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When I was a teacher in Washington, D.C. I taught a class on local history. Students got to learn about places they had visited and people they had heard about. I’ve never taught a class where students were more deeply engaged in the actual content of the class. MORE
However, the Job to Be Done theory provides a framework that can help us combat the spread of the virus in 2022. Using Jobs Theory to assess vaccination rates and how seriously people take the pandemic can shed some light on how we can make progress against the virus in 2022. MORE
Most teachers I know have used Twitter in their classes either to communicate with parents, share homework with students, for group study, to research on a topic, crowd source ideas with colleagues, or a myriad of other purposes ( click here for more ideas ). MORE
Many in education may be wondering whether 2022 will mean “back to normal” at schools and colleges. In 2022, I’m also hoping that even more new measures, and new methodologies, will spring up to offer a fresh lens on measuring the intersection of skills, relationships, and experiences. MORE
According to Public Domain Review, here are some of the newly-available artistic works you might like a/o January 1, 2022: Click image for interactive content on PublicDomanReview.org. Every year, January 1st, is P ublic Domain Day. MORE
When testing moved online, it became painfully apparent to teachers how little students knew about using digital devices other than the internet, some apps, and iPads. The focus on online learning, thanks to COVID, has made that even more critical. IT Pro has an interesting article discussing the importance of digital literacy: Digital literacy is as important as reading and writing, Vodafone claims. MORE
Are you struggling with all the tech required for remote and hybrid teaching? Education Week shares what tech-savvy educators are using to make this work: 5 Practices of Truly Tech-Savvy Teachers. MORE
Every teacher knows the struggle of getting a class full of children to cooperate the first few weeks back after the long Christmas vacation break. MORE
This longitudinal data offers valuable insights and lessons that can be applied to guide family engagement efforts into 2022 and beyond, particularly between schools and families of color. I vividly recall the first week of March 2020. MORE
Besides the learning trends that people are used to, there are a variety of rising digital trends that will revolutionize the learning space in 2022. DEI trends for 2022. The post 6 Essential educational trends to look out for in 2022 appeared first on NEO BLOG. MORE
Because Ask a Tech Teacher is a resource blog, we share lots of tips our group comes across in their daily teaching as well as materials shared by others we think you’d like. Here’s a run-down on what you thought were the most valuable in 2021: Top 10 Tech Tips. MORE
We’ve all been there. The room, half empty. Little to no conversation happening between the seated rows. Most eyes fixed on laptop screens, phone screens, projector screen, likely checking email or “checking email.” MORE
It used to surprise me that it became the school’s job to teach empathy. Shouldn’t parents do that? The truth is it doesn’t always happen in homes. Since children spend much of their daylight hours in school, it is a logical place to reinforce empathy as a life skill. MORE
In this edition of Getting There: Innovations in Education , sponsored by Adobe Sign: Seven ways education can change for the better 64 bets on how tech will benefit students, parents, and teachers this year How asynchronous video provides special complements to in-person instruction. MORE
In our second book, UDL and Blended Learning 2: Shifting to Sustainable Student-led Workflows (coming out in spring 2022), we tackle 10 unsustainable teacher-led workflows. Teaching has always been a demanding profession, but this school year takes the cake! MORE
The 18-page two-lesson plan bundle to teach about Martin Luther King (click for more information) in preparation for MLK Day January 17, 2022. Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. January. MORE
Leading is not easy. I am a believer that leaders are not born but instead develop over time based on both the environment and learned experiences. No matter where you are on your journey, there is the opportunity to grow and evolve. Your potential is not set in stone. MORE
In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. MORE
Online learning has been on the rise for a while, but it became the norm for almost everyone at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. While most students have returned to in-person learning, many have remained in the online classroom. Some kids who homeschool also solely attend classes online. MORE
I live in the Midwest, and if you could see my garden now, well…let’s just say, there is nothing but brown stalks, and wet muddy leaves beneath the snow. MORE
