The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Blended Learning is a method of learning where online classrooms blend with the face to face classroom. During this month's free webinar I'll be taking you inside my blended learning classroom with a practical view on what works. Register nowFREE Blended Learning Best Practices Webinar Wednesday, November 30, 20164:30 pm - 5:30 pm EST​ / […].

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The Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

In this week’s blogpost, we examine a new proclamation from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology: in addition to everything else educators already do, educators should now carry out rapid-cycles of scientifically-valid, classroom-based research.Piling more and more onto the backs of K-12 educators can’t be a strategy for effectively moving K-12 public education into the digital age.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Research Spotlight with Dr. Matthew Kraft From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. When a teacher first starts teaching, we know that their learning improves dramatically. Learning to be a good teacher will happen in just about any school during those first few years. But, over time there are schools where teachers keep learning.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Recently I facilitated a simple machines leading into Rube Goldberg machines lesson with my gifted elementary students. As I’ve discussed in past blog posts, I use several criteria to guide my lesson design: Instructional challenges are hands-on and naturally engaging for learners. There is a game-like atmosphere. There are elements of play, leveling up, and a sense of mastery or achievement during the instructional activities.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Infographics are everywhere. I first started noticing them on the front page of USA Today as a journalism major in college. As Pinterest became more popular, the long, tall infographics have begun popping up everywhere. There’s a reason you see infographics all over social media and beyond: They’re eye-catching. They summarize information succinctly.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

By Erin Brereton Microsoft’s System Center Configuration Manager can reduce IT upkeep time and reduce spending.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

My journey as an educator began thirty years ago and—I’ll admit—references to personalized learning were never mentioned or formally discussed back then. Yet, I knew the importance of building relationships with my students and reaching every student wherever she/he was with developing skills. I began this incredible career as a music teacher and there’s no question, every student was unique in his/her vocal development, especially with the adolescent changes that occur.

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EdTechTeacher

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Google’s G Suite is a proven platform that allows schools, teachers and students to maximize the potential of a 1:1 classroom environment. Sheets, one of the tools on the G Suite platform, is traditionally viewed as a data collection and organization tool. From teacher-created gradebooks, to data collection in a science classroom, to resource management and inventory, using Google Sheets is an exceptionally flexible and powerful tool.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

November 29, 2016 Technology has become an indispensable component in teachers toolkit and its potential to transform learning and teaching is considerably huge. The massive uptake of web.read more.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Boone County School District is offering digital world language learning to 10,500 students—half of its student population. With help from Rosetta Stone’s language learning solutions, Boone County Schools is providing students with access to programs that it hopes will enhance college and career readiness and global competence. Following the district’s successful pilot in 2013 for 1,700 students at two elementary schools, the program is expanding to 14 elementary schools and five middle schools

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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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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

November 28, 2016 Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy Verbs is a wonderful infographic created and shared by the folks in Global Digital Citizen. The infographic features a number of verbs aligned with each of.read more.

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

1. Santa Tracker Play games with elves in jetpacks, rolling gumballs, sleighs powered by rockets and Google Cardboard on the Android app. Once the 24th arrives, follow Santa in his journey around the world. Play on the web > g.co/santatracker Google Play: goo.gl/jXNtC8 2. Google Flights Use Google Flights to book your travel. See and compare flight costs and options for the best deals.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Lupe Sanchez, an undocumented student born in Mexico, sits in a class on the UCLA campus where she is in her first year. The Hechinger Report is dedicated to top-notch higher education coverage and keeps an eye on the issues unique to immigrant students at all levels. Photo: Iris Schneider. We didn’t hear much about schools during this year’s brutal presidential campaign, but we know now that education played a huge role in deciding the outcome.

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Teacher Tech

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

G Suite Google Apps Training Chrome Extension Awhile back Google bought a company, Synergyse, that integrates G Suite training into the Google Apps. Using Gmail, Google Drive, etc… tutorials will pop up directing you through how to use the product. This is really important so we can allow teachers to be more knowledgeable of using […]. The post G Suite Google Apps Training Chrome Extension appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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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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TeachThought - Learn better.

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

The post 8 Things To Look For In Today’s Classroom appeared first on TeachThought.

