Ditch That Textbook

OCTOBER 15, 2019

You can connect with Jon on Twitter @FortneyTECH and check out his blog Fortneytech.com.[/callout] The post Creating student blogs with Wakelet appeared first on Ditch That Textbook. [callout]This post is written by Jon Fortney, a fifth-grade teacher in Albuquerque, New Mexico. callout] Writing sucks.

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Discovery Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Encouraging students to research topics, apply critical thinking skills, and generate solutions to real-world problems […] The post Connecting Cross-Curricular Content through STEM Projects appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Internet connectivity is a big deal for learner equity and access. Unfortunately, between 15 and 16 million K — 12 learners and 400,000 educators in the United States lacked adequate connectivity , a device or both in 2020. It’s an absolute necessity that each child in the nation has a reliable device and connectivity.

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Ditch That Textbook

JANUARY 14, 2020

You can connect with Thom on Twitter @GibsonEDU and catch his educational podcast Stories from the Classroom. The post Kids blogging in math class: Why and how appeared first on Ditch That Textbook. This post is written by Thom Gibson a middle school math & robotics teacher and advisor at Headwaters School in Austin, TX.

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Neo LMS

JULY 13, 2022

Eight ways to build stronger connections in the classroom. This strengthens their connection, all for the benefit of student academic and emotional development. The post Positive student-teacher relationships: 8 Ways to build stronger connections in the classroom appeared first on NEO BLOG.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Is it possible to learn without being connected to a network of other people? The idea that learning can occur outside of our minds and that our ability to form connections, or a network, to continue learning is more important than what we know right now has huge implications for educational institutions. Click To Tweet.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2018

The 2018 Honor Roll: EdTech’s Must-Read K-12 IT Blogs. With powerful publication and distribution tools within reach, blogs remain one of the most potent ways to spread your ideas and thoughts. A Must-Read blog for us is one that offers interesting thoughts, unique ideas, useful information and remains regularly updated and active.

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Digital Promise

MAY 7, 2019

Digital Promise and Verizon Innovative Learning are excited to introduce Verizon Innovative Learning schools Connection —a web app designed to connect members of the Verizon Innovative Learning schools community to each other and to key resources. Connecting Verizon Innovative Learning schools educators in a variety of ways.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2023

Despite incremental progress made to narrow the digital divide, students’ success today hinges on having access to a connected device and high-speed internet in the classroom and at home. Technology proficiency becomes essential for future success, and connected devices empower students to navigate the modern workplace. —

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 17, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Librarian Karen Scott challenges us with some non-traditional practices to get kids interested in reading including organizing her library by genre and using social media and graphics to inspire a love of reading.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2020

Some students have not accessed this desire yet, and their teachers are trying earnestly to connect with these students on an intellectual level, to release that latent desire. Connecting intellectually with students has always been the challenge addressed to teachers, even before social-distancing. Some Assembly Required).

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Teacher Reboot Camp

APRIL 13, 2020

Connection is a key factor to student success in an online environment. Do your students feel connected to you, the instructor, the learning material, and their peers? Connection in a physical classroom is facilitated by real-time face-to-face interaction several times a week. One way is through daily student check-ins.

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Discovery Education

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

For one Arizona teacher, Jillian Hernandez, the opportunity to help the Discovery Education team curate a channel highlighting Native Arizona stories and […] The post Connecting Students with Native Stories appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Technology has flattened our world and made it possible for students, no matter where they are, to connect, just as I had through letters, in ways I never dreamed of when I was in school. Blogs Reading and writing blogs is one of the simplest ways to connect your students to the world. connected'

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Discovery Education

MARCH 5, 2024

Yet research shows that 83% of today’s […] The post Bringing Industry Innovators to Classrooms with Career Connect by Discovery Education appeared first on Discovery Education Blog. We know that when students have early exposure to careers, it transforms how they explore and enter the workforce.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 17, 2016

“ If you’re not blogging, you’re selling yourself short; you’re selling your school short. ” - Eric Sheninger During my typical digital leadership keynote or workshop, I consistently talk about the importance of blogging in relation to the pillars of communication, public relations, branding, and professional growth.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 21, 2018

I huddled in my home office and focused my attention on email, writing a blog post, tweaking some presentations, and updating the digital handouts that all participants get during one of my keynotes or workshops. Happy learners are empowered learners when the right connections and elements are bridged together.

