A conversation with Peggy George in episode 105 of the 10-Minute Teacher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Peggy George @pgeorge was one of the most photographed people last year at ISTE 2016, however – SHE WASN’T THERE. MORE
These were my remarks as a guest speaker in Donna Murdoch's class “Online Teaching and Learning – Applying Adult Learning Principles” this evening. I was asked to speak about learning analytics, but like I said in my keynote last week at NMC , ed-tech is boring. MORE
Oxfam’s May 17th report titled Inequality in Nigeria: exploring the drivers , rightly identifies several factors impacting Nigeria’s state of poverty and economic inequality, some of which include the public sector’s misuse of resources and a widening gap between the rich and the poor. The report garnered much attention from Nigerian based news outlets, such as Punch and ThisDay , and international media houses, such as Newsweek and NPR. MORE
A conversation with Terry Freedman in episode 104 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. MORE
A global search for education blog post From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. No, blended learning is NOT hype, at least not in my experience. MORE
From hours spent in class, to lesson structure and break times, formal education in China is worlds apart from that in America. The chasm is not only caused by physical miles involved, but also the native variable cultures and traditions between the two countries. MORE
Have you ever walked into a classroom where students were engaged in serious on-topic discussion, debating ideas and challenging each other to provide evidence of their statements? MORE
I recently did a lesson which had a focus on character description. MORE
A season 1 encore episode From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The top Wonderful Classroom Wednesday of Season 1 is… Social emotional Learning with Puppets and Special Needs! You loved this episode! Such a heartwarming story and novel idea. MORE
When it comes to educating students from low-income families, according to a new study, one state leads the pack. And it’s one you might not expect. Texas cities were top performers on a new measure that compares how well schools and cities across the country are teaching their poorest students. MORE
When you go to a conference — even for a single day — you’re investing hours of your life into the experience. And if that’s the case, it’s always best when you get a good return on the time investment. MORE
Traci Chun, a teacher-librarian at Skyview High School in Vancouver, Washington, and junior Ulises Santillano Tlaseca troubleshoot a 3D printing job in the library’s maker space. Photo: Kelsey Aske. MORE
Former Teacher of the Year Bob Goodman with students. Our students are slipping behind in global competition. This not only puts individual students at a severe disadvantage; it puts our country on a declining trajectory. This trend is particularly problematic in regard to STEM subjects. MORE
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Encore Episode 101: The Best of Season 1 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Jim Forde’s episode, “You’re the Teacher” is the top episode of Season 1 of the 10 minute teacher. MORE
Today Savvy conducted her pre-ISTE interviews at the Badge Summit. Below, watch the live video interviews. Baby Savvy was excited to catch up with two of our favorite educators. Baby Savvy spoke to Sarah Thomas (@Sarahdateechur) about the newest EduMatch book launching tomorrow. Michelle Baldwin ( @MichelleK107 ) talked about integrating technology with children and why it is important they explore with technology. Baby Savvy will be conducting live interviews for the rest of ISTE. MORE
ISTE is around the corner and taking place in my hometown, San Antonio. Make sure to catch the Periscope videos by my newborn, Savvy, and I as we interview people as official ISTE Media ( @ShellTerrell ). MORE
We're excited to announce our third Library 2.017 mini-conferences: "Makerspaces," which will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, October 11th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). MORE
Teachers are increasingly being asked to embrace new ideas and styles of teaching, but schools don’t always give their educators time or the mental space to absorb and apply those concepts. That’s why the idea of “unlearning” was worth exploring for Beaver Country Day School , a private 6-12 school in Massachusetts, which serves as something of a lab for unlearning in practice. For head of school Peter Hutton, unlearning means “new ways to think in the face of established practices.”. MORE
I ask you a question. You are unsure of the answer, so you google it, tweet out if anyone has an answer, or use a plethora of resources that are at your fingertips. You find an answer and I call you resourceful. . I ask the student the same question, and they use your same approach you just did. MORE
