The 4 Biggest K–12 Education Tech Trends in 2016
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2016
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Here’s a look at back at some of the year’s most impactful and buzzworthy ed tech trends.
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Introducing: The Google Teacher Tribe Podcast
Ditch That Textbook
DECEMBER 20, 2016
I love listening to podcasts. They’re kind like personalized radio. I can pick shows that I like and listen to them whenever I want. Podcasts have been a driving force for me in becoming a better educator. I’ve listened to hours of them while driving, exercising or cutting the grass. I can take that down time [.].
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4 Ways to Teach With Play
The CoolCatTeacher
DECEMBER 20, 2016
(and captivate your bored students) From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Welcome to episode 295 of the Every Classroom Matters podcast. In this episode, Leanna Prater and I discuss how to use play in the classroom to teach. I’m also unveiling a new listening guide for you to use with this show. If you’ve taught for very long, you’ve struggled with the “bored student.” These students might have ADHD or just aren’t eng
Technology’s Impact on Adult Learners and their Children
Digital Promise
DECEMBER 20, 2016
The Critical Importance of Family Literacy. Only 36 percent of our nation’s fourth-graders are proficient in reading. This result earned the U.S. a ranking on reading achievement of only 17 out of 34 countries by the Program for International Student Assessment. Even though the U.S. spends more per student than other countries on K-12 education, that spending is not translating into better performance.
Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work
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How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.
How to Keep Kids Safe
The CoolCatTeacher
DECEMBER 20, 2016
(and prevent problems online) From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Welcome to episode 296 of the Every Classroom Matters podcast. In this episode, Shannon Mclintock -Miller and I discuss current best practices about digital citizenship and online safety for kids. If you’ve ever taught kids who have their own smartphones, you know how quickly social media problems can escalate at school.
A Primer on Maker Learning: Authenticity
Digital Promise
DECEMBER 20, 2016
This post is part of a series in which we frame maker learning in terms of three core values – Agency , Authenticity, and Audience – as the key components to creating the highest quality making experiences for learning. Authenticity is key to effective maker learning. It is also a complex idea that can play out in many different ways. Here are three examples: Social Authenticity.
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Understanding G-Suite File and Folder Sharing Settings
My Paperless Classroom
DECEMBER 20, 2016
By understanding Document Sharing settings in G-Suite, you can create dynamic projects without the worry of having others edit your documents. The post Understanding G-Suite File and Folder Sharing Settings appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network.
Edtech Needs More Infrastructure, Educator Support in 2017
Edsurge
DECEMBER 20, 2016
Editor’s Note: ‘Tis the season of giving, eating and reflecting, a time to look back on 2016 and to make bold predictions about what next year may hold. In our fourth year-end personal statement roundup, we’ve again asked thought leaders to share their outlooks on education, but with a twist. They have to frame their thoughts as a response to some of the finest college application essay prompts, inspired by the very same ones that high school seniors are feverishly working on now!
A Video Walkthrough of All of the Question Types in Google Forms
My Paperless Classroom
DECEMBER 20, 2016
In this video, we will learn about all of the Google Forms Question Types and see how they look from both the teacher and student point of view. The post A Video Walkthrough of All of the Question Types in Google Forms appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network.
The Digital Research Process Visually Explained
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
DECEMBER 20, 2016
December 20, 2016 7 Steps to Carry out A Research Plan Using Digital Tools is a poster we created and shared a few months ago. It has generated a tremendous amount of interaction from our readers.read more.
Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?
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.
Founder of Adaptive Learning Company Knewton to Leave CEO Position
Marketplace K-12
DECEMBER 20, 2016
Jose, Ferreira, who launched the global adaptive technology company in 2008, will remain on the board of directors. The post Founder of Adaptive Learning Company Knewton to Leave CEO Position appeared first on Market Brief.
What Teachers Need to Know about The Writing Workshop Approach (Book)
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
DECEMBER 20, 2016
December 21, 2016"The Art of Teaching Writing" is definitely one of the best works of Lucy Calkins in which she makes a strong case in favour of the writing workshop approach. Calkins is one of the.read more.
3 Ways of Finding and Opening Google Forms
My Paperless Classroom
DECEMBER 20, 2016
Did you know that there are several great ways of locating and opening up your Google forms? The post 3 Ways of Finding and Opening Google Forms appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network.
IT #2: 3 reasons why AI is education’s future
eSchool News
DECEMBER 20, 2016
[ Editor’s note: This story, originally published on August 17th of this year, was our #2 most popular IT story of the year. The countdown continues next Wednesday with #1, so be sure to check back!]. If you ask kids today why phrases like “hang up” the phone or “roll down” the window exist, chances are they’ll have no idea. Fast-forward to the near future and “search the web” may also cause a few head scratches.
Reimagining Chickering & Gamson's Principles Post-Pandemic: Technology's Central Role in Modern Edu
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.
Announcing the Google Teacher Tribe Podcast!
Shake Up Learning
DECEMBER 20, 2016
The post Announcing the Google Teacher Tribe Podcast! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. The Google Teacher Tribe Podcast with Matt Miller and Kasey Bell. Today I am making an official announcement about my new podcast with Matt Miller from DitchThatTextbook.com , The Google Teacher Tribe Podcast! We are still in the planning stages, but we hope to launch our first episode in early 2017, and I wanted YOU to be the first to know about our fabulous new adventure!
