Ed Tech from the Ground Up

JULY 18, 2018

Professional sports teams often have a rallying chant (either fan driven or player driven). Non-profits have missions to rally around. And many fundraising events have a central idea to rally around and inspire donors. There’s plenty of evidence that having a central focus is good for success. This year we adopted our first “rallying cry”… The post Drive Business Forward With a Company Rallying Cry appeared first on Market Brief.

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Education Elements

JULY 18, 2018

Stories are all around us. Researchers found that personal stories and gossip make up 65% of our conversation. Some stories are as small as 6 words or 280 characters, and others are the length of a book or a movie. Your best stories are told in multiple lengths and forms.

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Insight Education Group

JULY 18, 2018

As my colleague Jason Stricker discussed in his blog post 3 Keys to Building Strong Instructional Leadership Teams , an ILT is a lever that drives success for your school’s most important improvement initiatives. The team is generally made up of administrators, mentor teachers, and teacher leaders who work collaboratively to execute on key goals. One of the three key levers for school improvement, a strong ILT sets the foundation for successful implementation and support of other key levers for

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TeacherCast

JULY 18, 2018

STEM education that’s driven by a learner-centered instruction can be used to provide students with a powerful educational program. In order for students to be successful, however, they must find ways to thrive in active, hands-on learning environments; this is especially true for students with learning disabilities. That’s because these students often have problems and… The post STEM Education and Children With Special Needs appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.

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Edsurge

JULY 18, 2018

When coding bootcamps first arrived on the (predominantly coastal) scene, they pitched themselves as alternatives to the college experience. But a series of closures have raised questions about whether these short-term skills-training programs are can be financially sustainable—or deliver results for students and investors. Now Kenzie Academy , a tech training and apprenticeship program, wants to usher in a new era of skills training programs—and has raised a $4.2 million seed round to attempt t

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 18, 2018

Phonemic awareness is part of the general concept of what is known as phonological awareness. Phonemic awareness is the ability to recognize and segment words into their constituent individual sounds.read more.

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TeacherCast

JULY 18, 2018

STEM education that’s driven by a learner-centered instruction can be used to provide students with a powerful educational program. In order for students to be successful, however, they must find ways to thrive in active, hands-on learning environments; this is especially true for students with learning disabilities. That’s because these students often have problems and illnesses that cause them to be discriminated against by educators.

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Teacher Tech

JULY 18, 2018

Adding Text Side by Side with Images The new Google Sites is pretty darn easy to use. I use a lot of Google Sites for exactly that reason, convenience. I go to sites.google.com/new, click the plus icon, and double click on the page to add content. Up and running fast! Centering Text with an Image One […]. The post Google Sites: Aligning and Centering Text and Images appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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TeacherCast

JULY 18, 2018

Science, Engineering, Technology, and Math (STEM) have never been more important in our society. Now that our world runs on the internet, we need the next generation to be prepared to contribute to the digital future. We need to nurture the next generation of innovators and scientific thinkers. Although we teach science and math as… The post Why is STEM Education is Necessary for Todays Student?

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Marketplace K-12

JULY 18, 2018

The U.S. is home to 25 active "education innovation clusters," and representatives of many met in Philadelphia to share ideas, challenges, and initiatives. The post U.S. Education Innovation Cluster Leaders Gather to Support Advancement in Teaching and Learning appeared first on Market Brief.

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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

JULY 18, 2018

Below are some popular iPad apps you can use with your younger learners to improve their grammatical skills. From learning about pronouns and punctuation marks to mastering the use of.read more.

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eSchool News

JULY 18, 2018

Principals and districts benefit when principal supervisors move beyond the role of administrator to coach and mentor, according to a new Vanderbilt University report. It is the first of three studies of The Wallace Foundation’s Principal Supervisor Initiative, a four-year, $24 million effort studied by Vanderbilt and Mathematica Policy Research.

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Teacher Tech

JULY 18, 2018

Adding Text Side by Side with Images The new Google Sites is pretty darn easy to use. I use a lot of Google Sites for exactly that reason, convenience. I go to sites.google.com/new, click the plus icon, and double click on the page to add content. Up and running fast! Centering Text with an Image One […]. The post Google Sites: Align Text and Images appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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MiddleWeb

JULY 18, 2018

Blending in the arts is not predestined to create a failure of STEM goals, writes noted STEM author and educator Carolyn DeCristofano, who offers four reasons to consider adopting a well-designed STEAM program that protects the integrity of both STEM and arts education.

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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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SecurEdge

JULY 18, 2018

As trusted providers of wireless design and support services, we are often asked by potential customers: “Can I just purchase my own WiFi hardware (access points, controllers, switches, and the like) and partner with you for design and installation?”.

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Education Superhighway

JULY 18, 2018

“We need to make sure there’s equal access [for] all kids. We have a pretty wide range of demographics. All kids need to have access to these tools… when that didn’t exist, it created this sense of urgency.” Dr. Randy Haggard, Buellton Union School District. Dr. Haggard wasn’t always this supportive of technology in the classroom.

