Tomorrow is Safer Internet Day 2012. Whether we are 4, 14 or 84, everyone can get connected and learn how to leave a positive digital footprint. You can visit the Safer Internet Day 2012 site for lots of lessons, talking points and resources not for just staying safe online but for using the Internet more effectively.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 20, 2020

We discussed that this present challenge also is an opportunity to rethink some big ideas around learning, teaching, and schooling. As Dr. Chris Dede noted, there is a potential silver lining in all of this… As a result of that conversation, we decided to launch a new website, Silver Lining for Learning. Related Posts.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Here is where the learning aspect comes into play. Image credit As impressed as I am with my daughter on her use of video in support of learning and mastering cheer skills, I am equally impressed with her coach. The above story lays out how video can effectively be utilized to support learning.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 26, 2022

Combine all of the above with the added stress of pandemic-related online or hybrid learning, and you’ve got three generations of highly stressed educators and learners struggling with mental health. Online learning and mental health: understanding the Generational Divide. Different ideas about classroom technology.

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The Web20Classroom

DECEMBER 4, 2012

The nominations are in and the voting is open for the 2012 Edublog Awards. I was humbled to learn that for the 4th year in a row I have been nominated for Twitterer of the Year and for the 3rd year in a row this blog was nominated for Best Edtech/Resource Sharing Blog.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 25, 2021

When school districts around the country went virtual last year, educators and students alike were faced with technology for continued learning that they didn’t know how to use. For Jaime Donally, the learning curve wasn’t quite as steep.

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Waterford

MAY 11, 2022

The key to lasting success in school is teaching academic skills as soon as a child is ready to learn. When Do Children Learn to Read? While most children begin reading in kindergarten or first grade, learning to read isn’t as simple as picking up a book. But how do we know when they’re ready? How Language Skills Affect Reading.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

“ More blood means more energy and oxygen, which makes our brain perform better.” – Justin Rhodes Spending time in schools as a leadership and learning coach has been some of the most gratifying work I have done. Recently I was conducting learning walks in Edward K. 2012; Erwin, Fedewa, & Ahn, 2013; Browning et al.,

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Google has announced Google Code-In 2012 , a contest for high school students. Related: Google for Education Resources Free Computer Science Resources Learning HTML Code - some resources to get started Google Code University - free computer science classes. It is in it''s third year and will begin on November 26th.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 25, 2019

However, this model of instruction does not align with our emerging understanding of how students learn science best. In 2012, the National Research Council released A Framework for K-12 Science Education , a consensus report that outlined how research in the learning sciences should inform the development of a new set of science standards.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 4, 2020

The Definition Of Blended Learning by TeachThought Staff This post was originally published in 2012 and updated in April 2020 Blended education. Hybrid learning. Whatever one chooses to call it, this method of learning–which combines classroom and online education–is going places and making headlines along the way.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2023

Key points: The COVID-19 pandemic facilitated the introduction of new learning technologies into the mainstream Educators and students were forced to adapt to new edtech tools, which now have a permanent place in today’s classrooms It goes without saying that the Covid-19 pandemic affected every aspect of our lives in one way or another.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 12, 2019

In July 2018, Digital Promise launched a new Maker Learning Leadership Cohort dedicated to professional learning, peer connections, and school transformation in the Pittsburgh region. In 2012, students in Grades 7-8 followed suit. professional learning and new learning experiences. Responsible Fiscal Stewardship.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Online learning has become not only a common alternative to physical classes, but a well-regarded change maker in the education ecosystem. After a weekly one-hour session, students feel closer to classmates and often add them to their ongoing PLN (Professional Learning Network). ” Ignore Innocent Mistakes. Simplify Tech Skills.

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EdTechSandyK

JANUARY 1, 2013

White Rocket Burst Used With Permission As the new year begins, I thought it would be interesting to start my 2013 postings by looking back on the five most popular posts on this blog from 2012. The popularity of this post also shows that we''re all looking to learn from the early adopters in the iPad/mobile learning arena.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 18, 2012

Last night was the DENny Awards 2012, the annual awards where the Discovery Educator Network and Discovery Education honor DEN members for their efforts throughout the years. It''s the Oscars for us. In fact, the Discovery Education employees that ran the event were wearing tuxedo t-shirts!

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The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 28, 2017

The most effective blended learning model that literacy classrooms can utilize to meet the needs of all readers is the “Rotation Model” in which online engagement is embedded within a range of face-to-face forms of instruction. During the independent time, centers are one way to keep students learning, not just completing busy work.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2021

Today’s guest, Starr Sackstein, author of Assessing with Respect: Everyday Practices That Meet Students’ Social and Emotional Needs , shares an overview of what is needed so that every student feels respected even as they are given the necessary feedback to improve and level up their learning. Stream by clicking here.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Engaging children in math learning is a problem that continues relentlessly, year after year. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. We don’t seem to know how to fix the dropping math scores (and reading but that’s for another article). We can’t even blame it on COVID! And That’s Before COVID Hit.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

AI, Personalized Learning Are a Dynamic Duo for K–12 Classrooms. New learning. However, educators need to tread carefully or run the risk of technology making teaching and learning less student-centered instead of more and failing to prepare our students to be successful adults. . Adaptive Software Refines Personalized Learning.

