The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 28, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today is a recap of #ISTE19 from 4-time attendee Matt Miller and first-time attendees Angie Ridgeway and Nate Ridgeway. They share what people were talking about and their observations about what was missing. (Record Date: Thursday, June 27, 2019) These three educators co-authored Don’t Ditch That Tech: Differentiated Instruction in a Digital World and talk about research, differentiation tools, and so much mo

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 28, 2019

Everyone wants to write a book — right? Studies show that 74% of people think they have a book in them. Teens are no exception. With the ease in which that can be done, thanks to word processors like Word and Docs, online editors like Grammarly, and automated publishers like Kindle, there’s no reason why teens can’t do just that. Look at this list of kids who wrote successful books in their teens — or in one case, before: Alexandra Adornetto — published The Shadow

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Edsurge

JUNE 28, 2019

When Emma Boettcher returned to her job as a librarian at the University of Chicago after appearing on Jeopardy, her colleagues brought in a cake decorated like the iconic game show’s board to celebrate. The 27-year-old librarian had unseated James Holzhauer, one of the highest-grossing Jeopardy contestants of all time, and won nearly $100,000. And as a result, she had become a celebrity, complete with an origin story that included writing her graduate thesis about analyzing Jeopardy clues for p

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 28, 2019

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JUNE 28, 2019

AltSchool, a developer of personalized learning software that once operated a chain of “microschools,” is getting a major makeover. This morning, the San Francisco-based company announced a series of “sweeping changes” that includes a new name—Altitude Learning—and new leadership. Co-founders Max Ventilla and Mediratta, who had served respectively as CEO and chief and technology officer, are stepping back from their day-to-day roles but will be on the company’s board.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JUNE 28, 2019

Here is a handy chart we have prepared for teachers using YouTube in their instruction and for anyone else interested in learning more about how to use YouTube effectively. The chart is based on.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JUNE 28, 2019

Tweetroot is an interesting app that is free today and only for a limited period of time. Tweetroot allows you to easily generate word clouds from tweets. Source data of your word clouds can be based.

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TeacherCast

JUNE 28, 2019

This year at the ISTE Conference in Philadelphia, I had the opportunity to speak with Robyn Hrivnatz and Josh Sawyer from the Microsoft Education team to discuss the Microsoft Innovative Educator Program. Also known as #MIEExperts, this outstanding family of educators is comprised of THOUSANDS of amazing educators from around the world. Please check out our video to learn how you can nominate yourself to become a Microsoft Innovative Educator today by visiting aka.ms/MIENomination.

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Jamf on EdTech

JUNE 28, 2019

To ensure you’re getting the most out of your Apple device management tool — or to ensure you’re using the right management tool — let’s take a close look at the time savings you get with Jamf Pro.

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TeacherCast

JUNE 28, 2019

This week at the ISTE Conference in Philadelphia, I had the opportunity to meet Mike Tholfsen from the Microsoft Education team who gave me the inside scoop on all of the new features that are launching this summer for Office365. What's New For Educators This Summer? Office 365. Windows 10 and Office365 accessibility features including new voices in 50 different languages for Narrator (without having to download language packs!

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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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Jamf on EdTech

JUNE 28, 2019

To ensure you’re getting the most out of your Apple device management tool — or to ensure you’re using the right management tool — let’s take a close look at the time savings you get with Jamf Pro.

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TeacherCast

JUNE 28, 2019

This week at the ISTE Conference in Philadelphia, I spoke with Karon Weber from the Microsoft Education team and Matthew Wallace from NASA to discuss an amazing new partnership that is sending students into SPACE!

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EmergingEdTech

JUNE 28, 2019

Free New Video Messaging App for Kids is Safe and Fun The folks over at WeAreTeachers asked me to check out this new offering from Facebook. As a fan of Facetime, I was intrigued from the get go, [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

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TeacherCast

JUNE 28, 2019

This week at the ISTE Conference in Philadelphia, I had the opportunity to catch up with #MIEExpert and New Jersey educator Toney Jackson. One of the things I love about the MIE Program is that everyone sees each other as one big family and it has been an honor and privilege to call Toney and the thousands of other MIE's my family for almost 6 years.

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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

JUNE 28, 2019

When it comes to the IT profession, expectations can be high usually accomplished by a low number of dedicated staff members. What is the best way for IT teams to overcome the many obstacles and challenges they face daily? In this edition of the Wi-Fi Minute, Danny explains how your business can maximize its potential without overwhelming your team.

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TeacherCast

JUNE 28, 2019

This week at the ISTE Conference in Philadelphia, I had the opportunity to sit down 1:1 with Richard Culatta, the CEO of ISTE to talk about what it takes to put on an amazing event featuring 20,000 educators, students, and edtech companies. For the last 7 years, I have had the opportunity to attend ISTE and each year it keeps getting bigger and better.

