User Generated Education
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
Design thinking is an approach to learning that includes considering real-world problems, research, analysis, conceiving original ideas, lots of experimentation, and sometimes building things by hand. The projects teach students how to make a stable product, use tools, think about the needs of another, solve challenges, overcome setbacks and stay motivated on a long-term problem.
The Web20Classroom
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
Recently, I was talking with my friend and literacy expert Shaelynn Farnsworth about the shifting definition of literacy and how we are all teachers of literacy. We had a great discussion on how today literacy is more than just reading, that it’s this complex set of skills that all of us need to find the best information, decode it, determine its validity and usefulness along with understanding where that information comes from and how to apply that information to a new task or skill.
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Teacher Reboot Camp
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
Welcome to Cycle 7 of The 30 Goals Challenge: Make it Meaningful ! “Teachers have three loves: love of learning, love of learners, and the love of bringing the first two loves together.” – Scott Hayden. Goal: Create a video, digital flyer, or digital poster showcasing your school. Hayfa Majdoub, a teacher in Tunisia, suggested this goal.
A Principal's Reflections
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
“Effective leadership is not about speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes.” – Peter Drucker There is always an innate desire to be popular. Chalk this up to human nature, right or wrong. Our culture idolizes movie stars, musicians, and professional athletes. We also gravitate to those who are the most popular in their respective profession, sometimes for reasons that I will never understand.
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How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.
EdNews Daily
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
We are so excited to introduce Ethan Sawyer, the College Essay Guy. On the College Essay Guy’s site, you will find all things related to college essay writing, (personal statement), tips, common app, free resources, classes and more. Stop by his site to see why you will love his site as much as I do (he’s personal, warm, empathetic and his classes are unparalleled.
21st Century Educational Technology and Learning
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
There are a lot of ideas floating around in regards to STEM education. As I reflect on my observation of STEM practice in my travels across the country I have become more convinced that STEM is a verb, and not just a set of nouns. In fact, STEM action is something all content areas can embrace as they engage students in authentic learning. Before investigating this idea further, please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans.
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Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
Woody Allen once said, “Showing up is 80 percent of life.” Unfortunately, Woody’s old line turns out to be a poor standard for measuring academic success. We all remember classmates who sat in the back of the room, eyes glued to a comic or dog-eared paperback, anything to escape a learning environment that did not—or could not—engage them. They were present in the physical sense, but their focus and commitment were clearly elsewhere.
MiddleWeb
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
In a successfully differentiated class, writes middle grades learning expert Rick Wormeli, "we often allow students to redo work and assessments for full credit." Several stipulations and protocols make it less demanding on teachers and more helpful to students.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
Over the last few years we have reviewed a number of powerful presentation tools to use with students in class. These include tools such as Haiku Deck, Prezi, Google Presentation, Keynote to mention.read more.
The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
Advocates for “free college” claim that fully subsidizing public tuition is necessary to avert a student debt “crisis” that is crippling college graduates and reducing access. Critics dispute whether there truly is a crisis, pointing out that the majority of college graduates are more than able to repay their student loans. Critics are also quick to emphasize that “free college” isn’t free; it simply shifts the cost from students to taxpayers, creating a new entitlement projected to cost more th
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.
EdTechTeam
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
Nathan McEntee Learning Coach in Wolf Creek Public Schools Ponoka, Alberta, Canada Twitter: @mrmacteach Google+: +NathanMcEnteeTeach Before I go into detail on how to make your life easier using Google Forms for spelling tests, I have to say, I don’t like spelling tests! I do believe that spelling correctly is important, I believe that practicing spelling (word work) is important and I believe that good (better yet, great) spelling is imperative to effective communication.
Turning Learning On Its Head
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
My team at Flipped Learning Global and I are excited to launch the Flipped Learning International Ambassador Program. I am proud of the ambassadors as they have distinguished themselves as exemplary educators and proponents of flipped learning. As part of the Flipped Learning Global Initiative they will serve as advisors, beta testers of flipped technology tools, help to identify the challenges and opportunities of flipped educators, and help spread the word about flipped learning.
Teacher Tech
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
Double Click in New Google Sites Google Sites has had a major update. You possibly do not have access yet to the new Sites (sites.google.com/new) unless your Apps administrator signed up for the preview. Be patient, it will roll out to everyone eventually (If you want to know when it comes out, follow @jrochelle). When […]. The post New Google Sites: Double Click appeared first on Teacher Tech.
The Cornerstone for Teachers
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
If you’ve been listening to my Truth for Teachers podcas t in previous seasons, you’ll remember I have a feature called Ask Angela Anything where I answer teachers’ questions. In the past, I’ve dedicated an entire episode to each question I answer so I can give a really thorough response. But that limits the number of questions I can respond to. Plus, if someone asked a question I didn’t feel I could spend 10-15 minutes talking about, or if I wasn’t sure I could make the topic feel relevant to t
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.
MiddleWeb
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
Writing flow, says author and principal Matt Renfrew, is achieved through the habits one builds by regularly participating in the experience. He offers suggestions on how teacher and student writers can establish writing rhythms and find flow in their craft.
The Daring Librarian
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
I've been Tweeting about this idea for a few weeks now, promising to post about it, but I've been just a wee bit busy with the start of school this year. (This year? Every year! LOL) Oh, and this is NOT an apology for not posting! I've always said about blogging, and went into greater detail in 11 Reflective Blogging Tips & Ideas - post when you can and never apologize.
EmergingEdTech
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
Inspiring, informative, useful, or just plain fun tweets posted on Twitter over this past week … collected here to share with our blog readers. This week was little lighter than usual for posting on. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
The Innovative Educator
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
I have black friends and colleagues disappointed with their non-black friends because they are not speaking up about why #BlackLivesMatter. Some of my white friends say this topic is out of their comfort zone. They are embarrassed by what is going on and don't know how to speak up because it is a touchy subject and they fear sounding, offensive, stupid, or being attacked.
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techieMusings
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
Below are my thoughts in response to Alice Keeler’s I turn 40 next month and, for pretty much my whole life, I have felt dumb. I’m not. Alice Keeler’s post really spoke to me. I’m not a fan of memorizing *anything* in math. I know not everyone agrees with me on this one, but this is how I feel. I never could memorize anything. I still can’t.
The Electric Educator
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
No. The answer is no. But there are a LOT of people who would like you to think it does! It all starts when you end up on a sketchy website and are immediately greeted with a very scary looking warning that indicates your system has been infected, locked, disabled, etc. You are warned against turning off or restarting the computer (to prevent "data loss") and are urged to call a number or visit a website and complete some sort of form.
The Principal of Change
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
I used to be a pretty good runner, in what seems like forever a go. I used to run marathons and would wake up every morning with my shorts and socks on (literally), so I could just brush my teeth, put on my shoes, and take off. I was good at it because I would run a lot. I would not just crave and look forward to the races, but I loved the training.
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
A hip, compelling read for tweens and teens looking for guidance and understanding of common social situations.
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.
ASIDE
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
Source: PBS Learning Media In the modern era, presidential debates have become must-see theater. In many cases , these general election showdowns have produced critical moments to determine the November outcomes. Even at their most pedantic, these debates are rare opportunities to hear the nation's leaders speak directly to citizens and to each other.
Tech Helpful
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
As technology creates opportunities for us to be more aware of the cracks that individual students are falling through, the question remains.why aren't we personalizing the education of our students more? Why aren't we using blended learning to better meet the needs of our students? In a world where intuitive software is becoming smarter and smarter and less expensive, we have the ability to allow students to "practice" problem solving without feeling overwhelmed.
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