Neo LMS
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Computer literacy training: many teachers, and adults, assume this to be a non-critical issue – haven’t students these days more or less grown up in front of screens, and behind computers? In my last post we explored surprising findings that many recent high school graduates (and by definition digital natives) arrive in the workplace or college, without sufficient computer skills.
The CoolCatTeacher
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Trevor Muir’s Facebook videos are getting millions of views. Hear the touching teacher stories that are resonating and have teachers sharing. Listen to the Show Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here. Trevor’s Top 5 Videos that We Discussed on the Show 5.
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Ditch That Textbook
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Google Slides is WAY more than a slide presentation tool. On the Google Teacher Tribe podcast, co-host Kasey Bell and I like to call it the “Swiss Army knife of G Suite.” You can use it to … Create stop-motion animation Make a collaborative workspace for your class Brainstorm with sticky notes Plan lessons digitally […].
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
The award-winning HUE HD Pro USB camera and visualiser is one of the most versatile, flexible, affordable document cameras I’ve ever tested. It’s plug-and-play, quick to set up and put away, intuitive to use, and adapts to a variety of class screens and video applications (like Apple TV). The camera includes a flexible gooseneck, manual focusing ring, LED lighting, an integrated microphone, and a sturdy base.
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Doug Levin
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Cross-posted at the K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center: [link]. Public schools are relying on technology for teaching, learning, and school operations like never before. Yet, with the embrace of technology, K-12 cybersecurity incidents are growing both more common and more significant. So concludes “ The State of K-12 Cybersecurity: 2018 Year in Review ,” a first-of-its-kind report focused solely on the misuse and abuse of educational technology in U.S. public schools and education
Edsurge
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Just a little over a month into 2019, already about a dozen cybersecurity incidents have struck U.S. school districts. And if the past is any indication, more are likely to come. A U.S. school district becomes the victim of a cyberattack almost as often as every three days, according to a report released Thursday. Last year, public K-12 education institutions experienced 122 known cybersecurity incidents, ranging from data breaches to phishing scams and ransomware attacks.
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TeachThought - Learn better.
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Learning Theories: Adaptive Control Of Thought by Terry Heick With any knowledge comes underlying assumptions. In the case of cognitive architectures and other theories and models that seek to distill and unify, one assumption is that knowledge is reducible but only to a point, and once we reach that point, what we’re left with is […]. The post Learning Theories: Adaptive Control Of Thought appeared first on TeachThought.
TeacherCast
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
At times, we may perceive people as confrontational and difficult, however, our own limited perception can also keep us in a discontented state. Sometimes, it’s necessary to exercise compassion as opposed to judgment. By doing so, you can learn how to interact better with all kinds of people. By developing compassion, you can begin to… The post How To Develop Compassion and Cope With Confrontational People appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.
TeachThought - Learn better.
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 152 Reading Lessons Learned From A Child Left Behind Drew Perkins talks with author and reading specialist Lois Letchford about her story and ongoing work teaching of reading based on lessons learned from helping her son overcome massive reading issues. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: loisletchford.com Reversed: A Memoir @LetchfordLois […].
TeacherCast
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
In this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, Jeff sits down with podcaster Dan Kreiness about how you can automate your podcast process. Learn what apps you should and shouldn't be using to save some time once you hit the record button. The post How Can You Automate Your Podcast Promotions? appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational 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.
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Tactical student data privacy questions like “What can I do right now?” should be asked by all CIOs, teachers, administrators, and policymakers in this changing landscape of data access, student privacy, and interoperability. In a recent edWebinar , Dr. Larry Fruth, executive director and CEO of the Access 4 Learning (A4L) Community, and Jena Draper, founder and general manager at CatchOn, discussed the challenges school districts face with data access and student privacy.
EmergingEdTech
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
One of the more interesting applications of technology I've come across recently addresses a challenge that more and more students are facing. Pixvana and Limbix have created an interactive. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
In the past several years, school districts have invested time and money to upgrade and integrate new technology into schools. While K-12 leaders have made inroads in closing the connectivity gap and creating meaningful digital learning experiences, this new technology requires continuous IT support that is challenging to complete while school is in session.
techlearning
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
At a special reception at the TCEA conference in San Antonio, Tech & Learning announced the winners of the TCEA Best of Show awards, as well as the top three winners of the Awards of Excellence Contest.
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.
Dr. Shannon Doak
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Apple AirDrop makes transferring files from one device to another a breeze. Have a photo on your iPhone you need on your Mac? No problem, just AirDrop it! This is great if you are in an environment that has only Apple products. Another cool thing that can be done in this type of environment is that a picture taken on the iPhone can automatically be transferred to your computer as you take it.
