21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

I big shout out to all of you I had a chance to meet at FETC 2018 in Orlando. Also, a big thank you to the over 400 that attended my workshops and sessions. While I was at FETC I ran into Jon Bergmann who is best known for his work on the Flipped Classroom. I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 8, 2023

Google Classroom, Khan Academy, Edmodo, Nearpod, Socrative, and the list goes on. The web is full of resources that you can use to bring science to life in and outside of your classroom. You can use these tools to deliver online training sessions, workshops, webinars, schedule and plan meetings , and more.

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Edsurge

MARCH 25, 2022

We were seeing a lot of kids strategically ask to go to the bathroom to meet up with other friends in the hallway,” says Christopher Sefcheck, superintendent of the New Kensington-Arnold School District. asks Monica Bulger, a senior fellow at Sesame Workshop who studies child rights.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2019

No matter the technology mix in the classroom, everyone shares the same user experience, with learning focused on the subject matter not the hardware, thus simplifying classroom management for the teacher. How to use PASCO devices in your classroom. to investigate frames of reference. to investigate frames of reference.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 28, 2016

Welcome to a post that I feel is a must read when it comes to instructional technology in the classroom of the 21st century! 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.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2024

The science of reading refers to a vast body of research that explores how children learn to read and includes explicit, systematic and cumulative instruction methods focused on phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing and oral language. The work is funded in part by a $1.5

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techieMusings

JUNE 21, 2023

These words capture one of the most incredible aspects of being an educator—the opportunity to be part of a profession filled with lifelong learners and some of the most generous sharers you will ever meet. To differentiate instruction, students who are finding the task challenging can reference their book and copy an example directly.

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EdTechTeam

JULY 17, 2017

We had some success with a student collaboration we called “remash” - a kind of poetry meets visual thinking remix project. It’s about authenticity, and work that matters - something we refer to as “no dumpster projects”. Mexico and Canada sharing the message and methods of Intention in interactive keynotes and hands-on workshops.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Today, I’ve invited Meg from The Teacher Studio to share how she runs math workshop in her classroom. Over the years, I have had many people ask me to blog more about my math workshop. Why do math workshop, anyway? How can I set the tone for math workshop? I was fascinated by the results!

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 1, 2017

She also uses this for professional development for teachers when she’s preparing to meet them on-site. It’s really for student engagement and other ideas that you can use in the classroom where students are able to answer questions and engage in class conversations via video. She shares essential tips on how to use Flipgrid.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 23, 2023

I’ve also tapped into the collective wisdom of fellow teachers, educators, and researchers (see references) to expand upon these initial ideas, providing a well-rounded approach that can be tailored to various educational contexts. Practical Steps: Create a poster with these ground rules and refer back to them as needed.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

Instructional leadership was a routine part of the job along with the budget, master schedule, curriculum development, meetings, email, phone calls, and many other duties. Get in Classrooms More This seem so easy, yet is a constant struggle. I still vividly remember my early years as an assistant principal and principal.

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Edsurge

MAY 24, 2018

Summer is traditionally a time for professors to refresh their courses, or take workshops to learn new teaching techniques. But some in higher education worry about a lack of motivation for such efforts, especially when the vast majority of professors think they’re great in the classroom already.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2018

The past decade saw significant improvements in the application of technology to learning and 2017 became a tipping point where embedding technology into education finally moved from fringe to mainstream, remaking classrooms in the image of the future. Textbooks used to be de rigueur in a classroom. More Chromebooks than iPads.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2018

There are large lecture halls, hard-wired lecture capture technology, smaller classrooms, casual study spaces and brightly colored swivel chairs. For starters, the space is dedicated to “active learning,” a term that often refers to teaching styles that go beyond a one-way lecture format.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 17, 2018

With the New Year comes the anticipation of classroom excitement and new learning experiences. Perhaps you might even attend my session or workshops. Workshop: Beyond the Device: Technology to Support Standards and Authentic Learning. Workshop: Making Makers Mainstream: Connecting A Maker Culture to Curriculum Standards.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2018

It turns out it’s actually a great place that educators meet and share what they’re doing in their classrooms. I could go in the airport and tweet out, “Hey, I’m in the Atlanta Airport, and then other friends would see it immediately, and we could meet up, and chat and have lunch. And I’m like, “Oh my goodness! Vicki: (agrees).

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Reading instruction can be challenging when a teacher has many different ability levels in her classroom. Dr. Robb has written more than 25 books on reading but also takes 3-4 months each school year as a classroom teacher. Robb is a keynote and featured speaker at conferences and leads workshops all over the country and in Canada.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2020

In any preschool classroom, some children may struggle to communicate, have a hard time making friends or experience separation anxiety from a parent. That challenges will arise in a classroom is a given. Union City’s program includes 11 master teachers who oversee the district’s 135 preschool classrooms.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Welcome to a series devoted to facilitating proper student internet interaction in the classroom. This classroom might be 1 to 1 or might be using technology to leverage student centered learning. In this post I would like to discuss ten important ideas to consider when using internet resources and tools in the classroom.

