A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 2, 2019

It is one of many examples that fall into what I call the “death trap” in education – that’s the way we have always done it. Correct me if I am wrong, but in education, teachers and administrators don’t receive zeros if they: Don’t arrive to work on time. Portland, OR: Educational Testing Service. O’Connor, K., & Reeves, D.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JUNE 25, 2021

So much of the tenure and promotion process is a hoop-jumping game ( How many peer-reviewed articles do I need? My journey is not the only long, twisty, bumpy one in higher education (and, unfortunately, we lose too many faculty along the way). We won’t tell you… In which journals should I publish?

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Liz is a clinical assistant professor in education technologies at The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. Office of Education Technology on sustainable professional development in teacher education. She is passionate about engaging students in education and leveraging learning opportunity through digital technologies.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Last time we started to explore the top four challenges facing higher education in the US. The report covered the six-year completion rates of the cohort of students (which the study refers to as the 2011 cohort) who began college in 2011. While the 2011 completion rate shows an uptick of 2.1% from the 2010 cohort.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 10, 2019

This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. As the achievement gap has widened over the past quarter century, educators have increasingly focused on summer pastimes as both a key factor and a solution. Implications for Families and Educators. The Research.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 15, 2016

This article originally appeared on Edutopia. The following three sections detail the range of best practices found by researchers to be critical for ensuring educator growth and success: Effective Administrator and Teacher Leadership. 2004; Alliance for Excellent Education, 2011 ). Job Embedded Professional Development.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2018

Monica Burns first started working with educational technology in 2011 when she was teaching at a New York City school that was becoming a magnet school. Starting in the fall of 2011, Burns spent two years working in a one-to-one environment with tablets in an elementary school setting. is a K-12 education strategist for CDW·G.

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Waterford

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

In this article, we’ll go over why classroom discussions are important and introduce a few techniques to help you supercharge discussions with your students. This Edutopia article by educator Richard Curwin is a great resource for learning more about lightning rounds. February, 2011. Helping Trios. Faculty Focus.

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 6, 2022

I started using Evernote back in 2009, have been an Evernote trainer, used the beta of Evernote for Education with my students in 2011, and am an Evernote Expert. It is easy to use and clips everything on a site, or you can just clip the simplified article. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 7, 2019

Below is a summary from an article by Jenni Donohoo, John Hattie, and Rachel Eells. To discount this shows a lack of understanding as to what real change looks and feels like in education. Accountability is prevalent in every profession and is not something that should be feared or loathed in education. Bandura, A.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2024

That acceptance led to some empowerment for educators and students. This revolution hit the education industry in earnest in 2011, with the launch of the Chromebook to compete with Apple’s iPad. And why do we blame the tool used to cheat instead of looking at a larger problem in education? If so, why?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Everyone knows what bullying is — someone being taunted physically or mentally by others — and there are endless resources devoted to educating both students and teachers on how to combat bullying. It first aired in 2011 and has been viewed by over 11 million people. I found this article wrenching to write. Cyberbullying.

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The Web20Classroom

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

10 Steps for Educators New to Twitter tags: twitter favorite Create Your Own E-Book for Your iPad tags: iPad ebooks favorite Using Blogs as Part of Your PLN tags: PLN blogging favorite All About Twitter Hashtags tags: twitter hashtags favorite Advice to a New Administrator | Connected Principals tags: administrator favorite Seven reasons teachers should (..)

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Unlike other popular educational theories, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (HN) seems to have reached a universal agreement: students are motivated to achieve learning goals when their basic needs, such as hunger and safety, are met. What they found out might surprise even the most experienced educators. Credit: Simply Psychology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Everyone knows what bullying is — someone being taunted physically or mentally by others — and there are endless resources devoted to educating both students and teachers on how to combat bullying. It first aired in 2011 and has been viewed by over 11 million people. I found this article wrenching to write. Cyberbullying.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2018

This article is part of a collection of op-eds from thought leaders, educators and entrepreneurs who reflect on the state of education technology in 2018, and share where it’s headed next year. In 2011, there was little research on SEL, and very slim pickings if a school hoped to adopt an SEL curriculum.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Media Literacy Definitions Media literacy, as Istvan (2011) stated, is an umbrella concept “characterized by a diversity of perspectives and a multitude of definitions” (p. How to implement: Assign students to read a specific article or blog post. As educators, it’s our role to prepare students for the real world.

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Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 20, 2015

Here are some great apps for Educational Administrators to use to improve communication, collaboration, efficiency, and organization. Administrators can take notes, clip articles from the web for future use and reference, upload files to attach to notes and share notes with their staff. Evernote - I''m a huge Evernote fan and user.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Achieving educational equity doesn’t just happen when schools change their expectations and goals in the classroom. While teachers and staff agree on the value of educational equity, they need a deeper understanding in order to combat it in the classroom. Read the article on Part I of this edWebinar here. By Stacey Pusey.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 29, 2018

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. As we’re about to pick up an article or text in a printed or digital format, we should keep in mind why we’re reading. In our academic lives, we have books and articles that we regularly return to. Patricia A.

