Flocabulary’s Raps Makes Common Core Learning ‘Fun and Accessible’
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 4, 2015
Frank Smith Each video includes a quick news review, a quiz and interactive lyrics to deepen and reinforce Common Core skills.
Summer Online Learning Questions We’ve Gotten
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 26, 2017
Here’s a quick checklist: If you want a broad overview of integrating technology into your classroom, start with The Tech-infused Teacher. Follow that with the sequel, The Tech-infused Classroom (offered sequentially) if you have time. If you took The Tech-infused Teacher last year and loved it, take The Tech-infused Classroom.
Online Learning 
153
153 Join 28,000+
Insiders
Sign Up for our Newsletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Summer Online Learning Questions We’ve Gotten
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 22, 2016
Here’s a quick checklist: If you want a broad overview of integrating technology into your classroom, start with The Tech-infused Teacher. Follow that with the sequel, The Tech-infused Classroom (offered sequentially) if you have time. If you took The Tech-infused Teacher last year and loved it, take The Tech-infused Classroom.
Online Learning 150
150 
15 Real-World Lessons You Can Teach Kids NOW
The CoolCatTeacher
AUGUST 24, 2021
Through interesting, relatable scenarios and real-life simulations around topics like financial literacy and social-emotional learning, teachers can easily bring the real world into their classrooms. In this post, I’ll share some ideas that you can bring to your classroom immediately. Everfi sponsored this post. STEM Subjects.
Course 505
505 
The FREE Lesson Plans and Resources You Aren’t Using! (but should be) – SULS0148
Shake Up Learning
MARCH 8, 2022
The FREE Lesson Plans and Resources You Aren’t Using (but should be)–Find free, standards-aligned lesson plans and teaching resources for your classroom. Teaching, learning, and even research that live in the public domain or have been licensed to be used freely. Then add in the pandemic forcing the use of online learning.
OER 93
93 
8 Essential Books Every Tech-Minded Teacher Should Read
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 5, 2016
In order to be able to reach them better, teachers not only have to be up to date with the latest strategies and teaching methodologies, but also with modern technology and new ways of connecting with their students and engaging them, both inside and outside the classroom. 50 Things You Can Do With Google Classroom. by Michael B.
Khan Academy 251
251 
Study.com Makes the College Dream a Reality for Lots of Students
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 1, 2018
Study.com also offers a special (fee-based) Teacher Edition where educators can set up five virtual classrooms with up to 50 students in each, share class-themed videos, assign lessons and quizzes as homework, grade student work, print out worksheets, and get detailed reports on student progress. Create a classroom (in about ten seconds).
Schoology 172
172 
Early Elementary: Differentiate Reading Practice
Catlin Tucker
JULY 31, 2015
In my last post titled “ Create Small Learning Communities with the Station Rotation Model ,” I provided a blended learning strategy that creates more time in the classroom for teachers to work individually with students. In one online learning station, students listen to books/stories with an audio recording.
Elementary 150
150 
10 of the most popular stories about education research in 2019
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 30, 2019
This study found that students in gifted classrooms are learning the same topics and curriculum as students in general education classes. That calls into question why we’re separating bright kids into separate classrooms if they’re not getting an accelerated education. school systems separate children by race.
Common Core 98
98 
Ready or not, a new era of homeschooling has begun
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 16, 2020
The suburban Seattle school is part of the Northshore School District, which closed earlier in March and has since paused its online learning program. (AP For others, it’s an even bigger catastrophe: they may not be able to afford proper meals for their children, much less the technology and connectivity needed for online learning.
Common Core 137
137 
Confused by your kid’s math homework? Here’s how it all adds up
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 19, 2021
Mathew Felton-Koestler, known as “Mathy Matt” on his YouTube channel , makes videos for parents that explain why and how young kids are learning math these days. He has two sets of videos specifically on the Common Core, in which he talks about the kindergarten and the third grade standards. Credit: Michelle Majdoch.
Common Core 130
130 
Create Small Learning Communities with the Station Rotation Model
Catlin Tucker
JULY 20, 2015
” I find myself emphasizing the importance of creating smaller learning communities within the context of the larger classroom. One strategy for a teacher interested in pursuing this approach come fall is experimenting with the Station Rotation Model–a blended learning model. What materials do they need in each station?
