Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! December 9 to 15th is the annual Hour of Code event. Coding is such an important skill that enables students to learn writing and math along with any other subject matter. Coding also inspires students to invent and innovate. Students also learn how to write and follow instructions. Below are the resources to get you ready for dedicating at least one lesson to coding.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 2, 2019

December 9-15th, 2019, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code –a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator. This year’s theme: Computer Science for Good #CSforGood.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 2, 2019

While there has been considerable focus on developing K-12 computational thinking pathways in major U.S. cities over the past five years, too often rural school districts receive considerably less attention on the national landscape. Our work with the Tough As Nails, Nimble Fingers project (Tough as Nails), which is funded by the National Science Foundation, aims to change this pattern and draw more attention to the resilience, promise, and potential of rural communities to develop their own com

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Review: Cisco Meraki MX64 Tightens Network Security. shailaja.neela…. Mon, 12/02/2019 - 09:12. Managing and protecting a busy network primarily for the benefit of inexperienced users, like those in a K–12 school, can be challenging. . The obstacles are compounded by limited IT budgets and staff. Some schools and districts share those IT resources with other facilities in their county or state.

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Ditch That Textbook

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The Hour of Code aims to get people all over the world interested in computer science. Are you and your students ready? Here are 20 ways to celebrate the Hour of Code in any class. This post is by Karly Moura, a teacher on special assignment (TOSA) in Mount Diablo USD in Concord, California. You can […]. The post 20 ways to celebrate the Hour of Code in ANY class appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 2, 2019

I don’t remember the exact date I fell head over heels in love with coding, but I vividly remember the precise moment. I was in a Kindergarten classroom, co-teaching with a very brave and incredibly open-minded teacher, when I looked across the room to see a 5-year-old boy standing, feet spread, arms flung wide as the biggest smile you can imagine graced his face.

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Iterating Toward Openness

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The tl;dr. I recently wrote a brief essay about the wonderful new UNESCO OER Recommendation. That piece was based on the text of the most recent public draft (which I will call the “public draft” below), which many of us believed to be the document the 40th Congress unanimously approved. However, a number of extraordinarily significant changes were made to the document between the public draft of the document and the version of the document on which members voted (which I will call the “final ve

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TeachThought - Learn better.

DECEMBER 2, 2019

In rigorous tasks, learners will often need to synthesize data, positions, or theories from multiple sources or perspectives. The post How To Add Rigor To Anything appeared first on TeachThought.

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TeacherCast

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Welcome to the TeacherCast Educational Network. In this episode of Ask the Tech Coach, we break down how New Jersey English Teacher Nicholas Amaral went from the book room to the tech room and is now leading the digital learning transformation district-wide in North Jersey. The post Tech Coach Stories: How To Go From English Teacher To Director Of Professional Learning Overnight appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.

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Jamf on EdTech

DECEMBER 2, 2019

When new employees fire up their Mac, iPad or iPhone for the first time, you can make the experience unforgettable and unique to your organization with the new Enrollment Customization screen features in Jamf Pro 10.17. See how.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Here is a list of some useful iPad apps students can use to unleash their creative thinking and engage in hand-son learning activities. The apps, curated from iTunes App Store's collection called.

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Jamf on EdTech

DECEMBER 2, 2019

When new employees fire up their Mac, iPad or iPhone for the first time, you can make the experience unforgettable and unique to your organization with the new Custom Enrollment screen features in Jamf Pro 10.17. See how.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Virtual work is on the rise as more and more people opft for working from home. According to the visual below about 30 million Americans work at least one day per week from home. Turning your home.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 2, 2019

As the artificial intelligence revolution comes to education, teachers are rightly concerned that AI in schools will replace the human assessment of human learning. However, if developers work in tandem with teachers on the ground, fields like assisted writing feedback can evolve to make instruction more effective, more personalized and more human. I used to grade papers by hand, a black Bic my tool of choice, etching feedback in the margins, scrawling questions and circling errors.