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2018

Despite these competencies being related to consequential life outcomes, it can be challenging for educators to find effective ways to prioritize, teach and assess social and emotional skills. This article is part of an upcoming Guide exploring Social Emotional Learning, sponsored by Newsela. When will SEL become a priority?

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Digital Promise

JUNE 30, 2016

This article originally appeared on Edutopia. Read our article about successful technology integration for more ideas on the many different ways teachers and schools are integrating technology today. To read more research-based articles on Online Learning, visit the Edutopia website. Learning Outcomes.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 16, 2019

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. In his book, “Educating Global Citizens in Colleges and Universities,” historian Peter Stearns has written that Americans are “legendary” for being reluctant to learn another language. Read the original article.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 8, 2023

With a deep understanding of the Science of Reading, Tier 1 educators can recognize and address learning humps, saving on RTI referrals. Create a team to review and offer input including teachers, ELL, and special education for buy-in and inclusivity. Article by Suzanne Bell , based on this edLeader Panel.

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Education Elements

JULY 27, 2016

Michael Fullan describes the necessity of harnessing the power of “new pedagogical innovations with technology,” in his article, “Choosing the Wrong Drivers for Whole System Reform.” He continues by stating that the advances in digital content for educational purposes involve key elements needed for increased student achievement.

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Digital Promise

JULY 27, 2018

This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. They are most often associated with STEM education (science, technology, engineering and math). They arise from the wider maker movement and they are emerging now in formal education settings globally. Read the original article.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Social Media - Google+ , Twitter , and Facebook - Google+ is my go to for education and technology resources, connections and sharing. I also use Twitter for education and technology resource finding. Pocket - I use this to save articles and blog posts for later reading/action, including reading them offline later.

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Waterford

APRIL 23, 2021

Beloved educator and children’s television host Fred Rogers once said , “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. In this article, we’ll define what play is and why it helps students develop the cognitive and social-emotional skills they need to succeed. But for children, play is serious learning.”.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Artificial intelligence (AI) in education began in the 1950s with simple programs focused on playing checkers and natural language processing for medical prescriptions. In 2011, the world was introduced to Siri and generative adversarial networks (GANs) appeared in 2014.

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EdNews Daily

JUNE 23, 2016

Professor and Program Director of Teaching, School of Education, American Public University. The role of visual art, music, dance, and theatre in K-12 education continues to evolve. The STEAM effort outlines why the arts are necessary: Arts education is a key to creativity. Former U.S. Why Arts-based Teaching?

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Waterford

OCTOBER 22, 2020

In this article, we’ll go over the difference between two types of motivation—intrinsic and extrinsic—and why you should prioritize the former in your classroom. Research in Higher Education Journal, 2011. Teaching and Teacher Education, May 2017, 64, pp. Education Week, 2019. Williams, K., and Williams, C.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 10, 2018

The key to future-proofing education is to empower students to not only think, but to apply their thinking in relevant ways to demonstrate what has been learned. A great deal of research reviewed by Lew & Schmidt (2011) in their study suggests the positive impact of reflective writing on cognitive development. Hatton, N., &

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 18, 2012

ISTE (International Society of Technology in Education) puts on a great, huge, educational conference each year. Attending ISTE is a great experience for any educator, but can be a tad expensive. I was lucky enough to get my paid for by Discovery Education. His generosity to other educators is incredible.

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Insight Education Group

MARCH 30, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has left long-lasting impacts on educators and students alike. According to a report cosponsored by the NEA , “what was once referred to as stress or educators ‘having a bad day’ – which might still be happening – has evolved.” Lighten the load for educators. Normalize mental health education.

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Securly

MAY 20, 2016

Rebecca Black’s notorious music video became a YouTube sensation after its 2011 release. Safe Video Search redirects to KidzTube which provides “Handpicked Educator Reviewed Videos” in a Youtube-style interface. This is a helpful resource for both teachers and students in finding educational content and tutorial videos.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 29, 2020

In this article, we’ll look at some specific ways to help students develop written and verbal communication skills, as well as why it’s healthy for them to do so. Fortunately, educators can help reticent students find their voice (whether verbal or written). Child Development, 82 (1), (March 2011), pp. April, 2018.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

In 2011, Bethlehem (N.Y.) A 2018 survey conducted for Dell Technologies indicates most of these young people use technology as part of their formal education, and they want to work with technology. This article is part of the "Connect IT: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Technology" series.

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