Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2017

This summer, Ask a Tech Teacher is holding five Summer Learning classes : Tech-infused Teacher (Certificate edition for CEUs or grad class for college credit ). 20 Webtools in 20 Days (for groups interested in learning webtools from the Structured Learning curriculum ). Digital portfolios—via wikis. Tech-infused Class.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 25, 2016

We experimented with some of the hottest tech tools available for the classroom such as Google Apps, differentiation tools, digital storytelling, visual learning, Twitter, blogs, Common Core and tech, digital citizenship, and formative assessment options. They worked together as a Personal Learning Network.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 27, 2015

It was run like a flipped classroom where class members picked 60% of daily topics, then they read, tested and experimented. Some had been teaching for thirty years and still enthusiastically embraced everything from twitter to the gamification of education. Participants–like students–learned in different ways.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans. Eamil we and we can talk about a powerful interactive online workshop for educators that models blended learning best practices. Next, students learn about heroes and their attributes using their text and the library.

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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. They chatted with colleagues on discussion boards, blogs, and Twitter. Some of the problems students faced down: How to use twitter. How to use GHO.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 26, 2017

Using the Internet in classrooms has morphed from optional to organic. Blended learning occurs when an education program combines Internet-based media with traditional classroom methods. But blended learning is more than simply replacing lectures and books with web-based technology. Infrastructure.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 20, 2015

Welcome a post that is a companion to my PBL Flipped Learning Presentation. You will see that Flipped Learning really does connect with PBL plus find 100’s of resources. Those at my presentation will even learn more! As always, I invite you to follow me on twitter ( @ mjgormans ).

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

First, please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans. Learning must be authentic and meaningful in order for the content to really be understood and usable. I also see a need to provide students appropriate lessons on proper digital citizenship. John Dewey.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

Welcome to the fifth post in a series designed to support the use of technology for differentiated learning… in and beyond the PBL classroom. Before reading, please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans. I do hope you have found some valuable resources and ideas.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2016

Three pieces that you especially want to look for: a robust infrastructure–all these digital devices require an extended internet interface as well as sufficient bandwidth to transport all that data. If the school’s wifi network constantly goes down, teachers will learn not to depend upon it. pencils break, points get dull.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Four school-based pieces you’ll need: a robust infrastructure–these additional digital devices require an extended internet interface as well as sufficient bandwidth to transport all that data. If the school’s WiFi network constantly goes down, teachers will learn not to depend upon it. pencils break, points get dull.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 1, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update April 1st A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. Andrew Carnegie The technologies of the Internet and the Web are reshaping where, when, and from whom we learn--and even how we think about learning. Learn more at www.geo-education.org.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Welcome to the fourth post in a series designed to support the use of technology for differentiated learning… in and beyond the PBL classroom. Before reading, please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans. I will have a session on STEM to STEAM to MAKERS.

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Edsurge

JULY 18, 2016

After a Master’s degree, 120-plus credits, and 30 years in education, I now understand that whatever I do and wherever I go, I am happiest when I’m learning. And if I can find an opportunity that allows me to further my learning without sacrificing my summer vacation—or better yet, enhances it—you can bet I’m going to be the first to sign up.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

Regardless of your districts approach, now is a time to facilitate the student centered learning that Project Based Learning makes possible. Please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans. How do I facilitate PBL in blended learning environment?”. Thanks so much.

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techlearning

APRIL 13, 2018

We need to become the COO of our classrooms, the Chief Opportunity Orchestrator. I first heard ‘sage on the stage’ and ‘guide on the side’ early in my teaching career when I decided to try The Flipped Classroom™. Through my flipped classroom failure, though, I did learn how to create a student-centered classroom.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Follow summit discussions on Twitter as well at #sls14. To be kept informed of the latest conference news and updates, please join the Admin 2.0 network and conference website at [link]. The Call for Proposals for the conference is now open HERE.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 9, 2016

Before reading, please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans. This ability provides one more way to differentiate learning. Quizizz allows the teacher to bring the whole class into a competitive learning situation. Happy New Year!

