Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 2, 2012

Here are the most read posts from the past week: And don''t forget to check the posts on Friday.They don''t always have time to become the most read, but there are usually some good ones there (and of course check out all of the articles on the site). NearPod - create and share lessons on iPads in classroom - free 3. I''m going.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2020

Kristin Harrington, EdTech coach for Flagler County School District in Palm Coast, FL, knows what it’s like to shift from a live, on-site classroom, where she and her learners are always moving and interacting with each, other to sitting in front of a screen teaching students from afar. This article was modified and published by eSchool News.

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My Island View

APRIL 13, 2015

A question that haunts me however, at almost any education conference that I attend is: Why are so many (not all) of these educators, who are so skilled in a classroom of kids, so bad at teaching in a room full of adults for professional development? It is probably the key to the success of the Edcamp movement.

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The Principal of Change

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

I thought about this quote when I was reading an article about how “innovation in education was overrated” I guess my question is, how do you look at innovation in education? You can check out the podcast and/or read the article below. It is convenient, but does this lead to better learning in the classroom?

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EdTechTeam

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

I’m in the midst of my eleventh year in the classroom and have always been a hyper-focused educator. I want to be her safety-net, her first line of defense, and her guide on how to succeed in her classroom and with her students. In fact, I pride myself on my willingness to experiment with lessons and activities in my classroom!

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EdTechSandyK

JANUARY 27, 2014

Post video or article you want staff to go over prior to a meeting, then have them discuss during your faculty meeting. We need to be using social media to tell people about the positive things that are going on in our classrooms and schools! Edcamps - unconferences where there aren''t traditional keynote speakers or vendors.

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The Principal of Change

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

The quote is taken from this article which challenges the ideas that 20% time wasn’t 20% of 100%, but was more of an “overtime” initiative and more like “120% time” Why do these two points matter? Classrooms and individual educators should have some of that same opportunity.

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The Daring Librarian

AUGUST 4, 2014

Teacher Librarians.what are our classrooms? I also like to call my Daring School Library Media Center an Information Learning Commons.because it''s beyond a classroom! As a new English teacher I remember getting into my classroom for the first time. The Classroom Cribs Challenge - Starts Aug 14! Our libraries, of course!

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edWeb.net

MARCH 11, 2020

This article was modified and published by eSchool News. Outside of the classroom, she is the lead organizer for Edcamp Suwannee and also co-moderates #FLedChat and #RuralEdChat each week on Twitter. This edWeb broadcast was co-hosted by CoSN and edWeb.net. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. About the Presenters. About the Host.

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Use a range of strategies for deploying quality resources to a school community throughout the year (some samples and resources are linked): Paper flyers, posters , table tents, bookmarks (many available from vendors) Links/portal on library website Links/portal shared on classroom web pages, Google Classroom, teacher resources Link added on email (..)

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

If you are a classroom teacher, the following learning paths or opportunities may be ideal for you. Common Sense Education provides many valuable resources focused on helping teachers identify how they can use tools and technology to assess learning in the classroom. If You Are a Teacher: Start with some bite-sized PD.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

If you are a classroom teacher, the following learning paths or opportunities may be ideal for you. Common Sense Education provides many valuable resources focused on helping teachers identify how they can use tools and technology to assess learning in the classroom. If You Are a Teacher: Start with some bite-sized PD.

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MSEDTechie

MARCH 27, 2015

With traditional one-size-fits-all professional development, many teachers get overlooked and fall through the cracks, just like our students, resulting in poor implementation in the classroom. Edcamps , based on an Unconference model , are free, discussion-based sessions. What about our Digital Age educators?

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Tech Helpful

OCTOBER 23, 2017

ISTE Standards for Educators 2017) Part of using technology in the classroom is both modeling and creating opportunities for ourselves and our students to be a productive part of the digital landscape. One of my pet peeves is when classrooms just digitize what could be done with paper and pencil. Digital literacy. Legal practices.

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EdTechTeam

JANUARY 26, 2018

ultimately building a positive reputation for yourself) How do we deal with student discipline, work with parents, and build communities within our classrooms? Hurley gives us many strategies to step out of our four classroom walls and seek learning opportunities. The benefits of clearly identifying your classroom needs.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

APRIL 17, 2016

A good professional development day should leave you dying to get back to your classroom to try out all those new ideas. Actively look for PD that will be meaningful for you, such as free EdCamps in your area , and seek opportunities to learn and connect with other educators whenever you can.

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The Principal of Change

JANUARY 31, 2015

The “growth mindset” is the openness to learning about the medium, but the idea of the “innovator’s mindset” leads to people creating hashtags to share things that are happening in their classroom, or using it to connect with educators that teach the same discipline as they do.

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Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

I know there was the article by Nicole Mirra, but I am guessing there is a background why this topic is close to your heart and also why you think hashtagging it is a good direction to take the conversation further. Teachers opted instead to seek training on Google Docs in the classroom, or similarly practical concerns.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2017

With every summer break comes the eight-week-or-so refresh and reset most classroom educators need. A quick tour of the edu-blogosphere reveals numerous reading lists, playlists, conferences, workshops, seminars, webinars, retreats and edcamps to engage with over two short months. Here’s how.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 21, 2020

Listen to this article: . We want teachers actively engaged in solving the problems they face in the classroom. Our LMS platforms, like Google Classroom , would be perfect for this. Create a class in Google Classroom for each group. If you aren’t familiar with the Edcamp model, visit this page to learn more.

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techlearning

JULY 31, 2018

Unlike professionals who work in the private sector, educators spend most of the day with children in classrooms. You can present together, write articles/blogs/newsletters (case in point with this article), or visit schools to collaborate. Tweet it out, shout it out, or put it in a blog or article!

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 15, 2019

You can take courses on helpful topics like classroom management, teacher wellness, education technology, special education classes and more. Advancement Courses is flexible and lets you work at your own pace to create things to improve your classroom. That’s just $120 per graduate credit hour or $160 for 50 clock hours.

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NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 20, 2017

SHEG currently offers three impressive curricula that may be put to immediate use in secondary classrooms and libraries. Comparing Articles : Students determine whether a news story or a sponsored post is more reliable. News Search : Students distinguish between a news article and an opinion column. You can now find out.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Dembo said he embraces the idea of the un-conference — one version is Edcamp , which he highly recommends for PD. “At At an Edcamp, there’s no agenda set. EdTech will feature articles on breakout sessions and the latest trends from TCEA 2018. EdTech will feature articles on breakout sessions and the latest trends from TCEA 2018.

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Hack Education

APRIL 14, 2017

Via The New York Times : “ Rolling Stone Settles Lawsuit Over Debunked Campus Rape Article.” ” Udacity has updated its online "classroom." Via CMX : “ How Edcamp Scaled Up 1,500 Community Events Connecting Educators All Over the World.” ” Education in the Courts.

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