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Free School Broadband Comparison Tool
techlearning
MARCH 5, 2018
Updates to the school broadband comparison tool make finding what neighboring and similar school districts are paying for broadband services even easier.
Comparison Related Topics 
“Deficit Comparisons” To “Abundance Introspection”
The Principal of Change
JULY 3, 2016
This is a critical shift from “deficit comparisons” (why don’t I have that?) Understanding and Responding to the Larger Societal Context abundance introspections Dean Shareski deficit comparisons digital footprints ken shelton Madison Holleran
A great comparison of Chromebooks vs Windows
Educational Technology Guy
DECEMBER 18, 2014
I''m a huge believer and user of Chromebooks in education. Even with the huge popularity of Chromebooks, there are still a lot of people who don''t understand them or think that they can''t do a lot of things.
Comparisons Among Siblings And The Effect It Has On Children
EdSense
AUGUST 29, 2018
If you grew up with a sibling, chances are, you’re not privy to comparisons in the house. Comparison among siblings is so naturally practiced in households, that it isn’t even given a second thought, or pondered over. The Unhealthy Comparison Parents Make.
Comparison of Teachers vs. Students
Tech Helpful
DECEMBER 22, 2016
Oftentimes I hear teachers complain that they don't have time to learn a new software platform, research new techniques, create lesson plans to meet the needs of a wider variety of students.
“Your Life In Another Country” Is A Simple, But Useful, Comparison Tool
Larry Ferlazzo
AUGUST 16, 2018
Your Life In Another Country is another simple comparison site.
Growth Mindset Comparison for Educators
Think Through Math
MARCH 7, 2016
Most educators have heard the cliché, “look before you leap.” This is pretty sage advice for anyone preparing for a journey or a new project, but how many people really take a solid look at their current situation before committing to establishing a growth mindset in their school?
K-12 District Spending Analysis Raises Red Flag About ESSA School Comparisons
Marketplace K-12
JANUARY 11, 2018
The study of how districts track spending for each school found that it is difficult to make "apples-to-apples" comparisons of expenditures among schools in a system. The post K-12 District Spending Analysis Raises Red Flag About ESSA School Comparisons appeared first on Market Brief.
The Big 3's War Over EDU: A Comparison of Apple, Google, and Microsoft
techlearning
MAY 7, 2018
Apple had an event focused on education on March 27, and if anything it clarified Apple's place in the EDU market. With that, I think it's worth taking a look at where each of the three big companies stands in regards to Ed.
U.S. Adults Outperformed by Rest of Developed World in Numeracy, New Comparison Finds
Marketplace K-12
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
By comparison, the international averages at each level of education attainment were 237, 268, and 296 points, respectively. Adults Outperformed by Rest of Developed World in Numeracy, New Comparison Finds appeared first on Market Brief. Regarding numeracy, U.S.
Your classroom does not have to be Pinterest-worthy: Stay reflective on the WHY & avoid comparison
The Cornerstone Blog
AUGUST 13, 2017
I did it already, but mine looks amateurish in comparison. Oh hey, I have a set-up similar to that…but my handwriting is atrocious, and it’s not colorful, and basically my version looks like total crap in comparison. So we hand wrote and handmade everything and it all looked pretty awful in comparison to today’s standards. We are the ones looking at all the different ideas and allowing ourselves to fall into the comparison trap. Can I make a confession?
Portal Looks to Help Districts Comparison Shop for Ed-Tech Devices
Marketplace K-12
MAY 27, 2015
The Learning Accelerator has worked with between 25-30 companies to create the "pricing database.'. Ed-tech Online Learning Procurement mobile devices digitaleducation edtech hardware learningaccelerator procurement
The U.S. has more memorizers
Dangerously Irrelevant
MAY 7, 2015
Learning and Teaching Mind Dump international comparisons learning math PISA
Great collection of charts comparing EdTech tools
Educational Technology Guy
JANUARY 16, 2015
charts comparison free resources free technology for teachers Richard Byrne has created some great charts comparing EdTech tools over at his blog, He has charts comparing: Alternatives to Google Image Search Backchannel and informal assessment tools Building classroom websites Building classroom blogs Creating multimedia textbooks Creating multimedia quizzes Audio editing tools Multimedia timeline tools Mind-mapping tools Mobile video creation apps Head on over and take a look.
