techlearning

JUNE 22, 2018

At ISTE this year, beyond attending sessions and trading ideas with other educators, I’ll be meeting with Ross Smith and other members of the Skype in the Classroom team. Francis: Student Voice Driven Marketing Campaign Our team believes that Skype in the Classroom is a valuable educational tool. Why not have kids help?

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techlearning

JUNE 1, 2018

I started that school year with one goal: to take what students loved and incorporate it into the classroom. At the same time I started the Innovation Lab in 2016, I was invited to a gamification conference at UPenn. Student voice has been eye opening for us on the Skype in the Classroom team.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Technology and the classroom – major trends and challenges. With an increased presence of BYOD and 1:1 programs in classrooms, schools today are faced with the challenge of transforming traditional learning spaces to seamlessly connect pedagogy, technology, and space. Russell Stannard (Educational Technologist, UK).

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techlearning

APRIL 13, 2018

Since Alice Johnson though, these terms have found their way into the mouths of almost every “educational thought leader” and administrator as a way to describe the role of the teacher in the 21st century classroom. We need to become the COO of our classrooms, the Chief Opportunity Orchestrator. It was a disaster.

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techlearning

JUNE 14, 2018

Taking Student Voice Beyond The Classroom ] I can feel the eye rolls from those of you who don’t get it, so let me help you understand why esports in education is a good thing. I was a good high school athlete. I’ve played sports at the collegiate level. Read more at Teched Up Teacher.

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techlearning

AUGUST 31, 2018

A week later I flew cross country to Seattle to help run Picademy for over a hundred educators and in two days, I’ll by flying to Moscow for the EdCrunch forum where I’ll talk about Gamification and Fair Haven Innovates. People can’t always imagine learning in a classroom that they didn’t grow up in. Read more at Teched Up Teacher.

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techlearning

MARCH 14, 2018

I’ve been happy with the change it’s brought to my classroom culture. My best idea right now is to have them take a picture of the rubric and upload it to Drive or Classroom but that has been a pain. Use a one column rubric to encourage innovation and deliver target next steps to struggling students! Read more at Teched Up Teacher.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Purpose: Improving our chance for a common language in discussing existing and emerging learning trends, model, and technology in hopes of innovation in classrooms, and collectively, education at large. ” BYOD programs allow students to use their own technology (usually smartphone or tablet) in a classroom. Gamification.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 25, 2014

Our classroom curriculum, professional development trainings, and afterschool programs empower teachers and enable students to develop skills in global competency, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, digital literacy, and leadership. On Classroom 2.0 Classroom 2.0 Conversations Classroom 2.0 Sign up here.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 31, 2018

In its second full year, student passion is on full display as I’ve given up even more control of the classroom to students as I’ve asked them to grow a business around what they care about with whomever they want. Students haven’t disappointed. Below is a snapshot of my 6th-8th graders businesses. We just have to get out of their way.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

I’ve tried to apply some of what I learned in my free time about Nudge Theory to my classroom, but I would love to see more work done by the professionals on how it can be applied to schools. She writes tons about practical things you can do in your classroom to make a difference. I find it fascinating.

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techlearning

MAY 14, 2018

If you’re like me, Fortnite mania has taken over your classroom. I can’t take attendance in my classroom without a kid doing the Jubilation Dance in my direction. There are many meaningful ways Fortnite can be used in the classroom without even installing the game. I know this because my students know this. Embrace it.

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NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 20, 2017

SHEG currently offers three impressive curricula that may be put to immediate use in secondary classrooms and libraries. SHEG also offers two other fabulous portals filled with resources to help classroom teachers and teacher librarians inquiry and historical analysis. You can now find out. But wait, there’s more! .

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