Surface Level can be a Starting Point, but not the End Goal
The Principal of Change
DECEMBER 20, 2016
I fell upon some articles by Tom Goodwin , who focuses on innovation, but from a business perspective. One of the quotes from his article, The Future of TV isn’t Apps , really connected with me in what we are doing in education. Whenever a new technology arrives we typically misuse it. Rather than rethinking what’s possible and transforming industries, we consistently use it to embellish what we’ve done before.
#8: 10 TED-Ed videos your students can use today
eSchool News
DECEMBER 20, 2016
[ Editor’s note: This story, originally published on November 1st of this year, was our #8 most popular story of the year. The countdown continues tomorrow with #7, so be sure to check back!]. More often than not, students pick up a mobile device or use a computer to access videos and digital media online. With a wealth of resources online, educators can find content that meets students where they’re comfortable learning, with interactive and engaging presentation.
My Christmas Tale: from Sense of Dread to Humbled Holiday Spirit
Fractus Learning
DECEMBER 20, 2016
I’m a covert Scrooge. I’ve got humbug , much like ice water, running through my veins. I say ‘covert’ because as a father and one-time elementary school teacher, I appreciate that my own misgivings about the holiday are best kept to myself. But now? Now, I can feel the shackles of the season loosening just a bit. These days, I teach older kids so there is no myth to which I must contribute.
Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools
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Tips for Shooting High Quality Educational Videos at Home
EmergingEdTech
DECEMBER 20, 2016
If you Want to Kick up Your Educational Videos a Notch, Here are Some Tips That can Help A good part of my job has to do with helping college professors incorporate flipped learning into their daily. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
Do Mom and Dad know what’s good for their children online?
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 20, 2016
Parents of school-aged children spend more than nine hours a day on media use – including TV, social media and computer-based educational programs – according to a new survey. The survey, “ The Common Sense Census: Plugged-In Parents of Tweens and Teens ,” suggests that the vast majority of parents say they believe computers and digital devices in classrooms are good for their children.
7 Superb Scalextric Sets for Junior Racing Champions
Fractus Learning
DECEMBER 20, 2016
Scalextric, the original slot car racing phenomenon, has been a hit toy with kids for generations now. Fantastic for encouraging socialization, STEM skills, strategic thinking and hand-eye coordination, Scalextric sets are the ideal gift for any young auto enthusiast. With recent tech updates adding brand new gameplay elements to the fast and furious fun, there’s never been a better time to get racing.
What I’m Reading: December 2016
Reading By Example
DECEMBER 20, 2016
I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better. -Maya Angelou. Allen, N. (November 2016). So Many Literacies. The Council Chronicle (NCTE), pgs. 10-13. This article summarizes author Lauren Rosenberg’s work developing writing skills with adult learners. Rosenberg questions the label “illiterate” for those who cannot read or write yet. ‘Illiteracy’ suggests illness, and not just individual illness but some kind of social illness.
Enhancing HyFlex Education through the PowerTeaching Framework
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.
Edtech Networking Conference Wraps Up Year
Edsurge
DECEMBER 20, 2016
“It’s not about left wing, right wing -- it’s about giving kids a set of wings,” self-proclaimed policy optimist Gerard Robinson, a scholar with the American Enterprise Institute, shared with this year's audience at the NY EdTech Week. The last edtech conference of the year kicked off with a series of reflections by some well-known edtech pundits on the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of education and technology, including around how to assess learning, improve accessibility an
What I’m Reading: December 2016
Reading By Example
DECEMBER 20, 2016
I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better. -Maya Angelou. Allen, N. (November 2016). So Many Literacies. The Council Chronicle (NCTE), pgs. 10-13. This article summarizes author Lauren Rosenberg’s work developing writing skills with adult learners. Rosenberg questions the label “illiterate” for those who cannot read or write yet. ‘Illiteracy’ suggests illness, and not just individual illness but some kind of social illness.
What these teens learned about the Internet may shock you!
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 20, 2016
Northport, N.Y., High School seniors (left to right) Hayley Striegel, Olivia Poplawski, Cheri Zheng-Fredericks and Julie Pignataro look for ways to verify information they’ve encountered on social media. Photo: Janis Shachter. When the AP United States history students at Aragon High School in San Mateo California, scanned the professionally designed pages of www.minimumwage.com , most concluded that it was a solid, unbiased source of facts and analysis.
Education Technology's Inequalities
Hack Education
DECEMBER 20, 2016
This is part ten of my annual review of the year in ed-tech. The richest 1% now possess as much wealth as the rest of the world combined. That was the conclusion of an Oxfam report issued in January. It was a slogan of the Occupy Movement too, of course, one reprised this year in the Presidential campaign of Senator Bernie Sanders, who would frequently repeat that “Now is the time to create a government which represents all Americans and not just the 1%.” It doesn’t look as tho
The Battle of the Authoring Tools: A 10-Point Comparison for Picking the Right One
Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions
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What will happen to after-school programs in a Trump administration?
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 20, 2016
Alison Overseth, Edward Fergus-Arcia, W. Cyrus Garrett and Michael Blake address attendees of “Pockets of Hope,” at New York University. There’s been plenty of speculation about U.S. Secretary of Education nominee Betsy DeVos and her potential impact on traditional schools. We know that President-elect Donald Trump favors school choice, which could mean an expansion of taxpayer-funded vouchers and other alternatives to traditional public schools.
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