Tech Helpful

MAY 2, 2017

Also, if you want it to be more structured, have it support a certain unit you have studied. My friend Matt Miller from #ditchthattextbook created this blog post that is helpful in both understanding what it will and will not do, as well as giving you some ideas on how to implement it. Edcamp Style Learning.I

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2020

An edWebinar sponsored by Unruly Splats , “Distance Learning: How to Support STEM and Physical Activity at Home,” models this alignment showcasing web-based programs and apps that offer stay-at-home learners with opportunities to strengthen STEM skills, remain physically active, and manage screen time. She is also the co-founder of Edcamp St.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 30, 2014

The PD centered around how to use clickers in the classroom. Several of our divisions like Title I, Social Studies and others have taken whole days and run them like a mini conference. I remember my first professional development as a teacher. I was fresh out of college. I saw great potential there.

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EdTechTeam

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

I want to be her safety-net, her first line of defense, and her guide on how to succeed in her classroom and with her students. Had I not had a few articles published and read by local educators, I might not have attended my first EdCamp. I definitely don’t have all of the answers, but I have a ton of ideas.

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My Island View

AUGUST 13, 2015

I posed an #Edchat Topic recently based on a number of studies I have been reading about that are claiming millions of dollars are being spent, or wasted, on professional development, while very few teachers are benefitting from it. The Unconference or the Edcamp Model is completely different. Many poor teachers make things far worse.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

As a Google Certified Trainer, Pam supports teachers by providing frequent professional development on how to integrate GSuite tools into their daily routines. She has presented at FETC, the EdTechTeam Low Country Summit, and EdCamps. 20+ PDF Downloadable Study Material. Private Community & Study Group. Lesson Checks.

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Edsurge

JULY 7, 2016

The Trifecta of Rural PD, Part 2: Edcamps Problem Two: How do you bring educators together for a day of learning that doesn’t cost any money to gather? Although Nebraska has wide open spaces, we value getting together on a Saturday for an EdCamp, which have taken place all over the state in Omaha, Kearney, Grand Island, and Columbus.

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MindShift

JANUARY 3, 2017

She shared her findings at a recent EdCamp gathering in New Jersey. In a third grade science unit on oil spills, to name another, Riley proposed different ways to explore the problem, including researching the Keystone XL pipeline and studying cruise ship pollution. Holding myself accountable. Presenting a session at @EdcampNJ.

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The Principal of Change

JULY 7, 2017

In one of my favorite experiments, a group of Vanderbilt University researchers in 2008 published a study in which several dozen 4- and 5-year-olds were shown patterns of colored bugs and asked to predict which would be next in the sequence. But what I can say with certainty is that I did not like how that experience made me feel.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 8, 2016

Last week I enjoyed the great variety of edCamp Global sessions across a variety of platforms–Periscope, Twitter chats, and Google+ Hangouts. Five-year old Nate hosts, when he is not studying hard in kindergarten. One session that continues to resonate with me is the Hangout on Kidcasts , or podcasts for kids.

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EdTechnocation.com

AUGUST 14, 2014

Teaching students how to effectively use the Research Process while also focusing on proper citations, copy right, proper searching, website evaluation, synthesizing of information, and on, and on, and on can be a very daunting and exhausting task for both the teacher and the students! GAFE Google Google Drive Research'

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 20, 2017

A 2014 Gates Foundation study shows only 29% of teachers satisfied with current teacher PD. Another 2015 study shows that only 30% of teachers improve substantially with PD. This month’s question is about how to improve teacher professional development. So, what we have doesn’t seem to be working. It is free.

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Tech Helpful

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Creating a culture of lifelong learning with digital tools helps students to see the importance of how quickly they can learn with the right keyword search. I also model this for other teachers when they ask me how to do something digitally and I find a resource online through Youtube or a blogpost and share it with them.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

As founding director of CASTLE (the Center for the Advanced Study of Tech­nology Leadership in Education), the nation’s only university center dedicated to the technology needs of school leaders, I have had the good fortune to work with administrators all over the world on digital leadership issues.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 12, 2016

That alone has helped schools launch Google Sites in K12 schools across the globe, using Sites for e-portfolios, teacher websites, campus websites, edcamp websites, training websites, and much more. Do you want to travel and help other teachers learn how to use Google Apps in their classroom? googleedu Click To Tweet.

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EdTechTeam

JANUARY 26, 2018

At the end of each “Area” there is a series of questions for educators to discuss and explore, be it for a staff meeting, a study group, or an administrative team meeting. ultimately building a positive reputation for yourself) How do we deal with student discipline, work with parents, and build communities within our classrooms?

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

APRIL 17, 2016

Actively look for PD that will be meaningful for you, such as free EdCamps in your area , and seek opportunities to learn and connect with other educators whenever you can. Another year, my goal was to learn how to teach inquiry science and have more effective parent outreach. You are a human.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 21, 2020

Join a Shake Up Learning book study. The Edcamp model is a great way to offer teachers more ways to connect and learn together with very little planning. If you aren’t familiar with the Edcamp model, visit this page to learn more. Consider sharing podcasts, blog posts, online courses, or online book studies.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

BIO : Religious thinker Karen Armstrong has written more than 20 books on faith and the major religions, studying what Islam, Judaism and Christianity have in common, and how our faiths shaped world history and drive current events. And we also organized India''s first edcamp, EdcampMumbai. Please join us! See you online!

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 29, 2019

I have used hashtags for event files that have hashtags, like #edcamp. Our studies show most users only work with around 10–20 files at any given time. To learn how to make the most of thes features, see this post: 8 Ways to Find Anything in Your Google Drive. You may find this handy for numbering your assignments.

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Hack Education

APRIL 14, 2017

” Via The New York Times : “ New Mexico Outlaws School ‘Lunch Shaming’ ” Via Buzzfeed : “ California Shows The Rest Of The Country How To Boost Kindergarten Vaccination Rates.” Via CMX : “ How Edcamp Scaled Up 1,500 Community Events Connecting Educators All Over the World.”

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