The Journal
APRIL 3, 2017
Five years from now K–12 classrooms will look dramatically different than they do today because of the four trends identified in this week’s blog post. You can take that prediction to the bank!
Catlin Tucker
APRIL 3, 2017
I work with teenagers so organization (or the lack thereof) is always an issue. In a blended learning model where online and offline tasks are blended together, students frequently struggle to keep track of everything. In an effort to support my organizationally challenged students, I regularly introduce strategies and technology tools that I hope will help.
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EdTech Magazine
APRIL 3, 2017
By Calvin Hennick School districts cut costs, conserve energy and have more control over their lighting, HVAC and security systems using software and sensors.
The CoolCatTeacher
APRIL 3, 2017
A conversation with Michelle Cotrell-Williams on episode #46 of the 10-minute Teacher Show From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Michelle Cottrell-Williams @WakeHistory applies Brene Brown’s research on vulnerability to make her classroom a safer place. Motivate yourself to be more authentic with your students as we talk about vulnerability, shame, and guilt in the classroom.
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Battelle for Kids
APRIL 3, 2017
As we move into the latter half of this decade, it becomes more evident that 21st Century Skills must be deeply embedded in the authentic experiences we design for our learners. It wasn’t that long ago when we were introduced to P21 and their concepts of 21st Century Skills in education.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 3, 2017
Here are the most-read posts for the month of March: What to do when Computers are Down? How to Run a Parent Class. How to Teach STEM Every Day. 7 Tips to Differentiate with Tech. Always Know Which Virtual Speakers Are Available for Your Classes. How to Incorporate Mindfulness into Your Class. 12 Tips on Hard-to-teach Classes. Summer Professional Development from Ask a Tech Teacher.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 3, 2017
By Thomas C. Murray Innovation and improved learning outcomes require a plan for data.
EdTechTeacher
APRIL 3, 2017
In my work as an instructor for EdTechTeacher, I have the pleasure of working with teachers from all over the country in both face-to-face workshops and online learning modules. As the teachers and I work together to explore new ideas, strategies, and tools, we learn and grow together. Recently, a Webster Public Schools cohort of teachers were exploring Google Drawings in an online learning module I created.
Edsurge
APRIL 3, 2017
During the six years that I taught U.S. History in Baltimore City Public Schools, I was always looking for new ways to engage my students. When Vadim Polikov—my childhood friend and a successful entrepreneur—approached me with a game-based learning business idea in the summer of 2015, I jumped at the idea. . Many of the teachers described the games as “transformative.”.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
APRIL 3, 2017
April 3, 2017 The Internet has brought the entire world right into our own homes. The world’s knowledge is just a click away. Our students have benefitted and continue to benefit from the wonders of.read more.
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.
My Island View
APRIL 3, 2017
A lingering general question hanging over the heads of all has been what effect does social media have on our society? That answer has never been so evident as it has been today as social media tools have been placed directly in the hands of the President of the United States, as well as foreign operatives. Social media is a very powerful tool that can have a lasting effect on what people do, and how they do it.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
APRIL 3, 2017
April 3, 2017 After writing about the best books for teachers and parents to learn and explore the world of autism, we are introducing you to this collection of some good iPad apps to help.read more.
eSchool News
APRIL 3, 2017
[ Editor’s Note : This story is Part 1 of our month-long series on “What it means to teach Gen Z.” Check back every Monday in April to read the next installment!]. A huge body of research shows that parental involvement in a child’s education results in higher student achievement, both academically and behaviorally. I’ve been in K-12 education for 22 years, serving in roles from teacher to superintendent, and my students have always shown greater success when their parents are involved in the ed
Edsurge
APRIL 3, 2017
On March 22, Google and the Lemann Foundation, an education nonprofit in Brazil, announced plans for an initiative that will deliver digital lessons directly to the cellphones of elementary school teachers. The content will be based on the goals laid in the National Common Curricular Base (the Brazilian equivalent to the Common Core standards in the United States), which aims to guide the skills and abilities that every Brazilian student should be taught in order to succeed in the 21st century.
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.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
APRIL 3, 2017
March 3, 2017 The popular Pixabay has a cool Google Doc add-on that allows you to search for and insert free images right in your documents. The process is very simple: after you install the add-on.read more.
