A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 8, 2014

Even in the face of adversity in the form of education reform mandates, Common Core alignment, impending PARCC exams, new educator evaluation systems, loss of funding, and an aging infrastructure we have not only persevered, but proven that positive change can happen with the right mindset.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2015

It uses a simple statement that will turn all the social media mavens into engineers—IF THIS THEN THAT. Grammaropolis is aligned with both national Common Core standards and Texas Expected Knowledge and Skills Objectives for grades K-6. – See more at: [link]. This app uses this authentically and granularly.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2018

While it’s true that schools are increasing access to technology, the driving force is generally to support new types of learning—it’s not a race. Now, it's obvious when we look at extreme examples, but just take the case of social media and imagine a child who spends 15 minutes on Instagram.

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2016

These courses will take place in an online platform developed by KQED Education that tracks user progress and encourages sharing and feedback through an integrated social community. Examples of courses available at launch: • Media Essentials reframes traditional media literacy concepts from an audience perspective to a producer perspective.

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User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

If this is how the makerspace is set up in your school, then your kids may not have access to the resources, materials, and tools when they need them, especially for STEM or STEAM. Many of those same qualities are goals of the Common Core State Standards. What Does ‘Design Thinking’ Look Like in School? ).

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Race, Social Media & the Role of Schools. From Common Core to the SAT, the call for accountability is moving away from the drivers of the past two decades as we look to reflect the more holistic attributes of student development and grapple with the adverse impact of high-stakes testing. Learning Science in Action.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

In China, the demand had always been there, but due to the unaffordable costs of having such lessons, people were unable to access them at scale. So at the time of 51Talk’s founding, the infrastructure in China had reached a tipping point where the second and third tier cities had also acquired excellent Internet access.

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Marketplace K-12

MAY 10, 2016

The site is for scorers only, and does not allow public access. The company says it knows that about 100 of its markers accessed improperly posted test information. Last year, Pearson came under criticism in the United States for monitoring social media to ensure that test-content was not being shared by students.

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eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2016

Voices can be recorded, and talking Vokis can be emailed and shared on social media. Voki also offers an ever growing library of Common Core-aligned lessons – reimagined as Voki presentations. and around the world.

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NeverEndingSearch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

It’s happened to all of us– we’re at school trying to access the perfect website for a learning activity at school and… it’s blocked. While banning books is commonly recognized by librarians as detrimental to the student educational experience, restricted website access isn’t on everyone’s radar.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2015

He sees some merits to posting video on social media but warned that it can also have unfair and negative consequences. “A But, he said, “we do embrace the academic value of personal devices” by providing Wi-Fi access and electronic devices when a teacher authorizes it. There are some restrictions to students,” Ross said.

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eSchool News

JULY 27, 2016

These courses will take place in an online platform developed by KQED Education that tracks user progress and encourages sharing and feedback through an integrated social community.

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techlearning

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Stay connected with Discovery Education through social media on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and Pinterest @DiscoveryEd. ### About Discover: Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) is a direct banking and payment services company with one of the most recognized brands in U.S. financial services.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 20, 2016

User control of privacy settings (this is the platform I prefer for blogs where I want to limit access). Drawbacks: Some media tools require paid subscription. Benefits: As easy as social media. Benefits: Lots of templates to use (some free, some not). User can require approval for comments. Versatile page design.

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Educator Innovator

OCTOBER 30, 2013

I was particularly drawn to the blog’s description: “One Student’s Mission to Explain the Benefits of Social Media in the Classroom.” Woodard’s project is to create a DVD for educators, parents, and students about how and why to use social media in schools. How could I not interview her?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 25, 2014

We have gotten much more mobile-friendly , as there are Collaborate apps for iOS and Android, and the conference schedule and session links can be easily accessed on mobile devices by going to [link] from your mobile device or clicking on the "mobile schedule" link in the Summit menu.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 17, 2019

Teachers do not need computer science degrees to engage, enhance and extend student coding experiences due to the abundance of easily accessible creative coding and robotics programs. As early as kindergarten, Common Core math requires students to see math abstractly with numbers, concretely with objects, and visually with pictures.

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Educator Innovator

JUNE 29, 2015

And, some of the most exciting opportunities for learning that digital tools are perfectly positioned to offer due to their inherently dialogic nature are those that encourage young people to engage with current social issues in ways that spark civic identity development and engagement. By Nicole Mirra. Original Post/ DML Central.

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MSEDTechie

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Most were striking it down, and calling for an end to Common Core, because in their opinion, it excludes the “basics.” Or, find out whether information will be communicated through a district or school website, or through social media sites like Twitter or Facebook. What technology goals does the school have this year?

