Reading By Example

APRIL 7, 2018

I am pleased and honored to share that we will be reading Literacy Essentials: Engagement, Excellence, and Equity for All Learners by Regie Routman (Stenhouse, 2018) for our summer book club. Featured writers for last year’s book study can be found on the “Contributors” page. Jen McDonough, Literacy Specialist.

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Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2021

The Federal Communications Commission in 1975 established regulations limiting media cross-ownership. Then came the Internet, along with alternative news sources, social media, podcasts, blogs and the rest. Newspaper circulation dropped by nearly half between 2005 and 2018, from 53.3 million to 28.5 billion to $14.3

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Reading By Example

JUNE 1, 2018

For the second year in a row, this blog has facilitated an online book study. This year, we are reading Literacy Essentials: Engagement, Excellent, and Equity for All Learners by Regie Routman (Stenhouse, 2018). The following links go to the five most recent posts from May for the study: Building Trust. How do I participate?

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2018

So many students go through their entire high school career without being exposed to computer science—a rapidly growing field of study that is an important key to opening doors to jobs at tech giants like Google, Apple and Facebook. I have quite a few friends who study and work in computer-related subjects.

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Buncee

JULY 30, 2018

And to ring in the new school year, we here at Buncee are bringing you ideas and inspiration on ways you can enhance your social studies lessons with Buncee! One way to use Buncee in your social studies lesson is to have your students make their own maps. Check out Leticia Citizen’s presentation at ISTE 2018 to see more!

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

And so it's actually funny because I was listening to your podcast back in I guess 2018, 2019, and you were interviewing this woman, Pana Asavavatana , and she was talking about icon literacy. (See So tell us a little bit about your journey. I was getting super frustrated because I felt like I could never help all my kids.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

September 13, 2018) – Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, announced today it has added new digital assets to its services that boost teachers’ ability to engage students in a variety of subjects including Science, STEM, and Social Studies.

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techlearning

JULY 31, 2018

July 31, 2018) – Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, announced today it has added a host of new digital assets to its award-winning supplemental and digital textbook services.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

You may recognize Pam, as she is very active on social media and serves as one of the community managers of the Shake Up Learning Facebook Group. 20, 2018 , and will close on Dec. 20+ PDF Downloadable Study Material. Private Community & Study Group. 20+ PDF Downloadable Study Material.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 15, 2018

This new collaboration enables PPSD’s educators to integrate Discovery Education’s Science, Math and Social Studies Techbooks into classroom instruction districtwide, creating dynamic digital learning environments for all students that will prepare them for life beyond the classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 23, 2018

Date: January 23, 2018. Just share that love on social media. One of the big things that we would like to know is how many miles away you are from different people, so we’ve got a little map going for social studies. So we’re really excited about the support in the Facebook group that we have going.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

She has taught English Language Arts, Social Studies, Film, Journalism, and enjoys writing, illustrating, and cooking in her free time. You know, we all remember that teacher that study hall teacher who walked you through your first college application or the social studies teacher who taught you what taxes were and how to file them.

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MindShift

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Pavlov originally set off to study canine digestion. When we hear a ding or little ditty alerting us to a new text, email or Facebook post, cells in our brains likely release dopamine — one of the chemical transmitters in the brain’s reward circuitry. For instance, she thinks differently about social media.

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MindShift

JANUARY 21, 2020

That’s a record number, according to a study by the Pew Research Center. Falling behind on technology puts seniors at risk for social isolation, which makes them vulnerable to poor health and earlier death. A study by AARP found isolation is associated with nearly $7 billion in additional annual spending by Medicare.

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techlearning

JUNE 13, 2018

June 11, 2018) – Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, announced today it has added a host of new digital assets to its award-winning supplemental and digital textbook services. .

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techlearning

JUNE 25, 2018

June 25, 2018) – Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional learning for K-12 classrooms, today announced that upcoming enhancements to its award-winning Techbook series will help educators maximize instructional time by making engaging digital content even more accessible to teachers and students.

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MindShift

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

The closest it comes is something called “Internet Gaming Disorder,” and that is listed as a condition for further study, not an official diagnosis. There are brain-imaging studies of the effects of screen time, he says. Then, there is a group of mostly girls who misuse and overuse social media.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 13, 2020

The study looked at data for over five million students in grades 3 through 8 who had taken NWEA’s MAP Growth assessments in 2017-2018. The study looked at two scenarios: a “slowdown,” in which students stayed at the same level of academic achievement from the days schools closed until the new school year begins.

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techlearning

MAY 16, 2018

May 16, 2018) – Texas’ Richardson Independent School District (RISD) today announced it has selected Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, to support the district’s new, three year “Future Ready: STEM for All” initiative.

