The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Dianne Maroney on Episode 369 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The Imagine Project has free journals and lesson plans that help students cope with the drama and trauma of life. Dianne Maroney helps teachers understand writing strategies shown to help children appreciate resilience in themselves and one another.
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m taking a few days this summer to review them with you. Some are edited and/or written by members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Others, by tech teachers who work with the same publisher I do. All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stakeholders, w
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Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Did you get where you intended to in life? Are you as healthy, wealthy and wise as you want to be? If not, perhaps the problem is a lack of motivation. Some studies suggest that motivation – rather than ability or skill – is the best predictor of educational and professional attainment.
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
What do you remember from history class? For Americans of every generation the answer might be “not much.” To history teacher Joe Welch, too many of today’s lessons still call to mind Ben Stein’s classic classroom lecture in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” (Anyone? Anyone?) Welch, an 8th-grade teacher at North Hills Middle School in Pittsburgh, is charting his own path—one that doesn’t include a textbook.
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Education Elements
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
As I meet with education leaders across the country, I am often asked questions about the best way to roll-out personalized learning within a district. I always struggle to answer this question since it entirely depends upon the unique needs and circumstances within each community. In some ways, it feels as if someone is asking me, “What’s the very best car I can buy?
The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Subscribe today! Story time is a classic part of the school day for the nation’s youngest learners. Before they can read, preschoolers and early elementary school students sit with teachers and watch and listen as stories are narrated to them.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
As teachers we are constantly dealing with various types of documents and this requires the appropriate tools to help us make the best of these documents in our teaching and facilitate our workflow.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
“If it’s edtech, it must be good,” used to be the mantra in schools. In fact, many district technology plans fluctuated depending upon the latest fads and what someone learned at a conference and had little connection to curriculum or learning goals. Now, recognizing the disconnect between school and district leaders, the realities of the technology infrastructure, and classroom needs, CoSN and AASA have created the Empowered Superintendent initiative, which is dedicated to helping superintenden
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
After posting about some of the best iPad apps you can use as a teacher to scan, e-sign, annotate, and share documents, here is another collection of iPad apps to facilitate your workflow and enhance.
EdTechTeam
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
There were so many “ ooohs” and “ah-has” as I read this book! I definitely recommend it for all social studies teachers or teachers that want to get the most out of Google’s Geo Tools. I know my students will benefit from me reading this book, which is the most important thing when reading any professional development book!
Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape
The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.
techieMusings
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
You probably already know a thing or two about Pear Deck if you read this blog :) But not you may not have tried using Flashcard Factory. The main purpose of Pear Deck Vocabulary is: “Increase retention and engagement with this fun, team-oriented vocabulary game! Let students work together to create the best example sentences and illustrations for your vocabulary terms.
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
This is the second year for the rebranded ALET Symposium in the very lovely (but, sadly, very rainy) Perdido Beach, AL. Board President Bryan Phillips, CTO of Hoover City Schools, said the first goal of the Alabama Leaders in Educational Technology Symposium is to provide professional development for state and district leaders to promote the positive impact of technology in education.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Parents always worry about whether their children will do well in school, but their kids probably were born with much of what they will need to succeed. A new study published in npj Science of Learning by researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and King’s College London explains the substantial influence genes have on academic success, from the start of elementary school to the last day of high school.
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
In my work with Discovery Education, I help schools across the country create modern digital learning environments. Therefore, I often have the opportunity to sit with school administrators at all levels and hear first-hand their thoughts on education. In these conversations, one topic that has regularly come up over the last few weeks is the relationship between blended learning environments and engaging, relevant learning experiences.
This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.
The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
. When I traveled to Bogotá, Colombia, as a Fulbright Scholar in 2007, my grandparents asked why I couldn’t conduct my research in Europe. Colombia had a reputation as one of the most violent places in the world. But across the board, efforts have been made to reduce this violence, including increased focus on prevention in schools. That’s where I was working.
Jamf on EdTech
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Discover why modern deployment methods are rendering imaging a thing of the past, and learn how you can replace imaging workflows with superior provisioning practices.
Bryan Alexander
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
What’s happening with net neutrality, and what does it mean for education? To find out I’m devoting this Thursday’s Future Trends Forum to a conversation with Jarret Cummings. Jarret is the director of Policy and Government Relations at EDUCAUSE, and probably the world’s leading expert on what the end of net neutrality means for learning and campuses.