Blended Learning 150
150 
Math Webtools to Support Any Curriculum
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 8, 2019
Mathletics is a captivating online learning space that provides students with all the tools needed to be successful math learners both in the classroom and beyond. IXL is great not just for school-based classrooms but homeschools and summer programs designed to keep students math-ready for their next grade level.
Common Core 266
266 
A rigorous virtual field trip that’s part of regular class
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 17, 2021
Bringing that work to life in the classroom is “at the heart of Research Quest,” he said. The program, Larson said, gives “learners more autonomy” so that “teachers are less of facilitators of activities in the classroom and more of evaluators of learning in their classroom.”. “If
Common Core 128
128 
Sal Khan on Expanding Into Early Learning and Launching a Peer-to-Peer Tutoring Platform
Edsurge
APRIL 26, 2021
Most people who are middle-income or better, the Common Core kindergarten standards almost seem ridiculously easy. It’s not that online is “good” or online is “bad.” It's not that a classroom is “good” or a classroom is “bad.” We've all been in horrible classrooms, and we've all been in magical classrooms.
Khan Academy 167
167 
Empatico-Build Global Awareness in Students
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 4, 2017
Developed by teachers and using a free online learning tool, students broaden their worldview through meaningful interactions with peers across the globe. How to use it in your classroom . The Empatico website offers four globally-responsive activities you’ll enjoy in your classroom: Ways We Play. Helping Hands.
Schools call parents ?co-teachers,? but we have no idea what we?re doing
The Hechinger Report
MAY 26, 2020
We hadn’t even gotten to the tape diagrams and “quick tens” she had to master for her Common Core math lesson yet. And time apprenticing in a classroom with a veteran who shows you the ropes. Even substitute teachers must demonstrate some skill and know-how before they’re unleashed in a classroom. I’m an editor.
Common Core 112
112 Developers Put Research to Work
Digital Promise
APRIL 7, 2015
With a growing number of tools making their way into the classroom, entrepreneurs must recognize how scientific research can help them better understand students and improve outcomes. The mathematical content, pedagogy, and scaffolding to the common core is also research-based, led by Dr. Theodore Chao.”
Common Core 120
120 
Learning Revolution - Week's Free Events - Reinventing the Classroom - Library 2.014 - The Real 1:1 - Reclaim Learning
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
APRIL 1, 2014
Updates Partner Spotlight Calendar of Events Deadlines Highlighted Recordings NMC Navigator Top Ten Conversations Submit a Video or Quote Kudos Updates Reinventing the Classroom. Ever since I started Classroom 2.0 I''ve looked forward to holding an event specifically about Ed Tech in the classroom. Classroom 2.0
Libraries 59
59 How to sort the good from the bad in OER
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 13, 2018
Leave this field empty if you're human: Teachers often spend many hours at night or on weekends searching the internet for good instructional materials – or just good ideas about how to meld online learning into their classrooms. Along with quality classroom materials, there’s an urgent need for quality curricula, Kockler said.
OER 81
81 
Marketplace trend update: 5 tools to help you stay ahead of the curve
eSchool News
JULY 27, 2016
School leaders are expected to help their teachers use current technology to enhance learning, but at the same time, they must keep on top of future technologies that might soon impact teaching and learning. zSpace, Inc.
Trends 40
40 
Is the new education reform hiding in plain sight?
The Hechinger Report
JULY 1, 2018
What does personalized learning mean to the perennial tug-of-war over content — in higher education’s “great books” debate over whether students should absorb the Western canon or study what they want, and, at the K-12 level, over the Common Core? Future of Learning. Mississippi Learning. Weekly Update.
Discover Ways to Drive Safe Google Apps Adoption in Your School
Gaggle Speaks
MAY 6, 2015
The launch of Google Classroom along with changes to E-Rate funding have led school districts, perhaps more than ever, to consider a move to Google Apps for Education. ” The webcast provided both teachers and administrators with new skills and knowledge of how to use these tools to help students excel inside and outside the classroom.
