The CoolCatTeacher
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Powerful Learning First, Technology Second From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Powerful learning first technology second. What does this mean in the classroom? Well, have you heard the school that bragged that “we have all new, shiny.” And in the blank insert Chromebook, iPads, BYOD, or laptops.
EdTech4Beginners
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
QR codes or quick response codes are brilliant to use in the classroom. They are basically machine-readable labels that contain information about the item to which attached. You can create them easily on the website QR Stuff. Simply choose what you want to link to (text, websites, images, videos etc.) and then select a colour and the QR code is instantly generated; ready to be shared, downloaded or printed.
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Neo LMS
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Several years ago I decided to flip my classroom. To get started I read the book Flip Your Classroom: Reach Every Student in Every Class Every Day by Aaron Sams and Jonathan Bergmann, joined several groups online and followed a couple of entities on Twitter. That spring I took the last term of the year and flipped it. Students brought their own devices to class and together we traversed the objective sheet and the remainder of the curriculum.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
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 so many daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip #128–Top Ten Chromebook Shortkeys.
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Edsurge
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
When edtech entrepreneurs design and develop their products, high-quality research is not always at the top of their minds. After all, it takes extra time, money and effort for edtech developers to use research as they design and develop their products. And while many entrepreneurs claim that their products are 'research-based," it's difficult for consumers to determine whether the studies they cite or conduct are of a certain caliber.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
November 9, 2016 Looking for some good screen recording tools to use on your Chrome, the collection below has you covered. We have particularly highlighted 3 main extensions two of which (HYFY.read more.
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eSchool News
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
As schools depart from traditional instructional methods and environments, some education leaders are discovering how a combination of blended learning and reimagined physical learning spaces can lead to better student engagement and achievement. Redesigning physical learning spaces can lead to brain-friendly learning and encourage students to become more engaged.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
New Markets is bringing back a familiar face to steer its next education investment fund. Jason Palmer has returned to New Markets Venture Partners , where he spent two years beginning in 2012 as an entrepreneur-in-residence. A stint on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Postsecondary Success team followed, where Palmer helped oversee more than $30 million in grant investments.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
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Edsurge
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Stop checking fivethirtyeight.com. Sign off of Twitter. Say goodbye and good riddance to those vitriolic political ads. The presidential election is over. But four years can pass quickly, and if colleges can’t lead productive discussions of sensitive topics in their classrooms, can we expect the discourse in future elections to be any better? At Harvard Law School, where admission is a veritable pass to a life of leadership, longtime professor Charles Nesson says the Internet has been “crippling
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.
Marketplace K-12
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
A K-12 formative assessment company will receive an investment from the Jefferson Education Accelerator, a commercial effort that has support from the University of Virginia. The post Jefferson Education Accelerator Names Formative as Partner appeared first on Market Brief.
Gaggle Speaks
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Whenever I talk to technology leaders at smaller school districts, a consistent theme comes up: They face similar challenges of school systems ten times their size, yet have to confront them with much smaller staffs. Such is the case of Dixon Public Schools, which wanted to relaunch its district and five school websites. The initiative would replace an outdated content management system and aging server, while giving a small technology staff a more efficient way to quickly publish content on ADA
ProfHacker
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
It’s a pretty weird day in most of American higher ed, I think, and no amount of “heyyyyyy. look at this new web service / app / grading strategy!” is likely to make it better. I don’t think there’s any great advice for situations where at least some students fear for their lives, others are stunned and grieving, and others are pretty happy.
EdTechTeam
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
The wait is finally over - the New Google Sites is being released to all users over the next month. G Suite users on the Rapid Release Track have access to the new sites today (November 9th), while all other users will gain access on November 21st. Under the Rapid Release Track , a G Suite domain administrator can turn this on so users get new features as soon as Google releases them to public consumer users.
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.
TeachThought - Learn better.
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Author information. Terry Heick. Director at TeachThought. Founder & Director of TeachThought, humanist, technologist, futurist, failed philosopher, macro thinker extraordinaire. | Twitter | Facebook | Google+ |. The post How To Use The JoomlaLMS Learning Management System appeared first on TeachThought.
EmergingEdTech
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
A Potpourri of Highly Rated, Rubric-Assessed Websites to make Learning Fun (and Many More to Explore at App Ed Review) The school year is well underway, and students are engaging research, completing. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
Learning With Lucie
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Yesterday I got a chance to read a response that Craig Lyndes provided to someone asking "What is the minimum bandwidth per student or device that we need to plan for?" My reaction was. THIS ADVICE is so SPOT on, it feels like a blog post. Craig gave me permission to share this advice as a blog post. Thank you Craig for sharing over 30 years of experience in educational technology and your relentless commitment to ACCESS!
