A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 3, 2019

What makes something innovative? There is no shortage of debate on this topic in the least bit. From articles to blog posts to books, that subject has been covered in great detail. One can look at numerous companies and develop his or her conclusions. Take Uber and Airbnb for example. Each in their own right came up with a new and different idea aligned to technology with the goal of creating something that consumers would embrace while making money in the process.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2019

episode 451 of the 10-Minute Teacher The Momo scam/hoax/threat has inspired some thoughts about what we should learn so we can prevent such a time-wasting but hurtful thing from spreading again in the future. Listen to the Show Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here. About the Host This is an opinion by Vicki Davis, classroom teacher and host and does not represent the views of any sponsors, her school, or any other organization.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 3, 2019

As a parent, I fondly remember browsing bookstores with my children. We probably went there with a specific book in mind, one required for school, but ended up taking our time exploring all the tomes available. Though bookstores remain, too often, parents simply buy books online–digitally or print, doesn’t matter–and miss out on that opportunity to discover new worlds.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

MARCH 3, 2019

I integrate technology into my personal and professional practices so that I can save time and function efficiently. For many teachers, lesson plans can time consuming and cumbersome as they write, execute them and send the plans to administration. Utilizing Google Calendar and a class Google Site as part of the G Suite, lesson planning can be quick and efficient.

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eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2019

Every day, students come into our classroom spaces from their own life experiences the day before. As educators, we do our best to make students feel welcomed and engaged every time they cross our thresholds. I work hard to make sure students feel safe, cared for, and loved. To do this there are several activities or spaces in our classroom that build students’ self-esteem.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 3, 2019

How To Add Feedback To Student Writing On Google Docs by TeachThought Staff Feedback is crucial for learning but there is an art and a science to its use. In 20 Ways To Provide Effective Feedback For Learning, we offered different strategies for learning feedback including the ideas of a ‘feedback sandwich.’ It can be […]. The post How To Add Feedback To Student Writing On Google Docs appeared first on TeachThought.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 3, 2019

Here are three more resources for science teachers and students. These resources are featured here for the first time. The first one in the list, Mystery Science, is particularly helpful for.

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MiddleWeb

MARCH 3, 2019

Teacher educator Sean Ruday hopes students will take ownership of ELA concepts like "inference" or "sensory language" if they can make meaningful connections between "school talk" and aspects of their out-of-school lives. He shares examples from his own research.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 3, 2019

After posting about the best web tools to help you create gradebooks, today we are sharing with you this collection of iPad apps to use when grading students works. From grading tests and quizzes to.

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TeacherCast

MARCH 3, 2019

In this post, we take a look at our favorite portable microphones that work great in classrooms or on the road when attending educational conferences. The post What Microphone Is Best To Use While Podcasting At Conferences Or On The Road? appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.

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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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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 3, 2019

Hey Everyone, Momo Is Not A Hoax by Terry Heick Here’s a topic that has gotten a lot of attention recently–attention I’m sure will die down and in a few weeks be an internet historical footnote. Momo is not a hoax. I wasn’t sure something like this was necessary to say, but after seeing the […]. The post Hey Everyone, Momo Is Not A Hoax appeared first on TeachThought.

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TeacherCast

MARCH 3, 2019

In this guide to podcasting microphones, we take a look at the most common questions to help you make the best decisions for your podcast. The post USB vs XLR & Dynamic vs Condenser: Choosing the Microphone that is best for your podcast appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.

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The Principal of Change

MARCH 3, 2019

Something I have been struggling with and thinking about… You have two students in your class. Student A puts on earbuds and has some music and can have some extreme focus on the learning at hand. Student B wears earbuds and can’t concentrate at all. So, if Student A benefits from listening to music in certain circumstances, then we let them continue.

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The Innovative Educator

MARCH 3, 2019

Communication has changed in the digital age. Today the rules are different. Ringers are off and educators no longer make or take calls unless a time has specifically been set to do so. Instead, if they want to get a message to someone they send a text. Here's why: There are too many spam callers. No one wants to be on constant phone alert because too many times it is an unwanted caller.

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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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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 3, 2019

The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 158 How Do We Teach Kids To Talk About Taboo Topics? Drew Perkins talks with elementary teacher Liz Kleinrock about her TED Talk and work to help teachers and students talk about difficult topics. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Liz on Twitter: @teachandtransf1 TED Talk: How to teach kids […]. The post The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 158 How Do We Teach Kids To Talk About Taboo Topics?

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MindShift

MARCH 3, 2019

For many kids, sitting still all day in school is a big challenge, which is why movement breaks are good practice, whether it’s in elementary school or high school. Additionally, learning science shows us that movement activates the brain and improves cognition. “This idea of children sitting for long periods of time, they aren’t naturally wired to do that,” said Dr.

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techlearning

MARCH 3, 2019

NetSupport now includes Contextual Intelligence for identifying at-risk students

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 3, 2019

This week on the Truth for Teachers podcast: simple steps for creating a comfortable teacher wardrobe that feels like “you.” The secret to getting dressed quickly in the morning and feeling comfortable and confident all day is to have a closet that consists ONLY of things that make you feel like yourself. If you’re wasting way too much time trying to figure out what to wear in the mornings and putting outfits together, this episode will help you simplify without taking away you

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Edsurge

MARCH 3, 2019

I invest in education technology, but decades before I knew what a venture capitalist was, I was a history teacher in a small town in America’s heartland where I started my school’s first “Internet club.” I’m a believer in the merits of technology and have written about how technology can be used to broaden access to knowledge , connect people and even improve empathy.

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