Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2024

Make It Fun and Refreshing for Students The great part about implementing Power Skills into K-12 education is that they are exciting and engaging for students to learn and practice. By definition, they require kids to work together, talk to each other and share unique and sometimes crazy ideas, all to solve interesting, challenging problems.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 18, 2019

Inclusive learning and providing for students and families from different backgrounds is something that the Buncee and the Microsoft team are definitely passionate about, making this integration a natural fit. I've also had students experience difficulty with reading on certain colored backgrounds, so this is a definite plus.

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Learning Microsoft Digital Citizenship Accessibility 336

Teacher Reboot Camp

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

In my blog and in my books I continually share lessons, templates, activities, and resources to help you transform your classes into communities. Cyberbulling and bullying has definitely impacted our learners. Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning , The 30 Goals Challenge , or Learning to Go.

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Groups Classroom Training Digital Learning 169

Edsurge

OCTOBER 26, 2021

He’s even written a book about an approach called “ Flipped Learning ,” where professors ask students to watch lecture videos before they come to class so that class time can focus more on experiences and other forms of learning. The answer to that is definitely no because there was no professor in the course.

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Coursera MOOC Course Google 141

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

As their Twitter profile deftly summarizes, they are "authors of books, videos, & websites that are considered standards in the fields of literacy and professional development." The entire book and its extensive Literacy Continuum has proven very effective in helping Ms.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 16, 2021

Watch this quick video to learn how! Subscribe to Shake Up Learning on YouTube. OR, watch it on TikTok! Blended Learning with Google Toolkit for Teachers. Ready to take digital learning to the next level? Today, I am walking you through each step sharing proven strategies to increase learning and engagement.

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Blended Learning Google Learning Strategy 90

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

“Elinor can understand the child’s response and then make a contingent response to that,” says Mark Warschauer, professor of education at the University of California at Irvine and director of its Digital Learning Lab. That’s what experts at the Digital Learning Lab and PBS hope to find out—with help from an animated bunny.

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Evelyn Learning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This seemingly “original” content, whether essays, homework answers, or coding tasks, challenges traditional definitions of authenticity and originality. Embracing Open-Book and Application-Based Exams: Traditional exam formats can be revisited.

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EdTechnocation.com

APRIL 18, 2014

In the final unit of the Coaching Digital Learning MOOC-Ed , we learned about the importance of and practiced evaluating EdTech tools and resources, such as iPad Apps and websites with the use of rubrics and evaluation tools. I used it to practice evaluating the app, Book Creator , which I already know is great for students!

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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In the next columns, they’ll add a definition, any Greek or Latin roots and a picture that represents the word. Something to keep in mind is that when learners look up definitions in dictionaries, they often don’t understand the definitions.

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Digital Learning Google Differentiated Instruction Learning 130

edWeb.net

APRIL 17, 2022

While there is some debate over the exact definition of the Science of Reading, Dr. Coleman says that a generally agreed-upon definition is, “the accumulated knowledge about reading, reading development, and best practices for reading instruction obtained by the use of the scientific method.”. What is the Science of Reading?

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Common Core EdTech Professional Learning Digital Learning 76

Shake Up Learning

JULY 14, 2020

I’d like to send a huge thank you to Keaira Price for her post on Instagram about the Shake Up Learning book ! Join a Shake Up Learning book study. I’m choosing to call this Blended PD because I feel like this is the most comprehensive definition. Below are some working definitions.

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Professional Learning Assessment Training Data 92

The Web20Classroom

MAY 10, 2017

The use of digital learning spaces has exploded in use in classrooms nearly everywhere. Through Learning Management Systems (LMS) many educators are moving to put content online and extend learning beyond the four walls and beyond the school day. It can change based on prior knowledge, motivation, or interest.

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Blended Learning Classroom LMS Groups 289

EdTechTeacher

APRIL 18, 2017

Building working definitions for these concepts is a key component in successfully navigating more complex systems and sequences. Building working definitions for these concepts is a key component in success navigating more complex systems and sequences later. Google Slides to Make the Physical Digital.

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eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2020

With virtual learning a reality for many families for the rest of the school year, the Learning at Home Center is an educational and fun supplement that features daily activities, printable worksheets, test prep quizzes, videos, and book vocabulary lists.

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Resources Education Learning Video 58

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Since engagement is something students have to provide, and teachers can not just apply engagement to any lesson, it is important to create a learning experience that is engaging, both in the digital and the physical classroom. There are many so-called blended programs that do not meet the definition, but schools use them anyway.

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Blended Learning Pearson Learning E-rate 125

techlearning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Here is how I responded: "Education technology – or edtech – is the study and practice of effective teaching and learning processes and strategies that incorporate devices, apps, programs, and media. Edtech can be used in traditional classrooms, at home, and as part of learning in almost any setting." Education is not made up of tools.

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EdTech Internet Safety Digital Citizenship eBook 97

edWeb.net

JANUARY 14, 2020

Language arts: Students may use the device to get definitions, spell words, or get synonyms and antonyms during writing exercises. Classroom management: Green has used his device to play music during appropriate times, set classroom reminders, and provide a countdown, e.g., books away in 30. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Classroom Digital Learning Strategy Conference 52

Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 4, 2022

When a group with lots of different personalities can come together to collaborate and support one another it’s a win in everyone’s book! . School and district leaders are some of the many types of listeners that will definitely benefit from Shawn’s insights on motivation, education, skill development and culture, and leadership.

