Ed Tech from the Ground Up
OCTOBER 28, 2016
Today’s guest post is written by Melissa Corto of Education Modified , a company that provides educators with research-based, job-embedded professional development to increase collaboration and improve the outcomes for students with special needs. This will be her first post of two, regarding claiming her identity as an entrepreneur after teaching in New York City public schools.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 28, 2016
“Procurement.” In education, the mouthful term often evokes fear and frustration. For many schools and districts, it refers to a long, laborious process of finding and selecting technology, curriculum and other resources—oftentimes spending millions of dollars in the process. And not all procurement leads to products that produce results, because it’s difficult for districts to track that effectiveness.
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eSchool News
OCTOBER 28, 2016
Team by team, 50 Hampton seventh-graders recently pitched their competing blueprints for a rolling cupboard of educational aids. Their assignment: Design a cart to carry today’s tools for STEM learning — the teaching of science, technology, engineering and math — in Hampton Township’s three elementary schools. “We are Spark Engineering — lighting your world on fire one idea at a time,” Mia Conte, 13, told the 15 judges who ultimately chose her team’s cart design for production.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 28, 2016
At higher education’s biggest IT conference, Sugata Mitra described how small children can inspire the future of learning. “Children, given access to the internet in groups, can learn anything by themselves,” said the the Professor of Educational Technology at the School of Education, Communication, and Language Sciences at Newcastle University. Mitra recalled lessons from his famous “ hole in the wall ” experiments, through which he observed how children in impoverished communities taught thems
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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
OCTOBER 28, 2016
October 28, 2016 Over the last couple of years, we have reviewed a number of educational apps specifically designed for science teachers which you can access all from this section. Today, we are.read more.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 28, 2016
Josh Parker is an instructional coach at District of Columbia Public Schools. He was named Maryland State Teacher of the Year in 2012. Brennan McMahon Parton, Data Quality Campaign ’s associate director of state policy and advocacy, recently spoke with him about data literacy for teachers. Brennan McMahon Parton: Josh, thanks for talking to me about data literacy.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Marketplace K-12
OCTOBER 28, 2016
San Antonio. The enemy, as Mahatma Ghandi once said, is not hate. It is fear. A lot of the attendees gathered for a big ed-tech conference here this week would probably agree with that broad-minded sentiment, at least as it applies to teachers’ experiences with technology. One of the recurring themes emerging from the speeches, sessions and workshops at iNACOL’s Blended and Online Learning Symposium is that schools, tech companies, and educators need to take more creative and determined steps to
MIND Research Institute
OCTOBER 28, 2016
On a cool, stormy night, when most families choose to stay at home, over 280 parents, students, educators and volunteers flocked to Grandview Elementary School in order to experience a night of math, games and learning at MIND’s first Family Math Night in the Detroit region! Families from two ST Math grantee school communities, Grandview Elementary and Botsford Elementary in the Clarenceville School District, gathered together and joined teacher volunteers, MIND volunteers , the real-life JiJi,
Hack Education
OCTOBER 28, 2016
This talk was presented today at ETUG 's Fall Workshop in Vancouver, BC. Special thanks to Jason Toal for DJing my talk. You can find the full slide deck here. Thank you very much for inviting me here to speak to you today. (And in particular, thank you to Jason Toal. When he asked me to speak, I said “only if you DJ my talk” – something that’s been a dream of mine for a number of years now, since I saw him do the same for a Brian Lamb keynote up in Kamloops.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 28, 2016
An expanded federal initiative aims to use open data to improve opportunities, including educational opportunities, for Americans. Originally launched by President Obama in March 2016, the Opportunity Project is intended to jumpstart the creation of new digital tools that use federal and local data to empower communities with information about critical resources, such as affordable housing, quality schools, and jobs.
Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape
The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.
ProfHacker
OCTOBER 28, 2016
Back in April, I wrote about Nick Sousanis’s call for week-long participation in a #gridsgestures hashtag as part of a reflective practice of structured, comics-inspired, sketch journaling. I participated throughout the week and found it a valuable escape from text-centric practices into more visual, rapid thinking. When the week ended, I felt like continuing, so I ended up setting myself an open-ended challenge to keep up the practice for as long as felt right.
Marketplace K-12
OCTOBER 28, 2016
The value of mergers and acquisitions in the education industry dropped significantly during the first three quarters of this year, compared to the same time period last year, a new analysis has found. The worth of those transactions declined 70 percent, going from $14.4 billion in the first three quarters of 2015 to $4.3 billion in 2016, according to research by the investment bank Berkery Noyes. ( See chart, below. ).
Shake Up Learning
OCTOBER 28, 2016
The post How to Use Virtual Reality and Google Expeditions in the Classroom appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Virtual Reality in the Classroom – Part 2. *This post is sponsored by Samsung. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*. Virtual Reality has the power to transform the future of learning. By giving students an interactive, three-dimensional learning environment, we have the potential to reach learners in ways previously never conceived.