Savvy conducted her pre-ISTE interviews at the Badge Summit and at the famous El Mercado shops at Market Square. Below, watch the live video interviews. Baby Savvy was excited to catch up with two of our favorite educators. Baby Savvy spoke to Rodney Turner (@TechyTurner) about student voice and pivot tables. Barbara Bray ( @BBray27 ) shared her work with Universal Design Learning, digital badges, and makerspaces. Baby Savvy will be conducting live interviews for the rest of ISTE. MORE
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One of the most challenging aspects of this school year has been using project-based learning to integrate curriculum. Projects are a beast! It feels like I am boarding a roller coaster each time we begin a new project. MORE
The 2016-2017 school year is officially over for us! We are so beyond ready for summer. For weeks we’ve been fighting the “fidget spinner battle” and that combined with trying to keep students engaged during the last week of school got our wheels turning. MORE
Here's the start to an interesting story: a Google program manager, a Twitter engineer, and a Pinterest employee walk into a bar. What are they there to discuss? The skills that K-12 and higher education students should know. But in reality, it’s not a bar. It’s the EdSurge podcast. In today’s day and age, Google, Twitter and Pinterest are three of the largest employers in the United States and internationally. MORE
For over 30 years, Microsoft PowerPoint has been the dominant tool of choice for lecturers and teachers wishing to engage their students and impart their knowledge. In recent years, however, this dynamic has started to change. MORE
On the heels of a series of PR nightmares facing Uber’s executives, headlines and speculation about what’s next for the company abound. Some investors have continued to defend the company’s evidently toxic culture, suggesting that once successful entrepreneurs have built a successful product or service, they then can afford to worry about factors like company norms. Others, like Freda Kapor Klein have been less willing to let the company off the hook. MORE
A conversation with Hardeep Gulati from PowerSchool in episode 106 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. MORE
Coding curricula is sweeping into classrooms across the country, thanks to programs such as Code.org. According to the Education Commission of States, about 20 states now require that districts allow students to apply specified computer science courses toward completion of mathematics, science or, as a foreign language. But is coding preoccupying the hearts and minds of students after school hours? This is the question that researchers at the MIT Media Lab are asking. MORE
If you’re an educator, my guess is that at some point in your career you’ve been to a workshop focusing on unpacking standards. Unpacking a standard refers to the practice of reviewing what is often a long, clause-ridden statement and breaking it down into component parts to identify what students should know and be able to do. Personalized Learning Curriculum MORE
A love for avocado lattes and Snapchat filters are just a few of the stereotypes following Millennials these days. But students are now pushing back on these generational generalizations, noting that assumptions regarding their attitudes, hobbies, and abilities are hurting them academically. One of the biggest misconceptions students at last week’s New Media Consortium’s Summer Conference (NMC) brought up was the idea that millennials are digital natives. MORE
“Taking pictures is savoring life intensely, every hundredth of a second.” ” – Marc Riboud. Today is National Selfie Day. To celebrate I am sending you on a mission to create memorable conference experiences this year and go on an an Epic Selfie Conference Adventure. MORE
The number of students accessing head-mounted displays of virtual and augmented reality will soar in the coming years, but some companies may struggle to monetize their products. The post Immersive Tech, Virtual Reality Market to Soar Worldwide, New Analysis Predicts appeared first on Market Brief. MORE
Hope to see you there! From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. ISTE 2017 starts this weekend. If you’re going – enjoy. MORE
The CoolCatTeacher
JUNE 23, 2017
A conversation with Peggy George in episode 105 of the 10-Minute Teacher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Peggy George @pgeorge was one of the most photographed people last year at ISTE 2016, however – SHE WASN’T THERE.
EdNews Daily
JUNE 22, 2017
From hours spent in class, to lesson structure and break times, formal education in China is worlds apart from that in America. The chasm is not only caused by physical miles involved, but also the native variable cultures and traditions between the two countries.
TeachThought - Learn better.
