The Journal
MAY 11, 2016
Teachers who work with special needs students are finding that technology can not only broaden their students' experiences but engage them in learning, help them retain information, improve their socialization and boost their self-esteem.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 11, 2016
This is a question I get often from teachers: How do I teach my state/national/international curriculum using technology? When I first addressed this issue about fifteen years ago, there weren’t any tools to make this happen. In fact, I ended up writing my own project-based technology curriculum (now in its fifth edition). I wanted a curriculum that scaffolded learning year-to-year, blended into the school academic program, could be re-formed to apply to any academic topic, differentiated
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The Journal
MAY 11, 2016
CareerVillage, a nonprofit that aims to help low-income students better prepare for their future, is teaming up with Dell to produce TechWeek, an online networking campaign from May 16 to 20. Dell is giving CareerVillage $100,000 to aid in its mission.
Teacher Reboot Camp
MAY 11, 2016
Welcome to Cycle 7 of The 30 Goals Challenge: Make it Meaningful ! “Teachers affect eternity; no one can tell where their influence stops.” – Henry Brooks Adams. Goal: Write a heartfelt letter addressed to your students letting them how much they impacted you this year or write a reference letter for students for their future teachers to read.
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Schools face increasing challenges as technology becomes integral to education. Efficient device management is essential for maximizing technology use and safeguarding investments. Our article discusses the importance of tracking devices, outlines current challenges, and suggests modern solutions that go beyond traditional methods like Excel. Learn how advanced tracking systems can streamline operations, improve maintenance, and offer real-time updates for better resource allocation.
The Journal
MAY 11, 2016
Global sales of interactive whiteboards are facing a steep decline in the next decade, according to a new market report published by Future Market Insights, a U.K.-based research firm.
Voyager Sopris Learning
MAY 11, 2016
The essence of learning is change. For learning to take place, there must be a change in behavior, cognition, or emotion. In all cases, learning is change. It's not just a good idea, it's the law. If there is no change, there is no learning. No, this is not an example of the “appeal to extremes” logical fallacy, also known as reductio ad absurdum. Nor is it evidence that I was raised in a Skinner Box.
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Battelle for Kids
MAY 11, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 4, Number 8. Driving Question: How Can We Increase The Effects Of PBL With Play? Because effects accumulate in seconds and minutes and ripple out through multiple aspects of a student's life, the power of play is difficult to measure. During play children learn and test out their social skills, take risks, learn content, and refuel their interest levels.
The Journal
MAY 11, 2016
Dremel has rolled out two new mobile apps for its latest 3D printer that allow users to print 3D models and monitor printers remotely. The company will also launch a program to give free 3D printers to education "ambassadors.
The Jose Vilson
MAY 11, 2016
In the summer of 2011, I stared at my blog and wondered if I could make a book of it. The wall I kept banging my head against was the idea that I’d get fired, p**s every current and future employer with my critiques, and, offer no apology for the forthcoming expressions of passion for the work I do. By the time I set my heart to a manuscript, I partook in meetings that tested every limit of mine from a professional standpoint.
The Journal
MAY 11, 2016
Ed tech provider PowerSchool has acquired Tienet from Maximus. Tienet is a web-based case management system for special education.
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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.
Teacher Tech
MAY 11, 2016
templateTab I love spreadsheets and I love students collaborating. This comes together by using Google Sheets spreadsheets. Template alicekeeler.com/templatetab Roster After making a copy of templateTab, paste your roster into column A. I recommend that you have a spreadsheet in your Google Drive that has a list of your students names and email addresses.
The Journal
MAY 11, 2016
In an effort to get local students interested in coding and programming, New York's Monroe College is launching a free, 12-week summer Coding Academy at its Bronx campus.
The Hechinger Report
MAY 11, 2016
Seniors at High Tech High School’s Media Arts campus in San Diego work on a project examining teenage stress and how to decrease it at a point in students’ lives when they’re making high-stakes decisions about college and careers. Photo: Margaret Noble. High school senior Brody Ford is looking forward to the final weeks of the school year, but not for the reasons you might think.
The Journal
MAY 11, 2016
D-Link has introduced the DXS-1100-10TS, a 10-port, 10 gigabit Ethernet (GbE) managed switch suitable for educational facilities.
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
MAY 11, 2016
May 11, 2016 Below is a short collection of some very good iPad apps we have specifically curated for Science teachers and students. They can be used to consolidate and expand on what students learn.read more.
Teacher Tech
MAY 11, 2016
If you are a Google Apps for Education (GAfE) user, you have UNLIMITED Google Drive storage. However your personal Gmail account does not. Google Apps for Work users are also not unlimited (unless they upgrade to that service.) Free for Schools Just to reiterate, schools have unlimited storage so put a lot of videos into […]. The post Google Docs do NOT Count Against Your Google Drive Storage appeared first on Teacher Tech.