TeachThought - Learn better.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
The Library Of Congress Launches Resource To Stream Motion Pictures by TeachThought Staff The Library of Congress announced today that it has digitized hundreds of hours of motion pictures that will be freely available on the newly launched National Screening Room website. Most of the content in the National Screening Room is in the public […].
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Managing a K-12 campus with constant pressure to meet performance metrics is challenging. And tardiness can significantly limit a school from reaching these goals. Learn more about why chronic lateness matters, and key strategies to address the following impacts: Data errors caused by manual processes Low attendance and graduation rates that affect a school’s reputation Classroom disruption, which leads to poor academic performance High staff attrition and “The Teacher Exodus” Unmet LCAP goals t
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
In response to increased demand for teacher professional learning to use technology effectively the in the classroom, the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is doubling the capacity of its training network for the ISTE Certification for Educators. Announced earlier this year, this certification is the first educator certification based on the ISTE Standards and focused on digital age pedagogy.
Marketplace K-12
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
The government of Egypt has reached an agreement with ACT to use the Iowa-based testing provider's exams for college admissions, summative assessments, and other purposes. The post ACT Moves Into Egypt’s Testing Market, in Sign of Global Demand for College Prep appeared first on Market Brief.
Fractus Learning
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
I caught him. I felt like some character from a mediocre cop show. I had sleuthed it out. But, that feeling stayed with me for an instant. Less than an instant, if that’s possible. The […].
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
A large-scale research study of 4,000 students in 230 U.S. classrooms has shown that using MobyMax Math for less than 20 minutes per day enables students to advance as much as one full school year. A large-scale research study of 4,000 students in 230 U.S. classrooms has shown that using MobyMax Math for less than 20 minutes per day enables students to advance as much as one full school year.
This whitepaper explores integrating the PowerTeaching pedagogical approach within a HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) educational model, focusing on employing cooperative learning strategies and efficient classroom management techniques.
Dr. Shannon Doak
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
A colleague of mine came to me today to find out the best way to print a Google Doc with the comments connected to the document. She had done some research herself about how to do this and was showing me a Word document she had downloaded with the comments on the side margin. However, when she went to print this the comments were cut off. We delved into the printer settings to see what was the issue but couldn’t figure it out.
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
-- Virtual Field Trip of Arconic in Austin, Texas brings exciting STEM careers to classrooms and explores how 3D printing is revolutionizing aerospace manufacturing - - Silver Spring, Md. (Wednesday, September 26, 2018) – In celebration of National Manufacturing Day, , the independently endowed philanthropic arm of Arconic, Inc., and , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, are hosting a Manufacture Your Future Virtual Field Trip from Arconic in
Bryan Alexander
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
What’s happening with net neutrality, and what does it mean for education? To find out I’m devoting this Thursday’s Future Trends Forum to a conversation with Jarret Cummings. Jarret is the director of Policy and Government Relations at EDUCAUSE, and probably the world’s leading expert on what the end of net neutrality means for learning and campuses.
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
DERRY, N.H. – Sept. 26, 2018 – This fall, Intelitek and the Intelitek STEM and CTE Education Foundation, in partnership with the Connecticut Computer Science Teachers Association (CTCSTA), will launch a Cyber Robotics Coding Competition (CRCC). The competition is a virtual robotics and coding online experience for middle school students in grades 5-8 beginning in mid-October and going through early December.
Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions
There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.
SecurEdge
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Dealing with slow WiFi in your warehouse? You're not alone! Find out more about some common causes of poor WiFi performance in the manufacturing and distribution industry and how SecurEdge can help.
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Easy-to-follow meditation program can help reduce stress and support social and emotional learning. Smiling Mind Quick and easy meditation practice for busy classroom live Pros : Integrates daily meditation into a classroom routine and lets kids to choose when and where they want to practice. Cons : Creating an account requires a student or parent email address, and it's not possible to disable the social network options. [ Online Game Lets Kids Solve Social Problems, Practice Skills ] Bottom Li
Reading By Example
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Have you heard the following statement made in the past? That teacher has really high expectations. I have. Several times. From experience I have found that this statement, typically coming from an educational leader, means one of two things: The teacher has high expectations and believes all students can learn to their potential. The administrator is stating this because they are proud of him/her.
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
My father got a job with AT&T after the military. My dad started out driving trucks and laying phone line. After a couple years, AT&T asked him if he’d like to go back to school to become a computer tech. I was probably four or five at the time. I remember taking apart and putting together computers with him. I remember him teaching me how to use DOS to find and play games.
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