JUNE 19, 2017
The post 6 Common Misunderstandings About Assessment appeared first on TeachThought. Assessment Experienced Teacher General
The Principal of Change
JUNE 24, 2017
I ask you a question. You are unsure of the answer, so you google it, tweet out if anyone has an answer, or use a plethora of resources that are at your fingertips. You find an answer and I call you resourceful. . I ask the student the same question, and they use your same approach you just did.
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The Christensen Institute
JUNE 20, 2017
On the heels of a series of PR nightmares facing Uber’s executives, headlines and speculation about what’s next for the company abound. Some investors have continued to defend the company’s evidently toxic culture, suggesting that once successful entrepreneurs have built a successful product or service, they then can afford to worry about factors like company norms. Others, like Freda Kapor Klein have been less willing to let the company off the hook.
Hack Education
JUNE 22, 2017
These were my remarks as a guest speaker in Donna Murdoch's class “Online Teaching and Learning – Applying Adult Learning Principles” this evening. I was asked to speak about learning analytics, but like I said in my keynote last week at NMC , ed-tech is boring.
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 19, 2017
When it comes to educating students from low-income families, according to a new study, one state leads the pack. And it’s one you might not expect. Texas cities were top performers on a new measure that compares how well schools and cities across the country are teaching their poorest students.
The CoolCatTeacher
JUNE 26, 2017
A conversation with Hardeep Gulati from PowerSchool in episode 106 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter.
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Catlin Tucker
JUNE 19, 2017
One of the most challenging aspects of this school year has been using project-based learning to integrate curriculum. Projects are a beast! It feels like I am boarding a roller coaster each time we begin a new project.
The Christensen Institute
JUNE 22, 2017
Oxfam’s May 17th report titled Inequality in Nigeria: exploring the drivers , rightly identifies several factors impacting Nigeria’s state of poverty and economic inequality, some of which include the public sector’s misuse of resources and a widening gap between the rich and the poor. The report garnered much attention from Nigerian based news outlets, such as Punch and ThisDay , and international media houses, such as Newsweek and NPR.
Teacher Reboot Camp
JUNE 21, 2017
“Taking pictures is savoring life intensely, every hundredth of a second.” ” – Marc Riboud. Today is National Selfie Day. To celebrate I am sending you on a mission to create memorable conference experiences this year and go on an an Epic Selfie Conference Adventure.
NPR Learning and Tech
JUNE 24, 2017
Plus school district secession, student borrower complaints, and more. Image credit: Zach Gibson/Bloomberg/Getty Images
The CoolCatTeacher
JUNE 22, 2017
A conversation with Terry Freedman in episode 104 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter.
EdTechTeam
JUNE 21, 2017
The 2016-2017 school year is officially over for us! We are so beyond ready for summer. For weeks we’ve been fighting the “fidget spinner battle” and that combined with trying to keep students engaged during the last week of school got our wheels turning.
EdTech4Beginners
JUNE 21, 2017
I recently did a lesson which had a focus on character description.
MindShift
JUNE 23, 2017
Teachers are increasingly being asked to embrace new ideas and styles of teaching, but schools don’t always give their educators time or the mental space to absorb and apply those concepts. That’s why the idea of “unlearning” was worth exploring for Beaver Country Day School , a private 6-12 school in Massachusetts, which serves as something of a lab for unlearning in practice. For head of school Peter Hutton, unlearning means “new ways to think in the face of established practices.”.
Edsurge
JUNE 20, 2017
A love for avocado lattes and Snapchat filters are just a few of the stereotypes following Millennials these days. But students are now pushing back on these generational generalizations, noting that assumptions regarding their attitudes, hobbies, and abilities are hurting them academically. One of the biggest misconceptions students at last week’s New Media Consortium’s Summer Conference (NMC) brought up was the idea that millennials are digital natives.
The CoolCatTeacher
JUNE 21, 2017
A global search for education blog post From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. No, blended learning is NOT hype, at least not in my experience.
Teacher Reboot Camp
JUNE 22, 2017
ISTE is around the corner and taking place in my hometown, San Antonio. Make sure to catch the Periscope videos by my newborn, Savvy, and I as we interview people as official ISTE Media ( @ShellTerrell ).
