A Principal's Reflections
OCTOBER 16, 2013
'If someone would have asked me this question a few years ago I honestly would not have had a good answer. I always thought a positive school culture was one where strict rules were created and consistently enforced to keep students focused on learning. In my mind, the more I could control the environment that my students were a part of the better the results.
The Innovative Educator
OCTOBER 13, 2013
'Technology provides teachers with a great way to provide evidence with artifacts of their effective practice. Across the country this has been a priority for schools that are incorporating a teacher evaluation based on the Danielson Framework for Teacher Evaluation. The model contains various components organized into the following four domains. Domain 1: Planning and Preparation Domain 2: The Classroom Environment Domain 3: Instruction Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities This is part of a
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SpeechTechie
OCTOBER 14, 2013
'The App Store is huge and overwhelming. It''s important to have some strategies to find apps; here are some I commonly share in workshops and thought you all might like to know about! 1. Make sure to look at iPhone apps in the App Store App, if you can''t find the app you are looking for. At times people hear about an app and become frustrated because they cannot find it in the App Store.
EdTechSandyK
OCTOBER 14, 2013
'Through a teacher and an educational technologist in my school district, I''ve recently discovered the Tellagami app for creating short animated videos. The video below is only the third Gami (the app maker''s term for a finished product) which I have created. I was able to learn the app very quickly this weekend in preparation for introducing it to secondary fine arts teachers from my school district this morning.
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A Principal's Reflections
OCTOBER 18, 2013
'The following post is an Edscape announcement from one of our sponsors. This year at Edscape , An Estuary will be running the first ever Sanderling Scavenger Hunt! Sanderling is a mobile field journal that lets teachers collect badges as they document their professional learning and take part in a lively social community based around education. The Sanderling Edscape Scavenger Hunt will allow us to collaboratively document all of the awesome things going on a Edscape and make new connections in
The Innovative Educator
OCTOBER 15, 2013
'Guest post by David Price “Dave Price casts a penetrating light on how the new dynamics of digital culture are transforming not only on how we work and play but how we think, feel and learn.” - Sir Ken Robinson When my eldest son was 13, I used to drag him out of bed each morning to go to school. Eventually I learned the reason for his excessive tiredness.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Saving Socrates
OCTOBER 17, 2013
'When I first started teaching, I use to use the phrase "I do not care, " frequently. In fact, it became a catch phrase among my students. I didn''t mean that I didn''t genuinely care for my students, it was obvious to them and me that I did. I spent countless hours grading papers and tests to give them comprehensive feedback within a 24 hour period of whatever they did.
Learning with 'e's
OCTOBER 18, 2013
'Veteran education theorist Michael G. Moore once wrote about three types of interaction. Learners interact, he said, with content, with their teachers and with each other. Other theorists subsequently expanded on this interactional triumvirate. Leslie Moller later suggested a fourth kind of interaction - interaction with the interface. His proposal reflected not only the proliferation of computer technologies but also a growing interest in Human Computer Interaction ( HCI ) and cognitive scienc
The Innovative Educator
OCTOBER 16, 2013
'Ever wonder which app or website would be best to meet your student’s learning objectives? What better way to find out than to connect with other educators using these resources? Well now you can do just that. Graphite , a new service from Common Sense Media, features over 500 reviews of apps and websites, rated for learning potential with tips for how to integrate them into your curriculum.
Mark Smithers
OCTOBER 16, 2013
'As well as providing occasional controversial thoughts about e-learning and educational technology in higher education I try to provide solutions to real world technical challenges in developing and implementing e-learning and educational technologies. One thing I’m interested in is how we can use modern web technologies to create a better experience for learner.
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 Learning Revolution Has Begun
OCTOBER 14, 2013
'Today we have a great line-up of Library 2.013 pre-conference sessions, all free (of course!), all dedicated to "connected librarians," and all part of the spectacular Connected Educator Month. The schedule overview is below, with more information and how to join the sessions at [link]. 11:00am US-Eastern Daylight Time "Leading the Charge to Connect the Library, Classroom, and Curriculum: A View from Library Leadership" - Panel Discussion 12:00pm US-Eastern Daylight Time "The Library as Makersp
Learning with 'e's
OCTOBER 17, 2013
'This is a continuation of my series on mobile learning. Mobile devices represent a tangible step-change for learning. They facilitate personalised learning while we are on the move, and enable us to access the Web. Just these two factors alone would be enough to tip the balance and convince most people that some kind of revolution is taking place, but mobile learning goes so much further.
The Innovative Educator
OCTOBER 17, 2013
'Here what teachers have to say here. I r ecently shared that Graphite, a new, free service from Common Sense Media provides rigorous ratings and reviews of apps, games, websites, and digital curricula. This allows teachers and school leaders to connect in important ways to make informed decisions about which technology to integrate into the curriculum via reviews and “Field Notes” written by innovative educators who are using these products in the classroom.
