A Principal's Reflections
MAY 1, 2014
'The following piece is cross-posted at the Huffington Post. When I reflect on my childhood nothing but fond memories come to mind. Growing up in a rural part of western New Jersey sure had its benefits in the 1980''s. Upon returning home from White Township Consolidated School (K-8) my brothers and I would complete our assigned homework in well less than an hour, which was reasonable in my opinion.
The Mobile Native
APRIL 27, 2014
'As the temperature begins to rise, I reminisce back to a warm summer day while sitting on a bench next to the pool watching my five-year-old son climbing the never-ending ladder of the high dive. As he reached the summit, he casually walked to the edge of the board with a smile on his face. Without a care in the world, he leapt into the water! His confidence and tenacity allowed him to complete this act with faith in his ability.
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The 21st Century Principal
MAY 2, 2014
'" The M & P (Measure and Punish) Theory of Change suggests that by holding districts, schools, teachers and students accountable for meeting higher standards, as measured by student performance on high-stakes tests, administrators will supervise America''s public schools better, teachers will teach better, and as a result students will learn more, particularly in America''s lowest performing schools.
SpeechTechie
MAY 2, 2014
'Much of my efforts in writing and conducting trainings is geared toward helping SLPs and other educators see the potential use of apps and tools they might not have recognized initially as language-based. That has been the focus of this blog since its inception- "looking through a language lens"- even back when we were talking about interactive flash-based websites and webtools, way before apps.
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My Paperless Classroom
APRIL 29, 2014
'If you want to learn how to make really cool video content for your classroom, or your community group, or for any other reason, I have a perfect method: take the equipment you have on hand, learn how to do every thing it can. I like to have an on-going "learning project" a place where I can make video content that allows me to try out a creation or editing platform when my entire lesson is on the line.
The Mobile Native
MAY 2, 2014
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EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The 21st Century Principal
APRIL 30, 2014
'Scrapple is an easy-to-use software tool that allows users to get ideas down quickly, then generate connections between those ideas quickly. It is one of the most easy-to-use and versatile mapping tools available, and it is currently available for both the Mac and Windows versions, as a trial version, and you can purchase the software for $14.99 for the regular version.
My Paperless Classroom
APRIL 30, 2014
'Finding Images with Google Advanced Image Search This detailed video guides students through the process of using Google advanced image search to find images and record the author information about the image.
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 29, 2014
'As more than 900 entrepreneurs and educators converge in San Francisco this week, some will talk academic standards, literacy and charter schools. Others will bypass weighty sessions at NewSchools Venture Fund summit altogether, preferring to tinker with dozens of new tools and products that promise to “transform teaching and learning.’’. Participants can teach to student avatars in a virtual classroom, check out the Two Bit Circus or attend “Hour of Power,’’ sessions that promise to be “provoc
EdTechSandyK
APRIL 28, 2014
'Notes from an edWeb.net Webinar 4/28/14 Dr. Joe Mazza Director of Connected Teaching, Learning & Leadership North Penn School District Dr. Mazza just took on his position in December. He is a project manager, promoting connected teaching, learning, & leadership. He is trying to bring Admin, Educators, Parents, Students, Community, & School Board together in a transparent way.
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 21st Century Principal
APRIL 29, 2014
'"Look at your learning space with 21st-century eyes: Does it work for what we know about learning today, or just for what we knew about learning in the past?" from The Third Teacher: 79 Ways You Can Use Design to Transform Teaching and Learning How often do we as school leaders look at our schools with 21st century eyes? How often do we walk into classrooms within our building still caught up in our own 20th century views of what should be happening in those classrooms?
My Paperless Classroom
APRIL 29, 2014
'My fourth grade programming students are getting started with programming the Sphero 2.0. The first impression of the ball is very toy like and I let the kids "play" with the robot in remote control mode. The second time the students were working with the Sphero I introduced them to the macrolab app. This allows me to set controls to ''be executed line by line.
The Innovative Educator
APRIL 27, 2014
'The research is clear. Time together around the dinner table has beneficial results including improving quality of daily life, your children's chances of success in the world, and your family's health according to the Family Youth and Community Sciences Department at the University of Florida. In fact, your child may be 35% less likely to engage in disordered eating, 24% more likely to eat healthier foods and 12% less likely to be overweight (Hammons & Fiese, 2011).
Learning401
APRIL 30, 2014
'Learning401shoutout to our allies at the Providence Student Union- who share ourcommitment to giving voice to the public that is public school, in particular those persons who have the biggest stake in Rhode Island''s future: our youth. More than making more Providence students eligible for free public transportation, PSU is empowering young voices to organize in being the change they want to see, and in ways that address serious challenges in absenteeism and student engagement.
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.
The 21st Century Principal
APRIL 30, 2014
'"True courage comes from moving away from having to be right and checking our ego at the door to see the bigger picture." Mark Adams, Courageous Conflict: Leading with Integrity and Authenticity In our roles as leaders, how many times do we insist upon having the monopoly on "being right?" There are many who still attempt to practice the "it''s-my-way-or-the-highway" leadership style, but in 21st century education it is anachronistic.
My Paperless Classroom
APRIL 30, 2014
'Downloading and Renaming a Publisher Template This is a quick video walking my 4th grade students through downloading a publisher template from the blog (via Evernote).