MiddleWeb
OCTOBER 28, 2016
By adopting Jonathan Eckert's Novice Advantage, teachers can harness the enthusiasm of the “new” teacher and capitalize on the wisdom they have to improve their practice, says educator/reviewer Amber Chandler. Eckert's innovative book offers many real-world examples.
This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.
Fractus Learning
OCTOBER 28, 2016
Fire up your engines and get ready to go! With their vivid colors, booming engines and screeching tires, it’s easy to see why race cars are wildly popular with kids. There are plenty of reasons for parents to love them, too. Race cars are fantastic for imaginative play and developing fine motor skills. Every roll, ramp and crash helps children understand cause and effect and encourages dexterous control.
techieMusings
OCTOBER 28, 2016
I am teaching a purely online section of AP Calculus AB this year. One of the key things I am most grateful that I set up is a requirement that students record synchronous, small group discussions with their classmates. Here are the expectations that I’ve shared with students: Small Group Google Hangout: Each week, you must independently coordinate a Google Hangout with two other classmates.
EdTechTeam
OCTOBER 28, 2016
Kern Kelley Director of Student Agency EdTechTeam Author of "Google Apps Guidebook" @kernkelley Want to apply for your very own Student Summit Grant? We will be taking applications for the next Student Summit Grant in January! Find out how HERE! Student Summits are immersive educational events for and with students of all ages. During a Summit, students work with world class educators learning to how to utilize technology in the classroom.
edWeb.net
OCTOBER 28, 2016
Terrie Noland, National Director, Educator Engagement & Initiatives at Learning Ally , was interviewed on Education Talk Radio for edWeb.net ‘s monthly show by program host Larry Jacobs along with Lisa Schmucki, edWeb founder. Terrie, Larry, and Lisa talked about support for dyslexic students in schools and the challenges these students face.
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District Administration
OCTOBER 28, 2016
Whether you’re looking for a blended program or supplemental software for your current curriculum, we’ve got you covered. Learn more about the rich, adaptive mathematics instruction in MATHia X that provides ongoing formative assessment and unprecedented learning outcomes. Date of broadcast: Friday, October 28, 2016 - 10:30am Watch Now. Assessment Teaching & Learning STEM Technology 1 to 1 math math curriculum Relevant Date: 10/28/2016.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 28, 2016
The popularity of standards-based grading and instruction is growing. Why? It’s because the one-size-fits-all concept of a single grade representing the fullness of the students’ work is flawed. Today, teachers want to call out student strengths and weaknesses, accomplishments and areas of improvement, as aligned with the standards that their school mission is built on.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
OCTOBER 28, 2016
October 29, 2016 Technology has radically transformed and revolutionized education. From education 1.0 where technology was hardly used to education 3.0 where digitally reigns, learners are becoming.read more.
This whitepaper explores integrating the PowerTeaching pedagogical approach within a HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) educational model, focusing on employing cooperative learning strategies and efficient classroom management techniques.
Perry Hewitt
OCTOBER 28, 2016
The microcopy in a user interface -- the words that go on the buttons, appear in error messages, and guide you through wizards -- is too often neglected or left for the developer to fill in. Nick Babich provides guidance on effective writing for your user interface. No more shopping for snake oil: the best search engine optimization comes from investing in great content and framing SEO as an acquisition tool.
Teacher Reboot Camp
OCTOBER 28, 2016
Welcome to Cycle 7 of The 30 Goals Challenge: Make it Meaningful ! “Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best.” – Bob Talbert. Goal: Encourage students to choose a cause and create digital posters, infographics, or videos to raise funds or awareness about this cause. This goal comes from Maria Theologidou from Greece. Below is Maria’s Buncee of the goal and a short video explaining her inspiration.
Fractus Learning
OCTOBER 28, 2016
It has been quite some time since I ventured out as a solo traveller. Selfish as it may be, I always felt liberated on adventures from being able to make quick decisions and maintain a schedule for the sole purpose of suiting oneself. For most of my formative years abroad, taking this leap to travel on my own was the most rewarding experience. Having recently returned to the realm of checking in at reception for just a single, the experience of travel and shared moments has certainly shifted.
Graphite Blog
OCTOBER 28, 2016
A lot of energy has gone into preventing students from misbehaving online, but let's be honest: These are kids. They're going to make mistakes. How can we help them when they do? First of all, it's important to explain our expectations up front. Before putting students in an online social situation, such as Google Classroom or any other learning management system, we need to teach them our expectations for their behavior in that community.
Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions
There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.
The Hechinger Report
OCTOBER 28, 2016
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump delivers a speech during the evening session on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention on July 21, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images. When Donald Trump said earlier this month that the U.S. election system is rigged and threatened to contest the vote, some young people reacted in a way that seemed sensible to them.
Hack Education
OCTOBER 28, 2016
Presidential Campaign Politics. November 8 cannot come soon enough. Via Education Week ): “ Hillary Clinton Campaign Releases $500 Million Anti-Bullying Plan.” Via The Chronicle of Higher Education : “For Some Republicans, Trump ’s Higher-Ed Proposals Reflect ‘Lost Opportunity’ ” Via Inside Higher Ed : “ Trump Threatens Visas for Those From China.” Education Politics.
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