eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

In fact, when used appropriately, digital and mobile learning resources engage students–and they can even help boost achievement. Online literacy platforms, virtual field trips, STEM simulations and modeling–these are just some of the tools that help elevate instruction in classrooms across the country.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Differentiated instruction, also called “personalized learning”, addresses the truism that every student learns differently. Others start by reading instructions, watching videos, and observing the work of their neighbor. Learning better when information is presented a certain way has nothing to do with intelligence.

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Learning Differentiated Instruction Report Digital Citizenship 193

Technology Tidbits

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

With Mobile Learning and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) becoming more mainstream, "Flipped Classroom" models are happening more and more, leading me to create my list of favorite tools for "flipping a classroom". Buncee - A fantastic digital canvas for creating presentations or digital stories that can be embedded into a site/blog.

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100mentors

OCTOBER 29, 2019

In the current installment, we will see how a cluster of specific thinking skills, that are put forward by both the IBO and contemporary educational research, can surface through differentiated teaching. Acknowledge your learners as individuals through differentiated instruction.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 11, 2020

The mobility of Answer Pad lets students use at home to interact w/ teacher created resources. BrainPop & BrainPop Jr - One of the most popular educational sites around for learning a wide range of subjects through animated videos then taking a short assessment/quiz.

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Technology Tidbits

APRIL 11, 2016

ClassCall is a excellent site for creating interactive presentations that reminds me of a cross between 9Slides and a backchannel chat tool. ClassCall allows a user to import a presentation (i.e. Prezi, Powerpoint, etc) and then stream their presentation in real-time to a mobile device.

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Technology Tidbits

APRIL 22, 2014

EverySlide is a fantastic new presentation tool that I just found out about from Free Technology 4 Teachers. This is a great place for educators to create or upload a presentation (i.e. Results of the poll are then displayed in a spreadsheet and makes it easy for an educator to differentiate instruction.

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Technology Tidbits

SEPTEMBER 24, 2016

The Answer Pad is a great student response system and mobile learning tool I've covered before in the past. This excellent site/app allows educators to turn their classroom paperless and do all their testing, assessing, etc. on a mobile device (i.e. draw tool can easily be sent out for students to work through a problem etc.

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Book Creator - A fantastic mobile (iOS/Chrome) app for creating stunning eBooks/presentations, that can be used for digital storytelling, project based learning, and more. Think Fluency - A wonderful iOS/Google Play app for assessing a student's reading fluency.

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Khan Academy Game-Based Learning Android Differentiated Instruction 38

Technology Tidbits

JANUARY 12, 2017

Here’s a list of some of teacher’s most talked about edtech websites and apps that might not yet be on your admins’ radars: *In no particular order emaze — Emaze brings presentation creation to the next level. Emaze is easy to use, fun for all, and will spice up any presentation. then embedding into a site/blog.

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techlearning

APRIL 3, 2018

The conversations in these presentations centered on impactful instruction and the magnitude of digital options. Nearpod is a unique mobile learning platform designed for the synchronized use of mobile devices in education. Wettrick presented an example called “Brainstorming Bubbles.”

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Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

When I attend sessions, in addition to taking my own notes, I like to photograph the presenter, enhance the photo, and overlay text on top to make an infopic. Luckily, many generous presenters at Miami Device shared their resources, notes, and handouts digitally. I thought I’d link to some of them.

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Technology Tidbits

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

As w/ the previous year''s list, more and more mobile apps are making the list as mobile learning continues to be the rising trend in education. Otus - A fantastic and easy to use 1:1 learning solution for mobile classrooms (i.e Otus - A fantastic and easy to use 1:1 learning solution for mobile classrooms (i.e

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Game-Based Learning Common Core iPad Mobility 74

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

They were present in the physical sense, but their focus and commitment were clearly elsewhere. The practice of funding public schools and assessing student engagement based on a student’s physical attendance is rooted in this definition and has only reinforced what is an outmoded idea.

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Dropout Competency Based Learning Differentiated Instruction Online Learning 60

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 3, 2016

Tip: To learn about my blended learning strategies, see my presentation on Slideshare Simple Steps to Blended Learning . PowerPoint (for Handouts, Presentations, and Screencasts). Keynote (for Presentations). Keynote – For my presentations, I use a technique that my friend George Couros has mastered. via GIPHY.

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Mobile App Top 50 Sites/Apps of 2015 * Seesaw - Excellent free mobile app (Android/iOS) for students creating digital portfolio w/ educational portal. Ignite Teaching - An excellent free iPad app for Project Based Learning through collaborative digital presentations/projects. Xtranormal) by typing a script. .

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Android iPad Game-Based Learning Differentiated Instruction 28

techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

Achieve3000 will apply its online differentiated instruction to the content, helping students to digest critical material so they can read, discuss, and debate core U.S. Tech & Learning Rounds Up a Summary of New Tools for Schools Software & Online ACHIEVE3000 & ICIVIC ( www.achieve3000.com civics and government topics.

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Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 12, 2015

Real ti me feedback from students for formative assessment. Students can then begin recording additional information or ideas to their documents or presentations. As MoveNote calls it, it is ‘Presentations with Emotions.’ pli=1 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pDsGwn7_Z38AYrvOtqqHbX_osrxxKIUpV1kRDiPL7bc/edit#heading=h.4c6x4p5qplh7

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 9, 2014

Don''t miss this terrific opportunity to present to or learn from others, and that will kick off a month of great ed tech events. Topics will include how to integrate technology into English Language Arts and Math classrooms, differentiated instruction, technology implementation strategies, and more.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 29, 2014

Amazing keynote speakers and presenters--see details in the calendar listings below or at the website. We could really use your help as a volunteer to make sure we can provide as great an experience for presenters as we do for attendees. Come join our free online conference this Wednesday evening and all day Thursday. No problem!

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Technology Tidbits

JUNE 28, 2017

Live Monitor - watch live as students work through an assessment More resources Overview presentation Interactive step by step guide I highly recommend checking out Answer Pad by clicking here !!!! These work in conduction w/ the built-in scratch pad that allows a teacher to see and give partial credit for work. Below is a demo video.

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Live Monitor - watch live as students work through an assessment More resources Overview presentation Interactive step by step guide I highly recommend checking out Answer Pad by clicking here !!!! These work in conduction w/ the built-in scratch pad that allows a teacher to see and give partial credit for work. Below is a demo video.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

These taxonomies can be used to plan units, lessons, assessments, and other teaching and learning processes. According to Vahid Motamedi of Tarbiat Moallem University, “Mastery learning is a method of instruction where the focus is on the role of feedback in learning. Mobile Learning. Mastery Learning. ” (12).

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