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Since we at Ask a Tech Teacher started this blog thirteen years ago, we’ve had almost 5.6 million views from visitors, about 10,000 followers who have read some or all of our 2,731 articles on integrating technology into the classroom. MORE
The post 10 low-prep activities to kick off 2022 appeared first on Ditch That Textbook. When the calendar turns over a new year, for many of us, we're still in the middle of the school year. So, when a new year starts in schools (at least in the Northern Hemisphere), two things happen: 1. MORE
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I’ve discussed experiential learning in The Imperative of Experiential and Hands-On Learning and the lesson I describe in this post meets the characteristics I described in that blog post: In an effort to engage students both in a STEM activity and learn more about the Olympics, I created a lesson on bobsledding. Standards Addressed. MORE
We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2022. billion by 2022. 2022 will be the year of decision making for K-12 educators. MORE
As I write this post on the first day of 2022, I can't help but reflect on the resilience educators showed the year before. If only everything could be simple. Life is anything but an easy journey. MORE
“It’s ironic that a shift away from a focus on preparation (take Algebra 1 because you need it for Algebra 2, which you might need to go to college which you might need to get a job) to a focus on difference making is the best possible form of preparation for the innovation economy. MORE
This activity is centered around having students share a word (or words) to drive their 2022. 2022 Goals & One Word Activity in Adobe Spark & Canva. Examples: Canva One Word Adobe Spark Words to Drive 2022. MORE
Across the variety of hosts, musical performances, and crowd interviews - one theme emerged through the night: everyone is hoping that 2022 will be better than 2021. This past December, I found myself at home watching Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve on ABC. MORE
On that note, I’m not going to offer predictions for 2022. How will things shake out for schools in 2022? I don’t expect that district micro-schools will be a major trend in 2022. The post How will 2022 reshape K–12 education? MORE
Here are the most-read posts for the month of December. Hour of Code? Here’s why to participate. Coding Websites/Webtools by Grade. 15 Unusual Projects for Hour of Code. The Easiest No-coding Way to Build an Education App. What is ‘Technical Math’? 11 Ways to Update Your Online Presence. MORE
Every month, we’ll share themed posters that you can share on your website (with attribution), post on your walls, or simply be inspired. This month: Reading. –for the entire collection of 65 posters, click here. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. MORE
This week my spring 2022 seminar began. Here’s the schedule: January 13, 2022 – Introductions. January 20, 2022- The LMS and the Web. January 27, 2022 – Digital and information literacy, plus open, part 1. February 3, 2022 – Learning spaces and open, part 2. February 10, 2022 – audio. February 17, 2022 – video. February 18, 2022 – midterm analysis due. February 24, 2022 – mobile. MORE
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts across the country have seen an influx of funding for student devices, internet access, and a variety of edtech tools. MORE
Have an amazing 2022! . Leading a Learning Community best quotes deidre roemer george couros mary hemphill joseph quotes of the year quotes to start 2022 MORE
Here are a few of the popular resources teachers are using to teach about animals (click headings for more resources): Animals. African animals –research site for these animals. Alphabetimals –learn the alphabet with animal sounds. Animals. Audobon Bird Guide: North America (app). BrainPop Jr. MORE
As teachers move from a “teacher-lecturer” model of education to a “teacher-guide”, peer-to-peer learning–acquiring knowledge from a select peer group–has become a popular education strategy. Often, it is a less stressful way to support the long-held goal of developing lifelong learners. MORE
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JANUARY 6, 2022
The post 10 low-prep activities to kick off 2022 appeared first on Ditch That Textbook. When the calendar turns over a new year, for many of us, we're still in the middle of the school year. So, when a new year starts in schools (at least in the Northern Hemisphere), two things happen: 1.
Education Elements
JANUARY 11, 2022
Across the variety of hosts, musical performances, and crowd interviews - one theme emerged through the night: everyone is hoping that 2022 will be better than 2021. This past December, I found myself at home watching Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve on ABC.
