Neo LMS
AUGUST 30, 2016
Have you ever bought something not because you really needed it, not because it offered much value to you, but simply because it had a nice packaging? Don’t be ashamed if you did; you’re not the only one. It’s not your fault. It’s your brain’s. We simply have this weakness for beauty. Everyone that ever bought a MAST chocolate bar fell into this trap.
EdTech Magazine
AUGUST 30, 2016
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Digital tools have the power to help students with learning disabilities communicate and gain confidence.
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Doug Levin
AUGUST 30, 2016
Last year at this time, I had some words about the treatment of technology in the 2015 EdNext Poll on School Reform. My critique (along with that of others who may not have been so public) resulted in a public rejoinder and reconsideration by Paul Peterson and Michael Horn of the magical percent of instructional time that should occur on computers in American high schools.
EdTech4Beginners
AUGUST 30, 2016
Today I taught an English lesson which focused on dialogue between characters. I wanted to motivate the students and found an excellent website to do so. First, I paired the students up and they did some hot-seating in character. Next the students got their ipads and loaded ifaketext.com . It is a great website which allows you to create a fake text message conversation – perfect for a whole range of lessons.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 30, 2016
One of my new favorite online writing tools is BoomWriter. It is a free group writing website for teachers where their students can develop and enhance their writing, reading, vocabulary, and peer assessment skills through three collaborative tools. I won’t go into detail today–that’ll come later–but I did want to share this humorous video I got from them about the Pre-Conference–that meeting teachers have with the principal before he comes in to observe your class.
The Web20Classroom
AUGUST 30, 2016
I remember it as it if it were yesterday. The worst professional development session I have ever delivered. It had already been a long week. And this was the last session I was delivering. The participants could tell that this was the last place I wanted to be and really it was the last place they wanted to be too. I trudged through the scripted content with little passion.
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Educational Technology Guy
AUGUST 30, 2016
Apperson Offers New Free eBook of Back-to-School Tips and Resources for Teachers. This is a great, free, eBook that offers more than 50 ideas and free, downloadable activities to help teachers kick off the 2016-17 school year. To download the eBook, visit [link]. These are teacher-provided strategies, tips and activities, organized into an informative, easy-to-read PDF file that teachers can download and share.
Education Elements
AUGUST 30, 2016
My Education Elements teammates and I recently compared our work with school districts to building a house. We traditionally start our work by building a strong foundation around what personalized learning is and what it can look like for a school district. Similar to finding the perfect home for a family, our first step is clearly defining the vision of personalized learning in the school district.
Edsurge
AUGUST 30, 2016
As more adults than ever before enroll in postsecondary education programs and a variety of players—from bootcamps to online and mobile course providers—offer options tailored to match adults’ work and family circumstance, traditional colleges and universities have struggled to keep pace. Yet there’s no reason why traditional schools can’t catch up.
Education Elements
AUGUST 30, 2016
When we published Disrupting Class in 2008, we had no idea what it would help unleash. As Gisele Huff, executive director of the Jaquelin Hume Foundation, observed recently, the book served as a vehicle to change the dialogue in education from school improvement to transforming schools through innovation. Innovation in our schools is critical so that we can personalize learning for each student’s distinct needs such that.
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.
Edsurge
AUGUST 30, 2016
Umang Gupta’s advice on monetizing your edtech product offers a snapshot of what the world of selling products to K-12 educators looks like to companies—and what the smartest edtech companies should know. Now let’s flip that lens: What does the world of edtech products look like to administrators? What makes a school administrator a savvy edtech purchaser?
TeachThought - Learn better.
AUGUST 30, 2016
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Edsurge
AUGUST 30, 2016
Aspiring game developers at the University of Utah can now add a new credential to their skillset without paying extra for it. In a partnership with game-development platform Unity Technologies , the university’s Entertainment Arts & Engineering program will help students become certified in using the tool to create their own games. The Unity Certified Developer program involves online training and a final exam.
The Jose Vilson
AUGUST 30, 2016
So so so so. I got a message from a former student. He said, “Pick three numbers.” As a joke and a nod to Fetty Wap, I said, “17, 3, and 8.” He said, “OK, so if I get 17 likes 13 comments and 18 shares, you have to do the #sogonechallenge.” I ask him, “What’s that?” He said, “Look it up on YouTube!
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
AUGUST 30, 2016
We received a few requests in the past from teachers inquiring about apps for the visually impaired. Below are some of the popular apps we would recommend for teachers. We have also included a.read more.
My Paperless Classroom
AUGUST 30, 2016
Technology, and tablets, in particular, have made new approaches possible to teaching students with autism spectrum disorders. They have provided tech-minded parents and teachers with a number of very specific tools, and children – with the possibility to control a small part of their environment and, above all, the opportunity to communicate. Here are some […].
