A Principal's Reflections
MAY 26, 2019
We live in amazing times. Technology, most specifically social media, has flattened the world. Remember when we had to get all of our professional literature and information from journals, books, conferences, over the phone, or people that we came in direct contact with? Educators now have access anytime from anywhere to people, ideas, resources, strategies, and feedback.
Edsurge
MAY 26, 2019
The most effective educational tools and services are ones developed and informed by those with firsthand experience in schools. (Sorry, simply being a former student doesn’t count.) But the reality is that there are not enough people with this background in the edtech industry. So how do companies hire and develop standout talent who may be new to the sector?
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The Hechinger Report
MAY 26, 2019
Annabelle Bechtel (foreground) and Audrey Chung, seventh graders in the maker space of Corte Madera School in Portola Valley, Calif., create a video project about satire. Chris Berdik for The Hechinger Report. PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif. – Frame by frame, the simple round face sketched by seventh grader Annabelle Bechtel erupted into laughter in stop-motion animation, as she and her classmate Audrey Chung wove the face into a video they were making to explain satire.
TeachThought - Learn better.
MAY 26, 2019
What Is Gradebook In Google Classroom? by TeachThought Staff What is Google Classroom Gradebook? In short, it’s exactly what it sounds like it’d be: a way to view and manage grades within Google Classroom. Here’s how Google explains it: Google Classroom Gradebook: Instructors will have a dedicated grading area where they can view all of […].
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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.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
MAY 26, 2019
After we have seen how to create educational puzzle games using Crossword Labs here is another excellent tool from Matt Johnson to help you create word search games called Word Search Labs. This is.read more.
TeacherCast
MAY 26, 2019
Planning and launching your podcast is an extremely awesome experience. However, there are several things that can go wrong. In this post, we will look at 9 steps that you should consider taking before launching your podcast to set yourself up for success. To help you through this process, we have created an Educational Podcast Guide that you can download and keep with you while you are organizing the materials needed to get your podcast off the ground.
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TeacherCast
MAY 26, 2019
In this post, we will take a look at 7 things that you may be doing with your podcast that you might need to rethink. If you have any thoughts on this list or would like to add to it, please take a moment and leave a comment at the bottom of this post. Sinning. isn't it fun ? Everyone does it now and again. When you sin once it is exciting but when you sin SEVEN TIMES it can come back to bite you where it counts the most.
MiddleWeb
MAY 26, 2019
The effort it takes to make yourself an appealing candidate for a teaching job overseas also makes you a better educator wherever you teach, says veteran international teacher Megan Kelly. Ready to pursue the dream? Follow Megan's insider tips to maximize your chances.
TeacherCast
MAY 26, 2019
Welcome to the TeacherCast Educational Network. If you are interested in starting your own podcast, think about these 5 Podcasting Tips and Tricks before hitting the record button for the first time. The post 9 Simple Steps To Take When Launching Your Next Podcast appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.
The Principal of Change
MAY 26, 2019
I am a total sucker for quotes. I feel short quotes are often like great song lyrics in the way that they tell the consumer a story made for their interpretation in a way that is needed at the moment. This article providing quotes on criticism has some thought-provoking ideas from different viewpoints. For example, we sometimes need to ignore criticism in the way that it can hold us back: “Don’t waste your energy trying to change opinions…Do your thing, and don’t care i
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.
TeacherCast
MAY 26, 2019
Welcome to the TeacherCast Educational Network. If you are interested in starting your own podcast, think about these 5 Podcasting Tips and Tricks before hitting the record button for the first time. The post 9 Simple Steps To Take When Launching Your Next Podcast appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
MAY 26, 2019
In this week's Apps Gone Free series, we selected for you 6 good apps that can help you in your instruction. The apps cover different areas including: learning English, music, task management, book.read more.
TeacherCast
MAY 26, 2019
Welcome to the TeacherCast Educational Network. In this post, we will walk you through the 7 DEADLY SINS of Podcasting and provide you solid strategies for creating not just a fantastic podcast, but help you grow a loyal listenership to your podcasting channel. The post The 7 Deadly Sins of Educational Podcasting appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.
EmergingEdTech
MAY 26, 2019
Informative, inspiring, or just plain interesting education and digital technology content from across the web, posted on Twitter over the past week and collected here to share with our blog readers. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
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.
TeacherCast
MAY 26, 2019
Welcome to the TeacherCast Educational Network. In this episode, we take a look at the differences between Google Takeout and Google Transfer and discuss the brand new ways that Office365 schools can help students prepare for graduation with their new digital file transfer system. The post How to Remove Your Digital Files From Your School District Using Google Takeout, Google Transfer and Microsoft OneDrive appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.
Prodigy
MAY 26, 2019
You dedicate endless resources to make sure students learn curriculum essentials, in preparation for standardized tests and new grade levels. But as soon as they’ve learned the material and written the test, it seems like their memories are completely wiped clean. Students are left confused and teachers become frustrated. Sound familiar? This scenario is extremely […].
TeacherCast
MAY 26, 2019
Welcome to the TeacherCast Educational Network. If you are interested in starting your own podcast, think about these 5 Podcasting Tips and Tricks before hitting the record button for the first time. The post 9 Simple Steps To Take When Launching Your Next Podcast appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.
The 21st Century Principal
MAY 26, 2019
"The problem with conformity in education is that people are not standardized to begin with." Sir Ken Robinson, Creative Schools: The Grassroots Revolution That's Transforming Education Let's face it, our public education system is still all about conformity and standardization. We talk a lot of rot about "innovation" and "thinking outside of the box," but in reality, many educators still adhere to the faith that there are a list of single "research-based" indicators that exist somewhere out the
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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
TeacherCast
MAY 26, 2019
Welcome to the TeacherCast Educational Network. In this post, we will walk you through the 7 DEADLY SINS of Podcasting and provide you solid strategies for creating not just a fantastic podcast, but help you grow a loyal listenership to your podcasting channel. The post The 7 Deadly Sins of Educational Podcasting appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.
The Hechinger Report
MAY 26, 2019
. Despite the gridlock that has become synonymous with the nation’s capital, in 2008 Washington, D.C., enacted something groundbreaking. It rolled out universal free access to preschool and pre-k across the city. Just over a decade later, the district offers a roadmap and improvement model for other cities looking to provide universal early childhood access to more families.
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