Google 40
40 
How Traditional Public Schools Win in the Competition for Students
edWeb.net
JUNE 13, 2017
Traditional public schools must ensure continued success in order to compete for students against charter schools, online learning, and other forms of education. To decrease student and staff turnover rate and increase confidence in traditional public schools, Kevin says success starts in the classroom.
Common Core 40
40 
Chinese English-Language Learning Platform Gets Boost from Kobe Bryant
Marketplace K-12
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
VIPKID, also founded in 2013, provides online home English tutoring to children ages 5 to 12 in China using virtual classrooms. The company offers one-on-one English language instruction with curricula based on the Common Core State Standards. To date, VIPKID reports more than half a million registered users.
Common Core 40
40 
As states push for news ways of learning, some kids and parents feel left behind
The Hechinger Report
OCTOBER 30, 2018
We have to engage in a movement,” Susan Patrick, CEO of the nonprofit advocacy group known as iNACOL (International Association for K-12 Online Learning), told the cheering crowd of 3,000 true believers. Remember the pushback against Common Core standards, teacher effectiveness and tying teacher pay to student performance ?
Advocacy 90
90 
Activate Instruction migrates content to Gooru
eSchool News
JUNE 8, 2015
As the public education system evolves toward supporting students’ personalized needs, online learning tools have emerged that allow teachers to customize instruction. Teachers and students using Gooru can now adapt these high-quality resources for their classrooms.
Education Behemoth Pearson to Cut 4,000 Employees, 10 Percent of Workforce
Marketplace K-12
JANUARY 21, 2016
Pearson today announced that it is responding to rocky conditions and poor performance in international markets by laying off 4,000 workers and putting a greater focus on adaptive courseware and classroom products, as well as blended and online learning.
Pearson 40
40 
50 Free Online Courses For Educators: Spring 2015
TeachThought - Learn better.
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
K-12 Blended & Online Learning. Foundations of Teaching for Learning 4: Curriculum. Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom. Common Core in Action: Math Classroom Challenges- Using Formative Assessment to Guide Instruction. Go To Class | Next Session : 12th Jan, 2015. .
Coursera 40
40 
The Social Learning Summit Is Tomorrow - Online and Free
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
APRIL 20, 2012
Tomorrow, Saturday, April 21st, is worldwide 2012 Social Learning Summit , a one-day virtual conference being held as a partnership of Classroom 2.0 in teaching and learning, and the URL for attending is [link]. and the Discovery Educator Network. The Summit is from 9:00am - 3:00pm US Eastern Time.
ePortfolio 51
51 
Learning Revolution Free PD - Angela Maiers Tonight - LOTS of 2014 Global Education Conference Updates - Proposal Deadline, Keynotes, and Volunteering
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
OCTOBER 21, 2014
Do you co-learn with a classroom across the globe? Thursday, October 23rd at 3pm Webinar: Online Learning for Inclement Weather , Join the discussion! In this session, three districts will share how they implemented online learning options to make up snow days. Share this opportunity with your colleagues!
Conference 53
53 This Week: "Unplugged Ed" Tonight; Empowering Teachers; Alan Blankstein; Free Conference Events Coming Up; Hacking Education with Audrey Watters
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
FEBRUARY 7, 2012
On FRIDAY I''ll be appearing live on the Blended Librarians Online Learning Community Webcast, speaking on the topic of "Building a Successful Online Learning Community for Librarians." The SATURDAY Classroom 2.0 show this week hosts Steven Anderson on "TPACK and the Common Core Standards.
Conference 39
39 
Check out… Robotical!
EdTech4Beginners
JULY 28, 2022
When it comes to tech for the classroom – particularly STEM resources that usually have a higher price tag than any other subject, it’s important to make investments that give the best bang for your buck. I’ve researched and tested a lot of EdTech tools and for me Marty the Robot is an integrated STEM solution that covers all bases.
Robotics 246
246 
2014 Global Education Conference - Day Four
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
SMILE Together: Collaborative, Inquiry-based Learning using Innovative Hardware and Software. y No Morir en el Intento - William Colmenares Measurement of Global Thinking Levels via Analyses of Solutions to Problems - Marina P. para generar aprendizajes colaborativos en el aula - William H.
