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The post CUE Legislative Update – December 2018 appeared first on OnCUE. CUE forum for State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) Candidates: After much planning with several challenges, the CUE staff organized a public forum at the Fall CUE Conference which provided an opportunity for Marshall Tuck and Tony Thurmond, the two candidates for SSPI, to be interviewed and answer audience-submitted questions. Each candidate was also interviewed for […]. MORE
Here are some new -- and familiar -- ones to try in 2018. Tech tool options continue to grow. There's a lot out there. Icons via TheNounProject.com)The joy of teaching in the 21st century is that there's so much available for teachers and students to use.Sadly, that's also the frightening, crippling thing about it.There's so […]. Ed Tech 1:1 classroom blended learning chromebooks digital learning edtech educational technology elearning g suite gafe Google Apps googleedu laptops MORE
Many Americans celebrate Armed Forces Day annually on the third Saturday of May. It is a day to pay tribute to men and women who serve the United States’ armed forces. Armed Forces Day is also part of Armed Forces Week, which begins on the second Saturday of May. Holidays MORE
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Please spare a moment to complete my ‘Educational technology survey 2018’ – it will only take a few minutes (I promise!). Click here to participate! education edtech edtech survey educational technology teachers teaching MORE
Kajeet has officially opened our 2018 Homework Gap Grant! In 2018, Kajeet will be awarding 15 Homework Gap Grants to school districts in need of providing safe, filtered Internet solutions to connect students outside the classroom. This is a 300 percent increase over last year! Homework Gap Digital Divide WiFi for Students MORE
The dates are October 15-19, 2018. The post Digital Citizenship Week 2018 appeared first on OnCUE. This October, in conjunction with the State Legislature, the CDE will be hosting Digital Citizenship week. On the CDE website, educators will find links to lesson plans and information to share with parents. The focus of this year revolves around the effective, positive use of Social media and we […]. News Digital Citizenship Week MORE
Murray named the 2018 National/Global EdTech Leader of the Year by EdTech Digest, EdTech Digest , Link. Meet Tom Murray at #TCEA 2018, Nibletz , Link. What’s on the horizon for ed tech in 2018? 10 EdTech Influencers to Watch in 2018, NEO , Link. Flexible Classroom Design: How to Create a Student-Centered Learning Environment, PlanBook , Link. EduTalk Radio w/Tom Murray, EduTalkRadio , Link. The Great EdTech Communicator, EdTechDigest , Link. MORE
Let’s see which ones won’t make it in 2018. According to James Hutton, an IT specialist for Essay On Time, on-premise software will be on its way out after 2018: “On-premises software requires teachers to install the same software on each computer inside the computer room, which is incredibly time-consuming. While some of the techs are less likely to disappear overnight, they certainly will not be used that much in 2018. MORE
So kick back and enjoy our collection of the best teacher memes of 2018. Full disclosure: Some of these are not from 2018, but we love them anyway. The post Our favorite teacher memes for 2018 appeared first on NEO BLOG. For our final post of the year we decided to have a bit of fun. When you think about hurricanes… Courtesy of Bored Teachers. When you’re impressed by how cunning a student can be. Courtesy of Reddit. When you identify with Grumpy Cat. MORE
That’s a wrap on 2018! Ed Tech Teaching best of 2018 ditch that textbook ditchbook best postsAs technology in the classroom continues to settle into the mainstream, we continue to see new players enter the space (like Wakelet, one I’m keeping my eye on). All the while, other mainstays like Google Classroom and Kahoot! continue to add new features and grow. Educators seem to have the […]. MORE
Proposals are due by 12 noon EDT on March 30, 2018. All accepted proposals will be notified on or before April 15, 2018. The post Awesome Atlanta Education Conference: STLinATL – July 26-27, 2018 appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day. Join me and other education speakers at Woodward Academy in Atlanta this summer From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. MORE
Roberts (@DoctorDRoberts) July 17, 2018. — Frank Bonsal III (@FrankBonsal) July 17, 2018. — The ExCITe Center (@excitecenter) July 17, 2018. — Carly Croman (@carly_croman) July 17, 2018. — Sunanna T Chand (@SunannaC) July 17, 2018. — Dana Borrelli-Murray (@DBorrelliMurray) July 17, 2018. — Jess Falkenthal (@Jfalkenthal) July 18, 2018. — youngmoo (@youngmoo) July 18, 2018. MORE
Here are my top posts of 2018. Get up and write! Well, this isn’t the saying that I abide by, but making the time to reflect and hammer away at the keyboard is something that I still consistently commit to doing. There are many reasons I continue to blog regularly, but the biggest is trying to add a practical lens to many of the ideas we either see or hear about on social media. MORE
