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ISTE Certification 01

Dangerously Irrelevant

[ I decided to make some new investments in my own learning this semester. When we created the nation’s first graduate program designed to prepare a technology-savvy school administrator at the University of Minnesota (way back in 2003!) , ISTE was one of our most important partners in that work.

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How to Hold Effective Classroom Discussions

Waterford

As students discuss their perspectives with each other, they’ll not only solidify their understanding of a topic—they may learn to see it in a new light, too. Pair students into small groups and have them discuss a question or topic. Then, bring the whole class together and have each group share their thoughts. Socratic Circles.

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Modern Professional Learning: Connecting PLCs With PLNs

The CoolCatTeacher

Modern professional learning links the Professional Learning Community (PLC) with the Professional Learning Network (PLN). An Excerpt from Modern Professional Learning: Connecting PLC’s with PLN’s. The Professional Learning Community. ” But this isn’t a “book group.”

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30 Effective Classroom Attention Getters with Examples

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

This state of boredom is not just an occasional inconvenience; it is a significant barrier to effective learning. Research has consistently highlighted the detrimental effects of boredom on student learning. Furthermore, Pekrun et al. Situational interest is interactional in nature. But why does situational interest matter?

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After Transforming a College With Online Offerings, a President Steps Down to Tackle AI

Edsurge

That growth ended up exploding as the acceptance of online learning grew, then got an unexpected boost from the COVID-19 pandemic. EdSurge: When you arrived at Southern New Hampshire back in 2003, there were some online courses but just a few. But I thought [online learning] is a card we can play. And what were my other cards?

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

When I embarked on my teaching journey back in 2003, the landscape of the classroom was quite different from what we see today. The changes are not just incremental; they are foundational, reshaping the very nature of how we teach and learn. The onset of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education is a testament to this rapid evolution.

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National Bullying Prevention Month–October

Ask a Tech Teacher

7% of high school students commit suicide, some because of cyberbullying: On October 7, 2003, Ryan Halligan committed suicide by hanging himself [after being cyberbullied by high school classmates]. Be sure to preview them to see if they suit your children or student group. The video’s only seven minutes long, easily shown to a group.