EdTechSandyK

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

My 2012 Edublog Award Nominations Are: Best Individual Blog: Cool Cat Teacher by Vicki Davis Vicki not only blogs about education and educational technology, but she also shares her personal struggles balancing family and professional life. Great tool for promoting student engagement!

Camtasia 63

Camtasia Android Edmodo BYOD 63

Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 7, 2022

Supporting effective technology integration and implementation: 2012 ISTE Leadership Forum #isteLF12. Teaching and leading for higher student engagement … even during a pandemic (aka How I spent my summer). More reflections from me in the weeks and months to come! Related Posts. Connected Educator Month launches today.

Social Media 294

Social Media Professional Learning Data Course 294

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2023

In one 90,000-student district with 30,000 lottery applications, the lottery manager was able to run their lottery and offer or waitlist seats in less than 20-minutes – a process that previously would have taken weeks.

Software 98

Software System Report Company 98

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Drawing from a wealth of research, classroom experiences, and the diverse needs of students, this discussion aims to provide a nuanced perspective, considering factors like student engagement, accessibility, cognitive impact, and the preparation for a digital future. The Case for Tablets 1.

Tablets 109

Tablets Comparison iPad Case Study 109

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Instructional interventions as XXX state are “applied by the teacher to elicit and stimulate student motivation”, and self-regulating strategies “are used purposefully by individual students to manage the level of their own motivation” (p. Student Motivation and the Alignment of Teacher Beliefs.

Strategy 115

Strategy Classroom Examples Groups 115

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 13, 2012

This was the first of three in a series presented by the 2012 Digital Principal Award winners. Last week I had the honor of presenting a webinar for NASSP, my national association. The complete archive of the webinar is available for free by clicking HERE. educational leadership NASSP Social Media'

Social Media 272

Social Media Student Engagement Meeting Examples 272

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

The teacher had the students engaged in a closure activity to demonstrate an understanding of multiplication concepts in math. After the exit tickets were all turned in the teacher had all the students participate in a brain break activity. 2012; Erwin, Fedewa, & Ahn, 2013; Browning et al.,

Learning 419

Learning Elementary Outcomes Blended Learning 419

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

For instance, a study by Louis and Marks reveals that schools with strong professional communities not only enhance student achievement and classroom organization but also lead to greater student engagement and reduced learning disparities. 2013; Parsons, 2012; Vaughn, 2015, ). Adaptive teachers, as Madda et al.

Study 121

Study Outcomes Elementary Data 121

Marketplace K-12

MAY 18, 2016

Speak Up found that 50 percent of teachers were looking for such resources, up from 27 percent in 2012. Are engaging and keeps their attention (48 percent). Last year’s survey underscored the large numbers of high school students using their own devices in classrooms , a practice often called BYOD.

Survey 273

Survey Video Khan Academy Game-Based Learning 273

eSchool News

JULY 21, 2023

Each lesson begins by posing a question commonly asked by young students. Students then explore these questions through interactive videos featuring real-world visuals fostering a sense of wonder and actively supporting student engagement in the accompanying discussion prompts.

Tools 97

Tools EdTech Schoology Social Media 97

The Hechinger Report

JULY 11, 2022

It’s hard to understand exactly why the tradeoff between achievement and student engagement exists. One theory is that “drill and kill” style rote repetition might be effective in helping students do well on tests but make class dreadfully dull. ” Other researchers and educators have noted that learning is hard work.

Survey 138

Survey Elementary Study Report 138

Digital Promise

JUNE 15, 2016

Teaching quality has been defined as “instruction that enables a wide range of students to learn” ( Darling-Hammond, 2012 ), and it is the strongest school-related factor that can improve student learning and achievement ( Hanushek, 2011 ; Nye, Konstantopoulos, and Hedges, 2004 ; Rivkin, Hanushek, and Kain, 2005 ).

Education 120

Education Professional Learning Study Case Study 120

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

“The use of manipulatives and related representations to both develop and extend conceptual understandings through scaffolded lessons will increase learning opportunities and deepen student understanding, which is the ultimate end goal for us as educators.”. Hands-On Standards. EST (3:45 p.m. For more information, please visit www.

