Tom Murray
APRIL 22, 2016
** This blog was originally posted at futureready.org/netp. In December of 2015, on the same day that President Obama signed the “Every Student Succeeds Act” (ESSA), the U.S. Department of Education released the 2016 National Education Technology Plan (NETP). First released in 1996 and updated every five years since, the NETP is the flagship educational technology policy document for the United States.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 22, 2016
In response to extensive interest from readers, Ask a Tech Teacher will be offering four Summer Learning classes: 1 of 4 Certificate classes. 1 of 4 Certificate classes. 1 of 4 Certificate classes. 1 of 4 Certificate classes. June 20th through August 7th. 3-4 weeks, lots of resources and hands-on help. You can find out more by clicking on the image.
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TeacherCast
APRIL 22, 2016
In this episode we welcome GCIT Teacher Mark Howe on the program to discuss the role that Career and Technical Education has in todays educational curriculum. The post What Role Does Career and Technical Education Play For Todays Students? appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network. In this episode we welcome GCIT Teacher Mark Howe on the program to discuss the role that Career and Technical Education has in todays educational curriculum.
Edutopia
APRIL 22, 2016
Photo credit: Kayla Delzer Kayla Delzer Learning Environments Flexible classroom seating invites collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking by helping students manage their physical energy and comfort as they learn on their own terms.
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TeacherCast
APRIL 22, 2016
In this episode, we look at the popular "build your own computer" platform known as Raspberry Pi and along with our friends Sam, Dave, and Marco learn how we can become "Pi Certified" The TechEducator Podcast is a weekly round table discussion about current topics in educational technology. For more information, please visit www.techeducatorpodcast.com.
EdTechTeacher
APRIL 22, 2016
This post first appeared on EdTech Researcher. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to present at Writing X Tech , the annual, virtual writing conference hosted by TurnItIn. This year’s focus, the writing mindset , really resonated with me. More often than I would like, I hear educators and parents lament the impact of technology on writing. They express concerns about students’ inability to focus, to engage deeply with content, and to communicate effectively.
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Edutopia
APRIL 22, 2016
Photo credit: Matthew Beyranevand Dr. Matthew Beyranevand Teaching Strategies Help students better understand math by presenting multiple examples, encouraging collaboration on alternative solutions, and framing the class with a clear agenda and effective summary.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
APRIL 22, 2016
April 22, 2016 Google has recently launched a new interesting website called Computer Science Education to help students learn coding and computer science. Google Computer Science Education.read more.
eSchool News
APRIL 22, 2016
Robotics programs drive interest and teach critical thinking. Brittany Lopez held the remote with care, keeping her eyes on the small robot in front of her. She moved her fingers gingerly to maneuver the machine — which looked more like a two-wheel, upright tractor than the humanoid version people often think of — over to a blue Lego piece. Soon the robot’s mechanical arm had picked up the Lego, which was supposed to represent a miniature solar panel, and placed it on top of a small struct
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
APRIL 22, 2016
April 22, 2016 Below are three very good interactive graphic organizers students can use in their writing projects. These tools will particularly help students develop detailed outlines and.read more.
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.
District Administration
APRIL 22, 2016
Strategies to prevent the summer slide District Administration Custom Publishing Group District Administration, June 2016 Research shows that when students are provided with the opportunity to engage with just-right, high-interest books and relevant learning activities, they can avoid the “summer slide” that robs them of literacy gains they have made during the school year.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
APRIL 22, 2016
April 22, 2016 Chrome Tips for Teachers is a section we created in this blog dedicated entirely to everything related to Chrome browser. Our purpose is to help teachers tap into the full.read more.
techieMusings
APRIL 22, 2016
I am extremely lucky to work at a school that is so focused on allowing all students, teachers and staff to truly pursue their passions. Bullis truly embraces and supports lifelong learning opportunities both on-campus through PD days and the Personal Learning Communities we have formed and off-campus through conferences and coursework. I have had the opportunity to attend and present at numerous conferences each year, including the recent Google Apps for Education Conference.
Shake Up Learning
APRIL 22, 2016
The post 15 Awesome Blogs to Follow for All Your Google Needs appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Ready for more ways to keep up with all things google? I follow several websites and blogs that help keep me abreast of the latest Google updates, as well as, cutting-edge classroom integration ideas. If you really want to learn more about Google Apps, and how to effectively use Google tools in the classroom, these blogs are the ones to follow!
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.
techieMusings
APRIL 22, 2016
I am extremely lucky to work at a school that is so focused on allowing all students, teachers and staff to truly pursue their passions. Bullis truly embraces and supports lifelong learning opportunities both on-campus through PD days and the Personal Learning Communities we have formed and off-campus through conferences and coursework. I have had the opportunity to attend and present at numerous conferences each year, including the recent Google Apps for Education Conference.
