2016, Blended Learning, Digital Citizenship and Education

10 Popular Educational Trends and What You Need to Know

Waterford

JUNE 11, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis is changing the educational landscape, often in unpredictable ways. It’s tough to know exactly what the upcoming school year will look like, but by keeping up on current trends in the educational sphere, you can return to school next year informed, whether you’re in a classroom or teaching at a distance.

Trends

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New, free digital citizenship curriculum helps students become responsible tech users

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 10, 2018

A strong understanding of digital citizenship is essential for students of all ages to be able to make smart choices online and in life. The new, free K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum from Common Sense Education has lessons for all ages to address the current technology landscape. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Let’s Catch up at #iste2016 : Here’s how

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 23, 2016

ISTE 2016 is here! If you want links to these events to register, go to my ISTE 2016, Presenter Page. See Vicki’s ISTE 2016 Schedule. Vicki was one of the educators that recently collaborated on the MAD About Mattering Project, which involved student app development in response to student heartbreaks.

Blended Learning

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10 Digital Citizenship Resources: The Web in the Classroom…Part 3

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 28, 2015

This classroom might be 1 to 1 or might be using technology to leverage student centered learning. In this post I would like to explore resources that are available for facilitating proper digital citizenship in the classroom. I am now booked through the end of December and the 2016 calendar is beginning to fill.

Digital Citizenship

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How Librarians Hold the Key to Future Ready Schools

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 25, 2016

I posed that question in my recent TEDx talk during the 2016 Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools meeting in San Diego. In June, I began working formally with the Alliance for Excellent Education as Lead for Future Ready Librarians. How can educators lead, teach and support innovation?

Future Ready

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How Great is MS Office Mix

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 2, 2017

Because Mix uses audio and video tools to communicate ideas, students are eager to view the resulting lessons, making it a perfect addition to a blended learning program. Click and you’ll find the features that have made Mix a new favorite digital tool with so many educators. Education applications.

Microsoft

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Social Media

edWeb.net

JUNE 12, 2019

However, said Jamie Knowles, Senior Manager of Educator Professional Learning Programs at Common Sense Media, social media also has the ability to help users share their stories and shed a positive light on their activities. Enhance student learning: Social media is ubiquitous. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. About the Presenter.

Social Media

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Vetting Web 2.0 Educational Tools: The Web in the Classroom…Part 2

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

I am now booked through the end of December and the 2016 calendar is beginning to fill. Upcoming Opportunities: Join me at PBS Learning Media on Monday, November 23 at 7 PM EST for a free webinar on learning about STEM and Ocean Life through the PBS program, Big Blue Live and numerous free internet resources. Vetting Web 2.0

Tools

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Reflecting on 2015… Ten Resources I Found Valuable

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 9, 2016

I would like to take a moment to wish all of you the very best New Year in 2016! I have enjoyed sharing with you in the past year, and look forward to new opportunities and educational possibilities as we proceed into the New Year. I am now just about booked through the end of February and the 2016 calendar is beginning to fill.

Resources

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The Progression of our Lower School Technology Integration

Tech Helpful

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Mobile technology was becoming more pronounced in the educational arena and I was asked “can we do without a lab?” One of the major goals I have had regarding technology integration is that we also speak into teaching students about being appropriate digital citizens. I am thankful for administration that trusted me on this change.

Technology

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10 Ideas to Consider Before Using an Internet Resource: The Web in the Classroom…Part 1

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

I am now booked through the end of December and the 2016 calendar is beginning to fill. Upcoming Opportunities: Join me at PBS Learning Media this coming Monday, November 9 at 7 PM EST for a free webinar dedicated to formative learning and some awesome free resources. I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations.

Resources

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Technology Integration, 1 to 1, and Student Centered Learning… Up To 20 Free Resources and Tools

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

OCTOBER 14, 2015

I am almost booked through January and the 2016 calendar is beginning to fill. Technology Integration, 1 to 1, and Student Centered Learning… Up To 20 Free Resources and Tools (That’s 10 more!). Student Centered: Allows for student voice and choice in what they might use to demonstrate learning. Check out my Booking Page.

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Part 5: 12 Tech Ideas and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Online Discussions

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

I am now booked through the end of March, and the 2016 calendar is beginning to fill. Before entering the world of online discussions it is important to talk about digital citizenship and responsibility with your students. I enjoy learning from all of you. I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations.

Tools

Tools Digital Citizenship Learning STEM

How can schools protect student data without training teachers in privacy basics?

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 17, 2017

Since 2013, state legislatures have considered about 400 student data privacy bills, and passed more than 70 into law, according to Data Quality Campaign, a nonprofit that tracks education data policy and use. Bill Fitzgerald, director of the privacy initiative, Common Sense Education. Vance sees three big training needs for educators.

