The CoolCatTeacher
JULY 16, 2016
Every Classroom Matters with Dr. Linda H. Mason From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Improve reading skills by helping students learn how to set their own goals. Dr. Linda Mason helps us understand how to help students become better readers with goal setting, self-regulating, and self-assessment strategies.
Teacher Reboot Camp
JULY 16, 2016
Welcome to Cycle 7 of The 30 Goals Challenge: Make it Meaningful ! “A field that has rested gives a beautiful crop.” – Ovid. Goal: For 1 week, dedicate at least 30 minutes a day to rest and relaxation. Accomplish this goal: Part of avoiding burnout is dedicating time to ourselves unrelated to teaching. I’ve struggled with this many times throughout my life, because I am passionate about what I do.
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Edsurge
JULY 16, 2016
In 2012 I, along with a group of like-minded colleagues, signed up to take on an audacious goal: we helped open New York City’s first public high school focused on computing. We didn’t know it at the time, but this effort became part of the foundation of the new Computer Science for All effort to bring computer science to every public school student in New York City.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JULY 16, 2016
July 17, 2016 After the release of Google Cast, a screen sharing tool for teachers to use in classrooms, Google announced the launch of a new platform called Project Bloks. This is a research project.read more.
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RafranzDavis.com
JULY 16, 2016
There was a time in my life when I used to wait with nervous anticipation for conference proposal letters to appear in my inbox. I cried the first time that I was accepted by ISTE because I could not believe that I would finally be able to attend and that people would actually come to my session to hear what I had to say. These days are different though.
My Paperless Classroom
JULY 16, 2016
In this weeks episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we take a look at the brand new Google Sites. Although this is only a BETA product, (meaning it's not fully released yet) we see the amazing new direction that Google is headed with it's website development application. The TechEducator Podcast is a weekly round table discussion about current topics in educational technology.
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Teacher Tech
JULY 16, 2016
Zoom in On Your Screen When showing your screen, and especially when recording your screen, you want to zoom in. These keyboard shortcuts work on your browser window (ie: when you’re using Chrome). Control Plus Hold down the Control key (Command on a Mac) and press the plus key repeatedly to zoom in. Control Minus […]. The post ZOOM – Control Plus, Minus, Zero appeared first on Teacher Tech.
My Paperless Classroom
JULY 16, 2016
This year has been a whirlwind. In my third year as a makerspace and technology teacher (with so much help from so many friends-Jeff, Melissa, and Fred) I successfully published a book, launched a website, started a new podcast, and found a great new job, and I admonish myself for not writing more. I wrote […]. The post Top Five MakerSpace Questions Answered!
The 21st Century Principal
JULY 16, 2016
Evernote is increasing its pricing for Premium users and Plus users while degrading service to those who have chosen to use the service's Basic option. I have been an Evernote user and a premium user since May of 2010, and I have often blogged about its capabilities as note taking software. I have also led staff and professional development about the product.
My Paperless Classroom
JULY 16, 2016
I want to ask you a question. I want you to think before answering the question. Are you ready??? Who are you? Can you answer it? I bet you can’t. I bet that if you had to really take a hard look at yourself, you could come up with some form of an answer … […]. The post Don’t sweat it … It’s just the most important 15 seconds of your life appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network.
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.
The Daring Librarian
JULY 16, 2016
5 Ways to Reflect & Not Regret Teaching OR. Summer Thoughts for Fall Success! I love teaching! I love being a School Librarian & Technology Specialist. I love my practice, my profession, my school, my library, my students, my families, and my community! I can't imagine doing anything else that feeds my soul like being an educator. I love the seasons and the time and tide of it. * Every new school year is a do-over.
The Hechinger Report
JULY 16, 2016
In the last 20 years, Republican education policy has focused on expanding the choices granted to local communities, families and students. Where it will go next, with Donald Trump the presumptive leader of the Republican Party, is anyone’s guess. Convention coverage. During the Republican and Democratic conventions, The Hechinger Report will publish a new story each day, examining what the party proposals might mean for the future of education.
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