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EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 8, 2020

Most of the current research and classroom innovation around deeper learning point to a recurring, if not central theme: authenticity and real-world experience. One of the “Four Big Shifts” that Scott McLeod references is the need for authentic work. Written by Tom Driscoll ( @TomDriscollEDU ) and Dr. Mario Andrade ( @mariojandrade ).

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 9, 2018

Meet Next Generation Science Standards. So let’s say that I’m in a workshop, and I’m taking notes in Evernote. As I’m taking notes, I think of some things that I want to do, following that workshop. You go in their classroom at the end of the day, and twenty kids are doing twenty different jobs. Listen Now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

That way if a parent calls me back, I can refer to those and also it helps me when I write something down to follow through. and to have that to reference. I’ve also found that my notes from conversations are much more detailed, and when I reference back to them, that’s when it’s great for me to have details from our conversation.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Also, please take just a moment to share this letter by providing a retweet, and feel to copy and distribute (please give the reference). Perhaps you might even attend my session or workshops. Workshop: Beyond the Device: Technology to Support Standards and Authentic Learning. In this way, you can help spread the magic!

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Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Librarian and maker Colleen Graves recaps a lively and learner-driven session on makerspaces and embracing making as teachers of writing at the 2016 NWP Annual Meeting. In our interactive session for “ Makerspace in the Library: What it means for your Classroom ,” we really let our participants drive the learning. Session Info.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2018

Failure to include all stakeholders in the vision-setting process can lead to inconsistency, or what Anthony Principe refers to as a roulette of school models. Determining how best to meet the needs of the whole learner requires a holistic view—taking into consideration learning sciences, community development, and social-emotional research.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

A big shout out to all of you I had a chance to meet at FETC 2018 in Orlando. Also, a big thank you to the over 400 that attended my workshops and sessions. While I was at FETC I ran into Jon Bergmann who is best known for his work on the Flipped Classroom. The Flipped Classroom has become more of a Flipped Learning experience.

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The Principal of Change

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

.” One of the tips I have provided for people applying for administrator jobs is to find your state or province’s “leadership standard” and show how you are meeting the “standards” in your current position, no matter your role. What are some ways that you connect with your school community?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Regardless of their tools and resources, great teachers can meet their students’ needs. So, you may be ready to ditch your basal reader and transition to the workshop model. Even though you may not want to use the mandated basal reader, it turns out they are actually good at meeting certain specific learning standards.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 21, 2015

Sessions were run like a flipped classroom where attendees accessed daily topics, read/watched materials, tested their knowledge, and experimented with projects. Often, I heard ‘Now I know how my students feel’–in reference to trying a tool that just wouldn’t do what it was supposed to. Thanks everyone!

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

DECEMBER 1, 2013

I''m very grateful to Heather Rocco and the CEL leadership for the opportunity to share my thoughts how on to transform literacy learning in the classroom with people who can effect change in their districts. On more than one occasion, I was called "prolific" in reference to my tweeting habits during the conference-- if they only knew.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MAY 23, 2015

Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations. Part 2… Beyond the Technology Shine… Content Standard Nouns Meet 25 Free OER Education Resources. Check out my Booking Page. Past Series Articles.

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MIND Research Institute

JUNE 23, 2021

Finally, the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder has developed an entire workshop-based curriculum aimed at helping engineering students to develop their spatial skills. The resources provided to educators include ways to extend the games and activities into the classroom. References.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 14, 2019

delivering keynotes, breakout sessions, and workshops. While I wish I could meet each one of you at a face-to-face event, I know it’s just not possible. This means that if you sign up through my link, I will get a very small commission (at no additional cost to you) for referring you. The Dynamic Learning Workshop ($99).

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 17, 2018

If not, consider forming multiple groups to better meet the needs of everyone. A meaningful book study should always start with the why, just like the learning in our classrooms. Flag the sections that you expect could meet resistance or disagreement. When and where will you meet to discuss? I hope not.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

As they transition from first grade, to second, to third, their classroom devices change, too. In addition to those 10 schools, another 130 have started using what Watkins refers to as "light-touch blended learning," a variation of the district's wall-to-wall model. Students at Dan D. One year they’ll use an iPad.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 10, 2019

It is a great teacher PD tool which includes videos and resources to help you learn new techniques and technologies for your classroom. We need to get to know them so that we can meet those needs. It’s when I do workshops teachers’ favorite ideas. Check out Jennifer Gonzalez’s 2019 Teacher’s Guide to Technology.

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