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. MORE
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. MORE
Correlational: Comparisons of users (variable) and non-users (control). Causal: More rigorous than correlational; this is an apples-to-apples comparison that ensures that students in the control and variable groups have similar backgrounds and characteristics. “A Correlations, Comparisons. To really assess effectiveness, you need a comparison group that isn’t using the technology,” says Resch. MORE
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But the comparison to the music and news industries tends to understate the degree to which individual learners are restricted from seeking out and assembling educational experiences according to their own criteria. Whereas consumers of music and journalism are free to make up their own minds as to what constitutes good value, what constitutes "educated" is defined by social conventions, regulatory and loan systems, and, of course, employers. MORE
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In comparison with a traditional classroom-based learning, a blended learning offers a teacher much more flexibility and shifts a teacher-centered classroom toward the student-centered one. MORE
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. MORE
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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 MORE
Budget conscious decision-makers should evaluate all available options before moving forward with a purchase. Comparison : SMART Boards Promethean interactive whiteboards Apple TV/iPad combination with AirPlay Document Cameras Chromebook with Chromecast I want more ». MORE
This past week I presented an iPad vs. Chrombook comparison to a group of librarians and technology specialist in Wayne County, Michigan. Thanks to those who provided their thoughts on the device debate. If you have an opinion of your own, please feel free to express it by leaving a comment! Thanks for subscribing to my blog. I always appreciate feedback on my posts. You can find me on Twitter (@jrsowash), Google+, Linkedin (jrsowash), and YouTube (jrsowash). MORE
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+. MORE
Emphasis on Standardized Assessments -As to be expected, many conversations centered around our global fascination with data and comparison of students. It''s been a few weeks since I returned from Doha, Qatar and the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE). MORE
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Although few would call this math in the conventional sense, this lioness is actually performing a quantity comparison in her head, comparing the number of hyenas she sees with some internal representation of what she considers to be “too many.” MORE
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Google Drawing is the forgotten stepchild of Google Drive. It doesn''t have a MS Office / iWork equivalent and most people aren''t quite sure what to do with it. Drawing is a simple shape tool in which you can create and annotate simply graphics and illustrations. MORE
Comparison Table of 5 Google Certifications. Check out this table comparison of all the #GoogleEdu certifications! The post FREE eBook: The Complete Guide to Google Certifications appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Google Certifications Explained! MORE
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. MORE
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 MORE
In the Classroom: This tool would be great for having students research keywords around a historical event like World War II and do a comparison with published works and popular authors of the time in Ngram Viewer. The Golden Treasures of Google! MORE
And it is downright tiny in comparison to the $4.97 Governor Cuomo’s Excelsior Scholarship, which arguably provides free tuition for New Yorkers of any age to attend public institutions, is expected to have a price tag of $163 million in its first year. That’s a lot of money for most of us—especially families trying to figure out how to pay for college. MORE
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