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Digital Promise

MAY 16, 2019

Digital Promise’s Adult Learning initiative is thrilled to launch a new series of blog posts to highlight adult learner stories across the nation. My mom quickly connected with the available resources, which ranged from English as a Second Language (ESL) courses to nutrition classes on how to cook healthy meals at home.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

After learning about her Chemistry blog titled Avogadro Salad I asked her to share some insight on the importance of blogging from a student''s perspective. Sheninger giving me the opportunity to write a guest post on the importance of student blogging. This included posts twice a week that connect chemistry to our world.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

We are needing inspiration and simple edtech advice as shown by the top blog posts here on the Cool Cat Teacher Blog and shows this month. Top 10 Blog Posts of November 2015: The Cool Cat Teacher Blog. Bloomz – how I’m connecting with parents this year! My Blog Birthday is This Week!

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 9, 2018

5 Innovative ways for teachers to connect with other teachers. Teachers have also begun to rely on useful online tools to connect with common sense advice, camaraderie and support from other teachers. National Blogging Collaborative. Let’s take a look at a few good examples. Teacher2Teacher.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 31, 2017

A Conversation with TW Williamson from Taiwan on The 10-Minute Teacher #45 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today TW Williamson @tww00 an educator in Taiwan, shares his story of global collaboration and connection with US teacher Annette Lang. How to share with other classrooms.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 18, 2017

Blogging is a popular tool used in education to not only practice writing, but reinforce collaboration, perspective taking, speaking/listening skills, and a lot more. Look at these reasons why teachers incorporate blogging across all academic topics and lesson plans: Collaboration. Developing a profile. Differentiation.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 11, 2018

How can jobseekers better connect with employers looking to hire? Skillist , an online platform that connects often-overlooked and underrepresented jobseekers, including the millions of Americans without four-year degrees, to employers who need their skills. What if teachers could organize their classes with the help of an app?

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In my recent experiments with Voice ChatGPT during my daily commutes, I've discovered some fascinating insights and practical applications for educators. Blog post coming, and we’ll see what you think.) But then, drat, I lost connection again.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 6, 2024

The content presented in this blog is the result of my creative imagination and not intended for use, reproduction, or incorporation into any artificial intelligence training or machine learning systems without prior written consent from the author.” You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Maybe the cord that connects the keyboard to the computer is loose or fell out. If none of those work, here are some pretty good suggestions from ChatGPT: Check Physical Connections: Ensure that the keyboard is properly connected to your computer. If it’s a wireless keyboard, check the batteries and the connection.

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Digital Promise

MAY 13, 2019

Because cognition and emotion are interrelated , using authentic audiences to help students make an emotional connection with content will also increase students’ ability to pay attention and retain what they are learning. HP Fellows Create Local and Global Connections. Creating Cross-Cultural Connection and Collaboration.

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EdTechTeacher

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In the lead-up to our live Innovation Connection event on November 1st , EdTechTeacher’s Tom Daccord, Avra Robinson and Tom Driscoll had the opportunity to engage in fascinating discussions with nine of our featured presenters. Post by EdTechTeacher Instructor Tom Driscoll.

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The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Remember, it was Connected Educators Month. It was the time to celebrate what it meant to be a connected educator and to help other educators get connected. I truly enjoy the idea of a month dedicated to connected educators, especially when it has the weight of the White House behind it. Why Am I Connected?

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I do get pretty angry as I go on forums about Artificial Intelligence in Education. AI (except Perplexity, perhaps) is pretty terrible at accurate content; however, it is often great at helping connect content that is already known and verified by the students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 10, 2015

A Post written for Edutopia From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In this post on Edutopia, I work hard to connect the research on two methods that have been shown to improve a teacher’s teaching ability: the PLC and the PLN. But there are some unique ways these two should be related.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 24, 2021

The post How to “Fake” Blogging in the Classroom (FREE Template) – SULS0124 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Lisa shares a great Google Slides template and lesson idea — The Fake Blog Post! I know what you’re thinking…why would you want or need to fake a blog with students? Tech Chef 4 U).

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Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2016

She would create her own blog! In conversations with teachers, I consistently recommend that they allow students to experience blogging because of the many benefits. I first began to make connections with other classrooms through the Quadblogging experience. Why did it take me so long to come to this conclusion for her?

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Students don’t want to just make connections. Essential Questions: Moving Students Beyond Making Connections to Making an Impact. How do you apply problem-based learning to global connections? Brian’s Teaching Blog. Brian’s Classroom Blog. Brian’s Classroom Blog.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 4, 2016

Kathy Cassidy shares her secrets for blogging, sharing and keeping kids safe online From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Six-year-olds can blog. Show Notes: How to Safely Connect Six year Olds to the World. Mrs. Cassidy’s Classroom Blog. kathycassidy.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we welcome Billy Krakower, a nationally recognized educator with 16 years of experience and a passion for bringing technology and creativity into the classroom. Welcome, listeners, to our next podcast with my friend Billy Krakower.

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