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Nestled at the foothills of the high Uinta Mountains lies Evanston, Wyoming—home to Uinta County School District #1 (UCSD #1). At an elevation of 6749 feet above sea level, the school district is accustomed to seeing things from a different perspective. MORE
For many families, reading is a pleasurable activity when kids are young, but becomes a battle as kids get older. Parents are more aware than ever that strong reading skills are fundamental to academic success. MORE
Welcome to the TeacherCast Educational Network. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff sits down with New Jersey Tech Coach Eric Guise to talk about the importance of Tech Coaches focusing on the function rather than the application. MORE
At Common Sense Education, the edtech reviewers have seen it all. And to help teachers navigate the plethora of materials for the digital classroom, Tanner Higgin, Director of Education Editorial Strategy at Common Sense Education, presented “ 50 Top Edtech Tools for the Classroom.” MORE
Unlike quick teacher check-ins, teaching conferences allow for a deep conversation with a student in just 5 or 6 minutes. And they’re not just for ELA teachers and balanced literacy. Katie McGrath shares step by step conferring tips to target learning in any content area. MORE
ExploreLearning Gizmos provides over 400 math and science online simulations that power inquiry and understanding. It has a free Gizmos account available for science and math educators with a curated.read more MORE
Design credit: Erin Horlacher. Full sized image here. Source Information: 1820s ; 1898 ; 1960 ; 1916 ; 1921 ; 1929 / 1929 ; Late 40s - early 50s ; Late 50s - early 70s / Late 50s - early 70s ; 1965 ; 1980s ; 1983 ; 1994 ; 1999 ; 2001 ; 2005 ; 2010 ; 2013 ; 2012 - 2018 / 2012 - 2018 ; 2020. MORE
Teachers who act as "ambassadors" for educational products, and who receive anything in exchange, must disclose that arrangement when they post endorsements on social media. The post FTC: Ed-Tech ‘Ambassadors’ Must Follow Social Media Influencer Guidelines appeared first on Market Brief. Marketplace K-12 brand ambassadors Federal / State Policy Sales / Marketing Social Media MORE
As smart speakers with virtual assistants become more common in our personal lives, it's no surprise that some teachers are starting to explore the benefits of bringing them into the classroom. MORE
As a humble participant in a range of education reforms, I am aware of reformers’ less-than-stellar-track record. It is tempting to stop trying to bring about change within educational and political systems that are not designed to produce and absorb innovation. MORE
Los Coches Creek Middle School is computer science & media arts middle school, and this year we had the opportunity to be a pilot site for Roger Wagner’s MakerBit. MORE
Below is a visual we have posted few months ago featuring 8 excellent books you might want to read in the upcoming school break. These are handy guides to help you better integrate technology in your.read more MORE
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As part of Do Something, they can share their expertise to create positive change MORE
UHandy is a digital microscope attachment for your handheld smart device MORE
The post Google Certification LIVE Webinars (and Course Giveaway!) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. I’m going LIVE on Facebook and YouTube over the next four weeks! MORE
“There’s no such things as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” ” – Scott Adams. This Wednesday, November 13th, is World Kindness Day! MORE
I love the ability of digitized maps to allow access to all sorts of data in all sorts of very visual ways MORE
This topic is a hot button for me. So many parents think education is the school’s job and student think it’s SUD–Some Other Dude’s responsibility but not them. MORE
Q&A: Tracy Smith on the Value of a Team Approach to Digital Equity. keara.dowd_i47Z. Mon, 11/11/2019 - 12:34. Parkland School District in Pennsylvania, like many of the nation’s public school systems, is seeing increases in student poverty rates and English language proficiency — trends that could make any existing digital divides worse. But Parkland school leaders are taking proactive steps to improve digital equity. MORE
Children begin learning the moment they’re born. That means it’s never too early to begin setting children up for future academic success. When we talk to them and read to them, we expose them to a more literature-rich environment that helps them grow. MORE
The digital divide is proving one of the most pervasive and stubborn challenges in U.S. education, and its effects can follow students from kindergarten through college. MORE
It’s hard enough for American startups to gain a footing in the U.S. education market for supplemental literacy tools. But that hasn’t deterred a team with roots in France, and European investors, from giving it a shot. Lalilo has closed $5.5 MORE
Makerdemy is an excellent site for learning how to program/code in different languages such as: Raspberry Pi, Google Assistant, Alexa, and more. This is done through self paced learning where students can select their own level (i.e. advanced) and then take courses at their own pace. MORE
In the last 10 years, technology has addressed issues in education that once seemed impossible to solve. It’s an exciting time for learners and educators. Yet, stakeholders want to know how effective these innovations are—and whether successes are repeatable. MORE
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
This topic is a hot button for me. So many parents think education is the school’s job and student think it’s SUD–Some Other Dude’s responsibility but not them.
Teacher Reboot Camp
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
“There’s no such things as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” ” – Scott Adams. This Wednesday, November 13th, is World Kindness Day!
TeacherCast
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Welcome to the TeacherCast Educational Network. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff sits down with New Jersey Tech Coach Eric Guise to talk about the importance of Tech Coaches focusing on the function rather than the application.
Teacher Tech
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
From Coding Novice to Confident Coder with #GoSlowWorkshop Guest Blog Post by Jennifer Scott Can yearbooks cost students under $10? When you design them in Google Slides.
