Doug Levin

AUGUST 20, 2017

The 2017 EdNext Poll on School Reform: Digital Learning , which offers my sense of what those interested in K-12 educational technology can and should take away from this annual polling about schools. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 33 Edition). Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 35 Edition). " Tagged on: September 2, 2017 A Classroom of Tomorrow | CURMUDGUCATION → A biting and satirical response to the New York Times' latest article on teacher brand ambassadors. No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 13, 2020

Brad was recently named the 2017 NASSP National Assistant Principal of the Year and the 2017 NJPSA Visionary Assistant Principal of the Year. He is also part of the ASCD Emerging Leaders Class of 2014. About Brad Currie Brad is the Supervisor of Instruction and Dean of Students for the Chester School District in Chester, NJ.

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Waterford

DECEMBER 21, 2020

And finally, make sure to include time for creative play in your classroom. These five quick and simple tips will help you move towards divergent thinking in the classroom. Fuel Creativity in the Classroom With Divergent Thinking. March 2014. Creativity Research Journal, 2014, 26(4), pp 456-460. November 2017.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 12, 2018

What it Takes to Integrate Robotics and Coding into the Classroom. While this exposure to robotics has been eye-opening to some parents of children at the school, it is right in line with the Horizon Report: 2017 K-12 Edition put out by the New Media Consortium and Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) last year. jena.passut_7651.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Adam Bellow (@ adambellow ) began his career in the classroom as a High School English teacher. In 2014 he received the Making IT Happen Award from ISTE as well as Innovator of the Year from the Academy of Education Arts and Sciences. Expectations for what the classroom looks and feels like when using BreakoutEDU boxes.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Now, we know that edtech has been proven to improve test scores and overall classroom engagement. “There will be more momentum for mobile devices in classrooms with an eye toward affordable alternatives to traditional 1:1 rollouts.” In order to receive this funding, each district must submit a digital classroom plan.

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Waterford

DECEMBER 2, 2020

One of the most effective ways to supercharge your students’ ability to learn, connect, and grow, all while managing your own workload, is to establish a routine in your classroom. But many classrooms look different this year. When creating routines for your virtual classroom, aim for consistency and clarity.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2019

As suggested by the event’s theme, Bold Educators Activate Change , this event is about actively introducing educational technology in the classroom. . Feinberg is among a group of Sunday presenters that also includes Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Pedro Rivera , named a White House Champion of Change in 2014. .

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 13, 2019

Classroom management can be a challenge. In this post, I’ll share twenty-two of my top tips and ideas that have helped me have an awesome classroom. Classroom Management Tip #1: Build a Partnership With Your Students It’s true that you must relate before you can educate. I want them to join Google classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Dr. David Guerin, (@ DavidGeurin ) is the 2017 NASSP Digital Principal of the year. It is easy for teachers to remain clueless about the things they are doing that are hurting learning in the classroom. Topics include: Who has blind spots in their teaching and the impact on learning in the classroom. David believes that.

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Ditch That Textbook

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

The education world is starting to get used to Google Classroom. It was released in August 2014 to much fanfare and basic features. Since then, the updates have come fast and furious, and as of January 2017, Google Classroom has more than 70 million users: students, teachers and others.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

Numerous studies have found that without breaks students have higher instances of inappropriate classroom behavior. Not only did Elisabeth Trambley (2017) do a fantastic literature review of these, but she also conducted her own research study to determine the impact of brain breaks on behavior. Adams-Blair H., Browning C.,

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2017

It’s no small feat making Forbes “30 Under 30” roundup, which in 2017 boasts an acceptance rate of less than 4 percent. The Teach For America Alumni Having experience in the classroom wasn’t a prerequisite to make the Forbes list, but several honorees this year do. Shots at getting into Stanford and Harvard are both higher.)

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

With these big picture stats and stories coming from the classroom, teachers need advice on helping students develop reading stamina. Is reading stamina a need in today's classroom? The books literally are broken into text message-sized chunks making reading easier, plus Literal has classroom management features for teachers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 27, 2016

If you’re looking for professional experts to appear in your classroom, here’s what’s coming up: -->. In 2014, he was part of a team that discovered a near-Earth asteroid during a nationwide asteroid search. January 30, 2017 • 9:00am | 8:00am CT. October 18 • 11:00am | 10:00am CT. Audience: All Grades.

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Education Superhighway

DECEMBER 27, 2017

There is no doubt, however, that incredible progress has been made in connecting America’s classrooms to high-speed Internet. Here are five of the most important victories for K-12 connectivity in 2017. Rural school districts can face particular challenges in procuring and sustaining high-speed Internet access in every classroom.

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EdTech4Beginners

MARCH 21, 2018

American poet and etymologist John Ciardi once remarked, “The classroom should be an entrance into the world.” Contemporary classrooms (from elementary school to graduate school) are structured similar to a manufacturing line and typically produce students who are full of information. Instead, it should use simple rules to guide it.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Teacher Mike Roberts give five strategies that can help us with formative assessment AND classroom management. 5 Formative Assessment Strategies to Help with Classroom Management. But these are also strategies that help with classroom management. I’m a big fan of summarizing and using literacy in the classroom.

