Sat.Jul 26, 2014 - Fri.Aug 01, 2014

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Schools That Work For Kids

A Principal's Reflections

'My son, Nicholas, is your typical child growing up in the 21st Century. He loves to play outside, swim in the pool, golf in the NYC Junior Golf League, have friends over, and feast on McDonald’s. Then there is the technology aspect of his life, which is a very big part. Who am I to deprive him access to an array of engaging tools that his generation is growing up with?

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Let's Build Something Together-Maker Spaces and 20% Time

The Web20Classroom

'Maker Movement 20% Time Genius Hour The idea of students looking away from ridged content focus all throughout the school day and giving them back some time to explore and make is gaining a foothold in many classrooms. Educators are turning towards ideas like the Maker Movement and 20% Time to foster creativity and innovation in their classrooms and to get their kids thinking and doing more.

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1112 Great GOOGLE CLASSROOM Tutorials by Early Access Testers

mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

'FINALLY got my invitation to Google Classroom today. Thank you, Google! I''ll be checking out these tutorials for guidance and inspiration: 1. Google Classroom - Teacher and Student View video by +Roger Nixon , June 15 2. The Electric Educator - Setting Up your Google Classroom , June 25 including a Google slide show 3. Preview of Classroom for Google Apps for Education from +Google Gooru , June 27 4.

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Core Tech for Learning with ELA Common Core #ISTE2014

wwwatanabe

'One of the #ISTE2014 sessions I attended was "Core technologies for the Common Core" by Kyle Brumbaugh and Elizabeth Calhoon. They had a great introduction to the Common Core and a plethora of helpful tools. In this post, I will share some of what I learned from them , and add in a few more resources, ideas, and tools. ELA Text Complexity Readability levels are an important ingredient for figuring out text complexity.

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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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Class Dojo: New Features for School-Wide Use

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

'ClassDojo teachers can now collaborate to improve student skills and behaviors, and with ClassDojo’s newest features, students build important skills across all of their classes and grade levels. ClassDojo — the popular behavior and skills development app used by millions of teachers around the world — today released a new set of features aimed at teachers eager to work together on the application.

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Why do so many Moodle courses suck?

Nik Peachey

Moodle is a magnificent free product and has the potential to enable schools and teachers to build wonderfully unique interactive online learning courses in which learner interaction can be tracked, measured and responded to. Despite this the vast majority of Moodle courses I see are a long list of Word and PDF documents with at best a few forums that enable a minimum of human social interaction.

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How Test Scores Have Become 'Infallible Indicators of Teaching & Learning Quality'

The 21st Century Principal

'Veteran Educator and education writer Marion Brady had some thought provoking words in this recent post on Valarie Strauss'' Washington Post Answer Sheet blog. (See "What do standardized tests really measure?" ) In that post, Brady provides some gems that should provoke more discussion on the damage to public education that is occurring by those who insist, as Brady puts it, "Test scores are infallible indicators of quality.

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Are #EdTech Resources Keeping Student Data Safe? Find Out!

The Innovative Educator

'Are you an innovative educator who loves using digital media, but is a little concerned about the safety of student data? Do you wonder if your classroom tech use is CIPA and FERPA compliant? You are not alone. This is a hot media topic which often gives us cause for concern. Being concerned is good. Being armed with the facts is better. This came to my attention recently, because innovative educators (in threads like this one) provided me with articles that made them second-guess their use o

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Is teaching an Art or a Science?

My Paperless Classroom

The following was written as a homework assignment and is presented here for some educational conversation with others. Please feel free to comment below on your thoughts to the question “Is Teaching an Art or a Science?” Thx, Jeff A Universal Question: Is Teaching an Art, or Science? Is teaching an art or a science? […]. The post Is teaching an Art or a Science?

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Babies and Mobile Devices. Where Are YOU on the issue?

Kevin Corbett

'Everywhere I turn I see babies, toddlers and young children with tablets/ipads and smartphones. The glow of the brightly colored illuminated device is attractive and alluring for people of ANY age. But, at what age is it appropriate? Consider the following product from Fisher Price and the differing perspectives. Share your thoughts in the comments section at the end.

