The CoolCatTeacher
MARCH 12, 2019
Loui Lord Nelson on Episode 458 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast Universal Design for Learning (UDL) doesn’t have to be mind-boggling. Today’s guest is international UDL expert Loui Lord Nelson, Ph.D. She talks about what we need to know and also the common mistakes educators make when starting to use UDL. Today’s show is sponsored by NetRef.
EdTech Magazine
MARCH 12, 2019
K–12 Departments Work Collaboratively to Support New Pedagogies. eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 03/12/2019 - 13:54. Engaging students and personalizing instruction with technology requires IT and instructional experts to work effectively , together, outside of their traditional silos. If you’re reading this magazine, that’s probably something you’re well aware of.
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Digital Promise
MARCH 12, 2019
“There is definitely something wrong, something broken, with the edtech marketplace. People who should really care about research are turning a blind eye to the lack of research supporting product development.” – Ben Grimley, CEO of Speak Agent. Over the past three months, Digital Promise had conversations with nearly 50 stakeholders who purchase, use, or develop educational technology (edtech).
Ask a Tech Teacher
MARCH 12, 2019
As a teacher on a mission to infuse technology into my classes, I’m often surprised how often technology can be applied to teaching and life. I share these humorous gems with students during classes, post them on the classroom walls, and incorporate them into conversations with colleagues. My goal is to demystify technology, a topic that remains for many confusing and intimidating.
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Digital Promise
MARCH 12, 2019
This blog post originally appeared on KQED.org. PBS and KQED offer a set of free media literacy micro-credentials that validate media literacy skills and classroom implementation practices. These competency-based micro-credentials provide the pathway to earning certification as a PBS Certified Media Literacy Educator. Read on to learn more, or get started here.
Ascend Math
MARCH 12, 2019
This year we’ll kick off our fun related blog, March Mathness, with an activity created by the Ascend Math Team! Use the Ascend Math Graph Exploration to plot the distribution of team colors and mascots by referring to: Why you should always pick blue and orange teams in the NCAA tournament and How to pick your NCAA tournament bracket based on team mascots.
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eSchool News
MARCH 12, 2019
Even in today’s tech-heavy environment, before moving to online assessments, leadership needs to ask: Should we? According to Glenn Robbins, superintendent of Tabernacle Township (NJ) School District, and Dr. Donna Wright, director of schools, Wilson County (TN) Schools, too often the focus is on why everyone else is doing it or the idea that everything needs to be done on a computer.
Edsurge
MARCH 12, 2019
For educators and students alike, state testing days are often the most stressful part of the school year. And although those dates may be marked on the calendar the very first day of class, they can still catch many by surprise. If you find yourself running short on time as the testing window approaches, consider the helpful tips below. Your students will be ready to tackle the test in no time!
eSchool News
MARCH 12, 2019
Demographics: Santa Rosa County (FL) District Schools is a high-performing rural district of about 28,000 students that stretches from the Gulf of Mexico to Alabama. The district has 33 schools, ranks in the top 6 or 7 in every category in the state, and is growing by 400 to 500 students per year. Biggest challenge: “In Florida, as in many states, we’d been given mandate after mandate about standardized testing, teacher evaluations, etc.,” says Bill Emerson, assistant superintendent.
Edsurge
MARCH 12, 2019
When the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted two patents last year for creating, managing and tracking digital credentials, it raised new questions and concerns among a community of innovators who are trying to create an open platform for rethinking credentials. That group of colleges, companies and nonprofits is working to build an openly licensed Open Badges platform for digital certificates that professionals and students can use to show they’ve mastered certain skills (either academic o
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.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
MARCH 12, 2019
Riddle has recently rolled out some new features that should be especially useful for the upcoming school year. For those of you not yet familiar with Riddle this is a great web platform that allows.
Edsurge
MARCH 12, 2019
At North Carolina’s Rowan-Salisbury Schools, a room in the central office showcases 3D printers, virtual reality headsets and a variety of iPad apps. Educators can stop by at their leisure to experiment with the tools, which have been vetted and approved by the district’s technology department. This is Rowan-Salisbury’s “edtech playground,” where teachers can try out the latest technology, offer feedback to district leaders and determine whether the products would be a good fit for their classro
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
MARCH 12, 2019
Google Drive apps are third party add-ons that enable you to do more with your Drive. Chrome web store is teeming with all kinds of apps to use with your Drive, our Educational Drive Apps.
Edsurge
MARCH 12, 2019
When students struggle, so do educators. That’s why this week on the EdSurge On Air podcast, we hear from four educators who remember a time when they faced difficulty with an issue or a student, but overcame that struggle to find a positive outcome. This episode is the first of a four-part series about why teachers teach, called Teachable Moments. In this series we'll hear directly from educators who attended the EdSurge Fusion Conference last fall.
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.
