EdTech Magazine

MARCH 29, 2018

Data Helps K–12 School Districts Hire, Set Curricula and Improve Student Outcomes. meghan.bogardu…. Thu, 03/29/2018 - 10:20. What does it take to manage four of the top-five public high schools in America, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report ? For BASIS Curriculum Schools , the answer is next-generation technology, including analytics that inform not only curriculum planning, but also hiring, test creation and student performance.

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Ditch That Textbook

MARCH 29, 2018

Creating stop-motion animation with Google Slides is easy! These tips will help your animations look phenomenal! This post is written by Jake Miller, a tech integration specialist from Ohio. He's a Google for Education Trainer and a self-proclaimed spreadsheet nerd. Find him on Twitter (@JakeMillerTech) and at his blog, jakemiller.net. A note from Matt.I […].

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Neo LMS

MARCH 29, 2018

In my last post we examined the eye-popping statistics to do with teacher job satisfaction, and the resultant impact on losses in the teaching profession, not to mention on student outcomes. We established that teachers primarily complain of over-work, particularly due to time spent on administrative tasks, mainly: Data Management. Lesson Planning and.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 29, 2018

Many Christians celebrate Jesus Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday. The date depends on the ecclesiastical approximation of the March equinox. This year, it’s April 1, 2018. Here are some websites your students will love: 18+ Interactive Easter websites. ABCYa Easter Egg Hunt. Classroom Easter Egg Hunt. Easter color-me. Easter Color Me.

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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.

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Ed Tech from the Ground Up

MARCH 29, 2018

There's a lot of information to soak up at SXSWedu. But it's also an opportunity to make important startup connections. The post At SXSWedu, Networking and Coffee Create Startup Opportunities appeared first on Market Brief.

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Edsurge

MARCH 29, 2018

If you want to know what makes Susana Rivera-Mills tick, cast an eye around her office at Oregon State University. Tacked on the wall facing the vice provost for academic programs and learning innovation is a quote from education theorist Vincent Tinto: "In admitting a student, a college enters into a contract—indeed, takes on a moral obligation—to establish those conditions on campus, especially in the classroom, that enhance the likelihood that students who are willing to expend the effort wil

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MARCH 29, 2018

Do anthropomorphized forms of artificial intelligence serve students better than hidden bots? Will students receive AI-manifested messages through wearable devices in the future? How do we create frameworks for the ethical creation of artificial intelligence? There were a lot of big questions and a lot of big ideas at #DLNchat on Tuesday, March 27 when special guest Bryan Fendley, Director of Academic Computing at University of Arkansas, Monticello, guided our discussion: How Could Artificial In

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 29, 2018

15 Apps & Websites For Teaching Math Online contributed by Jennifer Smith With the increasing popularity of STEM-focused learning more and more students are taking on more and more challenging math courses. However, for some students, the subject can present a real challenge; but knowing where to turn to for help can greatly mitigate the […].

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 29, 2018

On the verge of finishing high school, Allison Dinsmore doesn’t know yet what she’ll do after she graduates. She says she didn’t have relatives with college degrees to nudge her toward college. Photo: Alison Yin for The Hechinger Report. NEWARK, Calif. — It’s a few months before she’ll graduate from Newark Memorial High School and Allison Dinsmore doesn’t have a plan for what will happen after that.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 29, 2018

In response to a couple of requests we received from our readers here in EdTech and Mlearning, we went ahead and curated for you the collection below. This is a list featuring some popular platforms.read more.

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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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Teacher Tech

MARCH 29, 2018

Code Conditional Formatting Guest blog post by Beth Mossholder A few years ago I was looking for ideas to create some new lessons on spreadsheet, and where do you go to find spreadsheet ideas? Duh. AliceKeeler.com I ran across this post about creating pixel art and spreadsheets. There was an ah-ha moment when I realized two things: […]. The post Coding with Conditional Formatting by @bmossholder appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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ProfHacker

MARCH 29, 2018

In December, frustrated with Chrome’s bloat and Google’s constant hoovering of data, Ryan recommended giving the newest version of Firefox , the so-called Firefox Quantum browser, a try. It uses less memory than Chrome in most contexts, and Mozilla touts its private mode as providing extra security against tracking. A key feature of Firefox Quantum is support for multiple accounts in the same browser, so you can have tabs open for work and personal browsing and keep the data from min

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2018

Kids love to tell and share stories, but writing nonfiction is different, because they have to take concepts or events and not only understand them, but convey that information in writing. For many kids, it’s hard enough to show what they know verbally, but having to develop and then convey their thoughts and levels of understanding in writing can be very difficult.

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Iterating Toward Openness

MARCH 29, 2018

This is another post in my series of posts showing gratitude and appreciation for members of the open education community. Today I’m going to focus on Creative Commons. From their website: Creative Commons develops, supports, and stewards legal and technical infrastructure that maximizes digital creativity, sharing, and innovation. Our vision is nothing less than realizing the full potential of the Internet — universal access to research and education, full participation in culture — to drive

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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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EmergingEdTech

MARCH 29, 2018

I know that a security-specific topic like this is not really something most educators have cause to be particularly interested in, but this is something that technologists, tech managers, and. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

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techlearning

MARCH 29, 2018

(Alexandria, Va.) March 29, 2018 — GreyED Solutions announced today that it is one of six companies selected by the National School Board Association (NSBA) for its annual Technology Innovation Showcase. Submissions were solicited from numerous start-up companies providing innovative approaches to challenges across the K-12 curriculum, administrative operations, and communication channels.

