Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 21, 2018

Then turn a version of this list into a rubric for students to evaluate their peers’ video commercials and for you to evaluate their projects. Find more tips and resources for student video projects here. Find out more about mission minded learning in my book, Hacking Digital Learning with EdTech Missions.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! I started this blog 10 years ago, which was shortly after using Twitter and other social media tools to connect with educators. Canva also helps you learn more about graphic design with tutorials and free design courses and tips!

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2023

Charlotte, NC – Minnesota’s Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Public Schools (GFW) today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting the creation of engaging science lessons in K-12 classrooms districtwide. Among the resources coming to GFW schools are:   Discovery Education’s K-12 learning platform.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 21, 2018

Then turn a version of this list into a rubric for students to evaluate their peers’ video commercials and for you to evaluate their projects. Find more tips and resources for student video projects here. Find out more about mission minded learning in my book, Hacking Digital Learning with EdTech Missions.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 8, 2023

What is a Digital Learning Platform? Gone are the days when learning was restricted to the classroom, with the instructor being the primary source of knowledge. A digital learning platform can be a learning management system (LMS) or learning content management systems (LCMS).

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

To do so, he’s using a video game called “What Remains of Edith Finch,” projecting it on a screen while students take turns playing. George’s College, a private all-boys school in Toronto, thinks video games like this one can help kids build certain social-emotional learning (SEL) skills. Darvasi, who teaches at Royal St.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

The education landscape is undergoing a continuous transformation, something I elaborate on in detail in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms. While not new in any sense, digital tools continue to play an immense role as they are constantly evolving.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Discovery Education today unveiled a new collection of engaging, high-quality digital learning resources supporting Black History Month observances. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform nurtures student curiosity and supports learning wherever it takes place.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 2, 2018

The ISTE Conference , which takes place in Chicago, from July 24th to 27th, is one of the largest education conferences in the world. I’m excited to announce that my 1 1/2 year-old daughter, Savvy, Kelly Jake Duncan, and I will be returning as official ISTE media to conduct live video interviews with passionate educators.

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Edsurge

MAY 26, 2020

He’s made viral education videos that have amassed more than 10 million views. He even talks like a YouTuber, talking about increasing “watch time” (how long viewers stay tuned) and referring to his videos as “content.” One of them entails interviewing a stranger and sharing a picture or video of the encounter on social media.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2021

And he is targeting education as one key part of that vision. What that metaverse will look like is still a bit vague, but the company gave some hints in prepared statements and in an hour-long video it released. But high-end VR headsets also seem part of the Meta metaverse vision for education as well.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It can deliver greater immersive learning for students while also creating some new and exciting teaching opportunities. For educators, it is crucial to not only understand what the metaverse is and its uses within education but to also realize the benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

OCTOBER 5, 2017

“The number one benefit of educational technology is that it empowers people to do what they want to do. It lets people learn things they didn’t think they could learn before, and so in a sense it is all about potential.” – Steve Ballmer. DIY features DIY videos created by children. It lets people be creative.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2018

Some web tools allow students to embed video and audio. Below I’ve listed some free educational web tools for creating a class ezine. These web tools can be used to complete the Mission: Seek and Preserve the Truth in my new book, Hacking Digital Learning with EdTech Missions. Class Magazine.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

He started creating videos on TikTok, and he worked to make his posts fit the playful spirit of the platform. In many of his videos, he acts out scenes from famous Hollywood films, except swapping in terms from the strategic management courses he teaches. I used this TikTok video as a way to talk about how representation matters.”

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This five step to-do list can help educators engage in artificial intelligence and begin using it to positively impact both teaching and learning. Learn about AI. Read news stories, follow the conversation on social media, and explore some of the many free resources available online. Engage in the conversation.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 1, 2018

The ISTE Conference , which takes place in Chicago, from June 24th to 27th, is one of the largest education conferences in the world. I’m excited to announce that my 1 1/2 year-old daughter, Savvy, Kelly Jake Duncan , and I will be returning as official ISTE media to conduct live video interviews with passionate educators.

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Education Conference Social Media Twitter 150

eSchool News

MAY 10, 2024

Schools should reimagine the learning processes and leverage in-person and hybrid learning to help students achieve the best possible results. Forced to go online during the pandemic, schools quickly turned to video conferencing and online tools and these tools helped reveal the advantages and disadvantages of hybrid learning.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Wednesday, November 3, 2021) — Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support National STEM Day observances nationwide. Discovery Education is the worldwide?EdTech?leader

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

The purposeful use of technology can innovate assessment, transform time frames around learning, increase collaboration, enable learning about information and research thanks to unprecedented access, and provide a level of student ownership like never before. These are all outcomes that any educator would (or should) openly embrace.

