Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 3, 2023

Over the past months I have had the incredible privilege of spending a lot of time with Kim Cofino and her instructional coaching team at Eduro Learning. Not in person – Kim is in Bangkok, Thailand, and her team is all over the globe – but online. Kim and her team have identified and curated a fantastic set of resources.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 28, 2022

Student autonomy in the classroom is essential for efficient learning. Students need to be able to learn at their own pace to better grasp and retain information Self-paced, personalized learning allows them to gradually accumulate knowledge and competencies according to their needs and level. .

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 10, 2021

Being prepared means access to various resources, including methods and tools to help students build social emotional learning (SEL) skills. For educators just getting started with SEL and looking for more information, I recommend exploring CASEL , the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning, and their materials.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

First, let’s establish the value of the flipped classroom in case you have never used this blended learning model. The benefit of assigning video instruction for homework is that students can control the time, place, and pace of the learning experience when they watch the video at home. They can pause, rewind, or rewatch a video.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

At the same time, writing is seen as a “serious” activity, the best way to learn, and skilled writers are considered to be somehow better students than others — an idea deeply rooted in traditional education. This idea has some merit since writing helps students develop their critical thinking skills and is conducive to better learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 28, 2023

This is made easier because I received a good foundation in my school years in how to learn. Here’s how you can develop effective time management skills and turn it into a reliable habit: Prioritize tasks – Learn to prioritize the most important tasks based on urgency and importance.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This podcast with Jennifer Seravallo is dedicated to helping reading teachers improve their teaching methods by providing practical tips and in-depth insights into differentiated reading strategies. So what are you waiting for?

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Click here to revisit my last blog in this series on using the “Claim-Evidence-Question” routine. To recap, metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea.

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Iterating Toward Openness

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

My blog has changed names twice over the years. Before I had a “real” blog, I published random thoughts on whatever personal website my then-current university would give me access to, starting in 1993. At that point I renamed the blog Iterating Toward Openness, and later chose a new byline: Holy smokes!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Students learn best when they are relaxed, happy, and feeling loved. It is challenging to include those characteristics in classes when you are concurrently trying to achieve school goals, comply with curriculum timelines, juggle parent concerns, and blend your lessons with those of colleagues. reflect on an activity as a group.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 22, 2023

I still am an early adopter of technologies in that I believe many can benefit students in their learning. It can be used to generate responses to user input, initiate conversations, and provide information and assistance to users in a chatbot setting. Later, I describe and show the work of my students.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

This three-part blog series, featuring guest authors from Michigan Virtual , describes the formation of the Learning Continuity Workgroup and how it has supported their edtech procurement and decision-making processes. Recently, I’ve been reflecting on the conditions that made this group so successful.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 22, 2021

One of the most enjoyable aspects of the teaching profession is that there is always something to learn and refine. This year in my role as a trainer, I leaned into reading articles from outlets such as Edutopia, Education Week, and MindShift to increase my knowledge about effective remote learning strategies. Shared reflection.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

As a teacher, I constantly hear about their desire to learn by doing, see how things develop, contribute to and witness the results of their work. PBL sets the scene for student agency and autonomy while teachers become coaches throughout all the stages of a project. 7 Digital tools for project-based learning that any teacher can use.

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 19, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Welcome to a treasure from my ISTE 2023 vault. After moving into the private sector, Penny Reinart led research, design, and development of digital products and professional learning focused on student achievement, educator impact, and organizational growth.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 24, 2021

We have pushed ourselves to embrace new methods and technologies, and we have all grown personally and professionally as we worked through this experience together. Making time for what we need personally and professionally. Now we have to think about the type of learning that we need to be best prepared for the new school year.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Students learn best when they are relaxed, happy, and feeling loved. It is challenging to include those characteristics in classes when you are concurrently trying to achieve school goals, comply with curriculum timelines, juggle parent concerns, and blend your lessons with those of colleagues. reflect on an activity as a group.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Digital portfolios, e-portfolios, or online portfolios stand as a cornerstone in the intersection of teaching, learning, and assessment. In today’s discussion, I’m delving into the realm of e-portfolios with a focus on their impact on learning, particularly from a student-centric viewpoint. What is a portfolio?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Here, students can read, get ideas for new books, comment on books, and earn badges and points to reflect their love of reading. Educators sign up with a Teacher account and then set up classes and accounts for students. By setting up an account, readers can add tags to books and organize them according to their preference.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In Part 1 of “ Why Every School Needs and AI Policy Right Now ,” I shared the empirical evidence about Artificial Intelligence and how it is impacting our world and schools. The productive struggle of learning is real and part of learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

