The Journal
MAY 2, 2016
Expanding the conversation around "Reinventing Curriculum": In this week’s blog post, Superintendent Dan Lawson explains how his district is creating OER curricula. Dan's post is a thought-provoking response to our earlier blog post about the challenges teachers face in creating OER materials.
EdTech Magazine
MAY 2, 2016
By Ricky Ribeiro New and emerging tech tools are helping educators make art and art history a richer, more immersive learning experience.
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MAY 2, 2016
Scanning the media on education technology could easily lead one to believe we are wasting our money when putting devices into the hands of students. Whether it is districts that have had disturbing problems trying to implement technology for learning (such as here , or here ), or folks who tell us why we shouldn’t have devices in school , or schools that have decided that technology is too disruptive and have banned it , or authors who caution about the over-promising with technology (suc
Battelle for Kids
MAY 2, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 4, Number 2. Driving Question: Where Has All The Play Gone? It's springtime in the mountains. As I sit writing this, I'm wishing I were watching the kids on my street playing outside. But no. I am inside grading papers for my college students. As a higher educator, since 2001, I have witnessed quite a shift in our students. It has me asking "Why?
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MAY 2, 2016
Scanning the media on education technology could easily lead one to believe we are wasting our money when putting devices into the hands of students. Whether it is districts that have had disturbing problems trying to implement technology for learning (such as here , or here ), or folks who tell us why we shouldn’t have devices in school , or schools that have decided that technology is too disruptive and have banned it , or authors who caution about the over-promising with technology (suc
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 2, 2016
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2nd-May 8th. In honor of these tenacious, creative individuals, here are some of our favorite teacher appreciation articles: 10 Bits of Wisdom I Learned From a Computer. How to Talk to a Tech Teacher. 18 Things Teachers Do Before 8am. A Website That Cleans Your Computer for You. Definition of ‘Teacher’. How to be a Tech Teacher.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
eSchool News
MAY 2, 2016
Teaching students effectively means getting to know them — and their passions. Think back to when you were still in school. What do you tend to remember most? Do you think back to the unique field trips you went on? The cool science experiments? What about a favorite teacher? For me, it was projects and Mrs. Gianni. That’s what I remember most about school and the teacher that comes to mind.
EmergingEdTech
MAY 2, 2016
University of Nevada Students Navigate a More Successful Note Taking Strategy The need for more support and time to record and absorb lecture and study information was initially observed in my work. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
The Hechinger Report
MAY 2, 2016
Students attend a summer session at Lyon Elementary School near the city of Clarksdale in the Mississippi Delta. Photo: Jackie Mader. The National Interest: Once a month, this column is tackling broader questions about what the country should do about gaps in achievement and opportunity, especially for boys of color, in a partnership with The Root. Everyone seems to think that a lack of “soft skills” is the reason why students of color aren’t ready for college and careers.
TeacherCast
MAY 2, 2016
Learn how to use dynamic charts and visual layouts found in StoryboardThat in your classroom today! The post Personalized Charts for Special Education using @StoryboardThat 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 Hechinger Report
MAY 2, 2016
Booker T. Washington teaches a class in 1916. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Jean Blackwell Hutson Research and Reference Division, The New York Public Library. Photo: New York Public Library Digital Collections. If we are to improve educational outcomes among low-income students of color, then it’s not just the black students who need black teachers; it’s white students too.
TeachThought - Learn better.
MAY 2, 2016
The post The Point Of School Isn’t To Get Good At School appeared first on TeachThought.
RafranzDavis.com
MAY 2, 2016
Well before the official “instrument tryout” day, my mom sent my dad to look for my first flute. It was a used $50 pawn shop find, my ticket to beginner band class. During tryouts, my mom was told that I could not play the flute. They said that I had a tear drop upper lip, making clear sound virtually impossible. It didn’t matter as my mom stood her ground and insisted that regardless of what they said, I was playing the flute…so I did.
The Cornerstone for Teachers
MAY 2, 2016
I had the honor of presenting at TeachersPayTeachers’ 10 year anniversary event at their office in Manhattan this past Saturday. Since the theme was 10 Years of Inspired Teaching, my session topic was on how to maintain a growth mindset in order to stay inspired. Photo credits from the top going clockwise: MathTechConnections; GlitterMeetsGlue; TpTAmy; MsDuffysDream.
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.