Want to spend a little of your December learning ideas from world-class educators you can start using in class right away? You’re in the right place. The third annual Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit runs from December 14-31. More than 15,000 educators from around the world participated in the summit last year. Be among them […]. DTT Digital Summit ditch summit ditch that textbook digital summit online professional development MORE
Here is our annual roundup of the top 10 Kajeet blogs of 2018. Another year has come and gone, and what a year it has been! What were the top trends? What were educators most interested in? Let the countdown begin…. Digital Learning Data and Trends MORE
The EdTech industry continues to grow with new products. These edtech products are available to educators and school administrators. Each one can make a big difference in your teaching and your students learning. Do you want to introduce a new product in the classroom? Here’s a complete list of must-try Edtech Resources and Technology Tools for Teachers: BOOK CREATOR. Insert Video: [link]. Any student can create, publish, and share online books using Book Creator. MORE
The post Top 5 Shows of 2018 – 10 Minute Teacher appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This week is encore week on the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast. We’re counting down the top shows of Season 4 of the show. Season 4 started in July and runs through December!) I’ll keep this post updated as the shows are named! MORE
ISTE 2018 is the place where educator-tested strategies come together with proven resources for transforming learning and teaching. Judging by the last year’s edition, things look even more promising for the days to come: Meet NEO at ISTE 2018! NEO will be exhibiting at ISTE 2018, between June 25-27. We’re looking forward to meeting you at ISTE 2018! The post Meet NEO at ISTE 2018! It’s that time of the year again! MORE
SXSWEDU 2018 wrapped up last week and once again I was struck by the wealth of information, experience, and innovation being shared across so many sessions. The post SXSWEDU 2018 Wrap-up: Systems Change for Adult Learners? As usual, my focus was on adult learners and workforce development. MORE
Kajeet is proud to announce the winners of the second annual Homework Gap Grant. Each applicant offered an inspiring story about how Kajeet can help their students succeed with filtered and managed mobile connectivity. Although we initially planned to award 15 grants, after seeing the continued need, Kajeet decided to double the number of winners to 30 ! Homework Gap SmartSpot 1 to 1 SmartBus MORE
ISTE 2018 is here again. This post is full of resources to get the most of your ISTE 2018 experience whether you are there (or not.). ISTE 2018 hashtags. The folks over at Edublogger have created an epic remote participation guide for ISTE 2018. I’ll also be taping quite a few ISTE 2018 episodes for the next season of the 10-Minute Teacher. Where I’m Presenting at ISTE 2018. Vicki Davis (@coolcatteacher) June 23, 2018. MORE
FEATURES SCHOOL LEADERS ADVOCATE FOR STUDENTS WITHOUT HOME INTERNET ACCESS By Eileen Belastock Here’s how these district leaders have addressed the issue of digital inequity. WHY STUDENT CREATION IS THE HARDEST/BEST FORM OF ASSESSMENT By Kerry Gallagher By using a creative assessment process, we can better measure mastery for students with a variety of skill levels. MORE
Looking ahead, education innovators have their work cut out for them in 2018. Here are five ways I’m hoping the K-12 education innovation agenda moves forward in 2018: (1) Unpack “just-in-time supports.”. I’m hoping that mainstream edtech conversations dedicate more time to examining these competing pedagogical philosophies—and edtech tools do or don’t support each—in 2018. State ESSA plans are turned in, which in theory makes 2018 the time to focus on implementation. MORE
These are the activities I used on the first day of school with my 2018 gifted classes of 2nd to 6th grade students (some similar to past beginning of the year activities and some new ones): Thumball Ice Breaker. I have written before about the beginning of the school year, Beginning the School Year: It’s About Connections Not Content. I begin all classes focusing on having the students make connections between each other and with me. MORE
Creativity, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital competencies were just a few of the many trends at ISTE 2018. ISTE 2018 sessions explored practical classroom applications of AI, how AI can engage students, and how some aspects of the traditional classroom will be automated and changed by AI. ISTE 2018This year’s conference was one of the largest, with packed sessions and presentations, and 18,540 attendees–a new attendee record. MORE
