eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Opening keynote Tucker Bryant will present The Poet’s Keys: a Guide to Unlocking Creativity, Innovation and Growth. This esteemed crew will present the best new and hidden treasures of edtech, tailored for seamless integration into every classroom.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 14, 2022

The post 20 Ways to Use Screencasting in the Classroom – SULS0162 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey is giving you all the details and her thoughts on this new tool for the classroom. Plus, she’ll be sharing 20 Ways to Use Screencasting in the Classroom! Voiceover Presentation.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 20, 2018

The post 15 Collaborative Tools for Your Classroom That Are NOT Google appeared first on Shake Up Learning. It’s no secret that I love Google tools, but Google is not the only option for your classroom. There are hundreds of fantastic collaborative learning tools! Learn more about Padlet.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Opening keynote Tucker Bryant will present The Poet’s Keys: a Guide to Unlocking Creativity, Innovation and Growth. This esteemed crew will present the best new and hidden treasures of edtech, tailored for seamless integration into every classroom.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 22, 2023

To generate personalized learning content: ChatGPT or similar models could be used to generate customized learning materials for students, such as practice problems or reading assignments. ChatGPT to Your Classroom-your-classroom/ ). Do you have any suggestions? I want to practice being kind in the new year.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Technology in K-12 classrooms can revolutionize education Choosing the right edtech requires a thoughtful and strategic approach Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Technology transforms K-12 education by enhancing engagement, personalizing learning, and fostering collaboration.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Additionally, another post will focus on the different models of blended learning, ensuring a thorough exploration of this dynamic educational approach. What is Blended Learning? Blended learning is an educational approach that combines traditional classroom methods with digital and online media.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 1, 2021

In this episode, I’m chatting with Kim Mattina, Shake Up Learning Trainer , podcaster, and co-author of Teaching with Jamboard. Kim shares some awesome ideas for using Jamboard to engage students in the 4 c’s and many collaborative learning activities. Learn more: jamboard.google.com. And my favorite part?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2015

TV game show format comes to the classroom. Teachers at Holly Pond Middle School are turning to a popular reality TV show as inspiration to get students interested in flexing their research and presentation skills. From there, they’re asked to research the product, create a presentation and then deliver the presentation to the class.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Incorporating Project-Based Learning (PBL) in your classroom is a transformative step towards an engaging, real-world educational experience for your students. PBL is definitely one of those dynamic approaches that you can use in your classroom to achieve these goals. Related: 8 Good Project-Based Learning Books for Teachers 3.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

Together they discuss how inclusive learning is meeting the needs of all learners. Mike shares tips and strategies to help teachers shake up inclusive learning in their classrooms. Fighting Exclusion: Shake Up Inclusive Learning. Every student brings their own unique learning needs to the classroom.

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techieMusings

JUNE 21, 2023

Early in my teaching career, I attended a conference where a presenter shared a statement that has stuck with me ever since: “If there’s no sharing, there’s no learning. Bullis’s administration also places a strong emphasis on growth and collaborative learning. ” –Darren Kuropatwa.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

Booking Info – Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations. Check out my Booking Page . Perhaps a digital learning journal could be employed to promote reflection. – Mike Gorman ( [link] ).

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 15, 2023

As a seasoned educator with many years spent in the classroom and now an edtech blogger, I understand the anticipation, excitement, and, yes, even the slight nervousness that comes with the first day of school. Throughout my teaching career, I’ve always believed in the importance of making learning enjoyable, engaging, and interactive.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 17, 2021

I often refer to the 4 C’s as the “ Superfoods of Learning.” ” Every time I walk into a classroom and see something amazing, at least one of the four Cs are present, if not more. Every Dynamic Learning Experience should include at least one of the four Cs. We even have a few sessions in Spanish!

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 2, 2017

The post 20 New Ways to Use Google Classroom [infographic] appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Expand Your Use of Google Classroom. Google has opened up Google Classroom to users outside of G Suite for Education. This opens so many doors for teachers, students, and parents to connect, collaborate and learn.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 1, 2013

This is the eighth post in my Summer Learning Series. These are short posts with tools, tips and resources for you to try something new this summer or something you can take to the classroom in the Fall. First was Collaborative Learning With Edmodo and then we followed up with Learning With Hashtags.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 31, 2019

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer for ideal classroom display solutions. Most classrooms benefit (hugely) from at least one interactive touch screen display. Many find that more than one display is ideal for flexible classrooms that maximize active learning. By becoming involved in the learning process.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

OCTOBER 5, 2022

That’s how I came up with these five strategies and routines that help me cultivate a safe and welcoming classroom for secondary students. Some of these strategies can also streamline planning as well, as they have some classroom routines built in. It plants the seed that my classroom is a collaborative learning environment.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

AUGUST 15, 2015

If you want to use Google Hangouts as a way to do a whole class to class communication or for inviting guest speakers virtually in the classroom, then younger students will be able to safely take part. Get your copy of The 30 Goals for Teachers or Learning to Go. Collaborative Learning with Google Hangouts from Shelly Sanchez Terrell.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

What are some good examples of using technology to enhance learning? Virtual Field Trips: Utilize virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) applications to take students on virtual field trips, allowing them to explore historical landmarks, ecosystems, or outer space from the confines of the classroom, enhancing experiential learning.