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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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Educator Innovator

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Our December text for the 2019-20 Literacy, Equity + Remarkable Notes = LEARN Marginal Syllabus examines how a book, Miles Morales: Spider-Man , by Jason Reynolds, exemplifies possibilities for a new type of literary canon. In an award-winning piece written for English Journal, authors Mario Worlds and Henry “Cody” Miller argue for the inclusion of this new, non-traditional story in secondary English classrooms in order to open conversations among young readers about racism and the school-to-pri

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2019

There are several different curriculums available to teachers who are working with students who have pragmatic language disorders, but up until recently I hadn’t really found one that was flexible and personalized for my students. Working with autistic and mildly intellectually impaired students (“eligibilities”), I’m always on the lookout for educational resources that incorporate different learning resources and functionalities.

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Prodigy

DECEMBER 2, 2019

What’s on your teacher wish list this holiday season? If you want more ways to boost math practice and strengthen student skills, we’ve got a great surprise for you. Winterfest — Prodigy’s annual winter festival — is here again! ?? It’s the perfect way to get your students answering more curriculum-aligned math questions and enjoying […]. The post How to Boost Student Math Skills in December with Winterfest appeared first on Prodigy Math Blog.

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techlearning

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Collin Yust has been teaching second through fourth graders for over 10 years. “Put me in front of a class—math or English—and I’m comfortable jumping in,” he says. Coding, however, was another story. When Yust learned about Codelicious he knew it would be a great way to introduce a creative new element to his block periods for math, social studies, and science.

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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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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Rural school districts face many unique trials, and access to educational technology is no different. But the obstacles aren’t just about location. In many cases, school leaders need to justify why the district should invest in the first place. During the edWebinar “ Technology in Rural Schools: Leading with Why,” the presenters discussed how they overcame challenges and helped the community understand the value of tech in schools.

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techlearning

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Like all Texas districts, Beaumont aligns its instruction and assessments based on student performance on the state’s STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests. All K–8 students are screened using Renaissance Star Assessments in reading, math, or early literacy three times each year. Using the screening data, students are placed in the best place for their needs and receive targeted tutorials based on their domain scores.

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MiddleWeb

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Educators in co-teacher relationships can strengthen their interactions by adopting a spirit of gratitude, says co-teaching coach Elizabeth Stein. Research supports the idea that “gratitude” can be a powerful energizer in challenging circumstances. Try her tips.

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ExcelinEd

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Over 6.6 million students receive special education from public schools across America. For most of these students, the school they are assigned to works great. But what if they need another option, or more intensive services than those offered by their assigned school? Enter education choice. . As we celebrate National Special Education Day , learn more about how these programs are helping students with special needs across the country find the learning environment that works best for them.

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techlearning

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Unique site allows for exploration of multiple lessons, while the check tool allows students to evaluate credibility of news.

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Nick's Picks for Educational Technology

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Get ready for Hour of Code 2019! This year ‘s Hour of Code will officially take place during Computer Science Education Week, December 9-15, 2019, although you can host an Hour of Code at any time of year. More Than 400 Hour of Code Activities While this page doesn’t provide links to every Hour of. Read more. The post Hour of Code 2019 appeared first on Nick's Picks For Educational Technology.

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techlearning

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Tech&Learning expands edtech coverage to include daily reporting by industry expert Brian Nadel brings his School Tools blog

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Figuring out whether a piece of educational technology actually works isn’t easy. Most software companies are too cash-strapped and time-pressed to conduct experiments that can generate high-quality evidence outside a laboratory. And the depressing truth is that when researchers take the time to conduct a proper randomized control trial in classrooms, most innovations don’t show positive results for students.

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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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techlearning

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Catch up on everything new in G Suite for Education from November 2019, and see great ideas and resources!

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Marketplace K-12

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Recent deals include IXL Learning's acquisition of Education.com, ASSIST Education's partnership with Santillana to bring its U.S. high school diplomas to Brazil, a U.K.-based acquisition by Strictly Education, and fundraising by ed-tech startups in Mumbai and Nigeria. The post K-12 Dealmaking: IXL Learning Acquires Education.com; ASSIST Education Partners With K-12 Spanish Publisher appeared first on Market Brief.

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techlearning

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The 5th of December is recognized as the day we celebrate the repeal of the 18th Amendment.

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Our makerspace is taking a break for the next 2 months while we work on our student book budget project. We wrapped up November with a makerspace inspired by the book Doll-E 1.0 by Shanda Mcloskey. This book is about a girl who receives a doll that only says “mama” She tries lots of ways to play with the doll but just can’t get past the fact that it only says one thing.

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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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