EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2019

Google’s Soli Uses Gesture Technology to Immerse K–12 Students. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 08/26/2019 - 13:29. In movies, the fastest way to convey a futuristic world is by giving characters the power to control their environment with a simple wave of the hand. . Gesture control isn’t ubiquitous yet, but the technology is progressing. In January, the Federal Communications Commission approved Google ’s Project Soli , a sensing technology that uses miniature radar to detect touchless gestures. .

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 26, 2019

Jaime Donally on episode 552 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Virtual Reality is improving for use in the classroom. Augmented Reality/ Virtual Reality Education Expert, Jaime Donally, thinks that the Oculus Quest is a game-changer for the classroom. From less “queasiness” to some amazing apps, Jaime explains why she thinks the Oculus Quest is such a big deal.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 26, 2019

If you’ve heard the buzz about eSpark this summer at conferences or training sessions, you already know it’s more than “just another math and reading learning platform” Sure, it is that but what sets it apart is eSpark’s clever blend of learning tools that encourage students to progress at their own pace in their own way, to review when needed and move ahead when they get it.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 26, 2019

This summer my oldest daughter, Reaghan, discovered a love for coding. After spending a week at a coding camp she has gobbled up every book, YouTube video and resource you can imagine teaching herself not only the fundamentals of coding but experimenting with what she can do. Her ability to try something, have it fail and then figure it out again is inspiring.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 26, 2019

At Harvest Collegiate High School in Manhattan, students know what to do when they face a mysterious math problem. Take a breath, recognize a “maze moment,” and retrace their steps to find an alternative to their temporary dead end. It’s a simple idea: learning as navigation, choosing among concepts and strategies that either pave a path forward or trap you in the puzzle at hand.

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AUGUST 26, 2019

The discussion about the importance of class size has been ongoing for decades. The post Class Size Matters: Understanding The Link Between Class Size And Student Achievement appeared first on TeachThought.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 26, 2019

More than 10 percent of boys make rapid guesses on a low-stakes standardized test of reading, according to an analysis of nine million students. Steven Wise/NWEA. When you’re running out of time on a multiple-choice test, it makes sense to guess the rest of the answers rather than leave the questions blank. But it turns out that a surprisingly high number of students are guessing their way throughout a test, even when they’re not pressed for time or trying to boost their scores.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 26, 2019

Chief executive officers don’t grow on trees. But Udacity has finally found a new head in former LendingTree executive Gabriel Dalporto. Today’s announcement marks the end of a CEO search that lasted nearly 10 months for the online education company that offers courses geared at helping people learn skills relevant to technology jobs. Udacity is one of the few education technology companies that has gained unicorn status, meaning that it is valued at more than $1 billion.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 26, 2019

A few days ago we shared with you a new Google feature that allows you to easily fact check online content. Today, we are sharing with you 10 good tips that will enable you to critically assess the.

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TeacherCast

AUGUST 26, 2019

Welcome to the TeacherCast Educational Network. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick launch a brand new season of the podcast and share 4 things that Tech Coaches can look forward to this school year.If you are a Tech Coach and interested in supporting yourself through personalized professional learning, please check out The Tech Coach Mastermind.

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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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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 26, 2019

Successful school leaders are those who inspire, innovate, motivate, empower and create engaging school culture conducive to meaningful learning. They are always forward thinking and embrace.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 26, 2019

When I graduated with my associate degree from LaGuardia Community College earlier this summer, I found myself thinking back to my first days here — when the campus felt like a maze and the pace seemed incredibly fast. I worried that it was going to be too much for me, and wondered whether college would always seem so confusing. I realize now that what I felt was fear.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2019

Here are the most-read stories on creativity, engagement, and student well-being this month: 1. 3 great ways to supercharge student engagement. No matter what the subject, before students can learn new skills or absorb new material, they need to be paying attention. Here, three educators share the tech tools and best practices they use to improve student engagement and make sure students are energized, focused, and ready to learn. 2. 5 effective ways to help students reduce stress and anxiety.

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Fractus Learning

AUGUST 26, 2019

The Eureka Crate – Is It The Best Subscription Box For Teens? This post may contain referral/affiliate links. If you buy something, Fractus Learning may earn a commission at no cost to you. Teenagers are difficult […].

