Teacher Reboot Camp
JUNE 23, 2016
“I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole (education) community and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live.” – George Bernard Shaw. This week I am attending the Badge Summit and ISTE convention in Denver, Colorado.
The CoolCatTeacher
JUNE 23, 2016
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. ISTE 2016 is here! I hope to catch up with so many of you out there. Here’s the schedule of where I’ll be presenting and sharing this year. It is always great to go. Since I only go every other year, it is always extra sweet to see people that I’ve not seen in a while.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Dangerously Irrelevant
JUNE 23, 2016
Louisiana just passed a law mandating that all students learn cursive in grades 3 through 12. That’s right – all the way through high school. Not computer science. Cursive… Beth Mizell, the state senator who sponsored the bill, said that she wanted people to have a signature. Perhaps she was so busy sealing her scrolls with wax that she missed the signal fire message that electronic signatures are now legally valid , even in Louisiana ?
EdTech Magazine
JUNE 23, 2016
By John Breeden II Teachers and administrators will enjoy the speed, clarity and improved graphics of this powerful and portable notebook.
Advertisement
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.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 23, 2016
What is ‘writing’? If you look it up in the Free Dictionary, you find this definition: The act or process of producing and recording words in a form that can be read and understood. This focuses on recording words that are then communicated to others. In fact, if you ask students (and too often, teachers), to define ‘writing’, they probably agree with the Free Dictionary, adding that writing uses a pencil and paper (maybe a word processing program), requires language sk
Neo LMS
JUNE 23, 2016
It isn’t, really. But it is. It’s a fine line between them. While both terms are often used interchangeable, there are situations when learning management system is a better choice of words than learning portal — and the other way around. It’s somewhat like the difference between an iPhone 6S and your iPhone 6S. An iPhone 6S has a 4.7″ display, four available colors, touch ID, a 12-megapixel camera and a 5-megapixel one, great video quality, iOS 9 technology, and a bunch
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Digital Promise
JUNE 23, 2016
This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. What are the real benefits of a maker-centered approach to learning? It’s often described as a way to incubate STEM skills or drive technical innovation — and it is probably both of these. But as a new report from Project Zero ’s Agency by Design concludes, the real value of maker education has more to do with building character than with building the next industrial revolution.
21st Century Educational Technology and Learning
JUNE 23, 2016
I have often wondered what John Dewey would do in today’s educational setting with our vast amount of knowledge from research and our rapid growth of technology. I thought I would examine a few Dewey Quotes and see wonderful possibilities for the 21st-century education might surface through reflection. First, please take a moment to subscribe to this blog by RSS or email and join me on twitter at mjgormans .
Edsurge
JUNE 23, 2016
It's shaping up to be the year of coding! Code, the language of our digital world, is used to build all the websites, computer software, and smartphone apps that benefit practically every industry and occupation. Earlier this year, the White House unveiled the “CS for All” initiative, which provides over $4 billion in funding to expand and support K-12 computer science education.
TeacherCast
JUNE 23, 2016
In this episode we welcome Samantha Billing of the Hunterdon Central Regional High School in Flemington, NJ. Samantha is the 2015-16 Hunterdon County Teacher of the Year and is here to talk about something called The Pineapple Project. The post Building Community and Communication in your school with the help of a Pineapple 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.
Edsurge
JUNE 23, 2016
Nordic countries may be sparsely populated, but their companies sure know how to make an outsized impact. The region has blessed the world with games such as Angry Birds and Minecraft, and now entrepreneurs are applying that playfulness to schools with some success. Kahoot , a Norwegian startup gamifies quizzes and other classroom activities, now claims 30 million users across the globe.
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 23, 2016
Fifth-graders at Konguta Kool – an elementary school in a small Estonian village – prepare for a math lesson in the computer lab. Photo: Sarah Butrymowicz. TARTU, Estonia—Most educators and policymakers can rattle off a list of international educational powerhouses: Korea. Singapore. Japan. Finland. But there’s an overlooked member of the list: Estonia.
Edsurge
JUNE 23, 2016
Despite debates over the ROI of college, a degree from U.S. higher-ed institutions remains a gateway to economic opportunity. But many students get off track when it comes to graduating. Only 59 percent those who begin studying at four-year colleges and universities graduate within six years. At community colleges, just over 30 percent of students who begin a two-year degree program complete it within three years.
ProfHacker
JUNE 23, 2016
Academics and journalists often have an uneasy relationship. Academics love nuance and writing for experts; journalists tend to value a clear, comprehensible story. And while most academics would be thrilled if more people heard about their work, nobody wants to be at the heart of a political controversy–especially when untenured. (And it’s not just faculty who are unhappy about the press–when I was on the AAUP’s Collective Bargaining Congress, one of the things we learne
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.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JUNE 23, 2016
June 23, 2016 Below is a collection of five good Add-ons to help you make the best of your Google Drive. Some of the things you can do with these add-ons include: Easily save web content.read more.