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Tech-savvy educators know they must stay on top of the myriad changes and trends in education to learn how teaching and learning can best benefit from technology’s near-constant change. Check below for the latest marketplace news to keep you up-to-date on product developments, teaching and learning initiatives, and new trends in education. eScholar announced the launch of a new solution for states seeking to directly certify eligible students for free or reduced-price school meals through
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Fractus Learning
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
As a mum, I’ve come to understand that all our children really want from us is our time. If you’re able to do something fun as well, that’s simply a bonus—and that’s where card games come in. I’m not a huge fan of the various games played with a standard pack of cards, I’m just not particularly good at them and I lose interest quite quickly.
The Principal of Change
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
So many people go to conferences and they will say things like, “I really loved the speaker, but I really loved the time that I had to connect with colleagues informally and share our ideas.” I could not agree with this statement more. Too often when I speak at events, their is a short break before educators have to rush to their next session, because the organizers are trying to make the most out of the time for participants.
MiddleWeb
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
During her 27 months teaching English in a Macedonian village school, Peace Corps volunteer Jordan Lucas learned a lot about the relationship between culture and learning – insights that will help her be a better language educator. It all began with a kombi ride.
The Cornerstone for Teachers
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
I can recall spending ridiculous amounts of time with my third grade team trying to provide input on student placement for our kids when they moved to fourth grade. Who should be together? Who HAS to be separated? Which child would do best with this teacher? Which child absolutely can NOT be placed with that teacher? Moving this student here and then that one there can leave you with a class that has too many high-achievers, or a disproportionate number of ELLs, or one of countless other imbalan
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.
Reflections
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
I was in my former district for 10 years in various capacities. During those years, my favorite role was that of Middle School Principal. It's an experience I look back on often and recall with pure fondness. I learned so much during that time and with that team. As I spent more time there, my awareness and perception about our school grew and gained dimension.
The Cornerstone for Teachers
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
I can recall spending ridiculous amounts of time with my third grade team trying to provide input on student placement for our kids when they moved to fourth grade. Who should be together? Who HAS to be separated? Which child would do best with this teacher? Which child absolutely can NOT be placed with that teacher? Moving this student here and then that one there can leave you with a class that has too many high-achievers, or a disproportionate number of ELLs, or one of countless other imbalan
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
“ If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. ”. Today marks the 300th consecutive edition of EdSurge’s original newsletter. We planned something chipper and cheerful—a celebration of the work of the team, of the ideas that we’ve been sharing for more than five and a half years. Instead, we’re doubling down. And we hope you will double down with us.
The Cornerstone for Teachers
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
I can recall spending ridiculous amounts of time with my third grade team trying to provide input on student placement for our kids when they moved to fourth grade. Who should be together? Who HAS to be separated? Which child would do best with this teacher? Which child absolutely can NOT be placed with that teacher? Moving this student here and then that one there can leave you with a class that has too many high-achievers, or a disproportionate number of ELLs, or one of countless other imbalan
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.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
For as long as I have been a teacher, I have been showing videos in class. While not a revolutionary idea, back when I first started I would show a video related to the lesson and hand out an accompanying question sheet to make sure the students were focusing on the main ideas. I would call out helpful reminders like “Number 3 is coming up!” to ensure that students were paying attention.
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Jim Cullen teaching a history class in Concord, Massachusetts. NEW YORK – When I threw the floor open to my class this morning, the main thing my charges seemed to want was information: Would he be allowed to do this? What will happen in the event of that? Growth begins with curiosity. As a high school history teacher, I have two intersecting sources of solace as I go about my job the day after a historic—and to a great many people, upsetting—election.
TeachThought - Learn better.
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Author information. Terry Heick. Director at TeachThought. Founder & Director of TeachThought, humanist, technologist, futurist, failed philosopher, macro thinker extraordinaire. | Twitter | Facebook | Google+ |. The post What To Tell Students About Donald Trump appeared first on TeachThought.
Fractus Learning
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
My first year teaching in 2001 was at what we in America call a “vocational-technical” high school. In Massachusetts, there are many of these schools. They are affectionately known as “voke-techs”—and they have a massive stigma attached to them. I am sure you can imagine what it is before I even write the words. The school I worked in was mostly young men, all races, mostly from families of modest means.
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