Technology Tidbits

JUNE 19, 2014

Pixel Press Floors is one of the coolest new iOS apps (free) that I just found out about from the amazing blog, iLearn Technology. This app is perfect for educators looking to integrate Game Based Learning as it lets users create their video game simply by drawing it. For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.

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Technology Tidbits

JULY 9, 2018

SAM Labs Alpha kit is an educational kit designed for the classroom that teaches students how to code, ignite creativity, and much more. Educators are using SAM in a number of way from creating simple algorithms to very complex commands. The sky is the limit w/ these innovative blocks and a must see for all those in education.

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iLearn Technology

MARCH 14, 2019

I miss the cadence of posting regularly and interacting with my education friends virtually. I also am unwilling to retire iLearn Technology all together. For all of my education friends who have been with me since 2007, I can’t tell you how enormously grateful I am for all of you. I miss it. How do archeologists work?

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Technology Tidbits

AUGUST 25, 2015

Monster Math is an excellent iOS app/game for learning basic Math skills (i.e. Also, Monster Math adjusts skill level based on a user's performance and differentiates instruction accordingly (ideal for self paced learning). For my Pinterest board on Educational iOS Apps click here. addition, multiplication, etc.).

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Technology Tidbits

JUNE 24, 2015

Monster Math is an excellent iOS app/game for learning basic Math skills (i.e. For my Pinterest board on Educational iOS Apps click here. For another detailed review check out iLearn Technology's blog. addition, multiplication, etc.). For a more detailed review check out Edshelf. Below is a brief demo.

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Technology Tidbits

MAY 29, 2015

Monster Math is an excellent iOS app/game for learning basic Math skills (i.e. For my Pinterest board on Educational iOS Apps click here. For another detailed review check out iLearn Technology's blog. addition, multiplication, etc.). For a more detailed review check out Edshelf. Below is a brief demo.

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Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

Ten years into his 12-year tenure as mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg and his then education chief, Joel Klein, kicked off a program that they hoped would transform education in the city by making schools “centres of innovation,” Bloomberg told the BBC back in 2011. Today that budget is $3.2

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

The Edublog Awards were started about 7 years ago to counteract the trend of blocking social media in school districts and celebrate the educational power of these resources. Most influential blog post- Barbara Fernandes'' post for ASHAsphere- Gaming Into Education: Can Even Angry Birds Promote Learning? - Check it out!

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 16, 2017

His traditional resume failed to document the thousands of hours that he spent online in self-taught learning about the automotive industry. This frustration led to the creation of StackUp, a way for Nick (and others like him) to better document self-directed learning. You know…connective inquiry!

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 19, 2017

We are in full on count down mode for our yearly education conference, 5Sigma. This year our theme is Using Agency to Empower Students: What is Sacred in Education. Each year we work to include educators who have inspired our work. I could not be more excited for our third annual conference! This year is no exception.

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iLearn Technology

OCTOBER 12, 2015

What it is: You guys, the World Education Games is back again, taking place around the world October 13-15, 2015! The World Education Games includes World Literacy Day, World Math Day (which has been around since the first World Education Games), and World Science Day. In this game, you must answer faster than your opponents.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2022

But researchers at Ball State University have concluded that various modes of instruction—whether in-person, virtual, or hybrid—did not play a significant role in learning loss among students in Indiana public schools during the 2020-21 school year. Schools that did better in 2019 experienced greater learning loss by 2021.

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iLearn Technology

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

What it is: Hello Ruby began as a whimsical children’s book by Linda Liuka meant to help kids learn about computers, technology, and programming. can learn something from Ruby. Ruby loves learning new things, and hates giving up. The ground work for learning to code is all here.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 5, 2020

It was in 2010 that I invited educational bloggers to form an alliance with me (no need for secrecy). The goals were pretty humble in hindsight: To encourage educators in their blogging endeavors, whether they be new, established, or otherwise. Without them, I wouldn’t have conceived of The Learning Genome Project.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 5, 2020

It was in 2010 that I invited educational bloggers to form an alliance with me (no need for secrecy). The goals were pretty humble in hindsight: To encourage educators in their blogging endeavors, whether they be new, established, or otherwise. Without them, I wouldn’t have conceived of The Learning Genome Project.

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iLearn Technology

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

We are in full-on countdown mode for our yearly education conference, 5Sigma. Each year we work to include educators who have inspired our work. Team Anastasis will share how we’ve done it, what we’ve learned along the way, share our insight into what not to do, and be transparent. Maker Centered Learning with Colin Reynolds.

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iLearn Technology

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

But… You can win your own Flash and Thunder challenge at the 5Sigma Education Conference in February! Full disclosure: INVICTA sent me the Flash and Thunder challenge so that I could review it for you all here. If you register for the conference today, you can save 20% using the code: CYBERMONDAY at check out.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 12, 2021

Each day we were in remote learning, I sent a daily email with a video message for the community, links to all of our teacher’s daily plans, links to tech-support, and a daily check-in survey so parents could share how remote learning was going in their house. At Anastasis, we start every day with a whole-community meeting.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Today the fifth annual Global Education Conference kicks off. This is our free, five-day, online event that brings together educators and innovators from around the world, with sessions held around the clock to accommodate participant time zones. The Role of Open Educational Resources in Developing Globally Diverse Courses.