The Principal of Change
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
I received this question and image from David Voves today regarding a passage from “ The Innovator’s Mindset “: “Reading today and with personalized pd, I always question what I have in orange. Wondering if you could give me insight?” “Personalized Learning” for educators is something that is gaining more traction in education, and rightfully so.
EdTechTeam
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
What should you do with limited resources when faced with a need? This is when your creativity needs to step in. As an administrator, I was faced with the challenge of providing high quality professional development and supporting our teachers with opportunities to grow professionally, all within the regular school day hours and with no change to our budget.
TeachThought - Learn better.
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
You Can Now Drag And Drop To Organize Your Google Classwork Page by TeachThought Staff As of early 2019, you can now drag and drop topics and individual Classwork items to make organizing your Classwork page much simpler–and visual, too. The main benefit is, of course, ease of organization. As the animation above shows, you can […]. The post You Can Now Drag And Drop To Organize Your Google Classwork Page appeared first on TeachThought.
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The Innovative Educator
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
As Valentine's Day approaches, this chat will give participants ideas for way we can touch our students' hearts so we can reach their minds. #NYCSchoolTech teacher Eileen Lennon moderates with me throwing in my two cents. You can prepare for the conversation by thinking about answers to these questions: Q1 What innovative approaches are you using in your classroom to celebrate Valentine’s Day?
MiddleWeb
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Write Think Learn is an easy read for busy educators, challenges teachers and students to examine their attitudes about writing, gives readers a purpose and a desire to write, and will be a go-to reference throughout the school year, says teacher educator Linda Biondi.
MIND Research Institute
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine released a consensus study report in October 2018 entitled English Learners in STEM Subjects: Transforming Classrooms, Schools, and Lives. The report took a look at existing research on the teaching, learning and assessment of English Learners (ELs), and made recommendations for improving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning experiences and opportunities for ELs, as well as continued research.
MiddleWeb
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Veteran principal and multi-book author Baruti Kafele takes school leaders on a self-reflective journey to answer his title question by exploring 35 focused and intentional guiding questions. Education leadership professor Frank J. Hagen recommends taking the trip.
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.
Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Kindergarten has launched into an exploration of “how-to” writing. In class, they’ve been thinking a lot about the steps it takes to make something. They’ve been taking these steps and writing their own “how-to” books. As a part of this exploration, they are also exploring how books are made. The teachers each scheduled 2 sessions in the library.
Prodigy
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Multiplication is one of the hardest math concepts for students to grasp, often requiring a frustrating amount of instruction and practice. Multiplication games are a great way to incorporate game-based learning into material and help students understand their multiplication lessons. Why use multiplication games? Many new ideas are introduced when multiplication lessons begin.
edWeb.net
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
At this stage of the edtech revolution, most educators are focused on using tech to enhance lessons rather than on the tech itself. But many times tech is only integrated at specific points in the classroom or with a specific tool as determined by the teacher. At St. Albans City School (VT), SETDA’s 2018 Student Voices Award Winner, though, educators encourage the students to find places in their everyday work to incorporate digital resources, especially from their makerspace.
techlearning
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
The Early Literacy Expert Panel selected RAPID after a five-month review process as part of the State’s effort to develop comprehensive assessment systems.
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.
MindShift
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
When Vicky Tong started coaching seventh- and eighth-grade cross-country in 2012, she took the job because the school where she teaches needed somebody to do it. Tong figured that this additional work would follow naturally from her duties as a middle school science and Chinese teacher and complement her interest in running. She was training for a half-marathon when the offer arrived, and the timing seemed right.
Adjusting Course
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
This blog was recently published on the Scholastic Reader Leader blog. It is co-authored by Brad Gustafson and Gabe Hackett , two school leaders from Minnesota. We (Gabe and I) have been collaborating on a cross-site video series called "BookTalk DJs" with students. The series features passionate readers from both our schools who share books they love in an engaging DJ theme.
The Game Agency
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Raleigh, NC – February 7, 2019 – Training Industry today announced that The Game Agency has been selected as part of the 2019 Top Training Companies lists for the Authoring Tools sector of the learning and development market. Training Industry, the leading research and information resource for corporate learning leaders, prepares the Training Industry Top 20 and Training Industry Watch List reports on critical sectors of the training marketplace to better inform professionals about the best and
techlearning
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Gaggle reports that its technology has helped save the lives of 542 students who were actively planning or attempting suicide in the 2017-18 school year.
AI-powered tools like virtual assistants and chatbots provide instant guidance and support, while data analytics offer valuable insights for educators and administrators.
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