Teacher Reboot Camp
AUGUST 10, 2017
“A name represents identity, a deep feeling and holds tremendous significance to its owner.” – Rachel Ingber. Many of us are headed back to school. Within the first days you need to cultivate relationships and create a community. Learning each other’s names correctly is significant to forming a strong bond with your students and for students to form strong bonds with each other.
EdTech Magazine
AUGUST 10, 2017
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez In a state-by-state breakdown, Maine is leading the way in innovating with active computer usage.
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Neo LMS
AUGUST 10, 2017
It seems somehow antiquated to speak of technology as if it is a distinct category of life experiences. Of course from an industrial or commercial point of view the distinction makes sense, but from a sociological — and in our case pedagogic — aspect our experience of modern life is practically indistinguishable from technology. Positing that “technology affects our lives” is as redundant as claiming that the alphabet affects our lives.
EdTech Magazine
AUGUST 10, 2017
By Matt Miller Helping prepare kids for the workforce can be done with a few simple classroom changes.
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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.
The CoolCatTeacher
AUGUST 10, 2017
Episode 124 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Jennifer Casa-Todd @JCasaTodd opens our minds to social media leadership with students. She argues that we’re limiting students when we don’t let them lead using social media. Jennifer is the author of Social LEADia.
Digital Promise
AUGUST 10, 2017
Based in concrete, research-backed skills, micro-credentials clarify the road to great teaching, which is why Educators Rising stands behind them. However, we know that it takes a certain “boldness” just to get on that road. Today, Educators Rising is delighted to shine a spotlight on three communities that have approached what it takes to navigate the journey to powerful classroom teaching in a new way and seized the opportunity to leverage micro-credentials to do so.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Learning in Hand
AUGUST 10, 2017
Extensions for Chrome are little programs that add functionality to Google's web browser. Almost all extensions are free, and you can find and download them from the Chrome Web Store. If you're logged into Chrome, then the extensions you've installed follow you on any computer. Unfortunately, extensions don't work in the Chrome app on tablets and phones.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
AUGUST 10, 2017
August , 2017 A word cloud is a visual representation of the frequencies of words in a text. Teachers can use word clouds for a variety of instructional purposes from creating class groups using.read more.
eSchool News
AUGUST 10, 2017
As computer science education grows across the nation, many states are making it a core subject and are counting it toward math and science requirements. But progress across states varies. Here’s a look at how two different states, California and Maine, are faring in their computer science efforts. In California, some think the state’s progress to make computer science a graduation requirement is too slow.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
AUGUST 10, 2017
August , 2017 After Google Docs poster, here is the one we promised to prepare for Google Sheets. Our purpose behind these visuals is to highlight basic features teachers (and students) need to.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.
EdTechTeam
AUGUST 10, 2017
Cross-posted from T he Technology Infused Classroom by Holly Clark Welcome back to a new school year! We are so excited to have two amazing educators and authors, Holly Clark and Tanya Avrith , to help us kick off our new year! They will share ideas from their new book “The Google Infused Classroom” which is based on the premise that we need to fuse great pedagogy with powerful technology tools to create meaningful learning experiences for our Generation Z students.
Teacher Tech
AUGUST 10, 2017
Google Drive – Sort the Files When looking at student work in Google Drive I have 2 ways I like to sort the student files: Last Modified and Last Opened by Me. Both have data that is very helpful. Last Modified In Google Drive look for the column headers for the data shown. They are […]. The post Google Drive: Sort Last Opened By Me appeared first on Teacher Tech.
MindShift
AUGUST 10, 2017
Devin Walsh is a kindergarten to first-grade “looping” teacher at Oak Grove Primary School in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Promoting good oral language and communication skills is perhaps the most important thing parents, caregivers and educators can do to prepare children to enter kindergarten. Having just completed my 17th year of teaching at Oak Grove Primary School in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with over 800 students in kindergarten and first grade, I see children daily who have been exposed to
Education Superhighway
AUGUST 10, 2017
For school districts, preparation for the school year begins long before the first day of school. As you work to set your district’s students and teachers up for success in the 2017-2018 school year, now’s a great time to consider their digital learning opportunities. WHY HIGH-SPEED CONNECTION MATTERS. In today’s classrooms, basic Internet access is not enough.
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.
eSchool News
AUGUST 10, 2017
A new competency-based education (CBE) toolkit offers actionable advice from 10 school districts that shared lessons about their own CBE implementations. The CBE Toolkit , from Digital Promise and Education Elements, is the culmination of more than a year’s work in the 10 districts and is intended to help other district leaders and teachers at any phase in the CBE implementation journey.