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iLearn Technology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

As they play, children learn about how big numbers work, and how to perform long addition and subtraction. In DragonBox Elements, students will secretly learn geometry. This is learning math through exploration. DragonBox Numbers is for kids who are new to numbers, counting, addition, and subtraction.

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 23, 2018

What it is: Flipgrid is a video discussion platform for your classroom that lets you engage and capture learning in new and awesome ways. How to integrate Flipgrid into your classroom: Flipgrid is a great way to get your students reflecting on learning, collaborating, and providing peer feedback.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 11, 2021

Each day we were in remote learning, I sent a daily email with a video message for the community, links to all of our teacher’s daily plans, links to tech-support, and a daily check-in survey so parents could share how remote learning was going in their house. At Anastasis, we start every day with a whole-community meeting.

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iLearn Technology

DECEMBER 28, 2017

More to contribute to the changing landscape of education. I could not be more thrilled to announce the 4th annual 5Sigma Education Conference and the INCREDIBLE line up that we have. 5Sigma will help you consider how you can push beyond current constraints and truly see what is possible in education. But flourishing is bigger.

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iLearn Technology

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

I love the way the lessons learned in the games can transfer seamlessly to real-life as well. When in Doubt, Talk It Out- teaching students how to seek out a trusted adult when they come across something questionable. Interland is such a beautifully designed game with important lessons about how to mindfully use the Internet.

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 24, 2018

Open source is basically the Golden Goose for education. Learning resources and tutorials help your students learn independently and get the most out of Inkscape. Which is pretty neat if you’re into that kind of thing. Inkscape is cross-platform so it’s easy to run on Windows, Mac, or Linux.

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iLearn Technology

JUNE 10, 2016

Perhaps the most disheartening outcome of the systematization of education is the way that it dehumanizes classrooms. Emboldened by being ‘the best,’ our education system has become blinded to the individual. May we, as educators, stand up and defend the humanity in our classrooms! The student-with-a-name.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 9, 2017

So often I see the same sentiment from educators involved in education dialogue, “Wouldn’t it be nice if a school were doing _. ” As an educator, I felt the same. What if we took kids on learning excursions every week? PBL and Tech: Tools to Support Inquiry Based Learning . Jennifer Anderson.

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iLearn Technology

DECEMBER 18, 2014

In the virtual world, students are wizards who learn magic and spells to defeat over 100 monsters. To learn a new spell or add powers (or adopt pets), students must complete different math challenges. As students play the game, they will learn over 300 math skills in 1st-8th grade. ” Umm, yes!

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iLearn Technology

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

We are in full-on countdown mode for our yearly education conference, 5Sigma. Each year we work to include educators who have inspired our work. Team Anastasis will share how we’ve done it, what we’ve learned along the way, share our insight into what not to do, and be transparent. Maker Centered Learning with Colin Reynolds.

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iLearn Technology

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

On February 19, Angela will be the keynote speaker for the 5Sigma Education Conference in Colorado. Angela is the perfect person to kick off a weekend of inspiration, learning, iterating, collaborating, and launching. 5Sigma is unlike any education conference you’ve been to. At Anastasis, this message resonates with us.

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iLearn Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2014

During Computer Science Education week (December 8-14th) they will be hosting other workshops. As a part of the Computer Science Education week, Apple will be hosting designers and engineers in select cities around the world. Apple is also offering free resources for learning to code that you can get started with today.

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iLearn Technology

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

In 2010, I thought that technology might be the savior of education. I created the Learning Genome Project as an attempt to make it possible to personalize education for every child. This led to creating a model that honors unique individuals, a model that would make utilizing the Learning Genome Project possible.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 21, 2015

The problem with education reform is that we keep attempting to change surface level systems and hoping for deep systemic change as a result. If you’ve been involved in education for any amount of time, you begin to see a pattern emerge. Tests show progress in learning. That education should be rigorous.

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iLearn Technology

JULY 10, 2016

As educators, we watched our student’s love for reading dissipate in favor of a digital badge. Perhaps my favorite moment of Digital Badge Summit was the bold declaration that digital badges could be a great equalizer in education. Students move across multiple learning spaces constantly. “Keep badges weird.

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 24, 2018

Open source is basically the Golden Goose for education. Learning resources and tutorials help your students learn independently and get the most out of Inkscape. Which is pretty neat if you’re into that kind of thing. Inkscape is cross-platform so it’s easy to run on Windows, Mac, or Linux.

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iLearn Technology

OCTOBER 26, 2015

But in education, we make a lot of decisions without these specific students-with-names in mind. When we talk about education, too often the focus is on learning all the right things, equipping kids with the right content and answers. But the truth is, a great school is about so much more than learning all the right things.

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iLearn Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2016

What it is: The Learning Genome Project started nearly 8 years ago in response to a sense of urgency to make education more about those it serves: students. Next, we go through the Learning Genome card decks. This led to the start of a school, Anastasis Academy. This is the first of the card decks. you’ll see them.

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