Common Core 109

Common Core Facebook Social Media Twitter 109

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 7, 2017

Relationship building is a never-ending process, and in education it is not a part of a “sales cycle” (Connick, 2012) but is instead a part of an “awareness cycle.” The publication and dissemination of this information sends a powerful message related to college and career readiness and the ability of students to follow their passions.

Social Media 194

Social Media Strategy Accessibility Course 194

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Students can complete work early if they know they can’t comply with one of the due dates or catch up after falling a little behind without dinging their grade (unless, of course, it’s the final. ” Ignore Innocent Mistakes. They do have to be done by the time the class closes). Think about it: Why does it matter?

Online Learning 309

Online Learning Social Media Learning LMS 309

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 29, 2023

In the dynamic world of education, keeping students engaged and attentive is a challenge every educator faces. Classroom Attention Getters Here are some practical attention grabbers/ attention getters to use in your class to keep students engaged and focused: 1. Capturing students’ attention: An empirical study.

Examples 117

Examples Classroom Strategy Study 117

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

As a gamification guru and moonshot thinker, Michael transforms the traditional classroom into a high-energy environment where active student engagement is paramount. Ron Clark’s Harry Potter-like House System https://mrsbowley.wordpress.com/2012/09/30/the-ron-clark-challenge-sorting-students-into-houses/.

Game-Based Learning 150

Game-Based Learning Gamification Differentiated Instruction Classroom 150

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Below is an email that I recently received from Amanda Howell, a 2012 graduate of New Milford High School. Change Guest Blog Post New Milford High School Opinion Student engagement student-centered learning' Amanda''s reflection on her time at NMHS put into perspective what really matters in an educational experience.

Social Media 237

Social Media Chromebook Student Engagement Google 237

Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2017

“Things don’t usually explode in Biology,” chimes another goggle-wearing student with long blond hair to my left. Back in 2012, we didn’t have an autoclave, so we were crushing bouillon cubes to make microbacteria media and being creative with microwaves, and it worked. That usually happens in Chemistry.”.

STEM 126

STEM Personalized Learning Assessment Course 126

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 15, 2012

On this Leadership Day 2012 I would like to remind all school leaders and educators that it is never too late to jump on the bandwagon. It is so gratifying to see more educators locally, nationally, and globally begin to experience what social media has to offer on a professional level.

Social Media 261

Social Media Twitter Tools Student Engagement 261

Digital Promise

JANUARY 24, 2019

When students have autonomy in asking guiding questions as part of their learning, inquiry can also amplify student engagement and empowerment. Recall supports memory 2. Learning sciences research shows that the ways in which reflection is designed, including when it is practiced, can support memory. Immordino-Yang, M.

Learning 217

Learning Strategy Assessment Resources 217

eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2023

Pivot, which  joined the Discovery Education family of services  in 2022, makes teaching science with active learning and scientific phenomena engaging and easy. Effective professional development maximizes the power of these resources, increases student engagement in learning, and supports the continued academic development of all students.

Digital Learning 97

Digital Learning Schoology Social Media EdTech 97

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

The annual Edscape Conference will once again be held at New Milford High School in New Milford, NJ on Saturday October 13, 2012. Edscape is a conference intended to bring together passionate educators who firmly believe that innovation is essential to increasing student engagement and achievement.

Conference 209

Conference Strategy Digital Learning Student Engagement 209

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Pivot Interactives , which joined the Discovery Education family of services in 2022, makes teaching science with active learning and scientific phenomena engaging and easy. Discovery Education is excited to deepen its collaboration with Shiloh CUSD #1,” said Kathryn Vickers, Discovery Education’s Senior Partnership Coordinator.