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If your school is like most, inventory and/or asset management plays a critical role in daily operations.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
As a humble participant in a range of education reforms, I am aware of reformers’ less-than-stellar-track record. It is tempting to stop trying to bring about change within educational and political systems that are not designed to produce and absorb innovation.
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techlearning
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
I love the ability of digitized maps to allow access to all sorts of data in all sorts of very visual ways
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
In the last 10 years, technology has addressed issues in education that once seemed impossible to solve. It’s an exciting time for learners and educators. Yet, stakeholders want to know how effective these innovations are—and whether successes are repeatable.
Cycles of Learning
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
The below talk by UC Davis Neuroscientist Matthias Gruber encapsulates all that currently fascinates and motivates me as an educator. I hope you enjoy! Curiosity
techlearning
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
As part of Do Something, they can share their expertise to create positive change
This article provides teachers with a step-by-step guide on how to handle plagiarism in the classroom: it examines the definition of the term "plagiarism" and its types with examples, describes common reasons students plagiarize, and provides tips for teachers to detect and prevent plagiarism among students.
MiddleWeb
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Unlike quick teacher check-ins, teaching conferences allow for a deep conversation with a student in just 5 or 6 minutes. And they’re not just for ELA teachers and balanced literacy. Katie McGrath shares step by step conferring tips to target learning in any content area.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Nestled at the foothills of the high Uinta Mountains lies Evanston, Wyoming—home to Uinta County School District #1 (UCSD #1). At an elevation of 6749 feet above sea level, the school district is accustomed to seeing things from a different perspective.
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Q&A: Tracy Smith on the Value of a Team Approach to Digital Equity. keara.dowd_i47Z. Mon, 11/11/2019 - 12:34. Parkland School District in Pennsylvania, like many of the nation’s public school systems, is seeing increases in student poverty rates and English language proficiency — trends that could make any existing digital divides worse. But Parkland school leaders are taking proactive steps to improve digital equity.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
It’s hard enough for American startups to gain a footing in the U.S. education market for supplemental literacy tools. But that hasn’t deterred a team with roots in France, and European investors, from giving it a shot. Lalilo has closed $5.5
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A custom eLearning project is an exciting opportunity, but any L&D Manager will also tell you it can be challenging. Inno-versity shares 5 points to consider before kicking off your project. These concepts are critical to addressing the most common pain points which, IF addressed, will ensure success.
edWeb.net
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
At Common Sense Education, the edtech reviewers have seen it all. And to help teachers navigate the plethora of materials for the digital classroom, Tanner Higgin, Director of Education Editorial Strategy at Common Sense Education, presented “ 50 Top Edtech Tools for the Classroom.”
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Design credit: Erin Horlacher. Full sized image here. Source Information: 1820s ; 1898 ; 1960 ; 1916 ; 1921 ; 1929 / 1929 ; Late 40s - early 50s ; Late 50s - early 70s / Late 50s - early 70s ; 1965 ; 1980s ; 1983 ; 1994 ; 1999 ; 2001 ; 2005 ; 2010 ; 2013 ; 2012 - 2018 / 2012 - 2018 ; 2020.
techlearning
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
UHandy is a digital microscope attachment for your handheld smart device
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
ExploreLearning Gizmos provides over 400 math and science online simulations that power inquiry and understanding. It has a free Gizmos account available for science and math educators with a curated.read more
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Discover how this rapid development process creates engaging, custom learning solutions on a timeline that works for you, why a strong learning culture is important, and how to showcase your Return on Learning (ROL) using data to tell the story.
Marketplace K-12
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Teachers who act as "ambassadors" for educational products, and who receive anything in exchange, must disclose that arrangement when they post endorsements on social media. The post FTC: Ed-Tech ‘Ambassadors’ Must Follow Social Media Influencer Guidelines appeared first on Market Brief. Marketplace K-12 brand ambassadors Federal / State Policy Sales / Marketing Social Media
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Children begin learning the moment they’re born. That means it’s never too early to begin setting children up for future academic success. When we talk to them and read to them, we expose them to a more literature-rich environment that helps them grow.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Below is a visual we have posted few months ago featuring 8 excellent books you might want to read in the upcoming school break. These are handy guides to help you better integrate technology in your.read more
Shake Up Learning
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
The post Google Certification LIVE Webinars (and Course Giveaway!) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. I’m going LIVE on Facebook and YouTube over the next four weeks!
This E-book is designed to support educators with case studies of education technology use at school.
Graphite Blog
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
As smart speakers with virtual assistants become more common in our personal lives, it's no surprise that some teachers are starting to explore the benefits of bringing them into the classroom.
MindShift
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
For many families, reading is a pleasurable activity when kids are young, but becomes a battle as kids get older. Parents are more aware than ever that strong reading skills are fundamental to academic success.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
The digital divide is proving one of the most pervasive and stubborn challenges in U.S. education, and its effects can follow students from kindergarten through college.
Technology Tidbits
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Makerdemy is an excellent site for learning how to program/code in different languages such as: Raspberry Pi, Google Assistant, Alexa, and more. This is done through self paced learning where students can select their own level (i.e. advanced) and then take courses at their own pace.
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Most digital learning trends focus too much on the "digital" and not enough on the "learning". It is not enough that content builders master available tools. We need a return to core learning fundamentals. Get Inno-Versity's eBook for 6 of the most important trends coming to digital learning.
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