Sat.Nov 17, 2012 - Fri.Nov 23, 2012

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Use of Blogging to Address the Common Core

A Principal's Reflections

'First year New Milford High School teacher Mrs. Westbrook has been tackling the Common Core in an engaging and innovative fashion. One major instructional shift required by the Common Core Curriculum Standards is the increased emphasis on the use of informational texts. As students engage nonfiction, they learn to grapple with complex ideas and arguments and use those ideas in forming their own opinions.

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Think Globally, Act Locally

The Web20Classroom

'I have had the honor and privilege of spending the last week in Doha, Qatar at the World Innovation Summit on Education (WISE) Conference. This has been an incredible learning experience for me. Reflection is a big part of my learning so I have many thoughts, and ideas going through my mind. Global Thinking-While here I have been exposed to so many different parts of the world and heard about how education works (or doesn''t) in all corners of the global.

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Another great feature of Evernote - integrated in Outlook

Educational Technology Guy

'I love Evernote. It''s no surprise. I use it for everything and even more now in my new job as Chief Information Officer of the district. It allows me to keep everything - notes, files, and more all accessible anywhere on any device. I use the web clipper, Livescribe SkyPen , Android App, web app, and Windows Desktop App. As a teacher, we all used the web version of Outlook.

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Tagxedo: A Tuxedo for Word Clouds

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

'Tagxedo is another nifty free tool for creating customized word clouds. Compared to Wordle , Tagxedo has more options and the ability to customize the shape of the word including uploading a picture of your own choice. Tagxedo will also use one''s blog, tweets, website, and other sources for the content of the cloud. Think of Tagxedo as a way for dressing up word clouds.

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

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.

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ASHA 2012 Highlights

SpeechTechie

'Like many of us who attended ASHA this week, I still have what is known as the "ASHA Hangover." This does not have to do with consuming adult beverages (though there were a few, I admit) so much as consuming knowledge, walking yards and yards of various carpets and traversing escalators (lots of escalators!) occasionally waiting in long lines, and pretty much talking incessantly leading to my vocal folds going on strike.

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2012 Edublog Award Nominations

The Web20Classroom

'It''s that time of year again when the Edublog Awards aim to recognize the best Bloggers, Tweeters and Products. The process to nominate is simple and you can read about it here. I hope you will check out all those that I have nominated and all those nominated by others. The lists of winners and nominated are great ways to build your network and find new voices to follow and read.

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Quick Customizing of QR Codes

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

'The artist in me likes to look at the world in color, and QR codes by themselves are rather bland, but do a Google search for customizing QR codes and there will be a myriad of posts--most of which use technical jargon and various programs--to insert logos and other visual elements. The inserted logo or visual element will provide a visual cue to remember the purpose of the code.

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2012 Edublog Award Nominations

SpeechTechie

'Each year I enjoy the Edublog Awards season, which is ostensibly a competition but really a reminder of the importance of social media in education. For more on the history of the Edublog awards, click here. In the past few years, quite a few of the SLPs participating in social media have represented in this event, as you can see in last year''s ASHAsphere post.

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Technology: Tool of Engagement or Distraction?

The Innovative Educator

'Editor’s note: I believe technology can be used as a tool of engagement, empowerment, and creation but there are also educators who believe that technology can get in the way of learning. In this post, guest blogger Rod Baird shares some cautions to consider when using technology. Take a look and if you are so inspired, comment with your thoughts. Guest Post by Rod Baird At New Canaan High School students are not banned from using tech or blocked from sites.

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Livescribe Sky WiFi Smartpen - very handy in my new job

Educational Technology Guy

'Two weeks ago I started a new job. I''m the Chief Information Officer for my district. In this capacity, I oversee the IT department and coordinate technology issues with all other departments, as well as advise on educational technology issues, products, and pedagogy. This job entails a lot of meetings, issues, and challenges. One way I have been able to keep up with things is through my Livescribe Sky WiFi Smartpen.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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.

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My PLN: Eye See You.

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

'Randomized Word Cloud created using an uploaded picture of my eye on Tagxedo. I can not claim responsibility for placement and size of names! :-) Who do you see? My eye, really. People and collaborative places make up my Personal Learning Network. Facebook, Twitter , and Edmodo are central to my online community. Researching (and sometimes lurking) online in addition to participating in organized chats has resulted in many serendipitous connections and ideas for projects and lessons.

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Nominations for 2012 Edublogs Awards

wwwatanabe

'I love awards because it''s a chance to recognize and share those who inspire me. Likewise, I hear from others their list of educators and students who inspire them, and therefore expand my PLN. Thank you, Edublogs , for providing this opportunity to acknowledge amazing educators around the globe, and for raising the awareness of the awesome impact social media and web 2.0 can have on our learning and our learners.