From FDR to Donald Trump: A Jump Too Far?
MiddleWeb
OCTOBER 18, 2015
FDR’s “Four Freedoms” speech in 1941 versus Donald Trump’s debate performances this year: meaningful connection or unfair comparison? Sarah Cooper describes her recent lesson and presents her new ground rules for history and current event mashups.
In the market for a 360° camera? Look no further!
EdTechnocation.com
APRIL 25, 2016
I thought it might be helpful to others if there existed a comparison chart of all the affordable 360° cameras out there. Read further for my top pick and a handy (and constantly updated) comparison chart! 360 camera Cardboard chart comparison Virtual Reality VR
Go compare
Learning with 'e's
MAY 31, 2014
In this post, we explore the work of Leon Festinger , namely social comparison theory. This is social comparison, and influences the way we behave and think, the clothes we wear and even the way we speak. 1954) A theory of social comparison processes.
Put your transcripts to work for you with Parchment
Kleinspiration
OCTOBER 18, 2011
It also will help a student draw comparisons between colleges, and provide the student with a projection of what their chances of getting in are, compared against other applicants. College Comparisons College Credentials Transcripts Growing up as a military child, I moved around quite a bit. My family moved from Ohio to Michigan to the Philippines to Mississippi to Louisiana , then to Alabama , and finally back to Michigan , where I’ve stayed.
Reciprocity learning
Learning with 'e's
JULY 13, 2012
The psychologist Leon Festinger developed social comparison theory - a theory that attempted to explain how people relate to each other psychologically.
West Meets East: Expert Teachers’ Best Practices
MiddleWeb
FEBRUARY 19, 2015
Book Reviews Chinese & American Teaching ASCD Catherine Little Chinese teachers James Stronge Leslie Grant Patricia Popp pedagogy comparisons Susan Schwartz US teachers Xianxuan Xu Yaling Sun
Planet Earth App Ideal for Structured or Open-Ended Learning
techlearning
JUNE 30, 2017
World habitat app full of intriguing visual comparisons, useful data. Techlearning Resources App of the Day
A great lesson, exploring how websites have changed over time
EdTech4Beginners
JANUARY 8, 2018
I have made a simple comparison sheet for you: To extend the children, ask them WHY it has changed. Who remembers the film Space Jam? Believe it or not, the original website, which was created in 1996, still exists!
Deep Data Dive Into “Global Education”
Larry Ferlazzo
JULY 13, 2018
The Best Sites For Getting Some Perspective On International Test Comparison Demagoguery. The Best Sites For Getting Some Perspective On International Test Comparison . Our World In Data just released a deep dive into “global education” data.
Interactive White Board Apps for iPad: ScreenChomp, ShowMe, Educreations
Kleinspiration
MARCH 18, 2012
Screen Chomp by TechSmith Labs ( click here ) Show Me ( click here ) Educreations ( click here ) Cross-Comparison of the 3 Apps - All Truly are Great!
Google+ Cheat Sheet - shortcuts and tips
Educational Technology Guy
JULY 10, 2014
Google+ is Google''s social network. I use it to connect to other educators, IT directors, EdTech personnel, tech companies and edtech groups. It''s easy to use and has more features than other social networks. Here is a great cheat sheet with shortcuts and tips for using Google+.
Improve Your Performance, Visibility and Control with WAN Optimization
SecurEdge Networks Mobility Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2015
Measured as quantities of data and endpoint distances, optimization generates improved transfer efficiencies, in comparison to other methods. Wide Area Network Optimization and Data.
Google Apps Admin Console gets a new look
Educational Technology Guy
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
Here are some resources to help you with the new layout: Google Apps Admin Support page on the new layout Comparison of Old and New Layouts (great resource - side by side views of old and new version) --.
The Best Tools For Comparing Demographics Of Different Countries
Larry Ferlazzo
JANUARY 5, 2018
But what about tools that will let you do side-by-side comparisons of demographics and other data from different countries? The Best Online Tools For Comparing The Physical Sizes Of Different Countries is a previously-posted “Best” list.
