EdTech Magazine

MARCH 3, 2017

By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Thanks to new teacher-approved features, adding the video game to your class is even easier.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2017

10MT | Aaron Sams shares productivity secrets on episode #25 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Aren’t you tired of being overwhelmed by technology? Do you really need the latest thing to be more productive? Or is the latest thing killing you one wasted moment at a time.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 3, 2017

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: #119–What to do when Computers are Down?

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 3, 2017

Thought I’d make a slide out of one my favorite digital equity reports. Anyone have more recent data? Download this slide: jpg.key.pptx. Source: Reich, J. (2013). Shockingly similar digital divide findings from 1998 and 2013. Available from Education Week at. www.edtechresearcher.com/2013/06/shockingly_similar_digital_divide_. findings_from_1998_and_2013.

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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.

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EdTech4Beginners

MARCH 3, 2017

I recently did some writing for Scholastic – a resource supporting children with their understanding of prepositions. Click here to view the full piece. Tagged: education , English , ks1 , ks2 , prepositions , teachers.

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Edsurge

MARCH 3, 2017

Walking up to the Young Women’s Leadership Academy (YWLA) in the Bronx, there is a barbershop and a few run down bodegas. A group of young men in front of a residential building exchange what appears to be marijuana joints. It's not the first place you expect to find a pioneer education program, but the Young Women’s Leadership Academy is one of the city’s first public schools to have a full computer science (CS) course.

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Edsurge

MARCH 3, 2017

This article is written as a response to this commentary by Matthew Rascoff.who never asked for this. In the interest of full disclosure: I’m a co-founder of Acadly. Last week I overheard my 8-year-old nephew protest: “A FLASHLIGHT APP?!” he asked his mom, incredulous and confused. “Why do you have this?”. And with the sort of clarity that makes one feel a little dumb, it struck me: the great technology trend reversal of our times is hurtling at us.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 3, 2017

March 4, 2017 Homework has always occupied a central position in the culture of schooling over the last decades. However, there is now a growing trend within the education community that advocates a.read more.

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Teacher Tech

MARCH 3, 2017

Teaching Math with Google Apps 50 G Suite Activities Diana Herrington and I have the book “Teaching Math with Google Apps: 50 G Suite Activities” finished. The cover is done and the book should be out very soon! If you follow me at all you know that I nerdy fangirl over Jo Boaler, so you […]. The post Teaching Math with Google Apps Book appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 3, 2017

March 3, 2017 Google Keep is one of the best free note taking tools out there. It provides a wide variety of features that allow you to easily create and share notes and lists. And for mobile users,read more.

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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.

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The Innovative Educator

MARCH 3, 2017

Our president has shared that education is a civil rights issue of our time. He and his newly appointed Secretary of Education believe the solution is school choice in the form of charter schools and vouchers. While the concept makes sense at face value, when we scratch beneath the surface, it becomes clear that the solution is based on a premise riddled with misconceptions.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 3, 2017

March 3, 2017 After posting the APA visual guide, somebody shared with us this excellent website called Formatically which we have already included in one of our lists in the past. For those of.read more.

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My Paperless Classroom

MARCH 3, 2017

This video explains how to create a simple muppet-style puppet. With hot glue and a needle and thread, anyone can build their own puppet. This video was created as a resource for a workshop on Design Thinking in Elementary education at SXSWEdu 2017. How Do I Get Started? 1/2 a yard of Fleece 9″x12″ Black Felt Pattern […]. The post Learn How To Make a Muppet-Style Puppet By @SamPatue appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network.

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Marketplace K-12

MARCH 3, 2017

Online resource from Johns Hopkins University's Center for Research and Reform in Education launches with evidence-based rankings for 100 education programs. The post K-12 Math, Reading Programs Rated on New ‘Evidence for ESSA’ Website appeared first on Market Brief.

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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.

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MindShift

MARCH 3, 2017

My bank sends me a text alert when my account balance is low. My wireless company sends me a text alert when I’m about to use up my monthly data. Somebody — I guess the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration? –sends me a text alert when it’s going to rain a whole lot. A few clever researchers said: “Hey! What if we could send text alerts to parents when students miss class or don’t turn in their homework?

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techieMusings

MARCH 3, 2017

I had the awesome opportunity to speak today at the NAIS Annual Conference today! Title: Oh, the Relationships You’ll Build: Using Technology to Make Things More Personal. Description: This interactive presentation explores how teachers can leverage technology to create and personalize an environment where learning takes center stage. To facilitate this student-centered experience, tech tools provide both a snapshot of individual learners’ needs and an overview of how the class is performing as

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 3, 2017

I have had the privilege of playing around with different educational tech tools in schools over the past few months, and I am loving the experience as I get to learn something new each day. One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in showing educational technology to students, is to only show them the basics of the tool and then let them lead the learning.

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techieMusings

MARCH 3, 2017

The opening keynote was delivered by the ever entertaining Sir Ken Robinson. If you’re doing something you’re passionate about & love, time takes on a new meaning. 2 hrs can feel like 5 minutes @SirKenRobinson #naisac. — Stacey Roshan (@buddyxo) March 3, 2017. When you live your day following your passions, you can be left physically exhausted, but still spiritually buzzing.

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MARCH 3, 2017

Source: NAIS The National Association Of Independent Schools (NAIS) 2017 Annual Conference just wrapped up in Baltimore, Maryland. The two days of sessions, speakers, and confabs all highlighted the evolving roles of schools and school leaders within the ever-competitive learning landscape. We want to express our sincere thanks to the room full of educators who came to our Friday session, “ Where Learning Meets Design: Taking Control Of The Visual Classroom.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 3, 2017

Rachel Langenhorst, K-12 Technology Integrationist and Instructional Coach in Rock Valley, IA, was interviewed on Education Talk Radio for edWeb.net ‘s monthly show by Program Host Larry Jacobs along with Lisa Schmucki, edWeb founder. Rachel, Larry, and Lisa talked about the pajama PD day that Rachel’s district held during a recent snow day. The teacher-leadership team in Rock Valley had already planned for a full day of professional development, but had to rethink their plans when the for

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Educator Innovator

MARCH 3, 2017

With the 2017 LRNG Innovators Challenge ongoing, we revisit the continuing success of some of our past grantees. In 2014, the first cohort of LRNG Innovators launched with the tagline of “No Bells, No Walls,” with applicants asked to focus on innovative projects and strategies to expand the time and space for youth to engage in interest-driven, production-centered work.

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MiddleWeb

MARCH 3, 2017

A MiddleWeb Blog One of my favorite activities to help students understand the richness of the news is also one of the simplest.

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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.

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techlearning

MARCH 3, 2017

Flexible app transforms sketches into pro-level designs and diagrams.

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Perry Hewitt

MARCH 3, 2017

Having lived through 1990s website with visit counters tickertapes and dancing babies, and then the 2000s with endless moving carousels, I’m skeptical of movement for movement’s sake. But Nick Babich explains three valid use cases for animation in mobile user interface design. If your email open rates are flagging, consider using emojis.

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Hack Education

MARCH 3, 2017

Education Politics. President Trump gave a not-the-State-of-the-Union address to Congress on Tuesday. Details about the education-related elements of his speech from NPR , The New York Times , Education Week , and The Washington Post. Via The New York Times : “For Trump and DeVos , a Florida Private School Is a Model for Choice.” More on Trump’s visit to a school via The LA Times.

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