Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
I’ll never forget the day years ago when I stood in a donut shop, half asleep, bed head, with a monster sugar deficit. As I got to the front of the line, the man before me said, “I’ll pay for hers, too.” I didn’t know him. We hadn’t commiserated over how Krispy Kreme was always crowded. I’d just slogged onward, waiting my turn, eager to taste my apple fritter.
Ditch That Textbook
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Executive functioning helps students get tasks done and work through their day. Here's how you can support students who struggle. This post is written by Charrell Coleman, author, blog content creator, educator, presenter of Student Engagement and Executive Functioning Matters, book junkie, self help/care enthusiast, mother & calligraphist. You can follow her on Twitter, Facebook […].
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Edsurge
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Talk of the metaverse is everywhere, even though the new, more immersive internet isn’t exactly here yet. Even so, some educators are trying to get ahead of the curve to help influence what kinds of education products and services emerge in the metaverse. This week the Brookings Institution released a policy brief titled “ A Whole New World: Education Meets the Metaverse. ” It offers advice to tech companies that are jumping into the metaverse, with principles from learning science for how to sh
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Updated in February 2022 Learning about the anatomy and physiology of human body does not have to be a tedious task. Technology has tremendously facilitated it. From online experimental labs to.read more.
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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.
Edsurge
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Around late July every year, my husband and I sit down with our calendars and make sincere attempts to plan our year according to the first-year teacher’s roller coaster. Where might we strategically schedule date nights? Or a comforting pasta night or two? What should we do in the week leading up to that inevitable time in October when all things seem to fall apart in school?
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Schools are officially in the age of technological learning. There are 1:1 programs, hybrid classrooms, free online learning platforms, eLearning applications and assessments, video collaborations, and the expectation of more to come with developments in augmented and virtual reality technologies. While useful, these technologies can come with challenges.
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eSchool News
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Education has been dealt a difficult hand over the past several years. The mass shift to virtual schooling during the pandemic upended systems in so many ways, and it shone a light on the aging infrastructure and technical deficits so many school districts struggle with. Not only did children and teachers have to be more flexible and resilient than ever, but districts also have been hammered by ransomware and other cyberattacks.
The Hechinger Report
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Here we are, entering year three of the pandemic, and we’ve still got no idea what to do with the kids. We’ve locked ourselves in battle, one side clamoring to close schools to prevent disease spread, the other demanding we keep them open to prevent learning loss, and no solution in sight. Families sue, teachers strike, columnists throw oil on the fire from the safety of their homes.
Edthena
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
So you’ve heard about the AI Coach by Edthena, and now you want to know more. How can the AI Coach platform guide teachers through coaching cycles, and what exactly is AI again? These are great questions since there aren’t many examples of artificial intelligence related to teachers’ professional learning. Not to worry. This post will help you understand how the AI Coach platform supports educators in their coaching cycle and self-reflection process for improved teaching.
The Cornerstone for Teachers
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
The 25/5 Rule. Warren Buffett once offered his personal pilot, Mike Flint, some time to discuss his career and goals for the future. Buffet advised Flint to think of 25 things he would like to accomplish in the near future. Then, Buffett asked him to circle his top 5 goals on that list. He then asked Flint what he was going to do about the other 20 goals that weren’t circled.
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.
TeachThought - Learn better.
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
From genius hour to scripted curriculum, this model acts as a framework to illustrate how to teach through play. The post How To Teach Through Play: A Spectrum appeared first on TeachThought.
techlearning
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Mindfulness apps and websites for K-12 that can help support both students and teachers
Vizor
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutes Chrome OS Flex gives schools districts the ability to transform old and unused Windows PCs and MacBook hardware into Chromebooks. Chrome OS Flex is based on the same code base as Chrome OS and therefore gives school districts consistency in end user experience and the same simplicity and security of cloud-based management. For school districts, Chrome OS Flex could be a great option for repurposing old PC laptops and MacBooks which would otherwise no longer have a functio
techlearning
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
PhET is an online resource crammed full of useful science simulations for student use.
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.
MiddleWeb
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Jennifer Ingold wants her history students to make the connection between primary-source research and preparation for informed and civil disagreements. Learn about her MLK historical scene investigation activity and a virtual Black History Symposium among students in NY and FL. The post Helping History Students Think for Themselves first appeared on MiddleWeb.
techlearning
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Tech & Learning is the dedicated resource to help K-20 administrators and educators use technology to enhance the student experience and drive innovative learning, reaching more than 2 million readers each year through our website, magazine, email, social media, and events.
Ditch That Textbook
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Habit stacking can create cues to help students remember to do what they need to do. Here are 10 ways it can work. Do you ever feel like you tell students to do the same things every single day? Turn in your assignment. Push in your chair. Do your exit ticket. Pick up your materials. If we […]. The post Habit stacking: 10 ways it can streamline class appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.
Marketplace K-12
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
It's the largest single donation the NewSchools Venture Fund has ever received, and it continues a string of enormous gifts to education from the philanthropist. The post MacKenzie Scott Gives NewSchools Venture Fund $35 Million appeared first on Market Brief.
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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
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