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Every year in March the edtech world descends on Austin for SXSW EDU, a conference that’s become as much about classroom practice and implementation as entrepreneurship and tech innovation. Moth vets Chris De La Cruz, Crystal Duckert and Tim Manly will speak on social justice, hip-hop in learning, teachers’ feelings and more.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 22, 2013

6:30am Summit Welcome 7:00am OPENING KEYNOTE: Bill Brennan 8:00am Building a Productive School Community - Kathy Blackburn, Executive Director Creating Social Awareness and Ethics Among Students - Ways and Means - Dr. Revathi Viswanathan Gamifying Curriculum: Quest-Based Learning - Sean J. The Bearded Dog (a.k.a.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 25, 2014

If you want to follow those tweets, you can either track the conference hashtag #ticalsls14 or you can follow the Learning Revolution Twitter account at @learnrevproject. Amina Gorie Sindhi SPOTLIGHT - Content Curation as a Context for Teaching and Learning in Science - Eric A.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 29, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update April 29th Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself. - Leo Tolstoy The Learning Revolution Project highlights our own "conference 2.0" To subscribe to this newsletter, please sign up at the Learning Revolution. Learn more and register here.

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Fractus Learning

DECEMBER 6, 2016

They asked me what changed, I simply replied “I started learning again.” At 40 years old I was worried… do 40 year olds learn new technology? I didn’t think I had the courage to step outside my comfort zone to learn the technology that would cause me to not only learn, but teach to the students.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 29, 2015

Studies of the effectiveness of video in formal learning environments have yielded some confusing ideas, namely that content acquired via video consumption doesn’t easily transfer to the medium of text (Fisch 2002; Koran, Snow & McDonald 1971). Featured Literacy Technology flipped classroom literacy technology video youtube'

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Fractus Learning

OCTOBER 20, 2016

We hadn’t heard of Twitter as an effective Professional Learning Network ( PLN ). Together we “ questioned assumptions ” and through this invigorating and new approach to teaching and learning, we underwent “ personal development. ”. Maybe not, but our initial intended outcome was learning for: Anyone. The Year Was 2011.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2016

Well, at least in the classroom. Learning tech ed this summer is an opportunity you’re ready for. Topics attendees will learn by doing include: Blogging—to reflect, collaborate with classmates, share perspectives during class, complete assessments in some cases. Digital portfolios—via wikis. ” You agree.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 11, 2016

Here are the top 22 digital tools your colleagues are using in their classrooms: annotation tool. class Twitter account. digital devices. digital note-taking. digital portfolios. flipped classroom. A digital annotation tool allows students to take notes in class PDFs. class calendar.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 12, 2015

Well, at least in the classroom. Learning tech ed this summer is an opportunity you’re ready for. Topics attendees will learn by doing include: Blogging—to reflect, collaborate with classmates, share perspectives during class, complete assessments in some cases. Digital portfolios—via wikis. ” You agree.

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TeacherCast

JUNE 22, 2021

When TeacherCast began, it was originally conceived as a video platform that showcased tutorials to help teachers learn how to use EdTech in the classroom. Let’s take a look at how you can use ScreenFlow in your digital classroom this year! How Does ScreenFlow Fit Into The Curriculum?

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TeacherCast

JUNE 22, 2021

When TeacherCast began, it was originally conceived as a video platform that showcased tutorials to help teachers learn how to use EdTech in the classroom. Let’s take a look at how you can use ScreenFlow in your digital classroom this year! Standard 2: Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments.

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NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 20, 2017

The free assessments include Google Docs assessments to copy and digital rubrics to download. These tasks are perfect for learning across the curriculum and especially for librarian-led learning. Claims on Twitter : Students read a tweet and explain why it might or might not be a useful source of information.

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TeacherCast

MAY 27, 2019

This feature can be used by teachers to create flipped classrooms, explainer videos, or even by administrators looking to speak directly to their community without needing to export out to another video editing platform. Standard 2: Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments. ScreenFlow Homepage.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Follow the conference through Twitter using the hashtag #globaled14. Wednesday, November 19th ( US-Eastern Time ) 1:00am Globally Connecting Classes through Interactive Learning Objects - Ezra Samantha M. The list of Wednesday''s sessions, in US-Eastern Standard Time, is below.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 7, 2013

It''s an online global event highlighting “wow” moments in teaching and learning , and the entire conference will be held online using the Blackboard Collaborate webinar platform, running out of my FutureofEducation.com community. Marijana Smol?ec Laura Gilchrist 9:00pm KEYNOTE: John T. Laura Gilchrist 9:00pm KEYNOTE: John T.

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