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2024

The science says kids need to feel free to try things and fail, and that the deepest learning comes when failure happens and the student figures out how to course-correct, Eyler says. But the track record for such reforms is mixed. “It

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 20, 2020

Supporting effective technology integration and implementation: 2012 ISTE Leadership Forum #isteLF12. New book chapter in Multimedia Learning Theory! A new adventure: Silver Lining for Learning. See also the complete list of episodes. Related Posts. North Dakota Innovation Academy: We launch tomorrow!

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

I''ve attended in the past and always learned something new and exciting. There are always some great sessions and there is even a lounge to chat with other educators and a vendor area to find out information about new educational products. You can download presentations and materials and even view product demos from the vendors.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 3, 2020

4 Research-Based Reasons Students Should Learn Science Through Play. What are the best distance-learning strategies for me to use with my students? ‘Better’ science means students having many opportunities to do what scientists do and think like scientists think (NRC, 2012). Play is naturally disarming and engaging.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 21, 2012

CPEP (Connecticut Pre -Engineering Program) Day 2012 was held this past Saturday, May 19 th , at the XL Center in Hartford, CT. The students learn about the science behind each topic and then design and build models for each topic. CPEP is for Middle School and High School students and competitions are separated by category.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Gitanjali Rao talks about her learning journey on episode 556 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter She was named America’s Top Young Scientist of 2017 by the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge, with a patent-pending device to detect lead in water faster than any other current techniques.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 24, 2019

This is the fourth post in our series on “Powerful Learning,” a set of principles guiding our work supporting schools and educators to develop learning experiences that engage the hearts and minds of learners as we introduce new technologies. Powerful learning must be inquisitive and reflective. Recall supports memory 2.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Last March, Zoom, the ubiquitous online conferencing platform, became a staple of daily life for many students and educators as learning shifted online. Millions downloaded it—and first learned of it—back in early 2020, when lockdowns forced billions of students online, and at least 100,000 schools onto Zoom.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

Things need to change if we are serious about student learning and emerging research supports this. With this being said schools must be more proactive by putting in the time, effort, and resources to create classroom and school environments that are much more conducive to learning. Kobbacy (2012). "An P.S.Barrett, Y.

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SpeechTechie

DECEMBER 3, 2012

A couple weeks ago, you might have seen my post nominating some peers (always hard to make these choices) for the 2012 Edublog Awards, and may have seen many other posts if you hopefully follow some other SLP blogs. Remember that this event is also a great way to discover new resources to follow, including those not created by SLPs.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 31, 2019

The quiz seems deceptively easy: The past decade has seen literally hundreds of technologies and ideas emerge, many aimed at engaging or involving K-12 students and supporting student learning. So have students learned more? But is asking how much students have learned the right question? Clever-2012. Nearpod-2012.

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EdTechSandyK

OCTOBER 14, 2012

I''m so glad @NMHS_Principal Eric Sheninger arranged to have @CoolCatTeacher Vicki Davis''s Edscape 2012 keynote broadcast live via Ustream yesterday! Embedded below is a slide-show of my Tweets from her speech yesterday, with a few Tweets from others thrown in. I hope you are able to glean some wisdom from her words.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Asher’s research and findings I feel merit far deeper thought about how algorithms dictate what we learn. The raw data for US millennials (age 16 – 24 in 2012) in the third skill test (pg 268) makes for interesting reading. I welcome debate around my splitting hairs in the comments. Basic software functionality: Not so great.

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The Web20Classroom

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

id=ddwwqq6t_22g7rmsjgk tags: google google apps favorite Internet Safety for High School Kids Tips | Common Sense Media tags: internet safety high school favorite EdTech Toolbox: Web 2.0 Tools by Task tags: web2.0 tools favorite Posted from Diigo.

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The headlines from The 74’s September 16, 2022 newsletter are more than sobering: “Learning loss generally is worse in districts that kept classes remote longer, with the effects most pronounced in high-poverty districts, researchers say. Mastery Learning has been around for a long time, and I think its time has come. Learn More !

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The 21st Century Principal

MARCH 6, 2012

The first one focuses on developing a Professional Learning Network from a school leader''s perspective. educational leadership NCTIES NCTIES Conference 2012 technology leadership Web 2.0' My personal favorite time of year is here: the annual NCTIES (North Carolina Technology in Education Society) Conference.

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