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There is no box

MARCH 18, 2015

We are 7 months into piloting “flexible” furniture in seven classrooms from VS, Smith, Paragon and Balt. Below is a reflection on how we started and where we’re going next: It all starts with a concept, based on discussions about what we think we want to do in the classroom. We learn a lot about furniture.

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The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

What if we adopted the model of the flipped classroom and applied it to meetings and Professional Development? Flipping PD and faculty meetings is essentially the same as flipping the classroom, but with adults. I am not a big fan of flipping the classroom. You can sit for 10-15 mins and record a mini presentation.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 11, 2019

While not calling for a return to those rigid structures, in the edWebinar “ Flexible Grouping and Collaborative Learning: Making It Work,” Dina Brulles, Ph.D., both education consultants, advocated for using groups to assist student learning. This allows the teacher to focus on the learning goals and not behavior.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Teachers want to be able to present their materials effectively, ensure the communication channel is secure, take attendance and know where students are and what they’re doing. In higher education, students and professors generally want more support for collaborative learning and deeper engagement with each other and the course material.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Using wireless presentation tools by Vivi , an education-focused company founded in Australia, Gunn was able to mirror her tablet screen on the classroom screen and play YouTube clips directly through a hardwired receiver without slowing down the school’s wifi—or her students’ work. Laurence had recently installed. pHet Simulations.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 31, 2022

Surprise can increase learning and change the lives of our students in positive ways. Today’s guest researcher, Dr. Michael Rousell, studies the neuroscience of surprise and has some interesting points for educators and presenters. Hypnotic conditions: Are they present in the elementary classroom? sponsored this episode.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 5, 2018

Let them experience speaking and presenting.). Collaboration : Learning and working in groups or teams, locally and/or globally, to achieve a goal. Examples: Ensure there is a purpose to the collaboration and not just group work. Student Choice + 4 C’s = Supercharged Learning! The Teacher’s Guide.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JUNE 8, 2020

As we finish this school year we must all take a moment to reflect on the learning outside of the classroom that took place during the Coronavirus. How can the LMS get learning beyond teacher presentation and student feedback? The physical place of learning along with the time it happens no longer is important.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 1, 2019

In fact, well-known presenters are using the hashtag to share their own presentations. For instance, Kasey Bell generously shared her own resource-packed presentations on her Shake Up Learning Blog prior to the conference. You won’t want to miss AASL’s Best Apps for 2019, presented last week at ALA in D.C. (We

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techlearning

MAY 15, 2018

These include: More engaged students – Students are often more engaged when material is presented with digital tools. Lightweight new laptops and digital books can easily take the place of heavy, cumbersome books and notebooks. [ Using Skype Classroom and Google Hangouts, teachers can open the world to their students.

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Veative

AUGUST 20, 2018

Likewise, Bill Ferster, in his seminal work Teaching Machines , observes that classroom instruction is an expensive and time-consuming process, fraught with contradictory theories, motives, and frustratingly uneven results. In addition to increased engagement, students can further benefit from: authentic and purposeful learning experiences.

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Learning Confluence

DECEMBER 1, 2017

The Global Educator: Leveraging Technology for Collaborative Learning and Teaching. This book provides essential pedagogical approaches and frameworks for global collaborative learning. These are: Bringing experts into the classroom. The World is my Classroom - Anne Mirtschin.

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wwwatanabe

JULY 2, 2016

Fostering critical thinking skills while working towards a collaborative goal. Collaborative learning promotes communication among students; it is particularly beneficial for English Learners (ELs) because peer interaction contributes to the development of language," ( CA ELA ELD Framework, Chapter 2 ).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 18, 2023

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. A year-long digital citizenship curriculum that covers everything you need to discuss on internet safety and efficiency, delivered in the time you have in the classroom.

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Learning Confluence

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

The Global Educator: Leveraging Technology for Collaborative Learning and Teaching. This book provides essential pedagogical approaches and frameworks for global collaborative learning. The World is my Classroom - Anne Mirtschin. Leading the Global Classroom Project - Michael Graffin. What is open?

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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. Hippo Video - One of my favorite sites around for creating digital videos that can be used to "flip" a classroom or create explainer videos.

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