Edutopia
MAY 11, 2016
Illustration credit: ©AndSim/iStock.com Valencia Clay Education Equity Low standardized test scores are a reflection of being uninspired, not unknowledgeable. Teach your students how to care, lose their fears, and identify and overcome their obstacles.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
MAY 11, 2016
May 11, 2016 Many of Google Drive's services has their own unique shortcuts. In a previous post we published here in EdTech and mLearning, we talked about Google Forms shortcuts and featured a.read more.
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.
EdTechTeacher
MAY 11, 2016
Each week EdTechTeacher will bring you a new, short video (10-15 minutes) by one of the staff exploring an app, web tool or idea in the world of educational technology centered around a new theme each month. In this week’s #ettchat , EdTechTeacher instructors, Greg Kulowiec & Ben Sondgeroth explore the formative assessment potential within Google Slides Q&A and Polleverywhere.
Marketplace K-12
MAY 11, 2016
It’s one of the most basic questions in K-12 education: What does the research say? Now, a new online tool aims to give both ed-tech developers and school officials a simple way to get an answer. Visitors to the interactive platform can search and filter academic research on areas of interest to schools, from the impact of different classroom strategies to studies focused on specific academic subjects.
EdTechTeacher
MAY 11, 2016
Each week EdTechTeacher will bring you a new, short video (10-15 minutes) by one of the staff exploring an app, web tool or idea in the world of educational technology centered around a new theme each month. In this week’s #ettchat , EdTechTeacher instructors, Greg Kulowiec & Ben Sondgeroth explore the formative assessment potential within Google Slides Q&A and Polleverywhere.
Adam Welcome
MAY 11, 2016
Who feels like they're running - running - running lately and not accomplishing much? It's that time of year! via GIPHY Who feels so awesome because it's been a fantastic year of learning, connecting with kids, you've grown a ton and you just want to moon walk all over campus? It's that time of year to celebrate! via GIPHY We're approaching the last four weeks of school, this is definitely the home stretch and reflection time - it's that time of year!
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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
eSchool News
MAY 11, 2016
Google’s affordable broadband service is already impacting some communities and schools. The latest Digital Equity report from the Consortium of School Networking paints a rosy picture of an educational environment where students have generally good access to high-speed wi-fi while in school. But the number of pupils with fast connectivity starts to dwindle as they move away from their K-12 hubs—and the divide deepens even further when issues like socioeconomic status, income, and race are
The Cornerstone for Teachers
MAY 11, 2016
Our need for energy is undeniable–we use it to fuel our cars, start our computers and mobile devices, power the lights and other household appliances in our homes, and of course, to power our classrooms! The problem that looms ahead of us is this: How can we supply our growing need for energy without harming the environment? The answer: renewable energy sources such as sunlight and wind.
Edutopia
MAY 11, 2016
Photo credit: US Army Garrison Red Cloud - Casey Follow (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) Maurice J. Elias Social and Emotional Learning Children of military and veteran families need to be understand, have their assets celebrated, and be part of a positive school climate. Use the resources we suggest to educate yourself about and identify your military-connected students.
Teacher Tech
MAY 11, 2016
Gamification To-Do List If you have ever had your students play Kahoot you know that the power of gamification is undeniable. Gamification adds gaming elements to a non gaming situation. A little competition in a to-do list can really help motivate you to get your stuff done. To-Do Gamification Template I created a Google Sheets spreadsheet to […].
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.
The Innovative Educator
MAY 11, 2016
Innovative educators are always looking for new ways to make their presentations interactive so their audience is involved. They use tools like PollEverywhere and techniques like peer instruction. You can read about those ideas and more here: [link] Now Google has released a tool that will make being a presenter and an audience member more fun, engaging, and meaningful.
eSchool News
MAY 11, 2016
Lowe’s grants to SkillsUSA chapters will serve schools and communities nationwide. Lowe’s , the largest corporate donor in SkillsUSA history, has renewed its partnership with a $1.5 million commitment to the organization, bringing Lowe’s and the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation’s total contributions to SkillsUSA to nearly $14 million since 2006.
Learning with 'e's
MAY 11, 2016
Plymouth Institute of Education staff conducted their own version of Question Time last night for students on the Visions and Values module. Over 100 third year education students attended to hear several colleagues debate the future of the primary curriculum. Education lecturers Kelly Davis, Phil Selbie, Miles Opie, James Bettany and Kath Vineer all featured, taking the stage to field questions about education, testing, curriculum, philosophy and politics.
eSchool News
MAY 11, 2016
New product suite creates an interactive, technology-rich environment. Boxlight , an interactive classroom technology manufacturer and K-12 education solutions provider, has partnered with Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn to create a showcase classroom that will enable K-12 teachers and students to experience the full capacity and impact of interactive instruction technologies.
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.
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