Education Elements

AUGUST 1, 2018

August is an important month for school leaders; it is the last opportunity to reflect, recharge, and realign on your personal and shared goals before the school year officially kicks off. While there is no debate that we all want better student outcomes, many discussions occur during this period regarding the best methods to employ. One of the most important systems to take into account is how your leadership team will structure the professional development (PD) curriculum and options that are

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 1, 2018

As you probably know Google offers some excellent resources to help teachers make the best of virtual reality technologies in their instruction. One popular tool in this regard is Expeditions. This.read more.

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Education Elements

AUGUST 1, 2018

August is an important month for school leaders; it is the last opportunity to reflect, recharge, and realign on your personal and shared goals before the school year officially kicks off. While there is no debate that we all want better student outcomes, many discussions occur during this period regarding the best methods to employ. One of the most important systems to take into account is how your leadership team will structure the professional development (PD) curriculum and options that are

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TeacherCast

AUGUST 1, 2018

In this interview from the ISTE 2018 Conference, we sit down with Learning.com CEO Keith Oelrich. The post Learn How Learning.com Is Helping Students, Teachers, And Schools Excel In A Digital World! appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.

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How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2018

I recently chatted with Kathy Dyer, NWEA’s manager of innovation and learning, professional learning design, about how to connect professional learning (PL) to student outcomes and how to best support teachers. According to Dyer, quality PL that sticks with learners is when people learn with , from , and for each other. “The good teaching strategies we use with kids are good strategies for teachers to use to learn as well,” she says.

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MiddleWeb

AUGUST 1, 2018

When it comes to vocabulary instruction, teachers have many, many questions, for example: “How can I fit vocabulary in? How should I pick the words? What should my quizzes look like?" Literacy consultant Sarah Tantillo provides answers to these questions and more.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 1, 2018

Roosevelt Montás, who spoke no English when he arrived in New York City at age 12 from the Dominican Republic, leads Columbia University’s Freedom and Citizenship summer program for New York City high school students. Photo: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report. NEW YORK — On a recent Monday, American Studies professor Roosevelt Montás had the usual list of questions for high school students studying on Columbia University’s campus: How was your weekend?

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 1, 2018

The post 50 Awesome Books for Teachers appeared first on Shake Up Learning. I love to read! And my professional learning bookshelf is always full as well as my Kindle app! So I decided to put together this HUGE list of books for educators, 50 Awesome Books for Teachers! There’s a little bit of something for everyone, no matter what your role in education.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 1, 2018

Here is a collection of some of our favourite apps for creating flashcards on iPad or iPhone. Students can use them to help with memorizing vocabulary, preparing for a test, learning a new.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 1, 2018

Students have access to hundreds of courses while they are in Illinois’ juvenile justice facilities, but they tend to focus on math, language arts, social studies and science. Photo: TARA GARCIA MATHEWSON/The Hechinger Report. CHICAGO — By Marquell Brown’s count, he has been locked up “roughly 42 times” since 2009. He has been in state and county jails for a range of crimes, including nonviolent offenses like trespassing as well as more serious ones.

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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.

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EdTechTeam

AUGUST 1, 2018

Engaging, thought-provoking, actionable tips packed into bite-sized videos, perfect for back-to-school classroom ideas. IRVINE, CA— EdTechTeam, a g lobal network of educational technologists, is thrilled to announce EduSlam, the perfect solution for busy teachers and educators looking for an extra boost of creativity. Launching August 14 and available through September 1, renowned EdTechTeam Press authors will provide valuable tips and ideas teachers can use in the classroom immediately.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 1, 2018

. There still aren’t enough students graduating from high school. Even though this crucial completion figure hit 84 percent in 2016, up from 71 percent in 2001, the nation is off pace when it comes to reaching a graduation rate of 90 percent by 2020. The speed of progress needs to double, particularly in states that made significant progress in the early days of the GradNation campaign but have since stalled.

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Jamf on EdTech

AUGUST 1, 2018

In part two of our three-part blog series, we talk policies, packages and scripts to replace imaging.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2018

At some point during the year, many school districts will fall into one of these three areas: Thinking about planning a bond or levy measure. Attempting to pass a bond or levy. Trying make the most of the bond or levy they just passed. No matter which category your district finds itself in, the end goals are the same: alleviate overcrowded classrooms, get facilities sited in the best possible location, and—if existing facilities are being expanded or new facilities are being built—make sure atte

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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.