Social Media Guide and Resources for Educators
Educational Technology Guy
JULY 26, 2012
Social Media is an incredible resource for education. Educators can learn, share, connect and more with educators from around the world. They can collaborate and communicate with students, parents, and colleagues. There are many different social media networks, and lots of ways to use them.
En Plen D’Air
P21 Blogazine
MAY 3, 2015
This comparison to what was a revolution in painting is a natural allegory to today's education. April 28, 2015, Volume 2, Issue 6, Number 1. Driving Question: How can today's schools deepen local partnerships in the community? There is an old French school of painting, called En plen d'air , which—when translated literally— means "in the open air."
Social Media in Education Resources and Guides
Educational Technology Guy
FEBRUARY 27, 2015
Social Media is an incredible resource for education. Educators can learn, share, connect and more with educators from around the world. They can collaborate and communicate with students, parents, and colleagues. There are many different social media networks, and lots of ways to use them.
Puzzle Game Teaches Native American Culture
techlearning
MARCH 19, 2018
Cons: Controls are sluggish, and gameplay is a bit basic in comparison to other games of the genre.
Word of the Day — Akin
Fractus Learning
JUNE 29, 2017
Akin, an adjective, means “like or similar to,” and is perfectly suited for making comparisons between things. The following is adapted from Episode 32 of the Word of the Day Podcast. The etymology is pretty interesting. […]. Educators Literacy Resources Subjects Tools podcast
The Waze of Great Leadership
Tom Murray
JANUARY 3, 2018
At a recent leadership event I was running, I began making the comparison of how setting the vision for a district or a school was a lot like using the Waze app.
You're Not Average
Voyager Sopris Learning
APRIL 6, 2016
With these two thoughts in mind—no one is average, and comparisons are situational—consider this question: Why is “average” in the statistical sense such a dominant theme in education? And neither are your students. Pause for a moment before you continue reading.
Why Bloomz is the Best Parent-Teacher Communication System for Me (and Probably You)
The CoolCatTeacher
JULY 30, 2017
In this blog post, I’m going to share three things: Comparison with Other Apps – How does Bloomz compare to other tools? See a full comparison of every feature. Jessica Meacham has a comparison of all of the parent-teacher communication systems.
What can you do on a Chromebook? Pretty much everything.
Educational Technology Guy
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
On a Chromebook you could use", and then also has Comparable Windows and Mac app for comparison. Chromebooks are getting more and more popular in education, the workplace and at home.
News From The Edtech Ticker
techlearning
APRIL 22, 2015
Comparing more than 60 projectors, the report offers reviews, discussion of classroom defining features, and extensive full feature-benefit comparison chart. ProjectorReviews.com has released The Classroom Projector Report, a free report that examines digital projectors for the K-12 education market. Techlearning News
New Posted Resources 09/21/2010
The Web20Classroom
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
Blogs Wikis Docs Chart tags : blog wikis docs comparison favorite Educational Leadership:Developing School Leaders:The Power of Two tags : leadership favorite eFieldTrips - Electronic Field Trips tags : virtualfieldtrips favorite Podcasts For Kids tags : podcasts favorite Technology Tools for Reflection - Reflection for Learning tags : reflection favorite Posted from Diigo.
On the Best Days, Our Students Teach Us
MiddleWeb
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Sarah Cooper’s eighth graders take a “Bread and Roses” metaphor from the Progressive Era to the fight for the ERA – making insightful comparisons Cooper had not anticipated.
Please Stop Calling It “Digital Content”!
More Verbs
MAY 4, 2016
Calling learning resources “content” creates a flat, erroneously equivalent comparison between learning resources and learning targets. As they should, educators are searching for online courses, apps, programs and software that will help them teach their students.
2-Page Spreads in iBooks Author
iTeach with iPads
NOVEMBER 19, 2014
This allowed for good discussion and comparison with Thanksgiving today. Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching. author unknown.
Why Reading Comprehension in the Content Areas is so Important
Edudemic
MAY 12, 2015
Reading comprehension instruction often includes strategies for tackling certain, discrete skills, like vocabulary, identification of main ideas, and comparisons within and between texts. English teachers are skilled instructors of reading comprehension—a nebulous concept that requires several moving parts.
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