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Strategy Tools Gamification Moodle 89

Edsurge

JULY 13, 2017

In 2008, Heidi Williams, author of the book “No Fear Coding,” began asking herself some retrospective questions about her role as a teacher at an International Baccalaureate School in Racine, Wisc. I strive to reach every child.”

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Classroom Education Blended Learning Policies 113

Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2020

Both brothers are also bestselling writers of novels for young adults, and John Green’s book, “The Fault in Our Stars,” was turned into a Hollywood film. “We We don’t want people to feel like learning is a series of hurdles that have been placed in front of them in order to receive a diploma,” said John Green, in an interview with EdSurge.

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Course Video Study Conference 106

Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2018

If you learned what you needed to know by reading one chapter of a book, did you ‘fail’ at reading it?”. If you learned what you needed to know by reading one chapter of a book, did you “fail” at reading it? Instructional design elements “have definitely paired well with, and influenced, adaptive/automated options.

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Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2017

I would definitely use games like these in a classroom again,” she says. Educators Care about Research Five Books that Will Help You Integrate Game-Based Learning Into Your Classroom. The industry needs more research to validate game-based learning and other digital learning techniques. But it’s not enough.

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Game-Based Learning Learning EdTech Study 142

Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

However, recent research on the topic suggests that digital books with features that enhance the text could potentially strengthen students' reading comprehension. If you're like me, you might notice a huge difference between how fast and well you read on a phone or laptop versus a paper magazine or book.

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Classroom Smartphone Digital Citizenship Google 98

Shake Up Learning

MARCH 26, 2019

It includes the 4 C’s Digital Learning menu, along with way more value-packed freebies that will help you encourage dynamic learning in your classroom. These ideas and more can also be found in my book, Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic. The Shake Up Learning Show.

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Learning Google Examples Study 64

The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 2, 2012

Providing devices for all students is definitely a challenge. Its the access to information and the ability to create new learning that''s important. BYOD- Many are exploring the idea of Bring Your Own Device as an alternative to purchasing devices for students. Look at my district. 57,000 students. BYOD can help.

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BYOD Tablets Social Media Moodle 196

Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2019

While Bridge bookings continue to grow, especially with our employee development solutions introduced over the summer, it is still not delivering at the level I want it to be at,” he said. Canvas bookings by U.S. universities are expected to increase year over year.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

According to Davis, Fuller, Jackson, Pittman, and Sweet (2007) , the definition of digital equity is “equal access and opportunity to digital tools, resources, and services to support an increase in digital knowledge, awareness, and skills.” Honest Conversation. Overcoming Barriers. About the Host.

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Strategy EdTech Professional Learning Accessibility 46

EdNews Daily

MAY 14, 2019

According to a 2018 report by Pew Research , one in four Americans didn’t read a single book in the last year, and bookstore chains are in decline. It’s considered by pundits that the shift in access via smartphones has caused a mutation in content consumption away from only books and long-form reading. By LeiLani Cauthen.

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Graphite Blog

JULY 30, 2020

Breaks are really important, especially for kids with learning and attention issues, so make sure to build those in and break assignments into smaller pieces. Go over what the school and teachers expect around online learning. Read books, create science experiments, and do math related to favorite topics. Review expectations.

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Learning Training Online Learning Digital Learning 98

Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 16, 2020

There are a lot of places where your students can purchase ebooks online, but what if they don’t have to go through that hassle and instead, buy online materials from your business learning management system? Building your own eBook store.

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System Strategy eBook LMS 72

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 traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. Check out my Booking Page . Check out my Booking Page .

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Blended Learning LMS STEM Assessment 192

Tech Helpful

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

"Facilitate" learning - you were probably both taught from a "sage on the stage" model of learning and if you are my age you also were probably taught to teach that way as well. Personalization and differentiation is tricky in a traditional school structure but it can be possible and is definitely beneficial to ALL students.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 30, 2018

Five-year-old To’Niyi Hilliard, her braids festooned in purple, green, and yellow ribbons, eagerly chattered about how she was going to learn to read books to her mama. At one point, five kids in the class were on YouTube, watching videos that were definitely not part of the curriculum. And what happens after that?

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Personalized Learning Software Data Report 99

Fractus Learning

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

Building on my years as a product and instructional designer, I’ve created a set of design principles for digital learning products for K-12 students with English as a second language. Use consistent icons if you have types of scaffolds—I always look for the book icon to see a definition of the word.

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Meeting Secondary Company Video 40

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

But first, a definition (or two) might be helpful. If you look for a definition of “platform” online, you’re likely to get something along the lines of Wikipedia’s – fairly straightforward, although quite technical: A computing platform is the environment in which a piece of software is executed.

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Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

MindShift

JANUARY 14, 2016

Excerpted from the book, “UnCommon Learning: Creating Schools That Work for Kids,” by Eric Sheninger , published by Corwin, 2015. . Engagement Does Not Always Equate to Learning. Engagement, after all, is the impetus for learning in my opinion. The allure of engagement can be blinding as well as misleading.

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