Education Elements
JUNE 21, 2017
If you’re an educator, my guess is that at some point in your career you’ve been to a workshop focusing on unpacking standards. Unpacking a standard refers to the practice of reviewing what is often a long, clause-ridden statement and breaking it down into component parts to identify what students should know and be able to do. Personalized Learning Curriculum
TeachThought - Learn better.
JUNE 21, 2017
The post A Road Map To Becoming A Better Teacher appeared first on TeachThought. Teaching
EdTech4Beginners
JUNE 25, 2017
For over 30 years, Microsoft PowerPoint has been the dominant tool of choice for lecturers and teachers wishing to engage their students and impart their knowledge. In recent years, however, this dynamic has started to change.
The CoolCatTeacher
JUNE 19, 2017
Encore Episode 101: The Best of Season 1 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Jim Forde’s episode, “You’re the Teacher” is the top episode of Season 1 of the 10 minute teacher.
Teacher Reboot Camp
JUNE 24, 2017
Today Savvy conducted her pre-ISTE interviews at the Badge Summit. Below, watch the live video interviews. Baby Savvy was excited to catch up with two of our favorite educators. Baby Savvy spoke to Sarah Thomas (@Sarahdateechur) about the newest EduMatch book launching tomorrow. Michelle Baldwin ( @MichelleK107 ) talked about integrating technology with children and why it is important they explore with technology. Baby Savvy will be conducting live interviews for the rest of ISTE.
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 20, 2017
Traci Chun, a teacher-librarian at Skyview High School in Vancouver, Washington, and junior Ulises Santillano Tlaseca troubleshoot a 3D printing job in the library’s maker space. Photo: Kelsey Aske.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
JUNE 19, 2017
We're excited to announce our third Library 2.017 mini-conferences: "Makerspaces," which will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, October 11th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone).
Edsurge
JUNE 21, 2017
Here's the start to an interesting story: a Google program manager, a Twitter engineer, and a Pinterest employee walk into a bar. What are they there to discuss? The skills that K-12 and higher education students should know. But in reality, it’s not a bar. It’s the EdSurge podcast. In today’s day and age, Google, Twitter and Pinterest are three of the largest employers in the United States and internationally.
The CoolCatTeacher
JUNE 23, 2017
A season 1 encore episode From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The top Wonderful Classroom Wednesday of Season 1 is… Social emotional Learning with Puppets and Special Needs! You loved this episode! Such a heartwarming story and novel idea.
Teacher Reboot Camp
JUNE 24, 2017
Savvy conducted her pre-ISTE interviews at the Badge Summit and at the famous El Mercado shops at Market Square. Below, watch the live video interviews. Baby Savvy was excited to catch up with two of our favorite educators. Baby Savvy spoke to Rodney Turner (@TechyTurner) about student voice and pivot tables. Barbara Bray ( @BBray27 ) shared her work with Universal Design Learning, digital badges, and makerspaces. Baby Savvy will be conducting live interviews for the rest of ISTE.
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 25, 2017
Former Teacher of the Year Bob Goodman with students. Our students are slipping behind in global competition. This not only puts individual students at a severe disadvantage; it puts our country on a declining trajectory. This trend is particularly problematic in regard to STEM subjects.
Marketplace K-12
JUNE 22, 2017
The number of students accessing head-mounted displays of virtual and augmented reality will soar in the coming years, but some companies may struggle to monetize their products. The post Immersive Tech, Virtual Reality Market to Soar Worldwide, New Analysis Predicts appeared first on Market Brief.
Edsurge
JUNE 21, 2017
Coding curricula is sweeping into classrooms across the country, thanks to programs such as Code.org. According to the Education Commission of States, about 20 states now require that districts allow students to apply specified computer science courses toward completion of mathematics, science or, as a foreign language. But is coding preoccupying the hearts and minds of students after school hours? This is the question that researchers at the MIT Media Lab are asking.
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