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techlearning

JUNE 20, 2018

June 20, 2018) – Tennessee’s Hamilton County Schools (HCS) today announced it has selected Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms to support its inquiry-based teaching and learning initiative. This vision also extends to high schools through the Future Ready Institutes.

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techlearning

APRIL 19, 2018

April 19, 2018) – Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, announced today it has added a variety of new digital assets to its award-winning supplemental and digital textbook services. Silver Spring, Md.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 2, 2019

Share your answers on your favorite social media platform using the #shakeuplearning hashtag, or post it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook ! [56:06] Marrington Elementary School Rookie Teacher of the Year 2018. The Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook. Join the Shake Up Learning Book Study!

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 3, 2018

Jennifer Gonzalez is updating her Teachers Guide to Technology for 2018. Date: January 3, 2018. Our middle school, like many other middle schools, have teams made up of Language Arts, Social Studies, Science and Math. With more tools and updated information. Sign up now. Listen Now. Stream by clicking here.

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MindShift

AUGUST 14, 2019

. “Korea has an environment that allows easy access to computer games and other activities online,” says Sungwon Roh, a psychiatrist at Seoul’s Hanyang University who studies Internet addiction. More of the boys come for game addiction, while girls have tended to be hooked on social media, he says.

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Hack Education

MARCH 23, 2018

From the SPARC press release : “Congress Funds $5 Million Open Textbook Grant Program in 2018 Spending Bill.” Andrea Zafirakou has won the 2018 Global Teacher Prize. Via Campus Technology : “Recipients of 2018 McGraw Prize in Education Revealed.” Soon to be The Atlantic’s Adam Harris.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

I want to urge you to join the NAMLE email/membership list (free) to get information and resources around media literacy and Media Literacy Week. At the bottom of this post, you'll also find a link to a fun set of downloadable posters for Media Literacy Week. My dad replied, "It means it's going to rain." "No,

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 11, 2018

According to one recent study conducted by Pew Research Center , nearly 77% of Americans now own a smartphone of some kind – up from just 35% a few years ago, in 2011. Another one of the major ways that m-learning is transforming online education – particularly in K-12 environments – has to do with social networking.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 24, 2011

I''m also a proposed panelist for "Education2.0 - Social Media Drives Student Success" being hosted by Jennifer Openshaw. The online study tool StudyBlue has launched a new Facebook app called " Friends with Brainefits." The Library 2.011 worldwide virtual conference starts in just over a week! See PDF for more details.)

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2020

They see kids devouring video games and living on social media and find it obvious that they would also like educational technology. Facebook has not been one of them since 2017, but the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative has full access to the Summit Learning platform’s content and traffic data. It’s a mindset shift.”.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

September 11, 2018) – Wisconsin’s School District of Brown Deer (SDBD) announced today the launch of the latest phase of its four year partnership with Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

Finally, Dr. Marczak focused on the demand and need for a consistent and transparent parent community by launching a Facebook Live and Periscope blast to talk directly to parents and community members about what was going on in the schools. Schuler is the 2018 Illinois and National Superintendent of the Year. Looking Forward.

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MindShift

AUGUST 14, 2018

When social studies teacher Todd Heuston stands in front of his students on the first day of class in Anchorage, Alaska, he knows some of them just aren’t interested. You can unfriend someone on Facebook or mute specific phrases on Twitter. Facebook and social media cannot be your only way of finding knowledge.’

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 7, 2019

Post your answers in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook, or on your favorite social media platform with the #ShakeUpLearning hashtag. [42:26] The Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook. Join the Shake Up Learning Book Study! Tony Vincent on Facebook. Kasey can help! Education Podcast Network.

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NeverEndingSearch

MAY 15, 2018

You’ll also find the Educator Training Course , Templates and Logos , Classroom Decorations , Social Media Tools and tools for Student Action. Main GRA Facebook group. Picture Book Study Group. And follow along using the Twitter hashtags for the year: Picture book author study: #GRAJFMGS. YA Book Group.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

When Cruey still has questions, he will glean information through listening to the constant murmur of student gossip in hallways, tracking social media posts and keeping his ear to the ground at church. “My Occasionally we see him on Facebook. My job as a teacher is to be a first responder to poverty. Cruey’s involved, too.

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Ask your PLN on Twitter, Facebook, etc. Social Media. Private Google+ Community and Study Group. Or maybe use a blog or website creators like Blogger, WordPress, Google Sites, Weebly, or Wix to have students share their work, even create online portfolios to showcase work throughout the year. The options are limitless!

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Hack Education

APRIL 13, 2018

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before Congress this week about privacy, data, monopoly power, and regulations. And there’s more Facebook-related news in several of the sections below. SeanMcElwee) April 11, 2018. ” Via The Verge : “ Facebook -backed lawmakers are pushing to gut privacy law.”

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