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E-rate Blended Learning Social Media Outcomes 240

eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2023

CHARLOTTE, NC — Wisconsin’s Stevens Point Area Public School District today announced it has renewed its multiyear partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education in grades K-5. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports instruction wherever it takes place.

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Social Media Education EdTech Student Engagement 84

Neo LMS

MAY 2, 2017

While it’s hard to know for sure how the schools of the future will look like and function, I think it’s safe to assume education technology will be omnipresent. Education technology already assists teachers create diverse and engaging learning materials and deliver better classes. Why do kids love e-learning?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

As schools across the United States close or prepare to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Encyclopaedia Britannica is offering all schools’ and students free access to its popular LaunchPacks ® Science and Social Studies learning content. Your school and the wellbeing of your staff and students are our top priorities.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Study Accessibility 244

Kitaboo on EdTech

MARCH 8, 2021

What are digital learning platforms? Gone are the days when learning was restricted to the classroom, with the instructor being the primary source of knowledge. A digital learning platform can be a learning management system (LMS) or learning content management systems (LCMS).

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Digital Learning VLE Learning LMS 52

eSpark

APRIL 7, 2022

This means that there are more concepts, terms, and trends in education that teachers need to be aware of - but how do you keep track of them all? Think of it as a cheat sheet to help you learn all you need to know about technology in the classroom! MOOC refers to a massive online open course, a type of distance learning.

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Trends MOOC Differentiated Instruction Gamification 97

Digital Promise

MAY 27, 2020

With digital learning likely to stretch into the fall due to COVID-19, how can we ensure every student has equitable access to powerful learning opportunities? The crisis has shone a harsh light on the digital divide in the United States, surfacing thoughtful debate and long-overdue discussion around the equity gap.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Find more tips for engaging parents in my presentation, Engaging Parents with Technology and Social Media. Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning , The 30 Goals Challenge , or Learning to Go. Class Dojo is an iOS/Android app for sharing photos and videos of wonderful classroom moments.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

The 2023 TCEA Convention & Exposition is almost here, and with the conference comes the opportunity for educators to connect in person and share insights and innovations around teaching and learning. And it’s the kind of learning that will change the story of education.” It’s not too late to register!

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or smartphones. Thanks to partners, these lessons are FREE for all K-12 schools and students. Episode 860.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Crowdfund Campaigns- Get students to create a social media campaign for a local cause and raise the funds. This is one of the student digital missions in my book, Hacking Digital Learning with Missions. The website has a video to demonstrate how it works. Subscribe for FREE to receive regular updates!

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Resources Social Media Digital Learning Video 195

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

As schools across the United States close or prepare to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Encyclopaedia Britannica is offering all schools’ and students free access to its popular LaunchPacks ® Science and Social Studies learning content. Your school and the wellbeing of your staff and students are our top priorities.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Study Accessibility 195

Digital Promise

MARCH 24, 2020

While this new reality won’t be easy, the good news is there are many resources to help educators and parents navigate the road ahead. As teachers look for supplemental material to send home, they can share this Roadmap with parents via school portals, email, social media platforms, and texting. Bridging The Digital Divide.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

Then there is the most dangerous view in education that the way we have always done it is the best way. Innovation in education is, in many cases, not an entirely new idea, but instead doing what we already do better. For one, comfort tends to be the enemy of growth. One last factor has to do with our experiences.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Crowdfund Campaigns- Get students to create a social media campaign for a local cause and raise the funds. This is one of the student digital missions in my book, Hacking Digital Learning with Missions. The website has a video to demonstrate how it works. See the announcement here.

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Resources Social Media Video Elementary 276

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

was, and adamantly believed social media had absolutely no place in education. The video below details my thoughts on this game-changing resource that is available for free to all educators. Video credit: [link] On this, the first Digital Learning Day , I have some questions for those of you reading this post.

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EdTech4Beginners

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

In an increasingly digital age, adults aren’t the only ones affected by technology. Digital media has a tremendous impact on young minds — in fact, it’s transforming the education system itself. Here’s how digital media has an impact in the classroom — and how it might shape the future of education.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Online learning lets children learn from the comfort of their own homes and gives teachers a chance to set their own schedules. However, some parents and teachers are worried about the social growth of students who are learning remotely. However, talking about social media can be tense.

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