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 3, 2017
Zoe Clute. By the end of high school, exposure to TED talks and YouTubers had made me believe that math could be fantastically entertaining, under the right conditions. But like many students who stumble upon this discovery, I immediately distinguished between “school math” and, as Khan Academy calls it, “math for fun and glory.” I began to assume that we were all doomed to suffer through school math, and that math classes like mine were the only way to learn the skills needed to eventually part
eSchool News
APRIL 3, 2017
Nowadays, one-to-one initiatives aren’t anything new. Even I, a journalist with no experience as an educator, have successfully deployed and maintained a one-to-one iPad Mini initiative for my two children. But rolling out a school- or district-wide one-to-one program takes a lot more than choosing a device. It’s a fairly massive undertaking if done correctly, because before school leaders and educators even choose a device, they have to outline teaching and learning goals and find t
ProfHacker
APRIL 3, 2017
So, in my own strange fashion, in preparation for my upcoming keynote at #OER17 , I wrote this email the other day to some friends who have some keynoting experience: So ha :) trying to prep myself for my upcoming keynote inshallah and thought it would be cool to collect stories from folks on “worst thing that can happen to you during a keynote” and to publish that in Prof Hacker or something :) And take consolation :) or something :) R u willing to contribute a story?
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Teacher Tech
APRIL 3, 2017
Last week I blogged about a math problem about “Who the Heck is Brad” and his grooming. While Brad is of course nobody, apparently his wife is famous. After posting the problem several people messaged me with reference to the viral story of Brad’s wife who was fired from Cracker Barrel restaurant. The Math Problem is […]. The post We Know Brad’s Wife – She Got Fired From the Cracker Barrel appeared first on Teacher Tech.
MindShift
APRIL 3, 2017
Reading can be a very fraught topic for parents, teachers and students. Strong reading skills are essential for accessing later curriculum, so teachers put a lot of emphasis on it early. But the pressure and angst of getting students reading on schedule can sap the joy out of an activity that many young children love. At its heart, reading is a way to access stories, which in turn make readers wonder about the world.
Gaggle Speaks
APRIL 3, 2017
It takes a special person to work on our Safety Management Team. These former educators and members of law enforcement, who also have backgrounds in psychology, sociology and social work, take tremendous pride in what they do. So, this past summer, no one at Gaggle was surprised when the team started keeping track of the lives it saves by reviewing suspicious content and alerting our school or district emergency contacts to imminent suicide threats.
The Principal of Change
APRIL 3, 2017
I was truly privileged to meet Najwa Zebian recently, and she had written a poem special for my event. With over 420,000 followers on Instagram , as well as many other networks, I can see why her work resonates with so many. Here is her poem shared with permission. Innovate Together . By Najwa Zebian. We say that necessity is the mother of invention.
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.
TeachThought - Learn better.
APRIL 3, 2017
The post Teleport 360 Editor Allows Teachers & Students To Create Virtual Reality Content appeared first on TeachThought.
EdTechTeam
APRIL 3, 2017
We have a mantra for educators at our school that states, “What we expect of our students, we require of ourselves!” Among other things, we expect our students to be innovative and maintain a growth mindset, so as educators you can bet we look for innovative professional development opportunities. Let’s just say, we found just that in the MN Google Summit in Fridley, MN the weekend of March 11th and 12th.
TeachThought - Learn better.
APRIL 3, 2017
The post There Is A Novel About Peer Teaching. This Is An Excerpt appeared first on TeachThought.
eSchool News
APRIL 3, 2017
Ed. note : App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education , which helps educators find the best ed-tech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly. Click here to read the full app review. NAMOO-Wonders of Plant Life. What’s It Like?
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.
NspireD2
APRIL 3, 2017
Assessment was the topic for the final week of the BlendKit course and the reading included a great list of rubrics to help participants examine their own work. My favorite rubric came from Blackboard’s Exemplary Course Program. It was developed for a contest but can just as easily help instructors directly examine course materials for a blended or hybrid course in […].
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 3, 2017
State Capitol. 900 North Third Street. Baton Rouge, LA 70804. April 4, 2017. Dear Gov. John Bel Edwards, Sen. Dan Morrish and Rep. Nancy Landry: I’m writing this letter because I believe that poverty should never stop someone from getting smarter, and I believe you do too. With your help, we can sustain the Taylor Opportunity Scholarship Program, our merit-based scholarship program, by prioritizing funding for people who cannot afford college tuition.
MiddleWeb
APRIL 3, 2017
As spring temperatures rise (and testing begins), students and teachers start to get antsy. What can we do to make end-of-year more productive and enjoyable while also saving our sanity? After 17 springs in the classroom, Amber Chandler has three ideas that may help relieve the jitters.
Fractus Learning
APRIL 3, 2017
Regardless of the age, location or demographic one teaches, the first principle of all educators should be: do no harm. So, yes, I borrowed this from the Hippocratic Oath—the oath physicians take before beginning their practice—and, yes, […].
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