Comfortably 2.0
OCTOBER 17, 2013
'The favorite part of my job as an Integration Specialist is when I get to sit down with a teacher and introduce and work with them on a technology that can be integrated seamlessly into their classroom. I had that opportunity yesterday with Brenda Klawonn (@bklawonnNE). She teaches American History and does a great job of incorporatig the iPads into her classroom.
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My Paperless Classroom
OCTOBER 17, 2013
'There is nothing like a good model to help teach a skill. Unfortunately when you are teaching PowerPoint there is nothing like a good model. This year where the curriculum said "PowerPoint" I wrote in Ted Talk Skills. We used Haiku Deck, an awesome app for iPad-based presentations. I love the creative commons search built in to the interface as well as the wide range of ways to share the deck.
Learning with 'e's
OCTOBER 15, 2013
'This is a continuation in my series on mobile learning. What is digital curation? For those who visit museums or galleries, curators are those who are expert in a specific genre of exhibit, and who ensure that the displays are kept up to date, accurate and relevant to the viewing public. Curation is at the very heart of the success of any museum or art gallery.
The Innovative Educator
OCTOBER 12, 2013
'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 3 people & 3 ideas for using Twitter to share.
Comfortably 2.0
OCTOBER 16, 2013
'"At the end of the day we are accountable to ourselves-our success is a result of what we do." ~Catherine Pulsifer As I sat in a session at #edcampcentralNE last week the topic of teacher accountability came up.
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Some guy named Rae...
OCTOBER 15, 2013
I got a chance to play with Google Glass today, and wow — how cool is that?!? If you haven’t seen or played with Glass yet, find someone who has one and try it out. Now. Do not pass go, do not collect… well, you know the drill. Glass frees us.
My Paperless Classroom
OCTOBER 15, 2013
'Yes. I agree to give a speaker a heads up at the 30 minute mark. Since my fingers were on my laptop I did a Google search for "Set timer for 32 minutes" I was hoping for the Google timer. I know it use to exist, but didn''t come up in this case. It seems Google giveth and Google taketh away. The search did return a YouTube video called 30 minute countdown counter.
The Daring Librarian
OCTOBER 13, 2013
so.you aren't created in SL you're born.and you're born with ugly skin and hair and the rest is up to you and the amount of Lindens you spend or savvy shopping skilz. i was smart/foolish enough to take screen shots from the very beginning.though i CRINGE at my early pics i'm gonna share them with you! i have pics from my first day in-world on orientation island.when i had a torch stuck to my hand and i couldn't figure out how to detatch it!!
Comfortably 2.0
OCTOBER 15, 2013
'Year two of #edcampcentralNE is in the books. Another great day of collaboration, conversations and sharing. I could go on and on about the benefits of attending an Edcamp and how amazing it is to sit in sessions with like minded educators discussing their passions, but I won''t.
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.
Some guy named Rae...
OCTOBER 15, 2013
'I got a chance to play with Google Glass today, and wow — how cool is that?!? If you haven’t seen or played with Glass yet, find someone who has one and try it out. Now. Do not pass go, do not collect… well, you know the drill. Glass frees us. It — along with smart […].
My Paperless Classroom
OCTOBER 14, 2013
'The Original Assignment Seventh grade has created model of molecules using Styrofoam balls, or clay, or round fruit since anyone here can remember. This year we decided to bring this science project into tech class and ask the students to create a 3-d model of their chosen molecule in SketchUp Make , a free 3-d rendering engine from the good folks at Google The Obstacles Once we decided on the program to use we needed to get it installed on our machines.
Educator Innovator
OCTOBER 14, 2013
The Olymp-i-a Challenge is hosting a unique Lights On Afterschool event as part of the Afterschool Alliance celebration. The event will take place online and runs October 14–20. All afterschool programs and supporters of afterschool programs and activities are invited to participate at any time throughout the week. The Olymp-i-a Challenge engages youth in daily awareness and journaling for peace , green-living , and health.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
OCTOBER 16, 2013
'Please join us for the third annual global conversation about the future of libraries: October 18-19, 2013, [link]. The conference is once again being held entirely online around the clock in multiple languages and time zones. Everyone is invited to participate in this FREE forum designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among information professionals worldwide.
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.
My Paperless Classroom
OCTOBER 12, 2013
'I had a great time presenting for the Reform Symposium this weekend. What an energizing event, great ideas on all sides. Every time I went to the conference portal there was geat stuff going on. I was even pulled into a couple sessions once I saw the tweets. This was my best puppet presentation yet, and I am really grateful for the chance to organize my thoughts.
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