A Principal's Reflections
MARCH 24, 2014
'Ms. Fleming recently hosted Mr. Fowler’s Conceptual Physics classes for some hands-on experiences with electronics in the Makerspace at New Milford HS. Prior to their experience in this space, students had worked with the pHET DC Circuit Simulator. They were able to explore current flows through light bulbs in circuits powered by batteries and controlled by switches.
Educational Technology Guy
MARCH 26, 2014
'Google just announced image editing inside of Google Slides and Drawings. I''m ecstatic about this as I use lots of images in my presentations and its so much easier to just edit them in the presentation than in a separate app. You can crop, add borders, and even add masks. Check out the full release below. Edit images right in Google Slides and Drawings Posted: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 Posted by Brian Levee, Product Manager (Cross-posted on the Drive Blog.
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The Web20Classroom
MARCH 28, 2014
'This is my series where I explore a few things that I have seen or heard about that is pushing my thinking, getting me to see something a different way or just something I want to share. This week we look at the 3 things that have me excited this week. It’s Complicated -For adults, what teenagers do online has been somewhat of a mystery. We assume they spend their days writing about relationships or drama or other stuff.
Baker's B.Y.O.D.
MARCH 23, 2014
'I wanted a creative way to compile and share my pictures from my recent trip with Curriculet to CUE 2014 conference in Palm Springs, California. Searching through the Chrome Web Store, I found Loupe Collage. Similar to creating a customized word cloud in Tagxedo , Loupe Collage allows users to pull in pictures from Facebook, Google +, Drive, Dropbox, Twitter, the web, Instagram, and files ( ok, everywhere ) to create a collage where the shape and background can be customized.
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A Principal's Reflections
MARCH 27, 2014
'The following post was written by Bill Brennan and originally appeared on Peter DeWitt''s Finding Common Ground blog found at Education Week. The post was titled Schools.the New Digital Age Learning Organization? In my case and that of New Milford HS anything now seems possible thanks to the unequivocal support from Central Office, a staff that has embraced meaningful change, and a student body yearning for a better way to learn.
The Innovative Educator
MARCH 23, 2014
'Me and my mother I was at a large conference in the fall when the presenter asked the audience of more than 1000 educators to say the first word that comes to mind when thinking of high school. As if rehearsed for church choir, the audience responded. Their answer? BORED! I was thinking, wow! We all know this truth yet seem to accept it as just the way things are.
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Baker's B.Y.O.D.
MARCH 27, 2014
'This is a guest post from Mrs. Marynn Dause , an English teacher at King George High School in King George, Virginia, who is using Class Dojo to gamify her class. I''m fascinated with gamification and using Edmodo to gamify my Odyssey unit , but Mrs. Dause''s approach has got me thinking. Using Class Dojo, her method is something we all can learn from and with Class Dojo''s BIG ANNOUNCEMENT , staying in contact with parents and students just got easier.
My Paperless Classroom
MARCH 25, 2014
'Wokka and I had a great time at CUE 14. Here a just a few of the great pictures we got with some awesome teachers. @bribriggs : #selfieswithwokka #cue14 with a celebrity. Yeah for puppets! @Teamripley pic.twitter.com/jrKPsKIsEC — Brian Briggs (@bribriggs) March 21, 2014 Woohooo #selfieswithwokka @wokkapatue #cue14 pic.twitter.com/Eev15dGe6K — Craig Yen (@craigyen) March 22, 2014 My good friend @MrsGrayiron !
The Innovative Educator
MARCH 26, 2014
'You may have come across Cris Rowan's popular HuffPost piece explaining 10 reasons handheld devices should be banned for children under 12. You may also have read the rebuttal from a librarian mom who explains why she will continue to give her children handheld devices. While the pro-device author explains the benefits of handhelds, what she doesn't uncover is that the research cited by the original author doesn't support her claims.