In its first decade, 1998-2008, "mobile learning" was all about getting devices into the hands of K-12 students and teachers. Palms initially proliferated; then Pocket PCs. In those early days, there was plenty of excitement and energy — for good reason — amongst the early adopters. Why didn’t mobile learning catch on, then MORE
Bett Show 2018: Creating a better future by transforming education. The 2018 edition will bring together 850 leading companies, 103 exciting new edtech startups and almost 35,000 attendees — teachers, school leaders, instructional designers, and all in all curious people — from more than 100 countries. Well, this video speaks for itself: Meet NEO at BETT 2018! We’re really looking forward to meet you at BETT 2018! MORE
Welcome to 2018, and the new year’s first edition of 3D Printing News Briefs – the 3D printing industry doesn’t stop for anything, not even midnight celebrations. We’ll kick. View the entire article via our website. MORE
When: 4:00 PM–5:00 PM Oct 23, 2018. When: 6:30 PM–8:30 PM Oct 23, 2018. When: 8:30 AM–10:30 AM Oct 24, 2018. The post Join us at iNACOL 2018! Come join the Christensen Institute at the iNACOL Symposium, October 21-24, as we engage in some of the most pertinent topics in education today: equity and personalized learning. MORE
Recently, I set up a survey to find out about EDTECH & its use in schools around the globe. Thanks for the hundreds of responses I got from you all! . The questions asked were: How much do you use technology with your class? What is your favourite educational app? What is your favourite educational website? Do you think educational technology accelerates learning? Do you worry about using educational technology in lessons? MORE
I have selected some of my favorites from 2018. Not from 2018, but that’s when I first viewed it, and it has such great connections to maker education.). Adam Savage gives his annual “Sunday sermon” at the 2018 Bay Area Maker Faire. Watch Michelle Obama and Tracee Ellis Ross in conversation at the 2018 United State of Women Summit on May 5, 2018 Los Angeles. (I MORE
2018 Related Topics Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 5, 2018
Welcome to 2018, and the new year’s first edition of 3D Printing News Briefs – the 3D printing industry doesn’t stop for anything, not even midnight celebrations. We’ll kick. View the entire article via our website.
The Christensen Institute
JANUARY 10, 2018
Looking ahead, education innovators have their work cut out for them in 2018. Here are five ways I’m hoping the K-12 education innovation agenda moves forward in 2018: (1) Unpack “just-in-time supports.”. I’m hoping that mainstream edtech conversations dedicate more time to examining these competing pedagogical philosophies—and edtech tools do or don’t support each—in 2018. State ESSA plans are turned in, which in theory makes 2018 the time to focus on implementation.
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Kajeet
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Kajeet is proud to announce the winners of the second annual Homework Gap Grant. Each applicant offered an inspiring story about how Kajeet can help their students succeed with filtered and managed mobile connectivity. Although we initially planned to award 15 grants, after seeing the continued need, Kajeet decided to double the number of winners to 30 ! Homework Gap SmartSpot 1 to 1 SmartBus
Ditch That Textbook
DECEMBER 31, 2018
That’s a wrap on 2018! Ed Tech Teaching best of 2018 ditch that textbook ditchbook best postsAs technology in the classroom continues to settle into the mainstream, we continue to see new players enter the space (like Wakelet, one I’m keeping my eye on). All the while, other mainstays like Google Classroom and Kahoot! continue to add new features and grow. Educators seem to have the […].
Speaker: Joseph Clay, Business Transformation Strategist at Oracle, and Jeffrey Haynes, Director with Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
August 29th 2018, 11 AM PDT, 2 PM ET, 7 PM GMTToday’s universities and colleges face many challenges ranging from reconciling financial pressures, to ensuring student success, to managing complicated workforce dynamics.
Kajeet
DECEMBER 26, 2018
Here is our annual roundup of the top 10 Kajeet blogs of 2018. Another year has come and gone, and what a year it has been! What were the top trends? What were educators most interested in? Let the countdown begin…. Digital Learning Data and Trends
The Journal
JANUARY 22, 2018
In its first decade, 1998-2008, "mobile learning" was all about getting devices into the hands of K-12 students and teachers. Palms initially proliferated; then Pocket PCs. In those early days, there was plenty of excitement and energy — for good reason — amongst the early adopters. Why didn’t mobile learning catch on, then
The CoolCatTeacher
DECEMBER 19, 2018
The post Top 5 Shows of 2018 – 10 Minute Teacher appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This week is encore week on the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast. We’re counting down the top shows of Season 4 of the show. Season 4 started in July and runs through December!) I’ll keep this post updated as the shows are named!