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Waterford

JUNE 18, 2020

But according to educational research, teachers who set goals for themselves see significant changes in their classroom, as well as in their self-perception. Setting goals can also boost your relationship with your students and their classroom performance. Improving classroom organization. Measurable. Achievable. Time-bound.

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EdTechTeacher

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Few empirical studies may be more detrimental to advancements of effective technology use in K-12 education than Mueller and Oppenheimer (2014) and Carter, Greenberg, and Walker (2016). Note Taking with Technology ( Edutopia, 4 November 2014 – updated 7 August 2017). References: Mueller, P. A., & Oppenheimer, D. Carter, S.

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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. As a teacher, you can prevent this by prioritizing intrinsically motivated learning in the classroom. 7 Ways to Boost Intrinsic Motivation in the Classroom. Meece, J.L.,

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Teacher professional development needs to be practical, fit your schedule, and improve your classroom — and I’ve found professional development from Advancement Courses that does just that! The content focus with an active learning approach made the Advancement Courses class valuable for my classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 24, 2019

It didn’t cover every classroom, and it used the 802.11n specification. E-rate , which helps schools and libraries obtain affordable high-speed internet access , last underwent big change in 2014. Enhances Classroom Connectivity . Everything was in place before the start of the 2016-2017 school year,” says Branton.

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EdTechTeacher

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Few empirical studies may be more detrimental to advancements of effective technology use in K-12 education than Mueller and Oppenheimer (2014) and Carter, Greenberg, and Walker (2016). By Beth Holland. Both assert that students in lecture-style courses perform worse when allowed to use technology. References: Mueller, P. Carter, S.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2018

The classroom of the future isn’t far from becoming a reality in 2018. From learning analytics tools providing students with instant feedback on their work to virtual reality facilitating field trips to faraway lands to 3D printers filling makerspaces, the classroom looks quite a bit different than it did just five years ago.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2017

In May 2014, Hōkūleʻa , a traditional Native Hawaiian double-hulled canoe, launched on its worldwide voyage to spread the message of Mālama Honua, which translates as “to care for Island Earth.” Community engagement extends learning beyond the four walls of a classroom. Hōkūleʻa has something better. Photo credit: Denise Espania.

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eSchool News

JULY 14, 2021

While there are a variety of ways to combat stress in general, including diet, exercise, meditation, and other techniques, SEL provides a unique lens for stress management in the context of the classroom.

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Waterford

APRIL 10, 2020

In fact, practicing self-care can be in the best interest of everyone in your classroom. By eating well, sleeping enough, exercising, and finding other ways to take care of yourself, self-care can help your reach your potential in the classroom, which will in turn help your students succeed, too.[8]. Vistas Online Journal, 2017, pp.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2018

The past decade saw significant improvements in the application of technology to learning and 2017 became a tipping point where embedding technology into education finally moved from fringe to mainstream, remaking classrooms in the image of the future. In 2017, this was solved. Dedicated teacher training.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2018

Makerspaces — a key element of STEM education — are popping up in classrooms and libraries across the U.S. Research from School Library Journal indicates that maker activities at elementary and middle schools increased by 4 percent from 2014 to 2017. The independent private school in Medina, Wash., For its part, St.

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Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2023

After 13 years of teaching, I’ve had just over 1,700 students walk in and out of my classroom. History class during the 2014-2015 academic year. History class during the 2014-2015 academic year. Gariecia was in my Sociology of Class, Gender, and Race elective during the 2016-2017 academic year. Victoria was in my U.S.

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Waterford

JULY 9, 2020

In 2014, Jaylen was named a World of Children award honoree for his work as an anti-bullying advocate. To share with your class the fears that she and so many children of undocumented immigrants face, check out this speech she gave at the 2017 Women’s March on Washington. Jasilyn Charger.

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EdNews Daily

JULY 30, 2019

So, even though incidents of bullying remained steady, in the 2016-2017 school year, there was a 3.5 That was a jump of 15 percent from the 2014-2015 school year. Forty-two percent say it happens in classrooms. percent jump in those who were bullied or by text or online. How do researchers account for the increase in bullying ?

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The Principal of Change

JUNE 10, 2018

In 2014 , and in my book, “ The Innovator’s Mindset ,” I wrote about the notion of “school vs. learning,” and it was summarized in the image below by Sylvia Duckworth: This post and visual were meant to spark discussion and not insinuate that real learning doesn’t happen in schools.

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Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2017

Since the school’s launch in 2014, their vision has come to life and the school has grown to serve 479 students in grades 6-8. During the 2014 to 2015 school year, LAB’s first operational year, school leaders focused on implementing an academic model that supported both student and adult learning.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 18, 2017

The post How to Find the Best iOS Apps for Your Classroom appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Finding the Best iOS Apps for Your Classroom! The App Store is NOT the best place to find apps for your classroom. The best way to find apps is to connect and learn from other teachers using apps in their classroom. TechChef4U.

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