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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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Cycles of Learning

AUGUST 26, 2019

I have written in the past about using Google Slides as a lab reporting tool in my courses. Since writing about this process last year I have COMPLETELY embraced this method. As a I wrote before, images, video, diagrams, etc., can all be captured easily, live conclusion presentations are seamless, hyperlinks to other resources to enhance conclusions can be added, and students can easily alter the template fonts and design to match their own vision for the report (so much more can be said).

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Buncee

AUGUST 26, 2019

Social-emotional learning is a hot topic right now and many teachers are scouring the internet for resources to support their students in this way. Social-emotional learning is defined by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) as “the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.

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MiddleWeb

AUGUST 26, 2019

Limiting feedback to final drafts means lots of teacher work and little student learning. What if, Sarah Cooper wondered, she could give students enough scaffolding – using an outline organizer and peer response – that their rough drafts included everything she wanted?

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techlearning

AUGUST 26, 2019

Sphero makes cool programmable robots and educational tools that aim to transform the way kids learn and create through coding, science, music, and the arts.

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MindShift

AUGUST 26, 2019

Playtime. Downtime. Family time. According to Denise Pope, a senior lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, these three factors — or PDF as she calls them — protect kids against a host of negative outcomes, strengthen resilience, and bolster students’ mental wellness and academic engagement. . Pope is co-founder of Challenge Success , a Stanford-based organization that works with families and schools to redefine and embrace a broader definition of success and promote student well-

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 26, 2019

As the importance and benefits of social-emotional learning (SEL) have become more widely recognized, many teachers have struggled to combine this type of learning with their required curriculum. A recent edWebinar led by Bobbi Bear, Director of Customer Advocacy for Achieve3000, identified effective ways to integrate SEL with reading instruction, through classroom conversations about nonfiction and fiction texts.

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AUGUST 26, 2019

eBOARDsolutions, Inc. and the Idaho School Boards Association announced a new partnership to make Simbli board management software available to all ISBA member school districts.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 26, 2019

There are many questions that new teachers ask before walking into their classroom on the first day of school. In a recent edWebinar , Dr. Monte Tatom, Director of Institutional and Church Research at Heritage Christian University, Taylor Warren, a first grade teacher, and Ashley McCrory, a kindergarten teacher, provided new teachers with tips for the ten most common questions.

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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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AUGUST 26, 2019

“I'm excited to work directly with our partners on this new endeavor, and I'll be traveling to China to facilitate the initial training," said Dr. Becky Bailey, founder of Conscious Discipline.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 26, 2019

Congress passed ESSA in 2015, but one area still challenging schools is the tiers for evidence-based interventions and materials. In a recent edWebinar, “ Professional Learning in Action: Evidence-Based Practices for Student Success,” leaders from the Ohio Department of Education explained how a statewide initiative is helping administrators and teachers not only understand the tiers but also provide assistance in selecting the best materials for their students.

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MindShift

AUGUST 26, 2019

Teachers and parents all over the country are noticing an increase in mental health issues, including anxiety, among students. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates a third of adolescents have been or will be seriously affected by anxiety in their lifetimes. And anxiety can have serious effects on academic achievement, class participation, and teens’ social lives.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 26, 2019

… Summer is almost over, but the memories linger on of a fabulous time at the edWeb Rock Concert at ISTE 2019 in Philadelphia with the 412 District Teacher Band. Friends and colleagues enjoyed the concert with free drinks provided by edWeb. Sing along to Sweet Home Alabama with edWeb Program Manager Charmaine Perkins and check out pictures from visiting with friends and colleagues at the biggest edtech show of the year!

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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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Buncee

AUGUST 26, 2019

Social-emotional learning is a hot topic right now and many teachers are scouring the internet for resources to support their students in this way. Social-emotional learning is defined by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) as “the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.

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techlearning

AUGUST 26, 2019

Select a side and read articles that present the other side of the argument to help students determine their final answer

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Technology Tidbits

AUGUST 26, 2019

while True: learn() is an innovative new iOS game that educators can use to not only integrate Game Based Learning into their teachings, but introduce STEM skills such as: programming, coding, and logical thinking. This is done through a fun game where a cat has learned how to code but not speak, and it's up to the player to communicate w/ the cat and solve the problem by creating a speech system.

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techlearning

AUGUST 26, 2019

Emotional ABCs Classroom is an online-based social and emotional learning (SEL) program.

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AI-powered tools like virtual assistants and chatbots provide instant guidance and support, while data analytics offer valuable insights for educators and administrators.

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