Tom Murray
OCTOBER 6, 2014
'I recently had the opportunity to sit down with three of the nation’s leaders in classroom design, and founders of the MTV-meets-classroom style resource,Classroom Cribs: elementary school principalBen Gilpin, technology specialistAJ Juliani, and classroom teacher and award winning blogger,Erin Klein.
The Journal
OCTOBER 6, 2014
They say a picture is worth 1,000 words. Okay, instead of writing a diatribe on blended learning, in this week’s blog we will let four pictures from blended learning classrooms "speak for themselves.
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Learning in Hand
OCTOBER 10, 2014
'Not only does project based learning motivate students because it is an authentic use of technology, it facilitates active learning, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. Projects begin with a driving question—an open-ended question that sets the stage for the project by creating interest and curiosity. Writing an effective driving question is surprisingly challenging.
My Paperless Classroom
OCTOBER 4, 2014
'I have my Livescribe connected to my Evernote as well as my mobile scanner. I save everything I need in Evernote all; the time. The Livescribe 3 Smartpen These hardware supports turn Evernote into a completely different type of tool for me. This is an archive of what I have written and it is searchable, even the handwriting. In this short segment of The TechEducator Podcast , I demonstrate how I use my pen connected to Evernote.
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Class Tech Integrate
OCTOBER 6, 2014
Finding ways to randomly select students in the classroom is nothing new. I've used everything from numbering systems, spinners, dice, and even a deck of cards to randomly choose students to answer questions in my classrooms. Of course these systems are a great tool to have. They keep students accountable because they never know when they will be called upon, and it helps teachers promote fairness in the classroom.
The Innovative Educator
OCTOBER 5, 2014
'This summer my department partnered with technology companies (such as PBS Learning, Google, and SMART Technologies) that provide resources used and loved by NYCDOE teachers to provide an innovative professional learning experience. The goal of the program was to create and connect teachers across the district who are power-users of the same resources so they could become area experts supporting others back in their school and districts.
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My Paperless Classroom
OCTOBER 8, 2014
'I will admit that when I see something interesting like a robot, a puppet, or a quadricopter, I begin to wonder “How could I use that as a teaching tool?” I daydream about the learning experiences I could construct around a specific device/ toy/ or idea. I am still up in the air about what I can teach using a quadricopter, but I am inviting you to think about robots in your curriculum.
The Electric Educator
OCTOBER 5, 2014
'Google Chrome has become the browser of choice for the majority of computers users. Chrome is a great browser. One of the best features is the ability to "sign-in" to the browser and sync your settings, bookmarks, apps, extensions, and more across all of your devices that are running the Chrome browser. Here are all of the things that you can sync through Chrome: Chrome Sync Settings: Chrome Menu --> Settings --> Advanced Sync Settings Chrome Sync is incredibly useful, but also has the po
The Innovative Educator
OCTOBER 8, 2014
'Innovative educators know that teaching and learning is shifting. Today students can watch lessons on their devices and progress at their own pace and teachers don’t have to waste time giving the same lecture multiple times a day. While watching lessons automates what is done in the traditional classroom, there is a new tool called Microsoft Office Mix which brings lectures and lessons to life by turning PowerPoints into interactive lessons called “Mixes” that are very simple to create.
Learning with 'e's
OCTOBER 5, 2014
'This is number 33 in my series on learning theories. Psychologists and cognitive scientists have offered a number of useful theories that aid our understanding of learning. In this series I''m providing a brief overview of the theories, and how each can be applied in education. Previous posts in this series are all linked below. My last post explored the work of Allan Paivio and his theory of dual coding.
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 6, 2014
'This is a GREAT week for library learning and conversations! (Forward this post to friends and colleagues.) Tomorrow, October 7th, our second annual “Connected Librarian Day” preconference kicks off at 3:30pm US-Eastern Daylight Time, led by Britten Follett, Joyce Valenza, Ross Todd, and Shannon Miller. Don’t miss eight great sessions, all free, all listed below, and with lots more detail at [link].
mauilibrarian2 in Olinda
OCTOBER 9, 2014
'What a rich one-hour experience! Our Google Rocks! Hawaii Episode #51 ended up being a discussion of Swedish and Finnish education, cloud services, Google Apps adoption in schools, digital citizenship, and changing identities. Thanks to +Niilo Alhovaara , +Alastair Creelman , +Holly Gates , +Kim Nilsson , and +Tiina Sarisalmi for a fabulous discussion!
The Innovative Educator
OCTOBER 4, 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 Fear is not an option when it comes to social medi.
The Electric Educator
OCTOBER 7, 2014
'The first step in protecting your data and privacy is to know what data has been collected and is know about you. Most **good** data companies will give you full access to the data and information they have collected about you; that you are storing with them. Google does a nice job of giving you access to the data it has gathered about you and that you have connected to your Gmail or Google Apps account.
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.