Conference 62
62 
Can kids get passionate about learning — and develop the persistence to follow where it leads? One school has a plan
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 12, 2018
They had practiced the dissecting procedure in an online interactive, and now they were ready to raise real scalpels and get a look at the frogs’ insides. You can hear a pin drop in the classroom when the kids are dissecting,” said Courtney Cayer, a science teacher at Elm City and the founder of the school’s “mini-med-school” program.
Robotics 89
89 
Three tools for “in-text” video analysis and why it matters
NeverEndingSearch
FEBRUARY 8, 2015
Among the Common Core Standards addressing media understanding are: CC.11-12.R.I.7 flipped classroom note-taking online learning video videonot.es' Our AASL standards ask us to encourage learners: 1.1.5 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g.,
Analysis 40
40 Learning technology once reserved for special needs students is now in everyone’s hands. Can teachers figure out how best to use it?
The Hechinger Report
JANUARY 19, 2017
Around him, the busy classroom hums as 30 students work on laptops, interact with other teachers and chat among themselves. This is a list of kids I need to check in with, maybe because they’re learning the English language, or because I’ve observed something where they need a little more help,” Kaswell said. Photo: Sarah Gonser.
Part Three: Beyond SAMR… Making Sure Technology Supports Content Standards
21st Century Educational Technology and Learning
JULY 20, 2017
Resources: “Finding the Nouns or Facts” How might your identification of the curriculum standard nouns along with OER fit into a classroom ? The links below provide you an opportunity to learn more about Open Education Resources. Content is mapped to a variety of levels and standards including common core.
Top 50 Sites/Apps of 2015
Technology Tidbits
DECEMBER 7, 2015
. * WhatsDue - A cool new free mobile app (iOS/Android) for keeping students and parents up to date on what is happening in the classroom. Galxyz - An innovative mobile app (Android/iOS) for Elementary Science that is COPPA compliant and aligned to Common Core Standards.
Android 28
28 Events + News - New Curated "Revolution" Blog - NMC Preview - Games for Change - The Modern University is Failing.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
APRIL 9, 2015
Two Week Calendar Saturday, April 11th at 12pm CR20 LIVE: Discovery Education Network Virtual Field Trips and Free Resources with Kyle Schutt , Classroom 2.0 Saturday, April 18th at 12pm CR20 LIVE: Susan Oxnevad on ThingLink , Classroom 2.0 Interested in becoming a Learning Revolution Partner? More information at [link].
Conference 28
28 
Learning Revolution - Week's Free Events - May Is Ed Tech Month - Geo-Educators - Natural Math - Oxygen Masks and You
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
APRIL 9, 2014
Reinventing the Classroom - Correction. Some of you noticed that the announcement about our exciting ed tech event on May 1st, Reinventing the Classroom , had a broken link -- sorry about that! These sessions will be delivered by top-notch researchers and practitioners who you can learn more about here.
Learning Revolution Events - AltEdFilmFest - Homeschool+ - Gaming in Ed Call for Proposals - Open Letter from a Highly Creative Child
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
AUGUST 5, 2014
Volunteering to help moderate sessions is a great way to get to know the presenters and to get better connected with our online learning communities. The curriculum is demanding, but flexible enough to accommodate individual learning styles and interests. Saturday, August 9th at 12pm Classroom 2.0 Classroom 2.0
eBook 48
48 
Events + News - Library 2.0 Spring Summit - Free-Range Kids - Testing "Chaos" and Opting Out - Student Debt - Will College Survive?
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
APRIL 20, 2015
Sunday, April 26th at 7pm TechEducator Podcast: 10 Ways to be a Rock Star Teacher in your Classroom , Are you interested in creating dynamic hands on lesson plans that leave your students wanting to come back to class the next day? Join this interactive session to learn how to get started with game-based learning with your own students.
Libraries 28
28 
Part 2… Beyond the Technology Shine… Content Standard Nouns Meet 25 Free OER Education Resources
21st Century Educational Technology and Learning
MAY 23, 2015
How might your identification of the curriculum standard nouns along with OER fit into a classroom ? The links below provide you an opportunity to learn more about Open Education Resources. Content is mapped to a variety of levels and standards including common core. Is flexible for mixing with other resources.
OER 60
60 
Let's personalize your content