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Educator Innovator

MAY 12, 2014

This online opportunity is open to anyone interested in learning how to use Twitter and other media sharing applications to promote social and civic discourse with students and will take place this summer from July 7 – August 17. using social media tools.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Additionally, ISTE addresses Common Core math standards in geometry and measurement across K–12. My vision was to increase access and equity in a science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics (STEAM) curriculum for elementary students. Once you have a vision, every action flows from that ideology. Happy printing!

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Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

They are charting new territory in their schools and communities to ensure their students have access to experiences and resources that will put them on a path to success in life, and we hope to see more of it as the Educator Innovator community grows.” Making Our Worlds. Charlotte, NC.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It’s equally appropriate for fiction and nonfiction and does a solid job of reinforcing Common Core standards related to writing, literacy, and language. Access the Gallery (use this link ) and search the available widgets; select one that provides a holiday countdown clock. You can also share it to most social media.

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Educator Innovator

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Kids have access to information; we must teach them how to navigate a world constantly evolving where content is at their fingertips. We would argue our students read and write more now than they ever have before—between texting, social media, gaming, and everything else they do in their digitally fueled, online lives.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

I wrote this mantra on a sticky note and placed it on my desk as a daily reminder that my students’ right to access joy is just as important as academic rigor. We do not always have to perform labor before we access joy. A joyful class is a rigorous class. A rigorous class is a joyful class. I had to ask myself: What is rigor?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Thanks to the GEC Sponsors Social Media Amazing List of Currently Scheduled Sessions! The final live training is on Saturday, which you can access through the training page. Become a Partner Organization! We're Still Taking Proposals! Volunteering + Advisory Board - We Need You! Barrios, Ed.D.;

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MindShift

APRIL 25, 2019

Lab activities can be one of the most effective ways to show children how global warming works on an accessible scale. Check out the #trashtag challenge on social media, for example. So, here are some thoughts about how to broach the subject with students, no matter what subject you teach: 1. Start or work in a school garden.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2020

It’s equally appropriate for fiction and nonfiction and does a solid job of reinforcing Common Core standards related to writing, literacy, and language. Access the Gallery (use this link ) and search the available widgets; select one that provides a holiday countdown clock. You can also share it to most social media.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

Access to content in 12 Lexile levels in English and 8 levels in Spanish with customizable learning and language scaffolds means all students in a class can participate together in grade-appropriate learning, regardless of their level of reading ability or stage of English language development. ACHIEVE3000 PRO ( WWW.ACHIEVE3000.COM

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 29, 2014

Wednesday, April 30th at 4pm Free BrainPOP Webinar: ELLs and the Common Core , Are you an ESL teacher struggling to address the Common Core? Bev Fine, BrainPOP ESL’s Editorial Director, will be on hand to help you make complex material and vocabulary more accessible to all students.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

In the digital age, inquiry and problem-solving can span across a range of media and tools. For this reason, many educational standards, including the Common Core, emphasize the importance of being able to read, write, and interact across a range of media, platforms, and tools. Save the dates!

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Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2020

Whether educators need to learn how to use edtech tools, analyze student data or implement Common Core standards, online PD can offer educators support when and where they need it. To streamline access, find out if teachers can log into PD through your LMS.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

AUGUST 28, 2015

Will a twenty-dollar tabbed notebook get that kid past the Common Core? Put out the word on social media. Using platforms like Google, Asana, Slack, Dropbox, and Evernote gives students access to professional productivity and collaboration tools, giving them a distinct advantage in the workplace. say students.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 7, 2015

Although technology enables students to access more information in much less time, it does not always foster learning. Many teachers lose sight of creativity and collaboration because Common Core and other initiatives focus on gathering and evaluating information with very little emphasis on creativity.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

It’s equally appropriate for fiction and nonfiction and does a solid job of reinforcing Common Core standards related to writing, literacy, and language. Access the Gallery (use this link ) and search the available widgets; select one that provides a holiday countdown clock. You can also share it to most social media.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

It’s equally appropriate for fiction and nonfiction and does a solid job of reinforcing Common Core standards related to writing, literacy, and language. Access the Gallery (use this link ) and search the available widgets; select one that provides a holiday countdown clock. You can also share it to most social media.

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Wiki Learning Common Core Digital Citizenship 171

Hack Education

DECEMBER 29, 2017

The Gates Foundation has backed a variety of education reform initiatives : charter schools, the Common Core State Standards, “small schools,” inBloom, teacher evaluations, and yes, “personalized learning.” But altruism is not the same as justice.

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