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MiddleWeb

MARCH 29, 2018

How can teachers convince students that learning grammar is worth the effort and can improve their writing? Jeremy Hyler and Troy Hicks suggest ways to implement a range of online tools to bring grammar alive for classes. Lots of ideas, writes Erin Corrigan-Smith.

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MARCH 29, 2018

Global Oneness Project Dynamic multimedia resources explore life experiences around the world Pros: Multimedia resources aligned to the CCSS include detailed lessons plans to engage students on global issues. Cons: Lessons may require modification of content and instruction to increase accessibility for a wide range of abilities. Bottom Line: Unique approach to incorporating global issues into the curriculum; monthly stories capture interdisciplinary topics. [ Puzzle Game Teaches Native American

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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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EdTechTeam

MARCH 29, 2018

Last year, at the end of summer break, I received a phone call from my principal. An elective class was needed. Incoming 7th-grade students needed more training on using Google tools. I had earned my Google Educator Level 2 earlier in the year, so it was decided that I would teach a “Google” class to help prepare students. I was given full control to create the curriculum.

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MiddleWeb

MARCH 29, 2018

Diane Heacox presents differentiation tools that can be used immediately, and provides guidance for adapting them for a range of ages and content areas, ELLs, gifted students and kids with IEPs. Jeny Randall agrees with Heacox's advice, “Start small, but start somewhere.”.

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Educator Innovator

MARCH 29, 2018

April’s Marginal Syllabus reading tackles online civic and political dialogue, conceptualizing five stages of opportunity for young people to engage in online dialogue that builds their capacity for civic voice and influence. Join us for another engaging month of Writing Our Civic Futures , a collaboration of the National Writing Project and Marginal Syllabus that supports conversations about civic engagement and learning over the course of the 2017-18 academic year.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 29, 2018

Most educators, pediatricians, and child psychologists would agree that 21st-century kids need to play more. Kids (and adults!) learn and benefit from play. Whether the reduction of playtime is the result of the demands of the classroom, busy schedules, or the preponderance of video games and other technology, our kids seem to have lost the art of unstructured and creative play.

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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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MARCH 29, 2018

Patricia J. Brown, @msEdtechie , is a Technology Specialist for Ladue School District (MO). Digital Media in the classroom has the ability to make the classroom come alive, and make meaningful learning experiences and connections. Video allows you to deliver long-lasting images, and reach children with various learning styles. But how do you make sure you’re keeping things fresh?

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SecurEdge

MARCH 29, 2018

If you’re considering partnering with a company that provides managed network services—or you already have—what precisely would they be doing, and what kind of value would it bring to your business?

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techlearning

MARCH 29, 2018

– The ultramodern, $160 million environs of the Wiseburn High School campus, home of Da Vinci Schools, in Los Angeles will serve as the backdrop for the 2018 EdShift Conference taking place Monday, April 9. It will also be an exemplar of the event’s focus for this year – the effects of High-Impact (Humanized) Learning Environments on K-12 education.

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MindShift

MARCH 29, 2018

This story was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign up here for our higher-education newsletter. NEWARK, Calif. — It’s a few months before she’ll graduate from Newark Memorial High School and Allison Dinsmore doesn’t have a plan for what will happen after that.

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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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techlearning

MARCH 29, 2018

There are several features of the newsletter, such as news about professional development opportunities, book reviews, suggestions about how to use key issues in the classroom, and hints and tips, and prize draws. You can read more about the features on the newsletter page. [ The Pros and Cons of Freelancing ] However, I think it important to talk about the benefits , which I see as the following: Read more.

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Nick's Picks for Educational Technology

MARCH 29, 2018

What’s New with iPads in the Classroom? What I’m Excited About from Apple’s March 2018 Special Event Apple shared some exciting news for those of us who use iPads in the classroom at their special event at Lane Tech College Prep High School in Chicago. You can watch the keynote at here. Here’s a Quick. Read more. The post What’s New with iPads in the Classroom?

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techlearning

MARCH 29, 2018

Massachusetts Mayflower Academy, a nonprofit online private high school operated by The Virtual High School (VHS Inc.), has received accreditation from AdvancED. An AdvancED external review team recommended the academy for accreditation after reviewing the school on May 31 - June 2, 2017. [ Strategies to Plan a District Digital Learning Day ] The AdvancED review team determined that Massachusetts Mayflower Academy “provides a state of the art technology platform, including a multifaceted LMS and

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MindShift

MARCH 29, 2018

Our series Take A Number is exploring problems around the world — and the people who are trying to solve them — through the lens of a single number. The solution first: 15. More precisely, 15 books. That’s Alvin Irby’s answer to a problem he knows all too well as a former kindergarten teacher: How to get children of color excited about reading if they don’t have much experience with books or reading outside of school, and the books they see inside of school don’t speak to

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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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