Catlin Tucker
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Who does the following tasks in your classroom: Plans daily lessons. Teaches or facilitates each lesson. Designs projects. Troubleshoots technology hiccups. Assesses student work. Communicates with parents about student progress. If the answer to most of these questions is you, the teacher, then you’ve already realized you are doing the lion’s share of the work in your classroom.
The CoolCatTeacher
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
How Sedentary Education Hurts Kids From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Many kids may not have ADD or ADHD but have those symptoms because their school is requiring them to sit for such long periods of time, according to Dr. Brad Johnson. Today’s guest shares the latest research about physical activity and school performance.
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EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez These best practices from the Department of Education will help educators seamlessly integrate tech in the classroom.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
All teachers agree that digital citizenship is essential knowledge for students whether they’re going onto college or a career, yet when I ask who in their school teaches it, they always shrug. Someone, but not them… Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Amy Williams, has four bottom line issues that any teacher can cover and as many as possible at each grade level should: Educators have always had the challenging task of teaching our children reading, writing and arithmetic, among many ot
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Education Elements
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
When you mention being from Atlanta, the first thing most people ask you -- after the prerequisite “But you don’t have an accent!” -- is “Oh, I bet someone in your family worked for Coca-Cola!” Interestingly enough, for both of us, that’s actually true. Both of our fathers worked for Coca-Cola for the majority of their careers. The philosophies and strategies of the Coca-Cola Company played a large role in our upbringing and now shape our work as leaders of personalized learning.
Ditch That Textbook
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Using tech in the classroom can be like shopping for groceries. We shop with a list and a budget. We want to check off as many items on the list with the cash we have on hand. If we’re careful, savvy shoppers, we can fill our shopping cart pretty full with what we have. If [.].
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Digital Promise
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Despite the promise of technology to improve access to learning opportunities for underserved adult learners, the adoption and use of technology for and by these learners is nascent. A critical step to realizing the full potential of technology for underserved adult learners, and by extension their families, involves looking more deeply into equity of access as well as why this population often has underutilized available broadband technology.
EdNews Daily
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
I had the chance to sit down with James Stewart, head of marketing and business development for 51Talk. He is connecting teachers and students across the globe through his engaging work and initiatives here in the United States. 1. James, can you tell me about the founding of 51Talk and how it began in China? 51Talk began five years ago in Beijing, on the belief that the way English has been taught in China is inefficient and not conducive to speaking the language.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Pinterest boasts more than 1,000 ideas about how students can self-evaluate their own learning. My Google search on the same topic offered six million results. Clearly, the resources are plentiful. But just because students can doesn’t mean they will. Over the course of their education, I estimate that K-12 students walk through the doors of approximately 40 teachers.
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Students at the Margarita Muñiz Academy in Boston take classes in Spanish and English on their path toward being able to read and write at high levels in both languages. Photo: Tara García Mathewson. BOSTON — Katie Cardamone teaches second grade in the Mendon-Upton Regional School District, about 40 miles southwest of Boston. Barely 1 percent of Mendon’s population is Latino and about 2 percent of Upton’s is, but Cardamone teaches her entire class in Spanish.
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.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
As more of our lives are consumed with digital technology — social media, texting and smartphones — is it any wonder that our children are growing up with electronic gadgets as companions? A report on media consumption by the nonprofit Common Sense Media said teens spend an average of nearly nine hours a day using screen media, and children between ages 8 and 12 consume an average of almost six hours a day.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
November 8, 2016 Clyp is an excellent web tool that allows you to easily record, upload and share audio. Clyp does not require any software installation and you don’t even need any account to record.read more.
TeacherCast
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
In this episode of the TeacherCast App Spotlight, I sit down with Julie Ross, a National Trainer for S.P.I.R.E. to discuss how the new iSPIRE system offers an integrated approach to effective teaching and learning. The post iSPIRE: Phonics-based Reading Intervention appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network. In this episode of the TeacherCast App Spotlight, I sit down with Julie Ross, a National Trainer for S.P.I.R.E. to discuss how the new iSPIRE system offers an integrated
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
November 8, 2016 For those of you using Macs in their instruction, the resources below are definitely worth checking. These are free interactive guides provided for free by Apple Education to help.read more.
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.
My Paperless Classroom
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
The hour of code school wide challenge of “can we get every student to code for one hour” is a great starting point. This also gets the administration thinking about computer science because they realize they don’t have anyone teaching that. But if we get brave and kick the challenge up a notch we could […]. The post Learning How To Code in EVERY Classroom!