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If you think a personal learning network is an echo chamber you’ve missed the point.

The Innovative Educator

'High school math teacher Crystal Kirch used her blog to ask for help with her biggest struggle this year: "My students don't know how to learn. They don't know how to succeed. And, it doesn't seem like they care to change any of that. " After reading about her struggle, some innovative educators and parents disagreed with her view toward students and took the time to respectfully disagree with Ms.

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Are QR codes redundant?

Learning with 'e's

It seems only a short while since we first became aware of Quick Response (QR) codes. In fact, they have been around since 1994, and were originally created to enable the Japanese car manufacturing giant Toyota to track its vehicles during the manufacturing process. Now QR tags are just about everywhere you look, including advertising hoardings, buses and trains, magazines and even coins.

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Reimagining Chickering & Gamson's Principles Post-Pandemic: Technology's Central Role in Modern Edu

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.

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How to (Not) Fill a Blank White Page

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

'Working with Ms. Morris , Mr. Lindgren-Streicher , and Mr. Thomasson back in August and similar in concept to Google''s 20% time projects , the Blank White Page Project was conceived as a way to connect students and teachers through questioning and self-directed learning. While we are implementing this within the confines of the continental US, this project could be adapted to include classrooms around the globe.

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Workshop in Detroit, Michigan area- seats available

SpeechTechie

'I am excited to be going out to the Detroit area again in 2 weeks (12/7/12). If you are looking for a workshop in iPad integration and are in the area, there are seats available for this session: Current Topics in iPad Integration for Speech-Language Pathologists: Fall 2012 Update This workshop provides an update on available apps that are dedicated to speech-language therapy, as well as further models of repurposing of apps designed for gaming, visual exploration, organization, creation, and p

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Superstorm Sandy Blows innovation through NYC schools

The Innovative Educator

'Hurricane Katrina brought rise to charter schools in New Orleans and it looks like Superstorm Sandy is bringing rise to online learning in New York City. Celine Azoulay, Executive Director of iLearnNYC is thrilled to be able to support New York City’s secondary school children who have been displaced from their homes or reassigned with 21 st century learning opportunities.

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Nominations Due Monday (Nov 26) for the Annual Edublog Awards!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

'It is that time of year again! The 2012 Edublog Awards are a go, and I''m pleased for Classroom 2.0 and my Web 2.0 Labs to be co-sponsors again of this very fun annual event. I''ll also be co-hosting the awards event live in December. I''ve been preoccupied with the Global Education Conference , so I''m tardy in helping to promote the event--so notice the due date for nominations coming up this Monday!

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Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools

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

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PATUE TALK, Teachers, Parents, and Ed-tech (ers?)

My Paperless Classroom

'Tuesday 11/13 was the first session of PATUE TALK, a weekly professional development conference for teachers, parents, and members of the ed tech industry to talk and work together. Jack frm Claco Tweeting @ PATUE My goals as the organizer were several. First, I wanted to get more teachers in my immediate community connected to technology. I have been working on developing best practices in ed tech application and it is visible in the work coming out of my room.

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Teaching artistry

Learning with 'e's

I taught my first art lesson today. Ever. Passing colleagues were a little surprised to see me teaching in the art room, completely out of context. Normally I'm found teaching a session on educational theory or psychology, or information and communication technologies. Teaching an art lesson is therefore a little outside my comfort zone. And yet, earlier today, I found myself surrounded by students with easels, wielding pencils, as we conducted a drawing class.

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The hottest posts that everyone's reading

The Innovative Educator

'Here’s the roundup of what''s been popular on The Innovative Educator blog this week. Below you’ll see the top weekly posts along with the number of pageviews. I hope there''s something that looks of interest to you. If it does, check it out. If you’re inspired, share it with others and/or leave a comment. 5 benefits of learning to play musical instruments.

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How to Easily Archive & Embed Tweets

The Daring Librarian

'With Search Hash & Google Apps! The Backstory: Taking our TLVirtual Cafe webinar series and Twitter chat #TLChat one step farther a few months ago we started #TLChat Live! (For some reason I always have to type the word LIVE! and Science! with an exclamation - don''t judge.) Spearheaded by Joyce Valenza, Nikki Robertson, and a core group of or TL Geek Tribe (volunteer moderators listed on our TLChat Live!

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The Battle of the Authoring Tools: A 10-Point Comparison for Picking the Right One

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.

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Want to succeed in STEM? Listen to the experts!

The Innovative Educator

'President Obama believes “The quality of math and science teachers is the most important single factor influencing whether students will succeed or fail in science, technology, engineering and math.” The problem is that our “quality” teachers and their administrators are not given the freedom to support children in ways that will produce the scientists and innovators our country needs.

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