A Principal's Reflections
DECEMBER 30, 2018
Here are my top posts of 2018. Get up and write! Well, this isn’t the saying that I abide by, but making the time to reflect and hammer away at the keyboard is something that I still consistently commit to doing. There are many reasons I continue to blog regularly, but the biggest is trying to add a practical lens to many of the ideas we either see or hear about on social media.
EdTech4Beginners
JANUARY 28, 2018
The EdTech industry continues to grow with new products. These edtech products are available to educators and school administrators. Each one can make a big difference in your teaching and your students learning. Do you want to introduce a new product in the classroom? Here’s a complete list of must-try Edtech Resources and Technology Tools for Teachers: BOOK CREATOR. Insert Video: [link]. Any student can create, publish, and share online books using Book Creator.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MARCH 20, 2018
Let’s see which ones won’t make it in 2018. According to James Hutton, an IT specialist for Essay On Time, on-premise software will be on its way out after 2018: “On-premises software requires teachers to install the same software on each computer inside the computer room, which is incredibly time-consuming. While some of the techs are less likely to disappear overnight, they certainly will not be used that much in 2018.
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EdTech4Beginners
APRIL 25, 2018
Recently, I set up a survey to find out about EDTECH & its use in schools around the globe. Thanks for the hundreds of responses I got from you all! . The questions asked were: How much do you use technology with your class? What is your favourite educational app? What is your favourite educational website? Do you think educational technology accelerates learning? Do you worry about using educational technology in lessons?
Ditch That Textbook
JANUARY 10, 2018
Here are some new -- and familiar -- ones to try in 2018. Tech tool options continue to grow. There's a lot out there. Icons via TheNounProject.com)The joy of teaching in the 21st century is that there's so much available for teachers and students to use.Sadly, that's also the frightening, crippling thing about it.There's so […]. Ed Tech 1:1 classroom blended learning chromebooks digital learning edtech educational technology elearning g suite gafe Google Apps googleedu laptops
EdTech4Beginners
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Please spare a moment to complete my ‘Educational technology survey 2018’ – it will only take a few minutes (I promise!). Click here to participate! education edtech edtech survey educational technology teachers teaching
Neo LMS
DECEMBER 27, 2018
So kick back and enjoy our collection of the best teacher memes of 2018. Full disclosure: Some of these are not from 2018, but we love them anyway. The post Our favorite teacher memes for 2018 appeared first on NEO BLOG. For our final post of the year we decided to have a bit of fun. When you think about hurricanes… Courtesy of Bored Teachers. When you’re impressed by how cunning a student can be. Courtesy of Reddit. When you identify with Grumpy Cat.
User Generated Education
AUGUST 12, 2018
These are the activities I used on the first day of school with my 2018 gifted classes of 2nd to 6th grade students (some similar to past beginning of the year activities and some new ones): Thumball Ice Breaker. I have written before about the beginning of the school year, Beginning the School Year: It’s About Connections Not Content. I begin all classes focusing on having the students make connections between each other and with me.
Neo LMS
JUNE 19, 2018
ISTE 2018 is the place where educator-tested strategies come together with proven resources for transforming learning and teaching. Judging by the last year’s edition, things look even more promising for the days to come: Meet NEO at ISTE 2018! NEO will be exhibiting at ISTE 2018, between June 25-27. We’re looking forward to meeting you at ISTE 2018! The post Meet NEO at ISTE 2018! It’s that time of the year again!
techlearning
OCTOBER 25, 2018
FEATURES SCHOOL LEADERS ADVOCATE FOR STUDENTS WITHOUT HOME INTERNET ACCESS By Eileen Belastock Here’s how these district leaders have addressed the issue of digital inequity. WHY STUDENT CREATION IS THE HARDEST/BEST FORM OF ASSESSMENT By Kerry Gallagher By using a creative assessment process, we can better measure mastery for students with a variety of skill levels.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 19, 2018
Many Americans celebrate Armed Forces Day annually on the third Saturday of May. It is a day to pay tribute to men and women who serve the United States’ armed forces. Armed Forces Day is also part of Armed Forces Week, which begins on the second Saturday of May. Holidays
Neo LMS
JANUARY 17, 2018
Bett Show 2018: Creating a better future by transforming education. The 2018 edition will bring together 850 leading companies, 103 exciting new edtech startups and almost 35,000 attendees — teachers, school leaders, instructional designers, and all in all curious people — from more than 100 countries. Well, this video speaks for itself: Meet NEO at BETT 2018! We’re really looking forward to meet you at BETT 2018!
