Tech Helpful

MAY 2, 2017

Also, if you want it to be more structured, have it support a certain unit you have studied. Edcamp Style Learning.I am a huge fan of the unconference model of professional development that the Edcamp model brought to education. This will be year four of my involvement with Edcamp Gigcity in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2020

Studying STEM from afar is totally possible. She is also the co-founder of Edcamp St. Augustine and Edcamp Flagler, as well as a current board member for the Florida Council of Instructional Technology Leaders (FCITL). Brain Breaks are planned activities that allow learners to reenergize their brains and focus. About the Host.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Studies show that this is more conducive to learning as we learn more when we visualize. With live streaming, students can ‘reach out beyond the walls of their classrooms to interact with other students, other teachers, and renowned authors, scientists, and experts to enhance their learning.’ (Hadley Ferguson, Edcamp foundation).

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

Try finding an established meetup with BrewCUE , CoffeeCUE , or EdCamp , or even create one in your own area. Choose a time to meet every week, select a topic of study, do some research, and discuss what you’ve learned. No time to organize a meetup with strangers? No problem.

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Fractus Learning

DECEMBER 6, 2016

S/he said that they, too, were a teacher and they taught social studies in a suburban high school. That was way too coincidental, since I, too, teach social studies at high school level. Here are two examples: Student created WWII History Museum Walk: Spartan Social Studies Blogspot: WWII History Walk.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 30, 2014

Several of our divisions like Title I, Social Studies and others have taken whole days and run them like a mini conference. Edcamps too, while not brand new, have offered teachers and other educational professionals the opportunity to craft PD that is meaningful to them and really take back their own learning.

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EdTechTeam

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Had I not had a few articles published and read by local educators, I might not have attended my first EdCamp. Had I not attended my first EdCamp, I wouldn’t have been introduced to so many great tools like Flipgrid and Peardeck! Having said yes to these experiences has brought me to where I am today - a connected educator!

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Other things in their busy lives get in the way and their mother and I need to focus them on their studies so that they can (hopefully) one day grow up to be big and strong members of society. There are, however, some days there they need to be reminded to do their homework. What is professional development?

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Other things in their busy lives get in the way and their mother and I need to focus them on their studies so that they can (hopefully) one day grow up to be big and strong members of society. There are, however, some days there they need to be reminded to do their homework. What is professional development?

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 8, 2015

In this article a study from Harvard Business School is cited which showed that when participants were allowed to reflect on a test, did remarkably better the on the next assessment. Perhaps you''ll attend a conference or Edcamp this year. There are lots of ways I can share more everyday! How can you share more along with me?

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My Island View

AUGUST 13, 2015

I posed an #Edchat Topic recently based on a number of studies I have been reading about that are claiming millions of dollars are being spent, or wasted, on professional development, while very few teachers are benefitting from it. The Unconference or the Edcamp Model is completely different.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

She has presented at FETC, the EdTechTeam Low Country Summit, and EdCamps. 20+ PDF Downloadable Study Material. Private Community & Study Group. 20+ PDF Downloadable Study Material. Private Community & Study Group. Everything you need to know to pass the exam and become a Google Certified Educator Level 1!

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edWeb.net

MARCH 11, 2020

Pioneered by Google in partnership with Kajeet, rural districts in over a dozen states are using rolling study halls. Outside of the classroom, she is the lead organizer for Edcamp Suwannee and also co-moderates #FLedChat and #RuralEdChat each week on Twitter. Even more widespread in school districts are LTE hotspots.

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MindShift

JANUARY 3, 2017

She shared her findings at a recent EdCamp gathering in New Jersey. In a third grade science unit on oil spills, to name another, Riley proposed different ways to explore the problem, including researching the Keystone XL pipeline and studying cruise ship pollution. Holding myself accountable. Presenting a session at @EdcampNJ.

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Edsurge

JULY 7, 2016

The Trifecta of Rural PD, Part 2: Edcamps Problem Two: How do you bring educators together for a day of learning that doesn’t cost any money to gather? Potential Solution: While collaborations and connections are formed on Twitter chats, the local EdCamp (essentially a free “unconference”) takes us into Step Two, strengthening these bonds.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

Or searching for a fun project idea for a particular unit of study? Sometimes we hear about so many different tools from conferences, edcamps, and workshops it can be a little overwhelming. Explore Lesson Plans. Looking for new ways to address a particular topic? Take a deep dive. This is when I turn to the EdTech Quick Take videos.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

Or searching for a fun project idea for a particular unit of study? Sometimes we hear about so many different tools from conferences, edcamps, and workshops it can be a little overwhelming. Explore Lesson Plans. Looking for new ways to address a particular topic? Take a deep dive. This is when I turn to the EdTech Quick Take videos.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 8, 2016

Last week I enjoyed the great variety of edCamp Global sessions across a variety of platforms–Periscope, Twitter chats, and Google+ Hangouts. Five-year old Nate hosts, when he is not studying hard in kindergarten. One session that continues to resonate with me is the Hangout on Kidcasts , or podcasts for kids.