TeacherCast
MARCH 12, 2019
In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Lindsey, Zia, Brandon, and Danielle to learn how Microsoft Learning Consultants are providing FREE support and training to Office365 schools worldwide. The post How Can Microsoft Learning Consultants Help Your District By Providing FREE Training Opportunities and 1:1 Support? appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.
Edsurge
MARCH 12, 2019
This semester I’m teaching a graduate seminar on education and technology for Georgetown University. Over the next two months, I’ll share the experience and highlights in a series of columns for EdSurge with highlights from the course. When teaching a course on edtech, it’s logical to start with a look at how professors can select the best tech tools for their courses.
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 12, 2019
Columnist Andre Perry with Georgetown University junior Marissa Marshall, who is working this semester as a research intern at The Brookings Institution. Photo courtesy of Mark Hoelscher. Marissa Marshall, a junior at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., is quiet and soft-spoken on campus, but she works like a beast just a few miles from campus at the Brookings Institution.
Edsurge
MARCH 12, 2019
Coding bootcamp Fullstack Academy has been acquired by Bridgepoint Education , a publicly-traded higher education company. Bridgepoint, which owns Ashford University and offers online program management services, will pay $17.5 million in cash and 2.5 million shares of common stock upon the closing of the deal, which is expected to happen by the end of March.
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Shake Up Learning
MARCH 12, 2019
The post The Teacher’s Guide to Podcasts appeared first on Shake Up Learning. As co-host of The Google Teacher Tribe Podcast , and host of the soon-to-be-released Shake Up Learning Show , it’s no secret that I like podcasts. I am also an avid listener of many podcasts myself, both for professional learning and personal interests. Podcasting is bigger than ever, but many teachers have no idea what a podcast is or why they should give them a listen.
Edsurge
MARCH 12, 2019
Federal prosecutors charged nearly 50 people on Tuesday with crimes in connection to an admissions-fraud scheme in which parents allegedly paid millions of dollars to get their kids into highly-selective colleges by cheating on admissions tests or helping them pose as student athletes. U.S. government officials referred to their investigation as Operation Varsity Blues, and it has swiftly led several of the colleges involved to take action or launch investigations of their own.
Jamf on EdTech
MARCH 12, 2019
From streamlining iPad cart checkout to improving new student orientation, see how these apps are changing the way schools leverage their education technology.
MiddleWeb
MARCH 12, 2019
Count on it, writes STEM educator Anne Jolly, spring is almost here and your students’ energy and concentration are about to start slipping. Nice weather and seasonal events interfere with lesson continuity. How can you snag your kids' interest again? Citizen science!
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.
MindShift
MARCH 12, 2019
Teachers can know their content backwards and forwards. They might have put hours into their lesson plans. But if their students aren’t motivated, learning won’t happen. Often, childhood experiences may make motivation harder for students, according to a new working paper from the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child , a multidisciplinary research collaborative housed at Harvard University.
techlearning
MARCH 12, 2019
Pennies made after 1982 are ~ 95% zinc with a plated copper exterior. Thus, a penny contains two metals and can, if manipulated properly, be converted into a battery.
Buncee
MARCH 12, 2019
To say that I am passionate about technology integration is an understatement. I had a rewarding thirty-year teaching career. Along the journey, I searched for ways that technology could help me be a better teacher. I also wanted to find tools that could make learning more meaningful for all students. I relied on coaches to share ideas and resources with me.
MIND Research Institute
MARCH 12, 2019
The 2019 TCEA Convention and Exposition – an exciting hub of activity for educators and ed tech leaders – was held in San Antonio, TX, on February 4-8. Originally the Texas Computer Education Association, TCEA has evolved its name, mission, and annual conference to extend far beyond Texas’ borders to impact the future of education technology across the country.
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.
Marketplace K-12
MARCH 12, 2019
Troubles with New York City's special education student information system are prompting a search for a new one. Districts across the U.S. are often in the market for similar systems for all students. The post New York City to Seek New Special Education Student Information System appeared first on Market Brief.
techlearning
MARCH 12, 2019
The eBook covers causes of teacher shortages and provides steps school and district leaders can take to address it.
Prodigy
MARCH 12, 2019
Congratulations! You’re now part of the most engaging math platform in the world. Soon, you’ll start hearing your child rave about levelling up, casting spells, defeating monsters, catching pets, and it may sound somewhat confusing. But have no fear. It’s all part of the curriculum-aligned, fantasy-inspired adventure that’s boosting children’s confidence and improving math skills!
Neo LMS
MARCH 12, 2019
I love this new trend of putting reading times on top of articles, so you know up front if you have the time to commit to it or not. On a fundamental level, when we save time we are also in fact creating time, creating spaces for more experiences, learning — or in most teachers’ cases — a well-deserved nap! So without wasting any more of your precious time, let’s delve into 38 of my top time saving tips!
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