MIND Research Institute
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
On Friday November 4 th , over 350 guests and 140 volunteers gathered at the OC Fair & Event Center to join our inaugural Taste of Math event. A host of notable Orange County chefs shared unique culinary creations to delight the taste buds and fuel our curiosity about the beauty of math all around us. "When math and food collide you get a visually stunning and aromatic explosion of culinary success in mass quantities," said Taste of Math co-chair Sandra Cervantes.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
The growing need for more internet bandwidth is being pushed by an increase in the number of students with devices, according to CoSN’s Annual Infrastructure Survey. Increases in online assessments and digital content also drive the need for higher bandwidth, according to the report. The report addresses key areas of concern for school districts, including affordability, network speed and capacity, reliability and competition, digital equity, security, and cloud-based services.
EmergingEdTech
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
3D Design App Inspires Creativity in this Estonian School Adults, especially teachers and parents, often wonder … what will tomorrow look like and what should we teach children to improve our. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
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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
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Credit: Getty Images. To take full advantage of all the internet has to offer, schools need to have reliable, speedy connections. When teachers don’t know if a program will crash midway through class – or work at all – they are often hesitant to use online programs to enhance lessons. Sign up for our Blended Learning newsletter. In 2013, before a massive federal push to fund and support school internet upgrades, just 19 percent of public districts in the United States reported that all t
ProfHacker
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Here at ProfHacker, we’re fans of Omeka, the content management system for scholarly projects (from the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media. See, for example, Julie Meloni’s “ A Brief Introduction to Omeka ,” Jeffrey McClurken’s “ Teaching with Omeka ” and “ Omeka.net Beta Launches ,” Konrad Lawson’s “ Omeka 2.0 Is Here ” and “ Add Space and Time to Your Omeka Exhibits.” Well, now we learn from a rece
TeachThought - Learn better.
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
The post An App To Create Reading Playlists & Multimedia Mixes appeared first on TeachThought.
Shake Up Learning
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
The post FREE #GoogleEdu PD in Your PJ’s! #GoogleEduOnAir 2016 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Google Edu On Air 2016 is FREE PD for You! That’s right! You heard me…FREE Google professional development is coming on December 3rd. The best part is that it is all online, which means that you can learn in your pj’s! This online conference will offer around the clock sessions from around the globe.
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.
Fractus Learning
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Meccano toys have fascinated and inspired budding engineers, architects and designers for over a century now. It’s not hard to see why! Each project provides hours of building fun—and the resulting toys are jam-packed with wow factor. What’s more, Meccano toys teach kids valuable STEM skills (science, technology, engineering and math) through play. Each assembly is a fun challenge that boosts concentration, cooperation and fine motor skills.
NeverEndingSearch
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Last week I presented about whys, why nots, what ifs and the nature of innovation. I crowd-sourced part of the presentation, asking some of the most creative colleagues I know if they could easily connect their whys to their innovations. It turns out that was not a challenge. First: What are your whys ? Simon Sinek tells us that great leaders know their whys.
Fractus Learning
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Sasha Radwan, a maverick entrepreneur with a mission very much in mind to change the world of autism and special needs. She intends transforming it from being hidden, perceived as a challenge, to one of positivity, openness, acceptance and familiarity. She is approaching it with a certain amount of dogged determination and conviction. Sasha aims to do this in the first instance by challenging the marketplace and its lack of offerings of specialist and adaptive clothing that actually serve childr
Graphite Blog
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
If you want to get a teen's attention, show him how an issue affects real people. From bullying to poverty to economics, the topics tackled in documentary movies can open kids' eyes and encourage conversation. And when they're shown as part of a lesson, teachers can help students understand and analyze what they've seen. The great news is that many documentaries targeted at teens come with lots of resources for educators -- making them easy to integrate into a unit that's alr
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
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Instantly add meaningful lab experiences to math and science classrooms.
Reading By Example
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
My goal as a school leader this year is to become more organized. One of my colleagues was surprised when I shared this goal, mentioning that I was an “organizational freak” While I appreciated her compliment, I think I have been organized enough to make sure most tasks don’t go by the wayside. However, I wasn’t making enough time during the school day for professional reading, classroom visits and community connections.
Tech Helpful
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
For this school year our fourth and fifth graders have the opportunity to participate in elective Fridays that change each quarter. Each fourth and fifth grade teacher and out of classroom educators then decided what elective they would like to lead based on their passions. Options included things like drumming, woodworking, crocheting, volleyball, and creative writing.
Reading By Example
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
My goal as a school leader this year is to become more organized. One of my colleagues was surprised when I shared this goal, mentioning that I was an “organizational freak” While I appreciated her compliment, I think I have been organized enough to make sure most tasks don’t go by the wayside. However, I wasn’t making enough time during the school day for professional reading, classroom visits and community connections.
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