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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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Still MOOCing Along.

EdTechSandyK

'Image Source Used Under a Creative Commons BY-NC-ND License Week 4 of the Foundations of Virtual Instruction MOOC I started on June 30th is wrapping up today. By this time next week, I will hopefully have successfully completed my first MOOC. Overall, it''s been an interesting experience. Because I''ve completed an online masters degree , read extensively on virtual learning, taken an online course in facilitating virtual PD courses, and even helped design and facilitate a few online staff deve

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“To E or Not to E” That is the question when it comes to textbooks

The Innovative Educator

'Most degree programs provide students with the option of using an e-textbook instead of a traditional hard copy. This usually means scouring the Internet for the best deal. It also means figuring out what format works best for you. Innovative educators who are taking classes are making informed choices for themselves. However, whether they are in school or not they must ensure their students are college ready.

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Trashy, Crafty, & Literary: Upcycling for the Win!

The Daring Librarian

'I love books. I love art. I love Etsy. I love funky stuff. I love recycling and upcycling. This artist on Etsy combines both! Nifty & Thrifty Crafter Meet Kim Franklin (aka) the Trashy Crafter and here''s her nifty thrifty story: ". I love to go to thrift stores, I think mainly because it''s such an adventure! Anywho, my Mom and I were at a thrift store when we saw them throwing out hundreds of damaged and outdated books.

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Summer Reading and More: Overdrive Media Console

SpeechTechie

'Purchasing books (e- or otherwise) and audiobooks is an expensive proposition, especially if you don''t necessarily want to add them to a real or virtual collection for revisiting. This is one way our public libraries can come in handy. But did you know you can get many titles for free without even leaving your home? Overdrive Media Console (free for iPhone, iPad and Android) has been around for some time, but has improved with its own updates for usability, in addition to the increased availab

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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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Level it Books

Technology Tidbits

'Level it Books is the popular educational app (Android/iOS) for scanning a book''s ISBN and getting a Reading Lexile/Level. It''s being used by educators, parents, and librarians around the world to keep a virtual library of books, manage students Reading Levels, and more. Also, a teacher can use it not only to create class rosters and book libraries, but a "book of the day" as well.

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The hottest posts everyone's reading

The Innovative Educator

'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 10 Ways Social Media Can Improve Writing in Your C.

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mLearning That Works (INFOGRAPHIC)

Kevin Corbett

Mobile Learning That Works [ INFOGRAPHIC ]. Leading Experts estimate that over 70% of businesses will implement m-learning in the next 2 years. More on Mobile Learning.

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Mozilla Offers Training and Guides to Teach Net Neutrality

Educator Innovator

Net Neutrality , the principle that all online content or data, regardless of who creates it or receives it, should be given equal footing by Internet Service Providers – which was a founding principle of the Internet – is currently under threat by a recent court ruling. As a result of that ruling, policymakers are considering the possible creation of, in essence, “fast” and “slow” lanes on the web by allowing some data to be prioritized over others.

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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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ForAllRubrics

Technology Tidbits

'ForAllRubrics is a wonderful site/app (iOS/Android) for educators looking to create rubrics and even badges for their class. This site interacts seamless w/ their free mobile app as well as lets educators create/manage student accounts while creating rubrics that are aligned to Common Core Standards. Also, educators can browse through existing rubrics created by other users assess students and generate detailed reports.

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10 3D Modeling, Engineering, and Architecture Apps You Should Try for STEM

Hansen's Link to Tech

'As education continues to embrace STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) implementation in K-12 schools, it''s important to know of quality apps that will allow for meaningful student learning. Whether your school is implementing 1:1 Chromebooks, iPads, laptops, or have a select amount of devices for classrooms/school you have great opportunities to get students engaged in 3D modeling/architecture/engineering with these 10 FREE Chrome or iOS apps.

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Babies and Mobile Devices. Where Are YOU on the issue?

