Ask a Tech Teacher
MARCH 19, 2018
The poster child for a cutting-edge classroom over the years has included computers (back in your mom’s schooldays), iPads (a surprisingly long time ago), 3D printing, Maker Space, and G Suite. By now, those have all been mainstreamed, with savvy parents asking, “What else do you offer?” Now, the most popular ending to the sentence that starts, “My school actually has…” is Augmented Reality.
The CoolCatTeacher
MARCH 19, 2018
The top Monday Motivation episode of 2018 so far with John Spencer 276 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. John Spencer, coauthor of two different best-selling books, Launch and Empower , talks about the creativity (and test score) boosts his classes experienced when he began Maker Mondays. Sponsor: The STLinATL Conference will be at Woodward Academy in Atlanta July 26-27, 2018.
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The Web20Classroom
MARCH 19, 2018
A few weeks ago I asked a group of teachers to describe a lesson where technology was used effectively to impact learning. After some thinking, one of the teachers described a lesson where students were using Google Maps to take a tour of different parts of the world. They were to visit some predetermined places, go into street view and answer a few questions.
The CoolCatTeacher
MARCH 19, 2018
Day 67 of 80 Days of Excellence From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. You THINK you have problems, then your Dad goes in the hospital. You THINK you’re tired, then you pull a couple of all-nighters. You THINK you have a disagreement with someone and then a much bigger issue happens and you realize it was more about preferences than actual meaningful differences.
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Digital Promise
MARCH 19, 2018
Every day across the nation, students walk into schools with backpacks full of diverse experiences that impact how they behave and learn. At the same time, advancements in learning sciences paint a more dynamic and optimistic picture of human development than has ever existed before. If personalized learning could be built on a foundation of research and whole child development, could we accelerate the impact of emerging science on teacher practice and student outcomes for all learners?
Battelle for Kids
MARCH 19, 2018
Teachers are great at juggling a long list of priorities: students, curriculum, assessment, test scores, parents, their own continuous development—to name just a few. But above all, they love their students and care about their welfare and education. Since students are their number one concern, a certain fatigue sets in when teachers have to spend time on anything that does not relate directly to their students.
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Edsurge
MARCH 19, 2018
It was a bittersweet moment for Ashley Lamb-Sinclair as she walked away from her middle-school classroom for the final time last year, flicked the light switch off and locked the door behind her. On one hand, she was sad to leave the classroom, where she’d spent years 12 years working as an English teacher. But on the other, she was excited at the prospects of taking that experience and using it in her new venture, Curio Learning.
Educational Technology Guy
MARCH 19, 2018
Google has some great resources for educators at the Google for Education Training Center. Included are courses on Chromebooks, becoming a Trainer, and Fundamentals and Advanced training for using G Suite in the classroom. They recently added two new courses that are very relevant to educators. Like the other courses, they are easy to use and excellent materials.
TeachThought - Learn better.
MARCH 19, 2018
10 Characteristics Of A Highly Effective Learning Environment by Terry Heick For in-person professional development from TeachThought on how to create an effective learning environment in your classroom or school, contact us today. Wherever we are, we’d all like to think our classrooms are “intellectually active” places. Progressive learning (like our 21st Century Model, for example) environments. […].
Teacher Tech
MARCH 19, 2018
Get Pre-Filled Link One thing I recommend when using Google Forms is NOT letting the user type things. Multiple choice or drop down is preferred whenever possible. The reason is filtering and sorting. When users respond they may have typos or not fill out the complete response. For example, when doing a session evaluation and […]. The post Google Forms: Pre-Fill an Answer appeared first on Teacher Tech.
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.
MARCH 19, 2018
Editor’s Note: We often look at the qualities and characteristics of good teaching and learning, including the recent following pieces: How A Good Teacher Becomes Great What You Owe Your Students Ten Secrets To Surviving As A Teacher The Characteristics Of A Highly Effective Learning Environment How To Be A Mediocre Teacher 25 Things Successful Teachers […].
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 19, 2018
In this 2017 photo, students present their history projects at a New York City high school for recent immigrants and refugees. A new study finds that most immigrant groups meet or surpass average U.S. education levels by the second generation — the first generation of children to be born in this country. Photo: Meredith Kolodner. In 2004, the late Harvard political science professor Sam Huntington made the argument that recent immigrants, particularly Hispanics, weren’t assimilating
ProfHacker
MARCH 19, 2018
Annually, we go through the outrage cycle around laptop bans. Student Erynn Brook took to Twitter to speak about her own experience as a student with ADHD and how she uses her laptop. Here are some highlights: If I’m on my laptop in class I have the following things going on: 1. The day’s lecture/slides open. 2. The day’s assigned readings open. 3.
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 19, 2018
Cayo Gonzalez Photo: Jonathan Zhang. “Echalé ganas, mijo,” my grandpa would often say — apply yourself and put efforts into your studies. Throughout my childhood in Northern California, this phrase was ubiquitous; I’d hear it at Mass, at the taquería, and certainly at home. Whenever I met family members for the first time, I came to expect these three words.
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.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
MARCH 19, 2018
As a teacher using Chromebook in instruction, you need to make sure you are knowledgable about the required tips and features that will enable you to make the best of this device in education.read more.