The Innovative Educator
APRIL 26, 2014
'Here’s the roundup of what''s been popular on The Innovative Educator blog. Below you’ll see the top posts along with the number of page views. I hope there''s something that looks of interest to you. If it does, check it out. If you’re inspired use one of those icons below the post to share it with others and/or leave a comment. Entry Pageviews 5 Ways to use social media to spice up your next museum.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
APRIL 30, 2014
'Reinventing the Classroom kicks off tonight (US Eastern Time) with some great keynote speaker sessions, and runs all day tomorrow, Thursday, May 1st. So exciting! The speaker list and full schedule are below these announcements. Please forward to your friends and colleagues - this event is free! The theme of our 2014 Reinventing the Classroom conference is: "How Ed Tech Is Reshaping the Classroom Experience.
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IT Bill
APRIL 28, 2014
'There are a number of emerging trends in classroom technology that will likely shape the way we teach and learn in the very near future. These trends include mobile technologies (BYOD), improved wireless connectivity, and an increased demand for flexible learning spaces. The Learn Lab at the Holden University Center is an example of an […].
mauilibrarian2 in Olinda
APRIL 30, 2014
'What a privilege it was to be involved with "Imagining a Better Tomorrow", the first student-led TEDxYouth event for Maui students! The event was held on April 6, 2014 at Seabury Hall''s `A`ali`ikuhonua Creative Arts Center. I learned 4 things during the planning and the event itself: 1. A TEDxYouth event on Maui works. There were a few doubters. Could an event of this kind draw an audience on Maui?
Saving Socrates
APRIL 29, 2014
'While I am sure you already realize technology itself is nothing new. In fact, at one point, a tractor, train, light bulb, and even a pencil were radical technology. For years, I''ve been working in schools where they have attempted to implement "tech" in the classroom. However, the attempt usually is fairly traditional. It asks the teacher or administration to place more computers in a classroom and increase their use during classroom instruction.
EdTechnocation.com
MAY 1, 2014
'As an educator, professional development provider, blogger, avid user of Social Media, and a Hangout host, I am often in need of URL Shorteners to easily share links, documents, websites, etc. But, which URL Shortener service is the best one? A URL Shortener is a web-based service that will take a long URL (website address) and squeeze it into a very short easier to manage URL.
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.
Mistakengoal.com
MAY 1, 2014
'One of the more exciting developments at my university is the ongoing development of our new Mathematical Sciences Learning Laboratory (MSLL). Pronounced "missile" and the already the cause of many puns (e.g., the opening of the new lab is already being dubbed "the missile launch"), it's a space that is "intended to serve students entering our foundational mathematics sequence, in particular, courses below the calculus level." It seems to draw part of its inspiration
Technology Tidbits
APRIL 26, 2014
'Door 24 is fantastic iPad app for learning computational fluency in 4th-8th grade Math. This game has students trying to solve the mystery behind Door 24 while completing Math equations that focus on a wide range of problems (i.e. division, multiplication, order of operation, etc). W/ their unique reward system, multiple endings, and engaging narrative makes for a fun/high replay value game.
Slate and Tablets
APRIL 27, 2014
'As someone who writes computer science curricula and teaches it in real-time, I get heated when I see other schools in our country making stupid mistakes regarding the education of this vital skill. I tend to keep silent until it’s vital to speak out on certain issues when I’m 100% certain I have an important point to make, and this is one such point.
The Reflective Practitioner
APRIL 28, 2014
'This morning on my way from the car to the office, one of my mentors revealed that she made an amazing discovery last week. She needed to provide teachers with examples of what they needed to do for the end product of the course she was teaching. But this discovery was not new to her or to me. We’d both discovered it some years past separately in our classrooms.
Speaker: Amanda Davis, Chief Experience Officer and Liam O'Malley, VP of Association Solutions
The "new normal" is now a little less new, a little more normal. Does that mean your current LMS strategy is in need of a refresh? Is your organization or association leaning into the always-evolving eLearning environment to ensure you have the tools and content to remain relevant through all this change? There are many complex decision-making processes within your learning & development strategy and LMS lifecycle management, including: Selection.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
APRIL 29, 2014
'The Learning Revolution Weekly Update April 29th Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself. - Leo Tolstoy The Learning Revolution Project highlights our own "conference 2.0" virtual and physical events and those of our over 200 partners. We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds.
Technology Tidbits
APRIL 27, 2014
'Been for Education is one of my new favorite Web 2.0 sites for collaborative browsing and bookmarking the web in a safe environment. The way this works is educators create, manage, and monitor the student accounts while the "guide" learning by browsing the web and collaborating in real-time. This is all done through an easy to use interface and browser extension and is ideal for researching/introducing a topic, guided learning, and much much more.
Learning401
APRIL 30, 2014
Learning401 shoutout to our allies at the Providence Student Union - who share our commitment to giving voice to the public that is public school, in particular those persons who have the biggest stake in Rhode Island's future: our youth. More than making more Providence students eligible for free public transportation, PSU is empowering young voices to organize in being the change they want to see, and in ways that address serious challenges in absenteeism and student engagement.
The Reflective Practitioner
APRIL 27, 2014
'21st Century Framework. Last week I got involved in solving a problem of great technological difficulty: Get a Google Form to collect numeric responses, add the responses up, and send an email to the person who filled out the form with their results. It took several hours in a day, but after much trial and error I finally figured out a solution. Throughout the process as I continued to meet roadblock after roadblock, I kept thinking about the 21st Century Skill of ‘Resiliency’ What
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.
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