Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

Networking, both in-person and online through social media, educational blogs, video conferences, and forums, plays a crucial role. 2013; Parsons, 2012; Vaughn, 2015, ). Adaptive teaching: Reflective practice of two elementary teachers’ visions and adaptations during literacy instruction. Madda et al., 2011, Nurmi et al.,

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Reading By Example

MAY 10, 2018

I was searching my own blog, something I wrote that I could simply repost here which would convey strategies and ideas for blogging as an educator. Here is what I have found so far: The Writing Principal: Tips for Administrators Considering Blogging (October 2012). Why Should Educators Blog? April 2013).

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 17, 2018

Julie Hembree on episode 233 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. I have had a Books to Africa program going since 2012. I mean, how could you even say that? They’re learning how to be global citizens. Bulldog Reader Blog [link].

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Digital Promise

JUNE 15, 2016

Teaching quality has been defined as “instruction that enables a wide range of students to learn” ( Darling-Hammond, 2012 ), and it is the strongest school-related factor that can improve student learning and achievement ( Hanushek, 2011 ; Nye, Konstantopoulos, and Hedges, 2004 ; Rivkin, Hanushek, and Kain, 2005 ).

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

10MT: A 10-Minute Teacher Interview with Michael Matera From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. I’ve gotten emails saying some of you are having hard time figuring out how to leave a review. Winner’s name will be posted on this blog before February 27, 2017.

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

It is inevitable, as was noted by Charles Schwahn and Bea McGarvey in their 2012 book Inevitable: Mass Customized Learning: Learning in the Age of Empowerment. The post From ‘We Should’ to ‘Here’s How,’ The Rise of Mastery Learning in Schools appeared first on EdTechTeacher. Learn more and register here!

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 21, 2018

Stephanie Goldman on episode 316 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Stephanie Goldman currently teaches fourth grade language arts and social studies in a 1:1 chromebook classroom at Lincoln County Elementary School in Lincolnton, Georgia.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Ray Salazar called the five-paragraph essay an “outdated writing tradition” that “must end” in a 2012 post for his blog White Rhino. And in a 2016 blog post for the National Council of Teachers of English , Sacramento State associate professor Kim Zarins used the five-paragraph essay structure to show why she’s against teaching it.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 11, 2017

Episode 125 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 04:32 Karen: And they’re like, we’re gonna figure out who Rusty is and why Rusty is hiding at Hazelwood Elementary. How to make a class list in Google Classroom, YouTube. 04:31 Vicki: Yeah.

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Gradelink

APRIL 27, 2022

However, as stated by Beyer and Davis in their research on adapting science materials, “…research has shown that effective teachers hold an analytical stance toward curriculum materials, critiquing and adapting them to achieve productive instructional ends” ( Beyer, 2012 ). Check out this boredom-busting blog.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 24, 2017

episode 134 with Karen Voglesang on the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Learn some thinking routines and how to apply these valuable techniques in your classroom. How to Teach Thinking Routines in the Classroom. Transcript for Episode 134.

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The Daring Librarian

MARCH 12, 2022

I have also blogged about our support of our diverse communities. 2012 Create a Safe Space - 2018 BUT. Not elementary and not High School. But not about how to buy cryptocurrency or how to get more followers.SPAMMERS BEWARE -- I will NEVER publish your comments. Dear Queer Teen - It Gets Better! What do do instead?

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NeverEndingSearch

JUNE 17, 2019

Elementary think alouds. At the elementary stage, these quotes represent talking points from our 4th and 5th graders. Wikipedia’s openness leads a number of students to categorize it as a blog. On the other had, a smaller number of elementary students see Wikipedia as a starting point to discover additional content.

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E-rate Wiki Elementary Study 111

User Generated Education

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Full of links to resources, curated sites,and discussion forums, this is a valuable ‘how to’ book for the interested practitioner and theoretician alike. Creating Learning Legacies Using Blogs: Robert Schuetz. Table of Contents. The Basics. An Introduction to Self-determined Learning (Heutagogy): Stewart Hase. David Price.

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Educational Technology Guy

OCTOBER 29, 2012

29, 2012 —Livescribe Inc. Similarly, teachers can record interactive lessons or homework assignments, called pencasts, and post them to their class blog or website, where students can review the material from their computers or mobile devices before or after class.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 20, 2019

Experiences such as the director of digital learning and innovation in Milford Public Schools, MA, elementary school principal in Natick, MA and Attleboro, MA, classroom teacher, and district professional development specialist have provided Matt incredible insights on how to best support teaching and learning. About the Host.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2017

In 2012, budget shortfalls led Beaverton to axe more than 40 school librarian positions. For example, Tressa Norris, a library media specialist at Joppa View Elementary School, recently worked with second-graders on multimedia presentations about American symbols to bolster a unit about patriotism being taught by their classroom teacher.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

The social media policy for employees was first drafted in 2012 and updated in 2015 to include the definition of digital citizenship and to highlight its potential as a powerful learning tool. Here are a few ways we have helped schools celebrate in the past: Support elementary school students in designing a skit on being safe online.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Hip Hughes on episode 155 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Don’t worry about how to do it. How to make exciting videos that students will want to watch. Today’s Sponsor: Edpuzzle is my new favorite flipped classroom tool. That’s my tip.

