Ditch That Textbook
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Google Slides is an incredibly versatile tool. On the Google Teacher Tribe podcast, Kasey Bell often refers to it as the “Swiss Army Knife” of the G Suite tools because of how much you can do with it. But what if we could supercharge this already powerful tool? We can! With add-ons (extra features within […].
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Assessment Innovation in K–12 Levels the Playing Field for Students. eli.zimmerman_9856. Fri, 09/27/2019 - 16:26. As we roll further into the information age and our use of technology continues to evolve, so too does our ability to assess students. Educators consistently share that assessments need to closely mirror classroom instruction and real-life situations students may encounter.
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Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
On October 7, seven talented edtech entrepreneurs will take center stage at the final event of the 2019 Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition (EBPC). Each finalist hopes to impress the expert judges with a winning pitch as they vie for a share of more than $120,000 in cash and prizes. It’s been a long journey for these seven entrepreneurs, who entered the competition—along with hundreds of others— last February.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Learning grammar can be more fun for students if it is taught through the use of interactive games and activities that both entertain and challenge students linguistic skills. Below are some popular.
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eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
STEM learning is proving key to the future of work, as an increasing number of jobs–some of which have yet to be created–will require STEM knowledge. But topics such as math and engineering also can be challenging, leading many students to stop engaging in STEM learning. Real-world challenges can help, though, because they motivate students and inspire problem solving, collaboration, and critical thinking.
The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Hispanic-serving institutions are rapidly growing in number, but the federal aid available to them is shrinking almost as fast. A section of the Higher Education Act has reserved $100 million annually in competitive grants for HSIs to increase the number of Latino students with bachelor’s degrees in science, technology, engineering or math. Hispanic-serving institutions, defined as those that have a full-time Latino enrollment of at least 25 percent, had access to this money from fiscal years 20
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SpeechTechie
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
So I made a thing. I have a free packet available on Teachers Pay Teachers describing the foundations and many examples of one of my favorite strategies: pairing picture books with apps for contextualized language intervention. I usually capitalize that phrase because it is the title of a presentation I have done at ASHA Convention and other places with different versions (I like to call them sequels) since 2012!
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Our youth are inheriting the future in real time. Over the past decade alone, the explosion in data, automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence has completely transformed the way we interact with the world – and it’s only accelerating. In fact, IDC predicts worldwide spending on AI systems alone will grow to nearly $35.8 billion in 2019 and will more than double to $79.2 billion by 2022.
Jamf on EdTech
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
The Jamf Nation User Conference (JNUC) is coming. Register now -- you have until October third before the cost goes up.
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Here’s how our district uses the itslearning learning management system to manage our commitment to providing personalized, blended, and online learning to our middle- and high-school classes.
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.
Jamf on EdTech
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
The Jamf Nation User Conference (JNUC) is coming. Register now -- you have until October third before the cost goes up.
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
As a teacher, I spend the majority of my planning time trying to find new and insightful ways to engage my students, to give clear instructions, and to relate content to them.
Fractus Learning
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Hearing about STEM programs being incorporated into schools is nothing new, though I still frequently encounter districts that don’t have any STEM initiative in place. That doesn’t alarm me at first glance. See, I have also […].
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
While most US high-school students aspire to earn a college degree, less than one in three succeed.
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.
ExcelinEd
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Code.org recently released the 2019 State of Computer Science Education report, and the latest findings are very encouraging. Not only are the number of high schools teaching AP computer science and the number of students taking the exams increasing – but more of those are female and minority students. This means a more diverse group of students are learning the skills needed to power the jobs of the future and grow our country’s technology and financial might.
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
The trend towards programming in education has gone through many changes over the past forty years.
NeverEndingSearch
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
A new interactive data tool from the Educational Opportunity Project at Stanford University shares access to information about academic performance across public schools and districts throughout the United States. Stanford’s Educational Opportunity Project. The platform offers educators, journalists, parents, and policymakers a way to explore and compare data from Stanford’s Education Data Archive (SEDA), the first comprehensive national database of academic performance.
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
For over 21 years, Keller Independent School District has served a diverse community and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing school districts in Tarrant County, Texas.
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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
Fractus Learning
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Fizzy Ghosts is an easy Halloween science experiment made with household items. With kindergarten and grade-schoolers at home, there are possibly some googly eyes in the cupboard too. The ice takes about an hour to set, so some patience is also […].
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
As the educational technology coach and a district personalized learning coach for Verona Area High School, in Verona, Wisconsin, a key part of my role is supporting my colleagues as they learn to integrate technology into the classroom.
Learning with 'e's
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Photo by Jason Roswell on unsplash Online learning is becoming increasingly popular and widespread, and is now reaching into compulsory education. Teachers in schools are considering the extent to which common pedagogical methods can be adapted into online environments, or whether they need to be completely revised and reconceptualised. Assessment is the measurement of learning; One definition suggests that assessment is 'the wide variety of methods or tools that educators use to evaluate, measu
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Clayton County (GA) Public Schools, Georgia State University’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), and Curriculum Associates will partner on a new program with middle-school teachers to implement the county’s math curriculum in their classrooms.
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.
MindShift
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
You have a voice inside your head. It runs constantly, providing live commentary about your life to the audience of your brain. But it’s not an objective reporter. It likes to act as critic, judge and jury — especially when it comes to social situations. You know that voice, right? The one that says, “They didn’t text back. They must think I’m uncool/awkward.” Those negative thoughts can hold you back from making new friends, connecting with colleagues or sharing yo
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Researchers and practitioners from the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research (UChicago Consortium), the Network for College Success (NCS), and The To&Through Project explain their “practice-driven” approach to data in Practice-Driven Data
Reading By Example
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Photo by Alina Grubnyak on Unsplash. Once in a while, I will travel to Madison to get some technology tips from a group of programmers. They offer free monthly sessions on tools related to website development. This week, another person that was there left early. “Sorry, I am not a coder. I thought this was more basic.”. I am not a coder either, but I listened anyway, about how to debug software.
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Epson describes its BrightLink 697Ui ultra short-throw interactive display as “the ultimate academic collaboration tool,” and it’s nothing short of amazing.
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
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Parents and educators read about the latest security breaches every day in news headlines.
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Accelerate Learning has released its first core mathematics program, STEMscopes Math.
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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