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The Christensen Institute
JANUARY 11, 2022
On that note, I’m not going to offer predictions for 2022. How will things shake out for schools in 2022? I don’t expect that district micro-schools will be a major trend in 2022. The post How will 2022 reshape K–12 education?
Neo LMS
JANUARY 4, 2022
Besides the learning trends that people are used to, there are a variety of rising digital trends that will revolutionize the learning space in 2022. DEI trends for 2022. The post 6 Essential educational trends to look out for in 2022 appeared first on NEO BLOG.
The Christensen Institute
JANUARY 6, 2022
Many in education may be wondering whether 2022 will mean “back to normal” at schools and colleges. In 2022, I’m also hoping that even more new measures, and new methodologies, will spring up to offer a fresh lens on measuring the intersection of skills, relationships, and experiences.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 1, 2022
According to Public Domain Review, here are some of the newly-available artistic works you might like a/o January 1, 2022: Click image for interactive content on PublicDomanReview.org. Every year, January 1st, is P ublic Domain Day.
The Christensen Institute
JANUARY 20, 2022
This longitudinal data offers valuable insights and lessons that can be applied to guide family engagement efforts into 2022 and beyond, particularly between schools and families of color. I vividly recall the first week of March 2020.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 18, 2022
It used to surprise me that it became the school’s job to teach empathy. Shouldn’t parents do that? The truth is it doesn’t always happen in homes. Since children spend much of their daylight hours in school, it is a logical place to reinforce empathy as a life skill.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 2, 2022
The 18-page two-lesson plan bundle to teach about Martin Luther King (click for more information) in preparation for MLK Day January 17, 2022. Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. January.
The Principal of Change
JANUARY 4, 2022
Have an amazing 2022! . Leading a Learning Community best quotes deidre roemer george couros mary hemphill joseph quotes of the year quotes to start 2022
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 17, 2022
Most teachers I know have used Twitter in their classes either to communicate with parents, share homework with students, for group study, to research on a topic, crowd source ideas with colleagues, or a myriad of other purposes ( click here for more ideas ).
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Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 13, 2022
Are you struggling with all the tech required for remote and hybrid teaching? Education Week shares what tech-savvy educators are using to make this work: 5 Practices of Truly Tech-Savvy Teachers.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 10, 2022
Every teacher knows the struggle of getting a class full of children to cooperate the first few weeks back after the long Christmas vacation break.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 14, 2022
Here are a few of the popular resources teachers are using to teach about animals (click headings for more resources): Animals. African animals –research site for these animals. Alphabetimals –learn the alphabet with animal sounds. Animals. Audobon Bird Guide: North America (app). BrainPop Jr.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 6, 2022
Because Ask a Tech Teacher is a resource blog, we share lots of tips our group comes across in their daily teaching as well as materials shared by others we think you’d like. Here’s a run-down on what you thought were the most valuable in 2021: Top 10 Tech Tips.
eSchool News
JANUARY 3, 2022
We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2022. billion by 2022. 2022 will be the year of decision making for K-12 educators.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 11, 2022
In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 7, 2022
Here are the most-read posts for the month of December. Hour of Code? Here’s why to participate. Coding Websites/Webtools by Grade. 15 Unusual Projects for Hour of Code. The Easiest No-coding Way to Build an Education App. What is ‘Technical Math’? 11 Ways to Update Your Online Presence.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 12, 2022
Every month, we’ll share themed posters that you can share on your website (with attribution), post on your walls, or simply be inspired. This month: Reading. –for the entire collection of 65 posters, click here. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.