Kevin Corbett

Everywhere I turn I see babies, toddlers and young children with tablets/ipads and smartphones. The glow of the brightly colored illuminated device is attractive and alluring for people of ANY age. But, at what age is it appropriate? Consider the following product from Fisher Price and the differing perspectives. Share your thoughts in the comments section at the end.

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What Happens When Test Scores Are Used in High Stakes Decisions? Stupid Decision-Making

The 21st Century Principal

'What happens when schools and school districts let test scores rule the day? Check out letter of resignation by a 14 year veteran teacher from Tennessee who was found "ineffective" due to her TVAAS ratings. "What Defines an ''Ineffective'' Teacher?" What immediately becomes clear to me is the following: The problem with the accountability in education movement, like in this case, is that too many educators, politicians and state level testing bureaucrats think "any old test will do" when it com

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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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iPracticeMath

Technology Tidbits

'iPracticeMath is a wonderful all-in-one site for al things Math related w/ an educational portal. A educator/student can find problem walk-throughs, definitions, worksheets, games, and more. Also, the educational portal allows students to track student progress as they work through online Math activities, as well as generate detail reports. The topics covered range anywhere from basic Math skills to more advanced categories such as Algebra and Calculous.

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Maker Party 2014: Resources for Libraries and Learning Spaces

Educator Innovator

This post originally appeared on the Mozilla Webmaker blog. At the heart of the Maker Party campaign, Webmaker tools/resources, and Hive Learning Network is the Web Literacy Map , which outlines what we at the Mozilla Foundation think are the important skills and competencies needed to be literate on the web. Each web literacy competency has a dedicated page that features the best resources on the web to help you “Discover, Make, and Teach” those skills.

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Why I Don't Have High School Students Read Middle School Books and Why You Shouldn't Either

Saving Socrates

'There is a trend today in education to fit the book to the student. In many ways this is a welcome trend in furthering to customize a child''s education and meet them where they are at. (Although is meeting them where they at the goal, or should we really be showing them where they should be at and providing them the tools and engagement to get there?

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Learning Revolution Events - Call for Volunteers - You Matter! - Future of Museums Keynote Recordings

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

'The Learning Revolution Weekly Update July 29th, 2014 Curiosity is a delicate little plant that, aside from stimulation, stands mainly in need of freedom. - Albert Einstein The Learning Revolution Project highlights our own "conference 2.0" virtual and physical events and those of our over 200 partners in the learning professions. We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, onlin

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The Roses and Thorns of an LMS Strategy: How to Flourish with the Right LMS

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.

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GoClass

Technology Tidbits

'GoClass is a fantastic learning tool for the mobile classroom. This is a free site/web app that allows educators to conduct lessons on student''s mobile devices (iOS/Android), track their learning and progress, and so much more. The way this works is an educator creates an account through the GoClass web portal and then starts creating their multimedia digital lessons that get shared w/ students when they join a session.

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Door 24

Technology Tidbits

'Door 24 is one of my favorite free iPad apps for Math. This is a super fun game that has students trying to fix a robot''s circuits while solving the mystery behind Door 24. This game focuses on Math for grades 4th-8th aligned to Common Core Standards and has students working on computational fluency, number sense, and algebraic thinking. I highly recommend checking out Door 24 by clicking here !!!

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Tangram Chess

Technology Tidbits

'Tangram Chess is one of the coolest iOS apps for Math to come around in a long time. This game uses translations, rotations, and reflections, to move shapes across a chess board. As w/ all Math File Folder games, it can be played on multiple devices via bluetooth, generate and email detailed reports to teachers/parents, and are multi-player. This is an ideal app for Game Based Learning, centers, and much much more.

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Answerables

Technology Tidbits

'Answerables is one of the most unique sites to come around in awhile. It is a cross between a Learning Management System and Game Based Learning environment to deliver a innovative and fun learning experience for students. All of this takes place in a 3D virtual world (i.e. think Second Life but geared towards education) that allows educators to create lessons, scavenger hunts, collaborate w/ other educators, and much much more.

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Enhancing HyFlex Education through the PowerTeaching Framework

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.