Learn How to Make Your School Yearbook in Google Slides A Guest Blog Post by Jennifer Scott, @jentechnology Register for the Online Course Register with EdTech Team The Problem with Traditional Yearbooks Are your school hallways plastered with posters screaming “BUY YOUR YEARBOOK”? MORE
I’m a huge fan of infographics. They let students create a great verbal/visual mix with the content they’ve learned. Plus, they’re lots of fun to look at and share, too. I’ve written about creating infographics in the classroom with Google Drawings. I’ve made my own infographics, ranging in topics from teaching frameworks to the ripple […]. Ed Tech google drawings google infographics google slides visual thinking activities MORE
Times have changed in education. Albeit slow, we’re beginning to see some transformations on the horizon. Today, students can attend school in a brick and mortar building, online, or in a hybrid environment. Education can span vast distances to reach areas once considered remote and isolated. MORE
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The century-old business model of manufacturing and selling cars may increasingly be challenged by the growing popularity of shared mobility services. These services include car-sharing (e.g. Zipcar), ride-sharing (e.g. Uber), and peer-to-peer sharing (e.g. Turo). MORE
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This year, Digital Promise is excited to announce 12 new districts will join the ranks of the League of Innovative Schools. The League is a powerful network of forward-thinking school district leaders. MORE
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After 100 episodes, I have learned a thing or two or three. Along the way, three things have stuck with me as I continue on this podcasting journey. THANK YOU for being a listener and being on this journey with me. In this episode, I reflect on the problem with perfection, where to find inspiration, […]. DTT podcast #DitchPod MORE
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8 Strategies To Make Learning Visual In Your Classroom by TeachThought Staff & Jackie Gerstein, TeachThought PD Facilitator How about some strategies for visual learning? MORE
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With the start of the new school year just around the corner, prospective students are asking what has become a very tough question: Should I go to college? Salary data from NACE; College cost data from NCES. All data in 2016 dollars. It used to be easier to give a clear answer. MORE
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As teachers, we make microdecisions in our classrooms constantly. We’re always analyzing and trying to do what’s right for our students. In a short period of time, we might think … Is she having a hard day? Maybe she needs a pat on the back and some encouragement. He really seems to gravitate toward that […]. Teaching impact of a teacher teacher inspiration teacher motivation MORE
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After 4+ years of piloting our 4 Shifts discussion protocol with thousands of educators, I am delighted to announce that our new book, Harnessing Technology for Deeper Learning , is now available! Over the past few years the protocol has really started to take off. MORE
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Time is precious. As educators we need all the time we can get. With keyboard shortcuts, you can increase your efficiency and decrease the time. It’s a win-win! In this episode, I discuss some of the more commonly known shortcuts and dig into some of the lesser-known, yet incredibly helpful ones. This week’s episodes of […]. DTT podcast #DitchPod edtech educational technology keyboard shortcuts MORE
A common thing I hear from educators is, “I don’t have time to be innovative.” ” I get it. The demands of teachers are seemingly going up while the time frame of our days stays the same. MORE
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Dangerously Irrelevant
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
After 4+ years of piloting our 4 Shifts discussion protocol with thousands of educators, I am delighted to announce that our new book, Harnessing Technology for Deeper Learning , is now available! Over the past few years the protocol has really started to take off.
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Jennifer Scott on episode 367 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Jennifer Scott saves her school tens of thousands as they make their yearbook with Google Slides.
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
This year, Digital Promise is excited to announce 12 new districts will join the ranks of the League of Innovative Schools. The League is a powerful network of forward-thinking school district leaders.
Education Elements
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Teachers love their jobs.
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The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
André Sasser on episode 364 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. André Sasser, a 9-year math teacher, tweeted something that has been viewed by 14 million people.
Ditch That Textbook
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
I’m a huge fan of infographics. They let students create a great verbal/visual mix with the content they’ve learned. Plus, they’re lots of fun to look at and share, too. I’ve written about creating infographics in the classroom with Google Drawings. I’ve made my own infographics, ranging in topics from teaching frameworks to the ripple […]. Ed Tech google drawings google infographics google slides visual thinking activities
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
The national network of Education Innovation Clusters (EdClusters) has grown substantially in the past few years. Today, the network includes 25 clusters in as many cities, stretching from New York to San Diego.
A Principal's Reflections
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
“ More blood means more energy and oxygen, which makes our brain perform better.” – Justin Rhodes Spending time in schools as a leadership and learning coach has been some of the most gratifying work I have done.