EdTech 97

EdTech Tools Social Media Professional Learning 97

Waterford

JUNE 18, 2020

Raising student engagement. Strengthening student discussion. Journal of Educational Psychology, 104(3), 2012, pp. Teacher interests, mastery goals, and self-efficacy as predictors of instructional practices and student motivation. Improving classroom organization. Making the most of class time. Schiefele, U.,

Report 189

Report Examples Survey Meeting 189

Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2020

When two Stanford University professors started Coursera in 2012, the focus was on building free online courses to bring teaching from elite colleges out to the world. But the pandemic has forced those selective colleges to embrace online learning like never before, and now all types of colleges are teaching online. “We

Coursera 163

Coursera MOOC Libraries Course 163

The Innovative Educator

NOVEMBER 1, 2014

Entry Pageviews 5 Reasons to Allow Students to Use Cell Phones in. Jul 8, 2012, 10399 Using Cell Phones to Support Student Engagement & May 6, 2012, 3668 10 Reasons Cell Phones Should Be Allowed In School. If you’re inspired use one of those icons below the post to share it with others and/or leave a comment.

Facebook 72

Facebook Twitter Student Engagement Video 72

Edsurge

JANUARY 18, 2018

million between 2012 and 2016, says Jeff Seaman, co-director of the Babson Survey Research Group, who has been tracking the country’s virtual education lifeline for 15 years. They also thought teaching online offers little interaction with students and that there is little student-to-student engagement.

Survey 221

Survey Comparison Outcomes LMS 221

ProfHacker

OCTOBER 11, 2017

The small-scale written genre may represent a midpoint in this movement, and as Melanie Kill notes, the different entry points into such activity, like those available to students collectively authoring knowledge on Wikipedia, are conducive to student engagement and participation [Kill 2012, 397–8].

Classroom 94

Classroom Data Student Engagement 94

eSpark

JULY 1, 2021

eSpark’s Theory of Learning is grounded in seven research-based elements – teaching practices or design elements – that are directly linked to student learning outcomes. 3: Student Engagement Increases Motivation. 7: Student Explanation of Learning Aids Retention. 1: Differentiation Keeps Learning Accessible. Sanalan, A.

Learning 52

Learning E-rate Elementary Outcomes 52

Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2020

Crash Course is the creation of brothers John and Hank Green, who started the YouTube channel in 2012. Some education research has shown that even the best-made videos—or even excellent lectures in person—do little to help students learn, and that the best learning comes from the students engaging with material themselves.

Course 107

Course Video Study Conference 107

Waterford

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Maintaining social skills is vital for students with special needs.[13] There are many useful online resources to help students engage with each other.[14] Communication Disorders and Use of Intervention Services Among Children Aged 3-17 Years: United States, 2012.” Black, Lindsey I., Anjel Vahratian and Howard J.

Online Learning 246

Online Learning Learning Education Meeting 246

The Innovative Educator

OCTOBER 11, 2014

Entry Pageviews Using Cell Phones to Support Student Engagement & May 6, 2012, 6421 Fear is not an option when it comes to social medi. 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.

Twitter 71

Twitter Student Engagement Learning Education 71

The Innovative Educator

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

Entry Pageviews Using Cell Phones to Support Student Engagement & May 6, 2012, 7724 Does Twitter have a minimum age requirement? 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.

Facebook 73

Facebook Strategy Twitter Student Engagement 73

The Innovative Educator

JUNE 21, 2014

Jun 1, 2014, 3341 Using Cell Phones to Support Student Engagement & May 6, 2012, 2585 Social Media Guidelines for Students and Teachers. If you’re inspired use one of those icons below the post to share it with others and/or leave a comment. Entry Pageviews Stop saying "balance is key" when discussing tech.

Guidelines 70

Guidelines Social Media Student Engagement Learning 70

The Innovative Educator

NOVEMBER 8, 2014

Oct 26, 2014, 2098 Using Cell Phones to Support Student Engagement & May 6, 2012, 1855 10 Ways Social Media Can Improve Writing in Your C. Educators Share Ideas on Using Devic. Oct 29, 2014, 2722 Bored? Explore it! Oct 15, 2014, 2460 Digital Footprint - Advice from the Experts at Tec. Oct 1, 2014, 863'

BYOD 71

BYOD Social Media Student Engagement Video 71

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 8, 2012

The engineering students responded very well to the presentation and continued the discussion well after the class had ended. Mr. Jaworski offered to assist Dr. Asa-Awuku and Mrs. Bergoffen with developing an activity for “Engineering Week” in February of 2012. Change Innovation Opinion real-world connections Student engagement'

Study 236

Study Student Engagement Analysis Strategy 236