Gaggle Speaks
MAY 2, 2016
The role of a school district communications professional certainly has evolved over the past decade. While talking to reporters and attending an array of school functions remains a significant part of their responsibilities, social media, and an always-connected school community, has led to an expanded role for these vital members of a school district.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
MAY 2, 2016
May 2, 2016 Since its release a few months ago, the new Google Forms has added a collection of some interesting features which you can use for a variety of educational purposes. These include.read more.
eSchool News
MAY 2, 2016
ThingLink offers an interactive virtual reality app for elementary school students. Interactive media platform ThingLink has launched a virtual reality content app called VR Lessons. The app is designed for elementary school students, their teachers and parents. VR Lessons by ThingLink is a collection of high quality, interactive, 360° image and video journeys on a variety of topics including science, language, and arts.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
MAY 2, 2016
May 2 , 2016 The end of this school year is approaching quickly and just like every teacher at this time of the year, you might be thinking laboriously about ideas and activities to use.read more.
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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
Edutopia
MAY 2, 2016
Photo credit: ©GableDenims / 500px Karine Veldhoen Teacher Wellness To remain energetic and dedicated as teachers, we need our rest. We can find it through making time for adequate sleep, creating sanctuary, and cultivating gratitude.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
MAY 2, 2016
May 2, 2016 Zen Sketch is a great iPad app we have previously featured in several posts here in EdTech and mLearning. Today we thought to revisit it because it is free and only for a limited period.read more.
Marketplace K-12
MAY 2, 2016
In recent dealmaking news, K12 Inc. purchased a publisher of digital game-based learning technology while Arizona State University partnered with investors to get new ed tech to the market faster. K12 Inc. Buys LTS Education Systems : The online education provider recently acquired ed-tech company LTS Education Systems for $20 million, according to a transcript of the company’s third quarter earnings call last week.
eSchool News
MAY 2, 2016
Through a partnership with American College of Education, teachers earning the National Certificate for STEM Teaching with NISE gain access to an affordable, accelerated master’s degree in STEM Leadership. As science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) jobs continue to grow, the U.S. Department of Education has set a priority to increase the number of students and teachers who are proficient in these fields.
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.
eSpark
MAY 2, 2016
In 2015, the bipartisan Every Student Succeeds Act signaled the end of one-size-fits-all instruction. The new legislation urged districts to embrace project based instruction aligned to academic standards and 21st century skills. And while experts agree that a hands-on approach to core standards leads to significant student growth, even the most innovative districts can struggle to design research projects that are differentiated to meet the needs of every learner.
MiddleWeb
MAY 2, 2016
To learn science deeply, students need the trifecta of instruction: experiments; exploration of a complex text; and teaching that's both challenging and empowering. Deeper learning expert Libby Woodfin shares how this works in Peter Hill's 8th grade classroom.
eSchool News
MAY 2, 2016
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated with help from the editors of Graphite.org , a free service from Common Sense Education. Click here to read the full app review. Elements 4D. What’s It Like? Elements 4D uses augmented reality to help students explore elements and chemical reactions. To use the app, first print special element blocks on standard letter-size paper in your classroom.
The Hechinger Report
MAY 2, 2016
Dominic Stevens, a University of East London student who is part of a program that uses sports to encourage boys to go to college. Photo: Nilay Kumar. LONDON — Taking shelter from the cold and chilly night inside a cavernous gym in a community center in the East London borough of Newham, two dozen teenagers gossip, stretch, and set up hurdles for a track-and-field training session.
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.
Edutopia
MAY 2, 2016
Photo credit: ©HeroImages/500px Karine Veldhoen Teacher Development Taking a risk can pay off in exhilaration, affirmation, and inspiration. Step outside your comfort zone to improve your practice and grow as a teacher.
Bryan Alexander
MAY 2, 2016
Where does open education stand in 2016? On April 14th Cable Green, many participants, and I explored this question on the 11th Future Trends Forum. The chat box went wild with observations, lightning-fast links, and questions. Twitter discussion went well, so I Storified it here. You can find our video and audio recording at YouTube , and embedded right here: My notes follow.
Edutopia
MAY 2, 2016
Photo credit: ©GableDenims / 500px Karine Veldhoen Creativity Creativity can rejuvenate your teaching practice by giving you the experience of escape, the foundation of community, and the magical abundance that lets you thrive.
Bryan Alexander
MAY 2, 2016
Where does open education stand in 2016? On April 14th Cable Green, many participants, and I explored this question on the 11th Future Trends Forum. The chat box went wild with observations, lightning-fast links, and questions. Twitter discussion went well, so I Storified it here. You can find our video and audio recording at YouTube , and embedded right here: My notes follow.
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