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techlearning

JUNE 28, 2019

Tech&Learning's Content Director Kevin Hogan gets a close look at one of this year's Best of ISTE winner: Gale in Context for Educators. Lemma Shomali, of Gale, a Cengage Company, previewed the newest edition from this suite of products to highlight how easy it is to integrate quality digital content into K12 curriculum that meet state benchmarks, and enhance collaboration between libraries, classrooms and administration while fostering student success.

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TeacherCast

JUNE 28, 2019

Welcome to the TeacherCast Educational Network. This week at the ISTE Conference in Philadelphia, I had the opportunity to sit down 1:1 with Richard Culatta, the CEO of ISTE to talk about what it takes to put on an amazing event featuring 20,000 educators, students, and edtech companies. The post What Makes the ISTE Conference So Special? A Conversation with Richard Culatta, ISTE CEO appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.

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JUNE 28, 2019

LEGO inspires creativity and that allows kids of all ages to build, be innovative, and even make new friends. For example, my friend Declan and I always build LEGO and hang out now because of how much we like LEGO. Before we started building together, we didn't play nearly as much. When I build with Declan, we get closer as friends and that allows us to want to build more, which makes me want to learn more.

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TeacherCast

JUNE 28, 2019

Welcome to the TeacherCast Educational Network. This year at the ISTE Conference in Philadelphia, I had the opportunity to speak with Robyn Hrivnatz and Josh Sawyer from the Microsoft Education team to discuss the Microsoft Innovative Educator Program. Also known as #MIEExperts, this outstanding family of educators is comprised of THOUSANDS of amazing educators from around the world.

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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2019

For 250 years, Encyclopaedia Britannica has provided the world with researched, verified information. A global leader in education whose flagship products serve the needs of students and consumers on multiple platforms and devices, Britannica has been a pioneer in digital learning since the 1980s. eSchool News has partnered with Britannica to bring you a fun fact each month, along with advice on how to teach today’s students how to cut through the misinformation on the internet.

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TeacherCast

JUNE 28, 2019

Welcome to the TeacherCast Educational Network. Learn about exciting Office 365 Updates to PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Flipgrid, and more! The post What’s New This Summer for Office365, Flipgrid, Microsoft Teams, and PowerPoint? appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.

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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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EdTechTeam

JUNE 28, 2019

This blog post is sponsored by Acer Education, a partner of EdTechTeam. As educational technology has become a common staple in classrooms around the world, many educators find themselves in the difficult position of deciding which type of device will serve their students best. Schools often find themselves choosing between laptops or tablets, without realizing there is a way to have the best of both through hybrid devices such as the Acer Spin or Acer Switch, that starts as a laptop but allows

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TeacherCast

JUNE 28, 2019

Welcome to the TeacherCast Educational Network. This week at the ISTE Conference in Philadelphia, I spoke with Karon Weber from the Microsoft Education team and Matthew Wallace from NASA to discuss an amazing new partnership that is sending students into SPACE! The post Microsoft Education and NASA Team Up To Bring STEM Activities into Classrooms that are Out Of This World!

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techlearning

JUNE 28, 2019

In true Project Based Learning the project uncovers and facilitates the learning of significant content.

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TeacherCast

JUNE 28, 2019

Welcome to the TeacherCast Educational Network. Learn how you can become a Microsoft Innovative Educator today by visiting aka.ms/mienomination today! The post Why Should You Join the Microsoft Innovative Educator Program? appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.

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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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Reading By Example

JUNE 28, 2019

“ By learning to pose the right questions at the right time, you will open up cognitive windows to new learning. ” Shane Safir. One of my goals as a literacy leader in my school is to learn how to have conversations with colleagues that don’t just solve problems at the moment, but dialogue that leads to deeper understandings. The kind of conversations that can have a palpable effect on the work to come.

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techlearning

JUNE 28, 2019

UBTECH Education has launched a competitive grant to provide free robotics kits, curriculum, and professional development to schools systems integrating robotics into STEM programs.

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Learning with 'e's

JUNE 28, 2019

Image captured by Angeles Sánchez-Elvira Paniagua Earlier this week I took part in two online webinars. The first was a presentation of my thoughts on the state of play of blended learning methods in universities. The second, two days later was a panel discussion focused on the present day practices and the future of blended learning. All of the links are below, courtesy of the Empower Higher Education events team at EADTU (European Association for Distance Teaching Universities).

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techlearning

JUNE 28, 2019

Proloquo2Go is an app designed to help teachers and therapists empower kids who have limited or no speech with an alternative way to communicate

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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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