Education Superhighway
AUGUST 10, 2017
For school districts, preparation for the school year begins long before the first day of school. As you work to set your district’s students and teachers up for success in the 2017-2018 school year, now’s a great time to consider their digital learning opportunities. WHY HIGH-SPEED CONNECTION MATTERS. In today’s classrooms, basic Internet access is not enough.
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 10, 2017
Alduha Leon takes a quick break while setting up for the travel party he and his business partner hosted in Adair Park in Atlanta on Saturday night, July 29, 2017. Photo: Steve Schaefer/Courtesy of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ATLANTA – Alduha Leon and Jared Sanders, roommates at Savannah State University, dined on hot dogs in their apartment on Thanksgiving Day of their sophomore year.
TeachThought - Learn better.
AUGUST 10, 2017
The post 6 Ways To Motivate Students Cognitively During Summer Break appeared first on TeachThought.
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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
MiddleWeb
AUGUST 10, 2017
Do you want a book filled with lesson plans that you can use the next day or something based in theory that will inform your teaching decisions along the way? Pam Hamilton writes you can have it both ways in these fiction and nonfiction guides by Gravity Goldberg and Renee Houser.
The PL2C Blog
AUGUST 10, 2017
By: Marley Knapp | Davidson County Schools | Instructional Technology Facilitator. My name is Marley Knapp. I am an Instructional Technology Facilitator with the Davidson County Schools and this is my 2nd year with NCDLCN. In my post I talk about how wonderful it has been being a part of the NCDLCN. I share some of the things about the experience that have gotten me so excited and how it has recharged my role with the teachers.
MiddleWeb
AUGUST 10, 2017
This is a needed, practical book for superintendents, school leaders, and others who want to know how districts work and how these key figures should function in terms of school governance and working relationships, says retired principal Mary Langer Thompson.
Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous
AUGUST 10, 2017
The all-new Flipgrid is here! We’ve been teased for months with what improvements were on the way to this already phenomenal tool, and at a live stream announcement, the details were released. If you are new to Flipgrid, there’s no better time to get started than now. At it’s core, Flipgrid is a tool that allows you to post a topic and have students respond with video that is instantly uploaded to one location.
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.
MiddleWeb
AUGUST 10, 2017
William Ferriter and Paul Cancellieri pack their book on rethinking student feedback with knowledge and helpful advice that can benefit teachers and empower students as learners, says educator Bill Ivey. He shares possible applications for his own classroom.
The Principal of Change
AUGUST 10, 2017
When I first saw this tweet, it literally made me laugh out loud: A lot has changed since I started teaching in 1999. This was seemingly my biggest dilemma with technology at the time. It used to be that people wouldn’t admit that they met their partner online and they would make up a story. It was weird to meet a person online, and now, most of my friends, are people I connected with online before I ever met in person.
Reading By Example
AUGUST 10, 2017
In Chapter 4 of Becoming a Literacy Leader , Jennifer Allen describes how she facilitates professional learning beyond the schoolwide initiative. She refers to these opportunities as “study groups” They are typically designed around a specific educational resource. Jennifer reflects on the importance of having voice and choice in her professional learning.
Technology Tidbits
AUGUST 10, 2017
The Answer Pad is an awesome teacher tool that has two powerful functionalities: it is both a student response system with a focus on drawing and "show what you know", and a grading solution for your teacher created quizzes. It is browser based for teachers, and works on any device (BYOD), browser or on free apps for iOS or Android for students. It is an ideal tool for engaging students for any grade/subject area, and turning a classroom paperless.
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
AUGUST 10, 2017
Multifaceted message boards help kids collaborate.
Technology Tidbits
AUGUST 10, 2017
Yogome Epic Schools is the new educational suite of apps (i.e. Epic Teachers, Students, etc.) that uses Game Based Learning to teach/reinforce a variety of subjects (i.e. Math, Science, Programming, etc.) There are over a 1000 educational mini games/activities for students grades K-5. Best of all, a teacher can track student progress to make it easy to differentiate instruction.
EdNews Daily
AUGUST 10, 2017
Scott Heister, an engineering and physics teacher, began mentoring his high school’s FIRST Robotics Competition team in his home state of Michigan 19 years ago. Since then, the robotics program has overcome their fair share of obstacles, including nearby factories shutting and decreased funding for their program, while working hard to transform culture in their school and build leaders in STEM.
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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