Learning with 'e's
MARCH 24, 2014
'If I''d suggested flipping the teacher while I was still at school, I would have been in serious trouble. Given my reputation though, it wouldn''t have been out of the ordinary. I once spread a rumour at primary school that my tyrant of a head teacher had died (wishful thinking), and when he came back from sick leave, I wasn''t the most popular child in the school.
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.
Baker's B.Y.O.D.
MARCH 27, 2014
'ClassDojo iOS and Android apps now include ClassDojo Messaging — a new feature enabling teachers and parents to easily and meaningfully communicate about student progress. Users of Class Dojo and BYOD advocates will appreciate the ease with which they can keep parents connected to the classroom. Take a look at the screenshots below showing how ClassDojo Messaging will look on a personal device.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
MARCH 25, 2014
'Our second annual School Leadership Summit is this week, and we hope you will consider joining us for some or many of the 60+ free online presentations and keynote addresses. We have had such an enthusiastic response to this event that we have expanded the conference this year: we will start Wednesday afternoon/evening and go through Friday mid-day (US Time).
The Innovative Educator
MARCH 22, 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 How obsolete is your school?
Saving Socrates
MARCH 24, 2014
'While I have said before that I did my graduate work in education at TC, I should probably preface this post by saying that it was in Gifted Education. I actually did both student teaching positions at Gifted Magnet schools in NYC (Hunter & Bronx High School of Science). I''ve been fascinated by how to teach the truly gifted for a long time. I grew up in Princeton surrounded by friends and fellow students who came from exceptional families of students.
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Baker's B.Y.O.D.
MARCH 22, 2014
'I need a smartphone with a better front camera, and I need to perfect my selfie-taking skills, because I am HORRIBLE! With that being said, I had such a blast at #CUE14 and seeing all of my favorite California Twitter folks and hanging out in Curriculet''s booth telling EVERYONE who passed how much I LOVE my favorite digital reading tool of all time!
Learning with 'e's
MARCH 28, 2014
'Ever since I read George Dvorsky''s 20 crucial terms every 21st Century Futurist should know I have been thinking about one particular term he featured. His mention of the Substrate-Autonomous Person got me thinking about what possible applications should could have for education in the future. Here''s a quote from the article: In the future, people won''t be confined to their meatspace bodies.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
MARCH 25, 2014
'The Learning Revolution Weekly Update March 25th Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. - John F. Kennedy The technologies of the Internet and the Web are reshaping where, when, and from whom we learn--and even how we think about learning. The Learning Revolution Project highlights our own virtual and physical events and those of our more than 200 partners.
Connecting 2 the World
MARCH 25, 2014
'In a recent twitter conversation with Mike Morrison at RapidBI , I mentioned that I felt the current unemployment rate for teen in the US was having an impact on the skills students were coming in with. It used to be that students would learn work skills on the job in low level entry level jobs. These skills included basic jobs skills such as understanding what is expected in a job (being on time, dressing correctly, knowing when to take initiative, knowing when to ask questions, understanding
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Learning401
MARCH 24, 2014
'Last week I presented a keynote at the Women’s Leadership Conference hosted by the Vermont Women in Higher Education in Killington. I met some amazing women with marvel superpowers, to include Stasia Savasuk, founder of Thrift Me Pretty. Stasia is a personal stylist who helps women dress their authentic selves in a radical self-love, guilt-free, money-doesn''t-define-my-value way.
Technology Tidbits
MARCH 25, 2014
'Scrawlar is a new web tool that I just found out about from Larry Ferlazzo''s excellent blog. This is an excellent site that acts as a virtual whiteboard/word processors for schools. It''s a free collaborative tools that is ideal for education that it requires no student email for access, only a class code where a teacher creates an account. Best of all, Scrawlar can be used on any device and allows students to collaborate on projects/word documents.