RafranzDavis.com
JUNE 23, 2016
Today I walked into my mom’s house to an excited Braeden sharing his animatronic dinosaur costume design…inspired by YouTube videos from a group of puppet makers from China, Jurassic Park and the realistic Dinosaur themed show that he saw at the Dallas Zoo about a year ago. He wanted to know if I knew people that could help him. He wanted students with experience in soldering, auto-mechanics and engineering.
eSchool News
JUNE 23, 2016
‘Digital Leader Corps’ builds capacity of nearly 500 educators to effectively integrate digital content and meet needs of all learners. The Greenville County Schools (GCS), South Carolina’s largest school system, today announced an expansion of its 14-year partnership with Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms.
ASIDE
JUNE 23, 2016
Source: Right To An Education We teach social studies, not history. We don’t want our students to think that learning about the past has little bearing on today. It is quite the opposite. Many of the major conflicts around the world stem from deeply rooted hatred from long-ago. We chronicle events to put things in context, but we see history as part of the study of human society.
Advertisement
Managing a K-12 campus with constant pressure to meet performance metrics is challenging. And tardiness can significantly limit a school from reaching these goals. Learn more about why chronic lateness matters, and key strategies to address the following impacts: Data errors caused by manual processes Low attendance and graduation rates that affect a school’s reputation Classroom disruption, which leads to poor academic performance High staff attrition and “The Teacher Exodus” Unmet LCAP goals t
Benchmark Education
JUNE 23, 2016
You can find us at booth #3527. Come check out Benchmark Education’s latest digital (and print) products, or join us for a free demonstration of our interactive learning portal, Benchmark Universe! #ISTE2016.
eSchool News
JUNE 23, 2016
Gale’s photo contest highlights the role of local libraries in leveraging technology. Libraries are often the go-to technology centers in local communities and on campuses. To better tell that story, Gale, a part of Cengage Learning, is calling all libraries to participate in the My Library Pic contest. All types of libraries, big or small, and all types of photographers (professional or amateur) are invited to share a photo showing how their library integrates and embraces technology.
EmergingEdTech
JUNE 23, 2016
Image Source Education Technology Application and Content Designers Can Benefit From This Emerging Technology Biometric eye-tracking has many potential applications and it can make a valuable. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 23, 2016
Demonstrators gather outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Thursday, June 23, 2016. In a major victory for affirmative action, a divided Supreme Court upheld the University of Texas admissions program that takes account of race. The justices voted in favor of the Texas program by a 4-3 vote, an outcome that was dramatically altered by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, who opposed affirmative action.
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.
Edutopia
JUNE 23, 2016
Matthew Farber, Ed.D. Game-Based Learning To learn about complex systems, students explored the basics of game development for a perspective on the causes and effects of global climate change.
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 23, 2016
Unrest on campuses across the country may have altered the Supreme Court justices’ views on affirmative action, in light of today’s ruling to stay the course. While the unrest reflects colleges’ struggles with commitments to diversity and inclusion, it also reflects anxiety and anger about racism beyond campus boundaries. Conditions on college campuses today should reinforce the importance of affirmative action policies.
The Principal of Change
JUNE 23, 2016
Leaving a school can be tough. Switching positions within the same school can also be a challenge. There are many educators who are leaving one school for another this year, and feel in some way, that they are abandoning students from that school. Or maybe leaving their colleagues a little too early. Maybe they are even scared of what a new job, new responsibilities, or new colleagues might mean for them.
techlearning
JUNE 23, 2016
Pre-ISTE Planning: Let us help you get the most from #ISTE2016 On Demand Whether you’re traveling to #ISTE2016 in Denver or watching it from afar, your Tech & Learning team will keep you up to date o.
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.
Graphite Blog
JUNE 23, 2016
Summer is a time when freedom reigns and kids are looking forward to camp days, pool and beach parties, and neighborhood adventures. But with over 70 percent of kids between 11 and 18 carrying a device that can take photographs -- and instantly share photos across countless apps and social media platforms -- we want to encourage kids (and their parents!
Fractus Learning
JUNE 23, 2016
We already know that the average person alive today processes and is exposed to more information in one day than a person living in the 16th century did in their entire lifetime. One day in our lives passes by without the realisation that the data generated by humans is more than 70 times all the information in the US Library of Congress. This is everyday, 24/7/365 and it’s multiplying exponentially!
Graphite Blog
JUNE 23, 2016
Summer is a time when freedom reigns and kids are looking forward to camp days, pool and beach parties, and neighborhood adventures. But with over 70 percent of kids between 11 and 18 carrying a device that can take photographs -- and instantly share photos across countless apps and social media platforms -- we want to encourage kids (and their parents!
techlearning
JUNE 23, 2016
While the goal of a K–12 education was once high-school graduation, the focus has now shifted to college and career readiness.
AI-powered tools like virtual assistants and chatbots provide instant guidance and support, while data analytics offer valuable insights for educators and administrators.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
218 
Let's personalize your content