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
AUGUST 30, 2016
YouTube is undoubtedly a great source of educational video content to use with students in class. whether you are looking for subject specific content or generic insights elated to professional.read more.
eSchool News
AUGUST 30, 2016
Public schools often encounter diversity challenges. Minority students make up almost half of all public school students, but minority teachers account for only 18 percent of the teacher workforce. Now, a new report from the Brookings Institution seeks to address the diversity issue and get to the root of the challenge. Key points: Attaining a diverse teacher workforce should be a long-term policy goal.
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ProfHacker
AUGUST 30, 2016
A large portion of the work I do exists on Google Docs – whether working on internal documents within my department, for committees, within my classes, or collaborating online to co-author articles, organize events, or provide feedback to other writers. Over time, I realized that just because many people can use Google Docs does not mean they are always considerate in the ways they collaborate on Google Docs.
Teacher Tech
AUGUST 30, 2016
Filter Gmail for Private Comments I get a lot of email… like a LOT of email. Some of the most important emails are the private comments from my students. I do not want to miss an opportunity to respond to their comments. Creating a filter in Gmail can help ensure I respond to Student comments […]. The post Google Classroom: Filter Gmail for Private Comments appeared first on Teacher Tech.
TeachThought - Learn better.
AUGUST 30, 2016
The post The Thing About Homework appeared first on TeachThought.
MiddleWeb
AUGUST 30, 2016
Middle school is SO spontaneous. How can teachers ensure opportunities to help students think critically, collaborate, and engage in the scholarly discourse we put in the lesson plan? Libby Woodfin shares 3 "ABCs of deeper instruction" that can help. Videos too!
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.
Marketplace K-12
AUGUST 30, 2016
By guest blogger Leo Doran. Future revenue in the $33 billion e-learning market is expected to fall precipitously in the United States and internationally, but sales of other types of digital learning products are predicted to rise, according to a market research report released recently. The free report , published by Monroe, Wash.-based Ambient Insight, predicts a five-year compound annual growth rate, or CAGR, of negative 6.4 percent for self-paced courseware, translating into an anticipated
MIND Research Institute
AUGUST 30, 2016
Many of our partners are heading back to school this month! Check out what MIND colleagues and friends recommend you read before hopping on the school bus. Back to School. If you are an educator, back to school time can be hetic. This pep talk filled with Back to School Advice for Principals and Teachers may be just what you need before opening those school doors.
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 30, 2016
When teachers want to try something new in the classroom, it helps if they can see what it looks like in action. They could ask another teacher down the hall. Or they might try to talk to other teachers on social media, perhaps in an education technology Twitter chat. But too often, these aspiring innovators are left to solve problems alone. These teachers might be on the right track, but they’re hampered if there isn’t a trailblazing school nearby that they can visit.
eSchool News
AUGUST 30, 2016
Ultimaker , a 3D printer manufacturer, announced the official launch of the Ultimaker Pioneer Program. The scheme introduces 3D printing and design to North American students – both K-12 and higher education. As part of the Pioneer Program, educators (‘Pioneers’) can access 3D printing content on the Ultimaker Education website, which can be shared with students.
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.
SpeechTechie
AUGUST 30, 2016
Our jobs are stressful. There are many aspects of our work that we take home and let spin in our minds, which is not so healthy. I have long been an advocate of work in mindfulness both for us and our students, but recently I have also discovered hiking. Something about my love of maps, a good view, staying mindful, and the nice little rush that comes with some cardiovascular exercise comes together when I hike.
eSchool News
AUGUST 30, 2016
For many high school students, the PSAT/NMSQT® is more than practice for the SAT® or ACT® — it’s the first meaningful step on their path to college, as a high PSAT score can attract notice from colleges and open the door to scholarship opportunities. Kaplan Test Prep is launching a free, live PSAT preparation program beginning October 1, with lessons that cover every section of the exam.
Teacher Tech
AUGUST 30, 2016
Document Details New menu item in Google Docs (which includes Sheets, Slides, and Drawings) allows you to see when a document was created and what folder it is in. Folder Icon I find it very helpful to click on the folder icon next to the document title. This shows me what folder that document is […]. The post Google Docs: Find Document Details appeared first on Teacher Tech.
eSchool News
AUGUST 30, 2016
CodeCombat , which offers an engaging platform for helping kids learn computer science (CS), has significantly enhanced its platform in time for back to school. CodeCombat has added major new capabilities including Game Development and Web Development, and quadrupled the number of levels available to users of its original Learn to Code module, giving students plenty of runway to keep enhancing their coding skills.
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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