article thumbnail

The FREE Lesson Plans and Resources You Aren’t Using! (but should be) – SULS0148

Shake Up Learning

With the emergence of Common Core and very few resources available to align with these new standards, teachers began utilizing OER once again. There was an influx of districts assigning teachers or instructional coaches to compile OER options that reflected the needs of common core.

OER 93
article thumbnail

Change is a Mindset

A Principal's Reflections

Even in the face of adversity in the form of education reform mandates, Common Core alignment, impending PARCC exams, new educator evaluation systems, loss of funding, and an aging infrastructure we have not only persevered, but proven that positive change can happen with the right mindset. Makerspace added to the library in 2013.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

2016 Global Education Conference - 53 Live Sessions on Tuesday, Day Three!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

If you reach a total of 300 points, you will be eligible for a special digital badge and a personalized certificate of participation from the GEC! LLPC - Faculty Harmonizing Global Alliances: A Case Study of Afghanistan - Maria A. Here is a player's guide to getting started with Chrome Warrior. Sears, M.A., Beebe, Ph.D.,

article thumbnail

Learning Revolution Free PD - OZeLive - We're Nominated for an Eddie - Games for Change

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Through case studies, panels, presentations, workshops and demos, we look to highlight models for collaboration on game development and distribution, bridging the gap between compelling entertainment and issue-driven games. Our friends at Games for Change shared this presentation opportunity with the members of our networks.

article thumbnail

2014 Global Education Conference - Day Three!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

- Alba Silvana Salica 7:00am Global Education Coalition-New York City: Organizational Collaboration to Support Local Educators Develop Globally Competent Youth - Alice Forsythe, Director of Partnerships Increase Global Collaboration and Recognize Achievements with Digital Badges - Michael Boll Integrating Science Teaching with 21st Century Skills - (..)

article thumbnail

Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

” Via Inside Higher Ed : “ Association of American Publishers complains about Cal State librarian who studies popularity of pirated scientific papers. “Digital badges aren’t replacing the bachelor’s degree any time soon,” Inside Higher Ed helpfully points out. Cal State defends its librarian.”

article thumbnail

The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

Hack Education

For their part, critics of laptop bans claimed the studies the op-eds frequently cite were flawed, reductive, and out-of-date. These critics argued that laptop bans are ableist and that they disadvantage students who opt to purchase digital textbooks rather than printed ones. They’re distracting others. And on and on and on.

Pearson 145