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Educator Innovator

AUGUST 1, 2018

A class and internship program at a nearby vintage auto shop creates opportunities for Grass Valley, CA high-school students to reconnect with the world of long-term projects and passionate pursuits. Five years ago, students at Bitney Prep High School, a small alternative charter high school in Grass Valley, CA, began to take an interest in their neighbor.

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techlearning

AUGUST 1, 2018

In my experience, boys are often more reluctant than girls to dig into writing assignments. This is in part because boys entering school sometimes don’t have the same skill level girls do: according to recent data from the UK Department for Education, 63.6% of five-year-old boys reached at least the expected level in writing, compared with 78.3% of girls.

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The Mobile Native

AUGUST 1, 2018

Creating a video game with Bloxels. Last week, I had the privilege of working with educators from the Dayton area through Communicate Institute in conjunction with Walsh University. The class is titled "The Future of Learning and Technology." The course covers many concepts such as classroom design, technology in the next 50 years and implementing technology within a classroom setting.

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techlearning

AUGUST 1, 2018

Can you use podcasts in your classroom? Absolutely! Podcasts are the perfect medium to help students practice listening comprehension skills, explore stories and learn more information. I’m very excited to share Circle Round, a wonderful folktale podcast for kids! If you’re a regular reader of my site ( sign up here ), you know that I’m a big fan of podcasts.

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Hansen's Link to Tech

AUGUST 1, 2018

People use Twitter for many reasons: following interests, sharing ideas, inspiration, backchanneling, communicating with a larger audience, etc. Today’s post focuses on what is a Twitter Chat and tips on how to participate. What is a Twitter Chat? Using Twitter is a public conversation around one unique hashtag. This hashtag allows you to follow the discussion and participate in it.

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techlearning

AUGUST 1, 2018

PowerSchool, provider of K-12 education technology solutions for instruction, learning, and administration, announced today the closing of its acquisition of PeopleAdmin, provider of talent management, professional development, student assessment, and analytics solutions for education. PowerSchool's customers will gain access to PeopleAdmin’s talent solutions for teachers including TalentEd™ and assessment tools such as Performance Matters®.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2018

Amazon has built its reputation by claiming cheaper prices and greater convenience for consumers. But a new report questions whether schools are getting the best deals by using the company. Among the concerns raised in the report , published by the nonprofit Institute for Local Self-Reliance, are that the company uses its dynamic pricing model in a large public-sector contract—and that, ultimately, school districts risk not getting the best prices and local competitors lose out on business.

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techlearning

AUGUST 1, 2018

AURORA, Ill. – August 1, 2018 – Peerless-AV®, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of the highest quality audio and video solutions and accessories, is excited to announce the launch of its Motorized Collaboration Cart (SR598ML3). Peerless-AV's Motorized Collaboration Cart An extension of Peerless-AV’s award-winning line of AV carts, the Motorized Collaboration Cart now integrates the use of actuators, making it easy for users to raise and lower touch-enabled displays.

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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.

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techlearning

AUGUST 1, 2018

eBOARDsolutions is pleased to announce that Simbli board management software is now compliant with the latest standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), making it easier for users of all abilities to participate in and stay updated on board activities through the online governance platform. ADA website compliance means boards can be confident that content on their Simbli site is accessible to people with a range of disabilities, as set forth by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelin

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techlearning

AUGUST 1, 2018

DERRY, N.H. – Aug. 1, 2018– The New Hampshire Department of Education and the Intelitek STEM and CTE Education Foundation () will being teaming up again to hold a statewide (CRCC) from mid-October to mid-December. Sponsored by Intelitek, and Oracle Academy, the CRCC is an eight-week virtual coding competition that provides students and educators with the opportunity to build STEM related skills using a cloud-based simulation platform featuring a virtual, 3D-animated robot.

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techlearning

AUGUST 1, 2018

(San Mateo, CA) August 1, 2018 —, a global education network connecting educators with resources and leaders to reach their full potential, today announced its taking place on Aug. 7 and 8. The leading virtual professional development (PD) conference will feature two days of inspirational stories and strategies from four keynote speakers that will focus on best practices for improving and strengthening technology use in the classroom.

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techlearning

AUGUST 1, 2018

howtosmile Useful science resource aggregator promotes diverse lessons Pros: Free resources from fantastic organizations, list-making ability, built-in community. Cons: Reliance on external funding makes updates unpredictable, leads to broken links. Bottom Line: Despite a few broken links, the site's easy and well-organized access to thousands of quality science activities is a valuable teacher resource. [ Top Teacher Resource For Finding & Organizing Classroom Content ] Read more.

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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.

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