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Marketplace K-12

JULY 18, 2018

In this week’s dealmaking news, a handful of education companies were acquired; Follett acquired adaptive learning platform Fishtree and Chegg acquired online studying platform StudyBlue. The post K-12 Dealmaking: Follett, Chegg, Golden Gate Capital Make Acquisitions appeared first on Market Brief.

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techlearning

JULY 18, 2018

7 Mindsets, the national leader in mindsets-based social and emotional learning (SEL) curriculum and activities , today announced a new portal to house its curriculum and SEL facilities for teachers to use. The portal makes the platform more accessible and adaptable, and provides an easier way for teachers to connect with their students. [ How do educators help students build important workplace skills while becoming better global citizens?

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 18, 2018

. It is no secret. Study after study confirms that summer learning loss is a yearly phenomenon in our nation and that it keeps millions of children from reaching their full potentials. The good news: Summer is an ideal time for students to gain skills, and it opens opportunities for renewal and growth for educators who serve in high-quality summer learning programs.

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techlearning

JULY 18, 2018

Every year the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference's expo floor is packed with edtech products vying for teachers' attention. This year alone 613 booths crowded the floor, from mega-booths like Google and Microsoft to tiny, easy-to-miss tables. Many of the latter often hide the up-and-coming tools for 2019 and beyond.

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Hubbli

JULY 18, 2018

After many years of helping schools use our system to engage both enrolled and prospective parents, and especially after the last year since we launched our Enrollment Marketing service , I have identified what I believe to be the most prominent roadblock school directors are putting in front of themselves when trying to book more school tours with prospective parents.

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techlearning

JULY 18, 2018

* Click here if your are not familiar with the MakeyMakey Rather than simply developing video game controllers, empower your students to use the MakeyMakey to create Assistive Technology for individuals with various physical disabilities (Quadriplegia, Cerebral Palsy, etc.). Click here for an example of a MakeyMakey based Assistive Technology project I implemented in my classroom last school year.

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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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Insight Education Group

JULY 18, 2018

As my colleague Jason Stricker discussed in his blog post 3 Keys to Building Strong Instructional Leadership Teams , an ILT is a lever that drives success for your school’s most important improvement initiatives. The team is generally made up of administrators, mentor teachers, and teacher leaders who work collaboratively to execute on key goals. One of the three key levers for school improvement, a strong ILT sets the foundation for successful implementation and support of other key levers for

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techlearning

JULY 18, 2018

Today, MDR, a division of Dun & Bradstreet, released the second in its State of the K-12 Market Report 2018 series, Teachers Talk Technology , creating a snapshot of how teachers across the country are using classroom technology. More than 4,400 teachers participated in this nationwide survey and online bulletin board sharing insights about what devices, applications, websites, and other technology tools are used in schools. [ Trends in Digital Learning: The New Learning Leader ] The report

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edWeb.net

JULY 18, 2018

Too often when teachers say they are teaching writing, they mean that they are assigning writing work to their students, but they aren’t actually helping students master the fundamentals. From grammar and spelling basics to writing thesis statements and revising drafts, every step of the process is essential for developing confident writers who can effectively communicate their ideas.

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techlearning

JULY 18, 2018

Escambia County Schools in Brewton, Alabama, today, announced a collaboration with digital curriculum pioneer, Odysseyware, designed to ensure that homebound and adjudicated students unable to attend school can continue to access rigorous digital courses. The District's new virtual school, which launches in August, will also enable students to pursue accelerated, competency-based courses while complementing their studies with career-focused courses in fields ranging from culinary arts to foreign

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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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Fractus Learning

JULY 18, 2018

Can’t remember the last time I’ve been to a professional ballpark. No shade. The hot dogs have long been established as carcinogens. And the games can sometimes trudge along for up to three hours. Who’s got […].

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techlearning

JULY 18, 2018

FREE Webinar | September 13, 2018 | 3:00 PM EDT Join us to learn how to plan and execute an instructional technology strategy that supports your digital learning needs. Whether you have 1:1 iPads, Chromebooks, BYOD or are still deciding on devices, Christie Boen , Instructional Technology Coach and District Librarian at Bend-La Pine School District, will help you create a content and technology plan for success in the classroom and library using ebooks and audiobooks.

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Technology Tidbits

JULY 18, 2018

TypingClub is an excellent for keyboarding/typing that I just found out about from Richard Byrne's award winning blog. This is a great all-in-one site for typing that includes many features such as: student tracking, detailed reports, badges, instructional videos, and more. Also, there is an innovative "story mode" that lets students type the words of a story that slowly unveils as more and more words are typed.

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techlearning

JULY 18, 2018

Guest post by Steven Baule: As most T&L readers know, the Hour of Code is an organization set up to support integrating computer science instruction into K-12 education. Each year, during Computer Science Education Week , the first full week of December, the Hour of Code organization organizes and supports multiple events to highlight the need for computer science skills.

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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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