Turns out — and not really a surprise — the cost of the digital devices was minor compared to the cost of the websites and webtools required to meet goals. Here, students can read, get ideas for new books, comment on books, and earn badges and points to reflect their love of reading. Gutenberg Project.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. She covers ten essential points for being a successful education technology coach based on her research and her personal coaching of instructional technology coaches and teachers. Lumio sponsored this episode. Click Here to Get Your Free Account.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 30, 2022

And ignoring those differences can ultimately have a negative impact on their learning experience. . And while modern teaching methods have started to shift towards more personalized learning pathways and inclusive practices, they still often leave out recognizing each student’s cultural and racial differences.

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The post The Perfect Mid-Year Reflection Activity for Students appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Think of these as ready-made activities for your students, complete with free templates, instructions, and great ideas to help teachers deliver powerful learning moments. . This blog post is sponsored by Adobe.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

This is why simplification should be a central principle for academic institutions, especially with hybrid and remote learning. It is not enough that solutions address their challenges and strategic goals, they should also be comfortable for educators and students. Turnitin Feedback Studio within NEO supports academic integrity.

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Edthena

OCTOBER 12, 2023

When teachers feel valued and supported within their school community and environment, student learning is also better supported. When we are conscious about our culture, we work hard to embed practices that create a sense of belonging and advance learning. Why is this key to improving school culture ?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 8, 2017

Many of the existential guides for teaching (such as Habits of Mind , the Socrative Method , and Mindfulness ) promote a student-driven growth mindset as fundamental to successful learning. This means students take an active part in achieving education and personal goals. Create Activities to support the learning cycle.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Using edtech can help teachers access tests, set objectives, and create lesson plans for students. By keeping them engaged with their child’s learning is crucial for building on the relationships between teachers, parents and students. Technology isn’t just helpful for teachers, though. Put parents at the heart of the decision.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

A great deal has changed since I began writing this blog back in 2009. Additionally, my views on education regarding teaching, learning, and leadership were beginning to evolve in ways that would eventually help my school experience innovative success while also pushing my professional practice into a whole new dimension.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

After several visits to local schools to learn more about the technology they’re using to develop 21st-century learners, the idea of micro-credentials being a valuable part of a teacher candidate’s training at UCF became clear. Traditionally, colleges of education prescribe a fixed set of courses for their teacher candidates to complete.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Last year, Digital Promise, with generous support from Google, launched the Dynamic Learning Project (DLP) to continue its effort to close the Digital Learning Gap. Like in sports, its goal is to improve individual and team performance. So why, then, shouldn’t teacher learning also be personalized? Active Learning.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 22, 2024

In this blog, we’ll delve into how these eBooks can benefit you and transform your students’ learning experience. By going through analytical reports on the usage of these textbooks, teachers and administrators can attain insights into students’ performance and learning habits. Table of Contents: I.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

PBIS strategies are critical to providing all young people with the best learning environment. Here are four online options that support the goal of recognizing students in a positive way: Class Dojo. Here are four online options that support the goal of recognizing students in a positive way: Class Dojo. Sown to Grow.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

It was the first week of fifth grade and I was so ready to learn History. Make learning a priority. It’s no longer what happens in the learning environment, but what happens when edtech comes into the mix and how we can enrich that environment. I remember it as if it was yesterday. Sounds familiar? See effort as a good thing.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

To help the country close this digital divide, a goal of meeting or exceeding internet access at speeds of at least one megabit per second (Mbps) per student was set by the FCC. The number of K-12 school districts meeting this goal rose 25% due to efforts in the past year. Create student experiences that promote equity.

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Neo LMS

MAY 19, 2020

Learning” now takes on a different meaning, with technology redefining who can learn, who can teach, and how each can do it differently. To quote a study on Evolllution , “60 percent of respondents said technology has fundamentally changed post-secondary teaching and learning. Education technology and the future of Higher Ed.

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