A Principal's Reflections
DECEMBER 9, 2018
Upon getting on Twitter in 2009, I was not only baffled about how to use the social media site but also about all the symbols associated with it. There was no apparent rhyme or reason to using these in any messages whether long or short. One of them was the hashtag (#). Before Twitter I referred to this as the “pound sign” on the telephone and only used it as such.
TeachThought - Learn better.
DECEMBER 9, 2018
12 Alternatives To Letter Grades In Education by Terry Heick Ed note: This post was originally published in November of 2012 and has been updated several times, most recently in December of 2018 with updated links, language, and imagery Few artifacts of formal learning are as iconic as the letter grade. What can I do […]. The post 12 Alternatives To Letter Grades In Education appeared first on TeachThought.
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eSchool News
DECEMBER 9, 2018
To meet current math standards like the Louisiana Student Standards for Mathematics or the Common Core State Standards, it is no longer enough for students to simply memorize how to do something. They must demonstrate a deeper understanding and be able to explain the “why” behind the “how.”. In Caddo Parish (LA) Public Schools (CPPS), our schools are very diverse, and nearly 70 percent of our students are economically disadvantaged.
MiddleWeb
DECEMBER 9, 2018
What improves achievement by an average 11 percent, increases appropriate social behavior, improves students' attitudes, and reduces stress? Social Emotional Learning. Author-educator Marilee Sprenger shares brain-wise strategies to blend SEL into your everyday practice.
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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
DECEMBER 9, 2018
Here is one of our popular Google Classroom visual we shared in the past. The visual features 10 important tasks teachers should be able to do on Classroom. These include: invite students to.
NeverEndingSearch
DECEMBER 9, 2018
I’ve been doing quite a bit of thinking about the high school/college transition these days and the differences we see among members of the freshman class. Such thinking leads naturally to a consideration of more profound issues of social justice and equity, issues supported by our Common Beliefs and standards. Access to an effective school library program is one example of information privilege.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 9, 2018
Suspension has been a commonly used disciplinary method in schools for decades. Unfortunately, it also has no positive impact on students. What’s worse, these same children often develop a dislike for law enforcement that lasts into adulthood. This is a dangerous cycle that we have to stop to help students stay in school, develop positive relationships with adults in positions of authority, and achieve greater success.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
DECEMBER 9, 2018
Teaching large numbers of students can sometimes be a challenge for educators. Often, teachers can gain efficiency by teaching every student the same, based on their grade level.
Teacher Tech
DECEMBER 9, 2018
What Should be Consumer Math? Recently I was looking up consumer math online. Specifically, I was looking for a curriculum that utilized spreadsheets. Not that I exhausted all of the options, but many of the ones I looked at were horribly outdated. So what should be included in a consumer math program for the 21st […]. The post Consumer Math for the 21st Century appeared first on Teacher Tech.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
DECEMBER 9, 2018
Patrick makes it super easy for anyone to learn math through a collection of useful video lessons. Patrick has been teaching math for 8 years at the university level. His website, Patrick JMT.
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.
Teacher Tech
DECEMBER 9, 2018
What Should be Consumer Math? Recently I was looking up consumer math online. Specifically, I was looking for a curriculum that utilized spreadsheets. Not that I exhausted all of the options, but many of the ones I looked at were horribly outdated. So what should be included in a consumer math program for the 21st […]. The post Consumer Math for the 21st Century appeared first on Teacher Tech.
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 9, 2018
. “You’re sassy!”. “Who cares?”. “OMG, here she goes!”. These were the comments and questions I endured from classmates and faculty. They didn’t quite understand the confidence of a young black girl using her voice to implement change around her. Growing up in California, I was never afraid of being outspoken. In fact, it was my talent. Throughout elementary school, I was always known as the girl who talked a lot and turned simple conversations into debates.
Nick's Picks for Educational Technology
DECEMBER 9, 2018
Make Writing Fun with Visual Writing Prompts Engaging writing prompts are an easy way to make writing fun. Every teacher needs a good collection of prompts, and the three sites below are full of great ones. The old saying, “a picture is worth a thousand words” just might prove helpful in moving students from asking. Read more. The post Inspire Your Students with These 351 Visual Writing Prompts appeared first on Nick's Picks For Educational Technology.
Baker's B.Y.O.D.
DECEMBER 9, 2018
Edpuzzle is at the center of formative assessment in my flipped classroom. From syncing with Google Classroom to quick checks for understanding, Edpuzzle is my go-to tool for assessing students' learning with video lessons. I have used Edpuzzle to flip my Back to School Night , blend with paper texts while reading audiobooks , and deliver instruction in professional development workshops.
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.
The Principal of Change
DECEMBER 9, 2018
I have written about engagement and empowerment often in the last few years, and it is something that I am passionate about in education. Here are a few quick statements: Compliance in education is not something that will never be present in our school or lives (think about how you do taxes; the IRS would probably not appreciate a fancy PowerPoint), but empowerment is the end goal.
The Innovative Educator
DECEMBER 9, 2018
If you're an innovative educator you might be wondering which device is best to set up your smart home or classroom. How do you decide which device is right for you? While all devices have other smart gadgets they can interact with, below are the basics to get you started on figuring out what will work best for you. Alexa You love: Amazon Purchasing: Amazon is your go to place for purchasing Books: You like Audible Television: You like Firestick Music: You like Amazon Music Google Home You love:
EmergingEdTech
DECEMBER 9, 2018
Back around 1985 I was introduced to the Apple IIE while attending Mercy College. I had developed a good relationship with the teachers and administrators at the little branch campus I attended in. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
TeachThought - Learn better.
DECEMBER 9, 2018
Discussion: What Are Teachers Responsible For? by TeachThought Staff The processes of teaching and learning are an ongoing negotiation between teacher, student, and content. As a culture, we are in the habit of creating expectations for teachers and not students because they’re adults and professionals and that’s the way the world works. We create expectations […].
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EmergingEdTech
DECEMBER 9, 2018
Informative, inspiring, or just plain interesting education and digital technology content from across the web, posted on Twitter over the past week and collected here to share with our blog readers. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
MindShift
DECEMBER 9, 2018
When Emily Esfahani Smith went to college and embarked on her adult life she thought the key to a happy life was success. She was looking for the perfect job, boyfriend and apartment. But the longer she chased the things she thought would make her happy, the more anxious and adrift she felt. So she decided to go to graduate school to study positive psychology and figure out once and for all what makes people happy.
ASIDE
DECEMBER 9, 2018
Source: TED Ed The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) on December 10, 1948. This Monday marks the 70th Anniversary of this historic day that is celebrated every year as “ Human Rights Day.” With the unfortunate rise of hate in our society, it would be great if in some small way we could all take a moment to acknowledge the rights of all people with our students.
techlearning
DECEMBER 9, 2018
Big data and MOOCs identified as essential to the future of schools.
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.
Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous
DECEMBER 9, 2018
Our open makerspace is taking a short break while our student book budget team works on new books for the library. We wrapped up our final makerspace session by hosting an ornament makerspace. Students signed up for this time with their teachers via a Google doc. I have lots of old magazines that used to be in circulation but aren’t used anymore.
The Jose Vilson
DECEMBER 9, 2018
This year, as with every year, I’ve hung a little poster of both Malcolm Little to Malcolm X / el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz with the tagline “People Change: Don’t Give Up On Our Youth.” When I’m seated at my desk in the morning, it’s positioned so it’s slightly above my head. Curious students ask who the boy and the man are and why I decided to buy that poster.
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