Training

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Part 4: Over 35 Formative Assessment Tools To Enhance Formative Learning Opportunities

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

I am almost booked through August and fall dates for 2015 are now over 3/4 full and the 2016 calendar is beginning to fill. Part 4: Over 35 Formative Assessment Tools To Enhance Formative Learning Opportunities. In reality the idea of back channel is really as old as formal education itself. Check out my Booking Page.

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Part 4: 20 Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Writing Engagement

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

I am now booked through the end of March, and the 2016 calendar is beginning to fill. STEM Workshop – If you are at Pete and C in Hershey, Pennsylvania check out the STAR Educator Discovery Preconference Workshop. Part 4: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Writing Engagement. Opportunities.

Resources

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Early Literacy in the U.S.: Building a Pathway to Opportunity for All

Graphite Blog

MARCH 25, 2016

This piece was co-authored by Lisa Guernsey , director of the Early Education Initiative and the Learning Technologies Project in the Education Policy Program at New America and Michael H. You can join us for a conversation with Lisa and Michael in our next edWeb webinar on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, 1-2 p.m. Learn more.

Broadband

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Early Literacy in the U.S.: Building a Pathway to Opportunity for All

Graphite Blog

MARCH 25, 2016

This piece was co-authored by Lisa Guernsey , director of the Early Education Initiative and the Learning Technologies Project in the Education Policy Program at New America and Michael H. You can join us for a conversation with Lisa and Michael in our next edWeb webinar on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, 1-2 p.m. Learn more.

Broadband

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200 Ways to Use Word Clouds in the Classroom

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 17, 2016

I am now up to 200 ways that educators can use word clouds in the classroom. I am able to add to my number each year by further reflection and learning from amazing educators as I travel the country. I am now almost booked through the end of July, and the second half of the 2016 calendar is beginning to fill.

Classroom

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The Emergency Home Learning (& More) Summit - 110 sessions + 80 replays #homelearningsummit #learningrevolution

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Please spread the word and tell people about the Summit forward this email , or post on social media Hashtag: #homelearningsummit Twitter: @homelearnsummit Facebook: @homelearningsummit Instagram: homelearningsummit HERE ARE SOME OF THE TOPICS WE ARE WORKING TO COVER IN THE SUMMIT TALKS, INTERVIEWS, AND OPEN-CHAT TIMES : ADHD and Learning ?

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What?s New: New Tools for Schools

techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

ASSIST EDUCATION & APEX LEARNING ( assisteducation.com/ ) & ( www.apexlearning.com ) ASSIST Education and Apex Learning enhanced their partnership with the addition of adaptive content and digital tutorials into the ASSIST Integrated Education Management System for K-12 schools.

Tools

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A true gift from SHEG: DIY digital literacy assessments and tools for historical thinking

NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 20, 2017

You may remember Stanford History Education Group (SHEG) for its groundbreaking and utterly depressing report, Evaluating Information: The Cornerstone of Online Civic Reasoning. In the November 2016 Executive Summary , the researchers shared: When thousands of students respond to dozens of tasks there are endless variations.

Assessment

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Will You Take the 2016 Cool Cat Teacher Reader Survey?

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 1, 2016

So, I’m opening up my 2016 reader survey. 2016 Cool Cat Teacher Blog Reader Survey. Consultant or Business Leader targeting Education Market. Education technology (list posts). How-to Education Technology Posts. Education Trends. Interviews with Education Leaders. Let your voice be heard!

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EdTech Update

10 Popular Educational Trends and What You Need to Know

New, free digital citizenship curriculum helps students become responsible tech users

Trending Sources

Let’s Catch up at #iste2016 : Here’s how

10 Digital Citizenship Resources: The Web in the Classroom…Part 3

How Librarians Hold the Key to Future Ready Schools

How Great is MS Office Mix

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Social Media

Vetting Web 2.0 Educational Tools: The Web in the Classroom…Part 2

Reflecting on 2015… Ten Resources I Found Valuable

The Progression of our Lower School Technology Integration

10 Ideas to Consider Before Using an Internet Resource: The Web in the Classroom…Part 1

Technology Integration, 1 to 1, and Student Centered Learning… Up To 20 Free Resources and Tools

Part 5: 12 Tech Ideas and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Online Discussions

How can schools protect student data without training teachers in privacy basics?

Part 4: Over 35 Formative Assessment Tools To Enhance Formative Learning Opportunities

Part 4: 20 Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Writing Engagement

Early Literacy in the U.S.: Building a Pathway to Opportunity for All

Early Literacy in the U.S.: Building a Pathway to Opportunity for All

200 Ways to Use Word Clouds in the Classroom

The Emergency Home Learning (& More) Summit - 110 sessions + 80 replays #homelearningsummit #learningrevolution

What?s New: New Tools for Schools

A true gift from SHEG: DIY digital literacy assessments and tools for historical thinking

Will You Take the 2016 Cool Cat Teacher Reader Survey?

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