Catlin Tucker
JULY 25, 2016
I’ve written extensively about the benefits of using the Station Rotation Model with students. English teachers frequently ask me which technology tools I use to design my online learning stations. Below are my 5 favorite technology tools and online resources for designing the online learning stations in my English classroom. #1 StudySync. StudySync has freed me from the limitations of our school book room.
EdTech Magazine
JULY 25, 2016
By Alan Joch As the academic year approaches, school districts will want to add valuable technologies to improve the student experience.
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Teacher Reboot Camp
JULY 23, 2016
“Since we cannot experience everything, other people’s experiences, and hence other people, become the surrogate for knowledge. ‘I store my knowledge in my friends’ is an axiom for collecting knowledge through collecting people (undated).” – Karen Stephenson. When we connect with other educators and develop Personal/ Professional/ Passionate Learning Networks (PLNs) , we participate in collective, networked learning.
The Journal
JULY 25, 2016
Learners are not just short users. So, software designed from a User-Centered Design perspective is not always appropriate for those short users! This week’s blog, then, outlines a Learner-Centered Design approach to educational software development that should better meet the unique needs of learners.
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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.
The CoolCatTeacher
JULY 27, 2016
Prepare for Back to School From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Prepare for back to school by getting the supplies (and the rewards) to help you and your classroom succeed. These tips and tricks will help you shop at my FAVORITE school supply shopping store — Staples! Get out your pencil. Follow these links and make your Staples shopping list now.
EdTech Magazine
JULY 26, 2016
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Survey shows enthusiasm for the future of educational technology, but room to grow when it comes to broader, more innovative implementations.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
A Principal's Reflections
JULY 24, 2016
Make no mistake about it; the job of any type of educator is tough these days. It is a rewarding profession in that we have the opportunity to make a positive difference each day, but for all our efforts, thanks and appreciation are tough to come by at times. The fact that many countries don’t value the honorable work that is done in classrooms and schools is a tough pill to swallow.
The CoolCatTeacher
JULY 28, 2016
Collaboration, Commenting, and a Global Audience From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Learning writing can be exciting! Kids can love writing. Now, students can easily join writing communities. After joining, students find that commenting on another student’s writing can be fun. Teacher-librarian, Cynthia Alvarado , shows us how to make writing exciting for kids.
EdTech Magazine
JULY 27, 2016
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez The latest from Google’s research lab lets kids play through programming.
Digital Promise
JULY 27, 2016
Keeping students motivated is a challenge for educators and parents alike. By now you’re probably familiar with popular strategies such as grit and growth mindset , which are effective but not entirely foolproof in their abilities to enhance student motivation. For example, grit has received criticism for romanticizing hardships (1) , while growth mindset is ineffective when implemented incorrectly.
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.
Ed Tech from the Ground Up
JULY 27, 2016
In public radio they call it “sustaining gifts.” Donors agree to have a certain amount deducted from their credit card each month. They are “renewing” their public radio membership. When I worked as a public radio reporter, I often had to pitch this option on-air to listeners. In the past, textbooks were adopted in five- to seven-year cycles with a high price tag and no “renewals.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 27, 2016
As teachers get more creative about differentiating for student needs, we’re turning to tools that use other approaches than writing a report or creating a class play. One I hear more and more about is podcasts. Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Emily Southey, has some thoughts on how to integrate podcasts into your lesson planning: In the age of technology, students and teachers alike listen to podcasts in their spare time.
EdTech4Beginners
JULY 27, 2016
When you move schools your email account is often deactivated shortly after you leave. What happens to all those emails with useful information, contacts and resources that you will need in your next role? They more than likely get deleted. This is when you need Grad Gopher. Grad Gopher allows you to transfer all of your school Gmail account (including Google Docs content) to your personal account.
Digital Promise
JULY 29, 2016
Everyone agrees more information is helpful when it comes to choosing the right ed-tech products to support student learning. But is it worth the extra time and effort for schools and product developers to go beyond an informal product pilot and adopt a more rigorous approach to collecting data? For ed-tech pilot participants in the Pittsburgh area, the answer is a resounding “yes.”.
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.
EdNews Daily
JULY 24, 2016
Robyn Shulman. I was honored to chat with Karl Mehta, the founder and CEO of EdCast Inc. Thousands of new education technology platforms have emerged in the past decade. As education technology continues to grow, it is important to identify services with purpose and meaning. Technology that makes a difference in the world is the focus and mission of EdCast.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 29, 2016
One of the most popular, free tools used by thousands of schools is a virtual bulletin board called Padlet. It starts as a blank canvas (called a ‘wall’) to which users can add text, video, images, weblinks, and more. It can be accessed via a direct link that is posted or emailed, or an embed in any digital platform that accepts these HTML codes (such as a blog, website, or wiki).