The Christensen Institute
OCTOBER 18, 2018
When: 4:00 PM–5:00 PM Oct 23, 2018. When: 6:30 PM–8:30 PM Oct 23, 2018. When: 8:30 AM–10:30 AM Oct 24, 2018. The post Join us at iNACOL 2018! Come join the Christensen Institute at the iNACOL Symposium, October 21-24, as we engage in some of the most pertinent topics in education today: equity and personalized learning.
User Generated Education
DECEMBER 22, 2018
I have selected some of my favorites from 2018. Not from 2018, but that’s when I first viewed it, and it has such great connections to maker education.). Adam Savage gives his annual “Sunday sermon” at the 2018 Bay Area Maker Faire. Watch Michelle Obama and Tracee Ellis Ross in conversation at the 2018 United State of Women Summit on May 5, 2018 Los Angeles. (I
CUE
OCTOBER 12, 2018
The dates are October 15-19, 2018. The post Digital Citizenship Week 2018 appeared first on OnCUE. This October, in conjunction with the State Legislature, the CDE will be hosting Digital Citizenship week. On the CDE website, educators will find links to lesson plans and information to share with parents. The focus of this year revolves around the effective, positive use of Social media and we […]. News Digital Citizenship Week
The CoolCatTeacher
MARCH 27, 2018
Proposals are due by 12 noon EDT on March 30, 2018. All accepted proposals will be notified on or before April 15, 2018. The post Awesome Atlanta Education Conference: STLinATL – July 26-27, 2018 appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day. Join me and other education speakers at Woodward Academy in Atlanta this summer From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter.
Tom Murray
JANUARY 1, 2018
Murray named the 2018 National/Global EdTech Leader of the Year by EdTech Digest, EdTech Digest , Link. Meet Tom Murray at #TCEA 2018, Nibletz , Link. What’s on the horizon for ed tech in 2018? 10 EdTech Influencers to Watch in 2018, NEO , Link. Flexible Classroom Design: How to Create a Student-Centered Learning Environment, PlanBook , Link. EduTalk Radio w/Tom Murray, EduTalkRadio , Link. The Great EdTech Communicator, EdTechDigest , Link.
Ditch That Textbook
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Want to spend a little of your December learning ideas from world-class educators you can start using in class right away? You’re in the right place. The third annual Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit runs from December 14-31. More than 15,000 educators from around the world participated in the summit last year. Be among them […]. DTT Digital Summit ditch summit ditch that textbook digital summit online professional development
Digital Promise
AUGUST 2, 2018
Roberts (@DoctorDRoberts) July 17, 2018. — Frank Bonsal III (@FrankBonsal) July 17, 2018. — The ExCITe Center (@excitecenter) July 17, 2018. — Carly Croman (@carly_croman) July 17, 2018. — Sunanna T Chand (@SunannaC) July 17, 2018. — Dana Borrelli-Murray (@DBorrelliMurray) July 17, 2018. — Jess Falkenthal (@Jfalkenthal) July 18, 2018. — youngmoo (@youngmoo) July 18, 2018.
CUE
DECEMBER 10, 2018
The post CUE Legislative Update – December 2018 appeared first on OnCUE. CUE forum for State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) Candidates: After much planning with several challenges, the CUE staff organized a public forum at the Fall CUE Conference which provided an opportunity for Marshall Tuck and Tony Thurmond, the two candidates for SSPI, to be interviewed and answer audience-submitted questions. Each candidate was also interviewed for […].
eSchool News
JUNE 29, 2018
Creativity, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital competencies were just a few of the many trends at ISTE 2018. ISTE 2018 sessions explored practical classroom applications of AI, how AI can engage students, and how some aspects of the traditional classroom will be automated and changed by AI. ISTE 2018This year’s conference was one of the largest, with packed sessions and presentations, and 18,540 attendees–a new attendee record.
The CoolCatTeacher
JUNE 23, 2018
ISTE 2018 is here again. This post is full of resources to get the most of your ISTE 2018 experience whether you are there (or not.). ISTE 2018 hashtags. The folks over at Edublogger have created an epic remote participation guide for ISTE 2018. I’ll also be taping quite a few ISTE 2018 episodes for the next season of the 10-Minute Teacher. Where I’m Presenting at ISTE 2018. Vicki Davis (@coolcatteacher) June 23, 2018.
Digital Promise
MARCH 16, 2018
SXSWEDU 2018 wrapped up last week and once again I was struck by the wealth of information, experience, and innovation being shared across so many sessions. The post SXSWEDU 2018 Wrap-up: Systems Change for Adult Learners? As usual, my focus was on adult learners and workforce development.
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