Technology Tidbits
OCTOBER 6, 2014
'Teache Your Monster to Read is a wonderful new site/app for Game Based Learning that I just found out about from Ozge Karagolu''s amazing blog. Basically, a student creates a monster that they can then use to play educational games involving letters/words working on their phonics and reading skills. This is a highly engaging game and best of all has an educational portal where educators can create/manage student accounts.
mauilibrarian2 in Olinda
OCTOBER 7, 2014
'We celebrated our 50th episode of Google Rocks! Hawaii last week with Google headbands! So much fun! We also did some serious learning about Google Classroom. Regular panelist and authorized Google Education Trainer +Michael Fricano II gave us a concise and clear overview of Google Classroom. Check it out! (??? ? ) @mauilibrarian2 This post was originally published at mauilibrarian2 in Olinda.
Learning with 'e's
OCTOBER 10, 2014
'I greatly enjoyed attending the Future of Technology in Education (FOTE) conference at London University''s Senate Building last week. It was an exciting and thought provoking, well attended event which somehow resembled a TED talk, with its large stage, bright studio lighting, music and arena style seating. It was also great to catch up with so many old friends and to meet some new ones.
edWeb.net
OCTOBER 9, 2014
'Friends of Connected Educator Month are the people and organizations who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to support the cause of connected education and contribute something valuable to Connected Educator Month. Lisa Schmucki, the founder and CEO of edWeb.net , was interviewed by Connected Educator Month for edWeb’s support of this movement for the past three years.
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Technology Tidbits
OCTOBER 10, 2014
'Homeroom is a nice free iOS app that lets educators share classroom activities w/ parents in a safe environment. I like to think of it as Instagram for the classroom where teachers can share classroom photos w/ parents in safe portal where only they can see them. Just like Instagram, parents can then favorite and leave comments. This is a nice little easy way to even create digital portfolios too.
Learning With Lucie
OCTOBER 8, 2014
'So, yesterday I caught up with some of my friends who managed to complete the 30 blog post in 30 days challenge by TeachThought. I started to write (unfortunately, I completed the 30th blog post on day 37, not day 30). If 30 in 30 is 100% success, I would assume 30 blog post in 37 days is 81%. So if numbers matter, I give myself a B- on this challenge.
Educator Innovator
OCTOBER 10, 2014
This post originally appeared on Hive Chicago. How we can leverage a Hive network-effect to create pathways to STEM success for students from populations currently under-represented in STEM. As the Chicago Botanic Garden celebrates the 20th Anniversary of our #CollegeFirst20 program , I got to thinking about the impact the program has had on so many Chicago Public School students who might not have considered STEM careers, and may not have achieved them without the multi-year mentoring, academic
NspireD2
OCTOBER 8, 2014
'Tony Vincent shares Pixabay, openclipart, and The Noun Project.
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.
Technology Tidbits
OCTOBER 5, 2014
'Science Bits is a nice Science curriculum for MS/HS aged students. This site has a wide variety of multimedia actives, simulations, videos, and more as students learn about areas/concepts of Science. It has a wide variety of lessons for educators to choose from as well as lots of interactive resources. I highly recommend checking out Science Bits by clicking here !!!
Learning With Lucie
OCTOBER 7, 2014
'TeachThought Blogging Challenge Prompt #28 Your thoughts: Should Technology drive the curriculum or vice versa? Technology should definitely not DRIVE the curriculum, but Technology can make some curriculum possible or even imaginable. For example Michael Hathorn''s course, Recreating Vermont History in 3D is not a course about technology, but the technology does play a significant role in driving this curriculum. 3D printing makes this course possible, but this course leverages 3D printing tow
Educator Innovator
OCTOBER 8, 2014
This post originally appeared on Facing Today , a blog of the international educational non-profit and Educator Innovator collaborator, Facing History and Ourselves, which empowers teachers and students to think critically about history and to understand the impact of their choices. For decades, students, parents, volunteers, and community members have been inspired by their Facing History and Ourselves encounters—whether in the classroom, at public and private events in-person or online,
NspireD2
OCTOBER 9, 2014
'new and improved from the University of Saskatchewan.
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.
Technology Tidbits
OCTOBER 4, 2014
'Story Bug is a wonderful free iOS app that students can use to collaboratively read along a children''s story at the same time w/ another person on a different device combining reading & video chat. These stories cover a wide range of educational topics and are for ages up to 6 yrs old. Best of all, synchronized sharing allows for users to point to words, turn pages, and more, together at the same time to help develop Reading and Comprehension skills.
Learning With Lucie
OCTOBER 7, 2014
'The last prompt of the 30 day Blogging Challenge from TeachThought "What Would You Do If You Were Not Afraid?" After several false starts in reflecting on this prompt, I realize that I''m already doing lots of what I would do if I were not afraid. I have given up my apartment, left the security of the K12 education system, moved into a vintage 1983 BlueBird Wanderlodge and given myself a new title "free-lance educator".
Learning in Hand
OCTOBER 5, 2014
'Learning in Hand Show #29 tells you about three websites that are great for finding clipart, photos, symbols, and icons. These sites feature images that you already have permission to use on your website, blog, poster, slideshow, video, animation, etc., etc. Also, get tips on how to download these images and advice for finding images to illustrate your ideas.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
OCTOBER 7, 2014
'The Learning Revolution Weekly Update October 7, 2014 A university is just a group of buildings gathered around a library. - Shelby Foote The Learning Revolution Project holds online and physical learning events, and highlights professional development opportunities from a network of 200 partners in the learning professions. The great majority of these events are free to attend.
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