Ditch That Textbook
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Time is precious. As educators we need all the time we can get. With keyboard shortcuts, you can increase your efficiency and decrease the time. It’s a win-win! In this episode, I discuss some of the more commonly known shortcuts and dig into some of the lesser-known, yet incredibly helpful ones. This week’s episodes of […]. DTT podcast #DitchPod edtech educational technology keyboard shortcuts
The Christensen Institute
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
As the New York Times UpShot column recently highlighted, there is mounting evidence that students benefit from teachers who hail from a similar background and gender—and yet the teaching profession remains largely white and female.
Speaker: Joseph Clay, Business Transformation Strategist at Oracle, and Jeffrey Haynes, Director with Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
Today’s universities and colleges face many challenges ranging from reconciling financial pressures, to ensuring student success, to managing complicated workforce dynamics. One thing they all have in common: Their head of HR must align the HR function to best support the institution as it navigates this current landscape.
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
8 Strategies To Make Learning Visual In Your Classroom by TeachThought Staff & Jackie Gerstein, TeachThought PD Facilitator How about some strategies for visual learning?
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
Rebecca Mieliwocki on episode 366 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Mastermind groups are innovative ways to create safe spaces for teachers to grow and learn together.
Ditch That Textbook
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
Our classrooms can be as big as we want them to be. If we can get our students connected then the world becomes their classroom. Connecting our students can be as simple as having a buddy class at your school. Or it can be as big as participating in the Global Read Aloud Project. By […]. DitchBook Twitter chat classroom connection connected educator google hangouts google hangouts in the classroom gridpals skype skype in the classroom
The Christensen Institute
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
The century-old business model of manufacturing and selling cars may increasingly be challenged by the growing popularity of shared mobility services. These services include car-sharing (e.g. Zipcar), ride-sharing (e.g. Uber), and peer-to-peer sharing (e.g. Turo).
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
William Penn, founder of the colony of Pennsylvania, named Philadelphia in 1681 after the Greek words philo (beloved, dear) and delfo (brother)—hence, the City of Brotherly Love.
P21 Blogazine
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
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The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Andrew Pass on episode 362 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Online content should be riveting, interesting, and should educate students.
Ditch That Textbook
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
As teachers, we make microdecisions in our classrooms constantly. We’re always analyzing and trying to do what’s right for our students. In a short period of time, we might think … Is she having a hard day? Maybe she needs a pat on the back and some encouragement. He really seems to gravitate toward that […]. Teaching impact of a teacher teacher inspiration teacher motivation
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.
The Principal of Change
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
A common thing I hear from educators is, “I don’t have time to be innovative.” ” I get it. The demands of teachers are seemingly going up while the time frame of our days stays the same.
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
A sponsored Post From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter.
Ditch That Textbook
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
After 100 episodes, I have learned a thing or two or three. Along the way, three things have stuck with me as I continue on this podcasting journey. THANK YOU for being a listener and being on this journey with me. In this episode, I reflect on the problem with perfection, where to find inspiration, […]. DTT podcast #DitchPod
The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Subscribe today!
Larry Ferlazzo
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
Legends of Learning offers a ton of cool science games for students, and the ability to create a virtual classroom and track student progress.
Teacher Tech
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Learn How to Make Your School Yearbook in Google Slides A Guest Blog Post by Jennifer Scott, @jentechnology Register for the Online Course Register with EdTech Team The Problem with Traditional Yearbooks Are your school hallways plastered with posters screaming “BUY YOUR YEARBOOK”?
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Jim Bentley on episode 363 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Geo-inquiry helps students learn through geographic based explorations.
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
"Self-paced instruction or learning is any kind of instruction that proceeds based on learner response. The content itself can be curriculum, corporate training, technical tutorials, or any other subject that does not require the immediate response of an instructor.
EdNews Daily
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
Times have changed in education. Albeit slow, we’re beginning to see some transformations on the horizon. Today, students can attend school in a brick and mortar building, online, or in a hybrid environment. Education can span vast distances to reach areas once considered remote and isolated.
Larry Ferlazzo
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
JuralMin / Pixabay. I have a ton of resources related to infographics, and you can see them all at “BEST” LISTS OF THE WEEK: INFOGRAPHICS. Here are some new additions to those lists: The Pudding has an impressive collection of cool infographics.
The Principal of Change
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
I walked into Jasper Place High School in Edmonton, Alberta , as a basketball referee for the game, but as a principal at another school at the time.
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
Meet Evelyn Hamlin From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. So many teachers never get the credit they deserve. Evelyn Hamlin is a teacher who teaches her whole elementary curriculum in Spanish.
NeverEndingSearch
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
To celebrate the 90th anniversary of the publication of the First Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary. Oxford University Press is offering UK, Canadian and US non-subscribing public schools free online access for the 2018/19 calendar year.
The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
More group work was associated with greater individual gains in a new study. Photo: Tara García Mathewson.
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