Edsurge
MARCH 19, 2018
Just a year after it was purchased by a private equity firm, myON is swapping hands again. The latest owner of the digital K-12 literacy platform is Renaissance Learning , a provider of math, literacy and assessment products. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Last February, myON was sold by its parent company , Capstone to private equity firm Francisco Partners.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
MARCH 19, 2018
Below are 5 popular Android educational problem-solving games to work out students minds and improve their memory. They (apps) provide a wide variety of puzzles, interactive games and mental.read more.
Adjusting Course
MARCH 19, 2018
If passion is the spark that ignites creativity, then get your fire extinguishers ready! This year’s podcast is a whole new level of booktalk passion. We’ve got some incredible educators who are ON FIRE for literacy and sharing the books they love. Just in case this is your first encounter with the #30SecondBooktalk podcast, my co-host ( Jenn LaGarde ) and I are going to break it down by the numbers: 28,000+ The number of votes last year’s videos received in all. 500 - Number of Scholastic Dolla
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TeachThought - Learn better.
MARCH 19, 2018
Drew Perkins talks with former astronaut and current MIT professor Jeff Hoffman about his experiences in space, science teaching and learning, and his role in the upcoming National Geographic Channel series “One Strange Rock” premiering March 26th, 2018. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: One Strange Rock – National Geographic Channel Subscribe Don’t forget to subscribe […].
EdTechTeam
MARCH 19, 2018
It’s been awhile since my last post. How time flies! I have been trying new things this year and I’d like to share my experience with Google Classroom and SeeSaw. Students were challenged to create tutorials to teach other students how to find the main idea of a paragraph and of a whole passage. I am so proud of them! They exceeded my expectations!
MiddleWeb
MARCH 19, 2018
Mathematics author and consultant Jerry Burkhart is back with more ways to get students excited about the magic of numbers and ready to become "adventurous learners." His interactions with a middle grades enrichment class may spark engaging ideas of your own.
Iterating Toward Openness
MARCH 19, 2018
I recently wrote about the CARE Framework. At the very beginning of that post I warned that while it began as a response to the framework, it wandered into quite a bit of other territory. I’ll be the first to admit that it’s not my clearest piece of writing. I’m a firm believer in the release early, release often approach, and this release may have been too early.
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.
eSchool News
MARCH 19, 2018
Ed. note : App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education , which helps educators find the best ed-tech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly. Click here to read the full app review. Makers Empire. What’s It Like?
Marketplace K-12
MARCH 19, 2018
K-12 colloaborative learning platform Kiddom completed its Series B funding round. Also, Tech Will Save Us, a UK developer of STEM kits and toys, raised funding. The post K-12 Dealmaking: Kiddom Raises $15M; Tech Toy Developer Raises $4.2M appeared first on Market Brief.
techlearning
MARCH 19, 2018
Catapult Learning, provider of instructional intervention and professional development solutions, today announced the launch of its new supplemental STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) program. The company has designed a turnkey supplemental program that integrates into a school’s existing operation either during or after school, during summer school or as part of a professional development initiative.
Hubbli
MARCH 19, 2018
When you ask the question, “How do I get started with online marketing for my Montessori school?” the most common answer is, “Start with SEO!”. That’s not a surprise. SEO is the go-to method for Internet marketing. Everyone, from clothing designers to local, mom and pop restaurants, uses SEO to attract new clients. But is SEO necessary for you? Is it truly the most effective way to market your school to your local community, or is there a better answer out there?
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.
techlearning
MARCH 19, 2018
Never Alone (Kisima Innitchuna) Illuminating native Alaskan folktale supports SEL skills Pros: Unlockable documentary videos connect students to the Inupiaq people and offer wonderful learning opportunities. Cons: Controls are sluggish, and gameplay is a bit basic in comparison to other games of the genre. Bottom Line: A beautiful achievement developed in cooperation with indigenous folk that offers players valuable SEL skill building and a respectful window into Inupiat culture, ways of life, t
Hubbli
MARCH 19, 2018
When you ask the question, “How do I get started with online strategies for Montessori marketing?” the most common answer is, “Start with SEO!”. That’s not a surprise. SEO is the go-to method for Internet marketing. Everyone, from clothing designers to local, mom and pop restaurants, uses SEO to attract new clients. But is SEO necessary for you? Is it truly the most effective way to market your school to your local community, or is there a better answer out there?
techlearning
MARCH 19, 2018
Articles complaining about kids today aren’t too uncommon. Making the rounds is this article that asks, “ WHY ARE KIDS IMPATIENT, BORED, FRIENDLESS, AND ENTITLED ?”I couldn’t disagree more with most of the answers among which include delay gratification, limit technology, and the very worst of all, “Teach your child to do monotonous work from early years as it is the foundation for future ‘workability.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
MARCH 19, 2018
Global Leadership Week (GLW) is a week-long convening of virtual and face to face events designed to celebrate leadership through global action in K20 education. GLW is an opportunity for education leaders to learn from one another and share effective principles in leadership, particularly within the context of an interconnected, global age. We invite you to join with the global community for one of the virtual events this week, or to join us physically in Boston on Friday for the third-annual G
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