Slate and Tablets
MARCH 28, 2014
'As if I could possibly be reminded more why I love my job, I had the opportunity to get to know 17 of the country’s most esteemed educators last week at the CoSN Conference in D.C. From digital snow days to maker spaces, there is a lot to learn from these people. Here, in nor particular order, are my observations from the “20 To Watch” experience.
Connecting 2 the World
MARCH 22, 2014
'A short history Twenty years ago, I was working on a management training program for Hungary. The program, funded by USAID,the Pew Foundation, and USIA, was headquartered in the State University of New York''s Office of International Programs in Albany, drawing on the resources of 26 campuses (university centers, colleges, technical colleges, and community colleges).
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.
EdTechnocation.com
MARCH 26, 2014
'In Part 1 of my reflection on the 2014 Hawaii Google Summit by +EdTechTeam , I shared my personal goal and the journey I took from last year''s summit until today. In Part 2 I''ll share my experiences, take-aways, and session resources from the 2014 Hawaii Google Summit. The biggest revelation for me at this Summit was the power of Google Maps and Google Earth.
Technology Tidbits
MARCH 26, 2014
'Modern Chalkboard is a wonderful new free site for finding SMART board resources. This is a great place to find interactive lessons on a wide variety of subjects such as: Math, Grammar, Science, and Social Studies. Also, this is a nice place to find other resources such as links and help files. I highly recommend checking out Modern Chalkboard by clicking here !!!
Slate and Tablets
MARCH 25, 2014
'Ahh, my beloved New York Rangers just beat the Phoenix Coyotes in overtime after Mike Smith (great goalie) gets injured and has to leave the game. I am in a happy state. I’m more excited because I know three students who went to the game tonight, and tomorrow I’ll be able to talk about the game with them. This is not your usually Slate & Tablets blog post, because there’s no technology involved.
Educator Innovator
MARCH 26, 2014
Nathan Cummings, an 18 year old from Mercer Island, WA, wrote his first novel in 5 th grade about a race of blue aliens from a faraway star system. Ever since that first novel, he’s been hooked on writing and it still plays a central role in his life today. Last week, Nathan’s writing earned him a national Portfolio Gold Medal in the 2014 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards —the nation’s longest running and most prestigious recognition and scholarship program for creative teens.
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.
EdTechnocation.com
MARCH 23, 2014
'From: hi.gafesummit.com On Friday, March 21st, and Saturday, March 22nd, I attended the annual Hawaii +Google in Education Summits by EdTechTeam. For Part 1 of my blog post on the Google Summit and before I get to my reflection and take-aways, I want to first reflect back to last year''s Summit, the first ever Hawaii Google Summit. Hawaii''s first Google Summit took place in January 2013 and at that time my coworker, +Elisabeth Yuen , and I had been attempting to implement Google Apps at our sc
Technology Tidbits
MARCH 28, 2014
'Earlier this week I did a post on The Answer Pad a wonderful graphical student response system. Yesterday they just released a big update w/ their newest feature being that of the digital portfolio. This is a great way to collect and organize students work to show case for future classes, self assessment, and track students progress and growth. A educator can create a portfolio by class or student and use the auto capture feature to automatically take snap shots for their portfolio or do it man
Learning401
MARCH 24, 2014
Last week I presented a keynote at the Women’s Leadership Conference hosted by the Vermont Women in Higher Education in Killington. I met some amazing women with marvel superpowers, to include Stasia Savasuk, founder of Thrift Me Pretty. Stasia is a personal stylist who helps women dress their authentic selves in a radical self-love, guilt-free, money-doesn't-define-my-value way.
The 21st Century Principal
MARCH 27, 2014
'Today, I stumbled an interesting article from Education Week I feel I must share and comment upon. The article, "Principals Pressed for Time to Lead Instructional Change" by Leslie Maxwell, adds an interesting wrinkle to the focus on principals getting into classrooms and conducting walkthrough observations. Apparently, if you''re doing it to raise test scores, you might be wasting your time.
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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