Battelle for Kids
JULY 25, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 6, Number 10. Driving Question: How do you prepare middle grade students to succeed in an increasingly diverse and global world? CHANGING THE PARADIGM. Modern students need the ability to think with a global perspective. This mindset will allow students to problem solve, collaborate, and communicate effectively with both the diverse populations they will encounter at school and later in their careers.
Brilliant or Insane
JULY 26, 2016
Brilliant or Insane. It’s summertime, and that brings the promise of relaxation, recuperation, and time spent away from the classroom. It’s time to think about your emotional health. Of course, the reality for most of us is quite different. Yes, summer means that we aren’t driving to school every day, but what typically happens is a great deal […].
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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
EdTech4Beginners
JULY 23, 2016
Gamification is applying typical elements of video games, such as levels and experience points, into other areas of life. Video games can be effective learning devices, assisting understudies, and enhancing the learning environment. Higher education has been making moderate movements towards implementing video games into the classroom, by conjoining the standard curriculum with an exciting “video game” feel in a concept called Gamification.
Securly
JULY 25, 2016
The world’s leading provider of cloud-based online security for the K-12 environment releases a self-serve tool to streamline the web filter setup process. The post Introducing “Dr. House” – Our New Debug Tool to Automate Network Troubleshooting appeared first on Blog.
Battelle for Kids
JULY 24, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 6, Number 9. Driving Question: How do teachers in an early childhood exemplar school foster global understanding? Global learning is concerned with exploring the interconnections between people and places around the world. It asks us to observe the similarities and differences that exist around our world today and relate these to our lives.
Digital Promise
JULY 28, 2016
This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The pond is alive with birdsong and duck sounds. You can wade into the water and measure its temperature and quality. You can track fish populations and observe microscopic life. About the only thing you can’t do in EcoMUVE — a virtual world where ecosystem science comes to life — is feel the mud between your toes.
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.
Education Elements
JULY 27, 2016
In the year 1762, a Genevan philosopher named Jean-Jacques Rousseau presented the world with his vision of education. Despite being burned, banned, and ridiculed, this vision – a book Rousseau titled Emile, or On Education, went on to become a pillar of today’s modern philosophies on teaching and learning. The scope of Emile is vast, and it foretold of many developments that were yet to be realized.
Securly
JULY 25, 2016
The world’s leading provider of cloud-based online security for the K-12 environment releases a self-serve tool to streamline the web filter setup process. The post Introducing “Dr. House” – Our New Debug Tool to Automate Network Troubleshooting appeared first on Blog.
Battelle for Kids
JULY 27, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 6, Number 11. There is a remarkable amount of energy being directed at global education. In the final weeks of July, two important meetings in Washington DC brought together experts, academics, corporate partners, government organizations, and classroom practitioners. The purpose of these meetings was to focus that energy on policies and practice that will enable all learners to develop global competence.
Digital Promise
JULY 29, 2016
“Learners are usually the missing piece of the process” when developing education technology, says software developer Jamie Hollier, Co-CEO of Anneal, Inc. When developers and adult learning program administrators partner to create ed-tech products, however, learners become the central focus. Program administrators know and understand adult learners’ needs, while developers can test products with actual learners in the iteration process.
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.
Education Elements
JULY 27, 2016
Michael Fullan describes the necessity of harnessing the power of “new pedagogical innovations with technology,” in his article, “Choosing the Wrong Drivers for Whole System Reform.” He continues by stating that the advances in digital content for educational purposes involve key elements needed for increased student achievement. These include, “engagement; entertainment; ease of access to information and data; group work; humanity; social relevance, and so on.
Securly
JULY 25, 2016
The back-to-school rush is fast approaching, and we have just the tool to ease IT admins and school administrators back into the swing of things… Meet Dr. House , our new tool that allows customers to certify that their networks are up and running correctly. Dr. House launches a series of automated checks meant to detect the most common network misconfigurations.
Edsurge
JULY 25, 2016
Every year, 7:30 a.m. seems to come earlier. If that sentiment seems familiar, perhaps you are the parent of a teenager. With three teenagers, the daily gauntlet to get them out the door and to school on time has gotten tougher as they reached middle and high school. This fact hit home when we experienced a two-hour delay this winter, a morning that still stands out as a glorious aberration from our normal, stressful routine.
Battelle for Kids
JULY 27, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 6, Number 11. There is a remarkable amount of energy being directed at global education. In the final weeks of July, two important meetings in Washington DC brought together experts, academics, corporate partners, government organizations, and classroom practitioners. The purpose of these meetings was to focus that energy on policies and practice that will enable all learners to develop global competence.
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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