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Turning Learning On Its Head

MARCH 13, 2016

We wrote extensively about the Flipped Mastery Model in our 2012 book, Flip Your Classroom: Reach Every Student in Every Class Every Day. We spend the first half of the book describing why and how you should flip your class. It did not require wholesale change in the structure of the school.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

These may allow for certain high school benchmarks which would not apply to elementary or middle schools, for example. Each state must be aware of how to accurately track their benchmarks. States can also set additional benchmarks. Steve also addressed any confusion regarding the Common Core State Standards.

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wwwatanabe

JUNE 26, 2012

For example, Patty Carpenter, 8th grade Language-Arts teacher, created a blog with Sheryl Anderson, the Social Studies teacher next door. At the elementary schools, there were similar culture shifts in the learning taking place in the classroom.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 18, 2016

Students at Lovett Elementary, the Clinton, Miss. Thinking longer term … employers are looking for employees who can flourish in diverse environments and know how to get along with people of all different backgrounds as our nation becomes more racially and ethnically diverse.”. Photo: Jackie Mader. CLINTON, Miss. A Rough Start.

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Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Learn how to use the iPad apps “Book Creator” and “Creative Book Builder” to create and share enhanced/multimedia eBooks using DropBox for free cloud storage/distribution. However, what does that look like for early elementary grades (K-3)? Receive practical tips to implement your own PBL projects. If You Challenge Them.

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techlearning

APRIL 25, 2018

Frequently, elementary-school students keep their devices at school while middle- and high-school students are able to take them home. We’ve learned a lot over the years,” says Markley, whose district launched its 1:1 program in 2012. “In DO STUDENTS KEEP THE DEVICES OVER THE SUMMER? Markley shared some examples, including: ?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 26, 2018

Sponsored by SMART Technologies From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. I want every student to understand how they can share from every single electronic device or a photograph of physical objects on my interactive display. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored blog post.”

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 24, 2023

Classroom management skills is the topic of our blog post today! Example: A teacher may utilize graphic organizers to aid students in understanding complex subjects, providing clear instructions on how to fill them out. Student-Centered and Teacher-Centered Classroom Management: A Case Study of Three Elementary Teachers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 18, 2018

Scarlett Lewis on episode 234 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Vicki: You gave me a statistic before we started recording… about just how many school shootings there are now. How frequent is it here in the United States? We know how to do that.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

While they may be proficient in using edtech, they don’t know how to create comprehensive lessons to use it in the classroom. With not all kids having the same access, they need to figure out how to develop lessons to accommodate all students. She was selected to participate in the Future Ready Superintendent Briefing with the U.S.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

This article is about book choice as well, but it’s about the choice to say no (how to say no, how to tell when you should say no, what are the ramifications of saying no, what to do when you maybe should have said no but said yes instead, and how to turn a no into a consenting yes). Supreme Court Case such as Roth v.

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edWeb.net

MAY 5, 2019

One of the challenges that school districts face is how to effectively communicate with non-native speaking and hard of hearing parents and students. This program supports numerous forms of input, such as typing, ink, and speech while also providing a step-by-step solver and digital writing. Communication.

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Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2019

Barnum never said , “There’s a sucker born every minute,” but spend an hour or two with Konnikova and she’ll show you how to make anyone believe he did. Her blog shares her thoughts as an African-not-American woman navigating the racialized social structures of the U.S. It’s likely P.T. Stephen Noonoo, K-12 Editor.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

AUGUST 11, 2019

This week on the Truth for Teachers podcast: Jen Bengel explains the workshop model, how to create mini-lessons, and how to get students excited about books. She spent 10 years in public schools as an elementary teacher and a literacy coach and has spent the last 7 years as a full-time curriculum developer and professional developer.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Her professional blog, Always Learning, is an invaluable resource for teachers seeking examples of authentic student engagement. She is also co-author of Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds: Move to Global Collaboration One Step at a Time, Pearson 2012, and an ADE (Apple Distinguished Educator). Please join us! See you online!

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2021

COVID’s impact on schools was so substantial that Congress established the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER). MacLean’s district shed some traditional grading schema to address learning during COVID and is exploring how to continue providing alternate ways to assess learners. Anna Logan. Join the Community.

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Hack Education

MARCH 24, 2017

Via The USA Today : “Kids on winning robotics team told, ‘Go back to Mexico’ ” The kids were from Pleasant Run Elementary School in Indianapolis. Via Google’s blog : “ Howard University opens a new campus at the Googleplex.” Racism, Immigration, and Education. ” Education in the Courts.

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Hack Education

JUNE 3, 2016

” Via Education Dive: “Fifth graders from Tennessee ’s Nolan Elementary have created a campaign to convince the Tennessee Department of Education and Gov. “The Future of MOOCs Might Not Be Free ,” suggests Education Week’s Market Brief with an observation that many of us made back in 2012.

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