TeachThought - Learn better.
APRIL 22, 2016
The post Why Virtual Reality Is So Important appeared first on TeachThought.
eSchool News
APRIL 22, 2016
A big move into education, Amazon edges out OverDrive to capture NYC e-book contract. Amazon.com has won a $30 million contract to sell digital textbooks to New York City’s public schools over the next three years, in a deal that could extend an additional three years and be worth a total $65 million. Under the terms, Amazon would have the right to sell e-books and other content but not devices like Kindles through an internal marketplace site.
Edutopia
APRIL 22, 2016
Photo credit: Charles Tsai Keyana Stevens 5-Minute Film Festival When students feel that that their opinions and ideas are valued, they're more engaged with their education. Watch these 7 videos for ideas on how to give your students more agency in school.
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Adam Welcome
APRIL 22, 2016
My monthly read aloud books with our classes is absolutely my most favorite part of the job as Principal. The opportunity to read with students is such a powerful time to build our love of literature, character development, thematic units and storytelling! It's more than just reading a book with kids. The conversation that develops with our Transitional Kindergarten all the way to our 5th grade classes is so rich and kids constantly ask me follow up questions at lunch or recess about the books.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
APRIL 22, 2016
Global Leadership Week (GLW) is a week-long celebration of leadership through global action in K-20 education, taking place April 25 - 29, 2016, and organized by the Global Education Conference (GEC) Network. GLW is an opportunity for global education leaders (and those who want to be!) to learn from one another and share effective principles in leadership, particularly within the context of an interconnected, global age.
TeachThought - Learn better.
APRIL 22, 2016
The post How About A Star Trek 3D Printing Challenge For K-12 Students? appeared first on TeachThought.
eSchool News
APRIL 22, 2016
Catch up on the most compelling K-12 news stories you may have missed this week. Every Friday, I’ll recap some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. I can’t fit all of this week’s news stories here, though, so feel free to visit eSchoolNews.com and read up on other news you may have missed.
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.
Bryan Alexander
APRIL 22, 2016
The City College of San Francisco , suffering bad hits to its reputation, enrollment, and revenue, is getting ready to make a series of cuts. Inside Higher Ed describes this as explicitly axing academic programs and faculty – i.e., another queen sacrifice. The background should be familiar to readers: enrollment shortfalls, which translate to revenue declines.
NeverEndingSearch
APRIL 22, 2016
An ALA District Dispatch post by Kevin Maher yesterday, shared an important clarification from the Department of Education regarding the Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) program. The notice in the Federal Register shared that 50 percent of all grant funds, more than $13 million , are reserved for use by school libraries serving high need LEAs.
Bryan Alexander
APRIL 22, 2016
The City College of San Francisco , suffering bad hits to its reputation, enrollment, and revenue, is getting ready to make a series of cuts. Inside Higher Ed describes this as explicitly axing academic programs and faculty – i.e., another queen sacrifice. The background should be familiar to readers: enrollment shortfalls, which translate to revenue declines.
Fractus Learning
APRIL 22, 2016
Trampolines have to be one of the most popular toys for active kids, but if you don’t have enough room (or the right weather) outdoors, your kids are missing out on a whole lot of bouncy fun. Luckily, there are now a whole host of trampolines made specifically for use indoor use. Indoor trampolines are great for energetic kids, plus they are small enough to fit safely inside a playroom or living room.
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.
Technology Tidbits
APRIL 22, 2016
Lyrics2learn uses Hip-hop and rock to boost K-5th grade reading fluency, and offers 4 levels of interactive comprehension practice. Kids read along with rappers and rockers during each lesson. Kids memorize quickly while learning about about character building, history, science, and grammar and boost reading skills. Each fluency video is followed by 4 levels of interactive comprehension.
MindShift
APRIL 22, 2016
In spite of national campaigns against bullying, including legislation in some states that punishes offenders and imposes strict reporting standards on schools, as many kids as ever report being victimized by their peers. The most recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on youth behavior showed no change in reports of bullying among high school kids, on school property, between 2009 and 2013.
Technology Tidbits
APRIL 22, 2016
Spellspire is a new free iOS word game that I can't stop playing. This is a fun game that is like a combination of Boggle meets a RPG, where in a user can earn money and then buy different items to equip their player. As a user advanced up the tower, monsters get harder and harder, and a player has to spell words faster and faster. This can be a fun way to introduce Game Based Learning into the classroom, is great for centers, and has high replay value.
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