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EdTechnocation.com

AUGUST 14, 2014

TextHelp Study Skills - Highlighting Tools TextHelp Study Skills Add-On Features of the Highlighting Tools This is the first Add-On you will want to instruct students to add. Michael will be presenting at the following upcoming events: iTeach808 Conference Schools of the Future Conference 2014 Edcamp Honolulu 2014.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 30, 2019

Join the Shake Up Learning Book Study! Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic by Kasey Bell. Education Podcast Network. Carly Black on Twitter. Carly Black on Instagram. Carly’s class blog. Teach Mom Repeat (Carly’s site). Teach Mom Repeat on Teachers Pay Teachers. docAppender. Orca Books.

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The Principal of Change

JULY 7, 2017

In one of my favorite experiments, a group of Vanderbilt University researchers in 2008 published a study in which several dozen 4- and 5-year-olds were shown patterns of colored bugs and asked to predict which would be next in the sequence. In one group, the children simply repeated the puzzle answers into a tape recorder.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 12, 2016

That alone has helped schools launch Google Sites in K12 schools across the globe, using Sites for e-portfolios, teacher websites, campus websites, edcamp websites, training websites, and much more. Receive step-by-step instructions to help you prepare for all of the exams and the application, case study and video—all on your own terms!

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 20, 2017

A 2014 Gates Foundation study shows only 29% of teachers satisfied with current teacher PD. Another 2015 study shows that only 30% of teachers improve substantially with PD. The most popular form of the unconference is the Edcamp , but many conferences are scheduling an “unconference” day with this same format.

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Tech Helpful

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Many years ago I would create fake websites that made no sense to what my students were studying about and send them to the web address. I offer help in my community through edcamps and technology conferences. Teaching our students how to do the same is also important. Digital literacy.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

As founding director of CASTLE (the Center for the Advanced Study of Tech­nology Leadership in Education), the nation’s only university center dedicated to the technology needs of school leaders, I have had the good fortune to work with administrators all over the world on digital leadership issues.

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EdTechTeam

JANUARY 26, 2018

At the end of each “Area” there is a series of questions for educators to discuss and explore, be it for a staff meeting, a study group, or an administrative team meeting. In this post, we’ll look at the five Areas that Hurley outlines, while keeping in mind my comments here only scratch the surface of what is in the book.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

APRIL 17, 2016

Actively look for PD that will be meaningful for you, such as free EdCamps in your area , and seek opportunities to learn and connect with other educators whenever you can. A good professional development day should leave you dying to get back to your classroom to try out all those new ideas. You are a human.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 21, 2020

Join a Shake Up Learning book study. The Edcamp model is a great way to offer teachers more ways to connect and learn together with very little planning. If you aren’t familiar with the Edcamp model, visit this page to learn more. If you aren’t familiar with the Edcamp model, visit this page to learn more.

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Tom Murray

APRIL 12, 2016

Although recent studies indicate that the top-down, one-size-fits-all, hours-based, sit and get approach to professional learning shows little-to-no impact on student achievement, many districts continue down this path. The notion of “effective professional learning” is something that has been discussed for decades.

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EdTechTeam

JANUARY 4, 2017

Over 500 educators took part in the Teacher Leadership Certificate program launched in the Spring, the Book Study program launched in the Fall, and the just-in-time courses launched before the end of the year.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

BIO : Religious thinker Karen Armstrong has written more than 20 books on faith and the major religions, studying what Islam, Judaism and Christianity have in common, and how our faiths shaped world history and drive current events. And we also organized India''s first edcamp, EdcampMumbai.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 29, 2019

I have used hashtags for event files that have hashtags, like #edcamp. Our studies show most users only work with around 10–20 files at any given time. This strategy could be overkill if you use it for everything, but it could be a way to personalize your files. You may find this handy for numbering your assignments.

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NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Using everyday digital content, the COR paper and online assessments directly connect to the questions posed in SHEG’s study and engage learners in credibility decision-making around three COR Competencies: Who’s behind the information? Social studies teachers will adore these! What’s the evidence?

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Hack Education

APRIL 14, 2017

Via CMX : “ How Edcamp Scaled Up 1,500 Community Events Connecting Educators All Over the World.” Via Inside Higher Ed : “New study suggests female professors outperform men in terms of service – to their possible professional detriment.” No mention that Lexia Learning is owned by Rosetta Stone.

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Hack Education

JUNE 8, 2018

Via The Atlantic : “ DeVos Says There’s One Thing Her School-Safety Commission Won’t Be Studying: Guns.” If your marketing department thinks this is a good idea, if your media studies department thinks this is a good idea, tell them to read more. National) Education Politics.

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