Bryan Alexander
JANUARY 14, 2022
This week my spring 2022 seminar began. Here’s the schedule: January 13, 2022 – Introductions. January 20, 2022- The LMS and the Web. January 27, 2022 – Digital and information literacy, plus open, part 1. February 3, 2022 – Learning spaces and open, part 2. February 10, 2022 – audio. February 17, 2022 – video. February 18, 2022 – midterm analysis due. February 24, 2022 – mobile.
eSchool News
JANUARY 7, 2022
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts across the country have seen an influx of funding for student devices, internet access, and a variety of edtech tools.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 3, 2022
As teachers move from a “teacher-lecturer” model of education to a “teacher-guide”, peer-to-peer learning–acquiring knowledge from a select peer group–has become a popular education strategy. Often, it is a less stressful way to support the long-held goal of developing lifelong learners.
User Generated Education
JANUARY 17, 2022
I’ve discussed experiential learning in The Imperative of Experiential and Hands-On Learning and the lesson I describe in this post meets the characteristics I described in that blog post: In an effort to engage students both in a STEM activity and learn more about the Olympics, I created a lesson on bobsledding. Standards Addressed.
eSchool News
JANUARY 4, 2022
In this edition of Getting There: Innovations in Education , sponsored by Adobe Sign: Seven ways education can change for the better 64 bets on how tech will benefit students, parents, and teachers this year How asynchronous video provides special complements to in-person instruction.
techieMusings
JANUARY 3, 2022
This activity is centered around having students share a word (or words) to drive their 2022. 2022 Goals & One Word Activity in Adobe Spark & Canva. Examples: Canva One Word Adobe Spark Words to Drive 2022.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 19, 2022
When testing moved online, it became painfully apparent to teachers how little students knew about using digital devices other than the internet, some apps, and iPads. The focus on online learning, thanks to COVID, has made that even more critical. IT Pro has an interesting article discussing the importance of digital literacy: Digital literacy is as important as reading and writing, Vodafone claims.
Neo LMS
JANUARY 18, 2022
Online learning has been on the rise for a while, but it became the norm for almost everyone at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. While most students have returned to in-person learning, many have remained in the online classroom. Some kids who homeschool also solely attend classes online.
A Principal's Reflections
JANUARY 2, 2022
As I write this post on the first day of 2022, I can't help but reflect on the resilience educators showed the year before. If only everything could be simple. Life is anything but an easy journey.
Education Elements
JANUARY 3, 2022
We’ve all been there. The room, half empty. Little to no conversation happening between the seated rows. Most eyes fixed on laptop screens, phone screens, projector screen, likely checking email or “checking email.”
A Principal's Reflections
JANUARY 16, 2022
Leading is not easy. I am a believer that leaders are not born but instead develop over time based on both the environment and learned experiences. No matter where you are on your journey, there is the opportunity to grow and evolve. Your potential is not set in stone.
Catlin Tucker
JANUARY 10, 2022
In our second book, UDL and Blended Learning 2: Shifting to Sustainable Student-led Workflows (coming out in spring 2022), we tackle 10 unsustainable teacher-led workflows. Teaching has always been a demanding profession, but this school year takes the cake!
Education Elements
JANUARY 3, 2022
I live in the Midwest, and if you could see my garden now, well…let’s just say, there is nothing but brown stalks, and wet muddy leaves beneath the snow.
Education Elements
JANUARY 17, 2022
When I was a teacher in Washington, D.C. I taught a class on local history. Students got to learn about places they had visited and people they had heard about. I’ve never taught a class where students were more deeply engaged in the actual content of the class.
Dangerously Irrelevant
JANUARY 13, 2022
“It’s ironic that a shift away from a focus on preparation (take Algebra 1 because you need it for Algebra 2, which you might need to go to college which you might need to get a job) to a focus on difference making is the best possible form of preparation for the innovation economy.
The Christensen Institute
JANUARY 11, 2022
However, the Job to Be Done theory provides a framework that can help us combat the spread of the virus in 2022. Using Jobs Theory to assess vaccination rates and how seriously people take the pandemic can shed some light on how we can make progress against the virus in 2022.
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