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EmergingEdTech

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Top Notch SAT and ACT Preparation Doesn’t Have to Cost an Arm and a Leg (in fact, it doesn’t have to cost anything!). So admittedly, test prep isn’t quite as fun a topic as some of. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

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Fractus Learning

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

In schools, we promote reading in all we do. Not only do we teach reading, but as educators, we are readers ourselves. We are clamoring to find the latest book on the latest trend or strategy. Often times when we come across that book, we want to read it with someone so that we can compare notes and share takeaways. In many schools, we use the book study as a general approach to reading a text together in order to share, learn and grow.

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Gaggle Speaks

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Around 1812 to 1816, industrialization was in full effect and had an enormous impact on Northwestern England. Textile factories, which predominantly manufactured fabrics and clothes, had implemented stocking frames, spinning frames and power looms—technology that was far advanced at the time and greatly improved efficiency. The Luddite movement consisted of a group of textile workers who were concerned about how the advancements in technology would potentially result in a decrease in wages and a

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NOVEMBER 28, 2016

On Thursday, Dec. 1, at 11 a.m. EST, two speakers who have deep experience working in China's education market offer tips—and mistakes to avoid—for education providers. The post Inside China’s K-12 Market: Webinar Offers a Guide for Companies appeared first on Market Brief.

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MindShift

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Nina Kraus, a biologist at Northwestern University, has spent the better part of her professional career researching how sound affects the brain. What she’s found has important implications for how adults and children manage the sounds that envelop them. “Sound is invisible, but it’s a tremendously powerful force,” said Kraus. “For better or worse, it shapes your brain and how you learn.”.

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iLearn Technology

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

What it is: Do you know about Stanford’s YouCubed ? If you are a math teacher (and even if you aren’t) you need to know about this awesome resource! It is packed full of goodness for teachers and parents alike. Fantastic (and approachable) articles about brain science, mathematical thinking, and mindset. Outstanding ideas that you can use RIGHT NOW!

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TeachThought - Learn better.

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

The post 12 Educational Apps To Create Digital Portfolios appeared first on TeachThought.

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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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NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Wondering how to start the conversation with your students about fake news? TED-Ed ( ed.ted.com ) is a great place to begin the dialogue. "Lessons worth sharing" at TED-Ed are created around a TED talk or a YouTube video. See all Lessons. Choose your level of involvement: share and discuss the video, share a lesson idea , or get involved with the organization itself.

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Fractus Learning

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

This holiday season, get your little elves building with a Lego Christmas toy set! Eternally popular, Lego sets are a welcome addition to any Christmas list—but they’re also highly educational. These fun building projects are challenging for kids of all ages and they’re ideal for boosting STEM skills (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Best of all, wannabe engineers can have tons of creative fun tearing it all apart, combining pieces from a variety of sets and making their own construct

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MiddleWeb

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

ELA teacher Kevin Hodgson & his social studies colleague are teaching 6th graders the basics of online research, the art of letter writing, collaborative peer editing, and the elements of argument. One result: letters ready to be sent to the next U.S. President.

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The Thinking Stick

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

I hear it all too often from teachers, administrators, and school board members. “Who’s training the parents?”. Well….we are! It’s true that if we’re going to change the culture of what we expect schools to look like and be like we have to help parents understand the changing nature of education as well. Along with that, we have to help parents understand this generation.

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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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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Rebecca Sibilia, the chief executive officer of EdBuild, says weighted student funding answers Mississippi’s concerns about its funding formula. Photo: Imani Khayyam. JACKSON — For the first time, Mississippians got an official forum Thursday, Nov. 17, to sound off to EdBuild, the New Jersey education consulting company the state contracted under opaque circumstances to vet the Mississippi Adequate Education Program formula.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

The post The Ultimate Teacher Gift Guide 2016 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. It’s that time of the year again! It’s time to show the teachers in your life a little love. That might be a colleague, a friend, your child’s teacher, an administrator, or even something for yourself! The 2016 Ultimate Teacher Gift Guide has a little something for every educator on your list, and this list includes practical and affordable options as well as more expensive dream items.

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Learning with 'e's

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

A recent article on the BBC News website asks why lectures aren't obsolete. It seems strange that although research points to their ineffectiveness as a method of learning, lectures still figure predominantly in higher education. Some academics might argue that when faced with a large group of 150 or more students, the lecture is the only viable method.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

I love libraries! Everything about them -- the books, the atmosphere, the people, the organization, the great resources -- all the components of a vibrant school library. Sadly, libraries have a reputation for being old-fashioned, with outdated images of quiet places housing traditional print books. In reality, the library is an amazing place to test out new technology.

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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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