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ISTE 2018: Everything You Need to Know Before the Show Begins

EdTech Magazine

Featuring hundreds of experiential workshops, vendor demos of the latest technology and at least two dozen interactive explorations of hot topics in ed tech, ISTE’s conference will likely influence educators around the world to introduce new technologies into their classrooms.

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Transforming Educator Practice through Micro-credentials

Digital Promise

Whether through Pinterest boards, YouTube lesson demos, or conversations with colleagues in the faculty lounge, I find myself and my fellow teachers increasingly turning to informal, unconventional methods to develop and hone our craft. The demonstration of learning can occur in a variety of ways.

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Understanding and Addressing the Surge of Chronic Absenteeism

Edsurge

This exacerbates existing social inequalities by limiting access to quality education and opportunities for upward mobility. For example, if the issue is that a student lacks access to healthcare or a provider, we need to connect that family with a wraparound service coordinator who could help the family apply for health insurance.

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5 Chrome Extensions that Make Google Classroom Even More Awesome!

The Shake Up Learning Blog

Check out the great demo tutorial for Shake Up Learning readers: 2. AND it saves to Google Drive for easy access. 6 hours of professional learning credit. Click here to learn more and to ENROLL TODAY! Related: 15 Ways to Use Mote in the Classroom. Screencastify (Freemium). Self-paced. Video-based lessons.

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Milwaukee Public Schools Celebrates District-Wide Rollout of ST Math

MIND Research Institute

Its mission is to accelerate student achievement by improving access to grade-level curricula for college and career readiness. Visual Math Makes Learning More Accessible. The students loved watching our professional learning specialists take them through a series of math puzzles. Request a demo today!

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7 Ways Data-Fueled PLCs Are Transforming Education

Edsurge

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) have long supported teachers in their career development, but with the help of technology, they’re now transforming education itself. We spoke with educators around the country and discovered seven ways that PLCs are transforming teaching and learning in schools.

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Personalized Learning, Teachers Unleashed, and a Learning Analytics Partnership: The Story of Fresno Unified

Edsurge

How does a fifth grader feel getting ready to do a live edtech demo at their local school board meeting? At last February’s Board meeting, 10-year old Ryan inspired the adults in the room to see how tech can be leveraged for learning in a whole new light.