The CoolCatTeacher
MARCH 2, 2020
Darren Hudgins talks about how to help kids sort through viral news stories From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As the Coronavirus spreads, so does the news about it. Some stories are accurate. Some stories are not. And some stories are full of half-truths. All designed to get people to read and for the clicks to come.
Edsurge
MARCH 2, 2020
It sounds like a drastic measure: moving every school to online learning in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus. Here in the U.S. it seems almost unfathomable, despite guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to start preparing. But for thousands of so-called international schools in Asia, many of which follow American curriculum and employ American teachers, it’s already daily life.
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EdTech Magazine
MARCH 2, 2020
There’s a bomb ticking! Jon Spike, coordinator of instructional technology integration services at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, examined the colored wires. A timer on the bomb counted down as three volunteers from his audience provide guidance on which wires to cut to defuse the bomb. With an Oculus Quest virtual reality headset pulled down over his face, Spike used the VR controller in his hand to guide the necessary cuts to the wires.
Edsurge
MARCH 2, 2020
We are just getting started with voice technology in education. From simple commands that retrieve stored information to a future where voice-activated AI coaches help us set and reach educational goals across a lifetime, the potential for growth is undeniable. Voice, after all, is one of the most natural ways to interface with technology, says Coursera’s Alexander Sanchez.
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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.
EdTech Magazine
MARCH 2, 2020
The walls are coming down for K–12 schools. While classroom learning remains critical for student success, spending on e-learning initiatives is on track for $325 billion in the next five years as educators look to leverage the increasing impact of digital education. “I have real faith and confidence in the future of electronic education,” says Jessica Millstone, co-organizer of the New York EdTech MeetUp, which facilitates industry discussion about what’s working and what needs work in educat
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
MARCH 2, 2020
Here is a collection of some of the most popular TED Ed lessons we published this year. The talks cover different topics from self-development and motivation to how-to guides and challenging.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 2, 2020
Student Chris Provencher sharpening the edges of a ski in a rental shop where he works as part of Castleton University’s resort and hospitality management program, taught at the Killington ski area. “We get to hear the theory and then go right to work and apply it,” Provencher says. Photo: Oliver Parini for The Hechinger Report. KILLINGTON, Vt. — Wrapped in fleece and flannel, the students in a midafternoon college writing class look as if they’re about to jump out of their seats and onto a ski
EdTech Magazine
MARCH 2, 2020
The School District of Osceola County’s magnet high school NeoCity Academy , which opened in fall 2019, is arguably a modern marvel. Power comes from a solar array. Sensors monitor indoor air quality and energy use, which are managed through a building automation system. Energy-efficient LED lighting provides illumination throughout, while cameras and access control cards help ensure security.
MiddleWeb
MARCH 2, 2020
Michelle Russell realized her students were falling into a rut. They expected her to provide the steps and jump in to help instead of figuring some things out for themselves. Learn what she did to increase engagement and deepen thinking during a challenging unit.
EdTech Magazine
MARCH 2, 2020
School districts considering refreshes of physical spaces have more to account for than a furniture overhaul: When looking to create collaborative spaces, educators and administrators first need to understand why a change is necessary. “There is a reason that people are talking about making collaborative spaces,” Jennifer Brown, an education strategist with CDW•G , said Monday at IDEAcon in Schaumburg, Ill.
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 2, 2020
Here is one of our popular visuals we published early this year. The visual features some important Google Docs tips teachers and students should know about. More specifically, you will get to.
EdTech Magazine
MARCH 2, 2020
The walls are coming down for K–12 schools. While classroom learning remains critical for student success, spending on e-learning initiatives is on track for $325 billion in the next five years as educators look to leverage the increasing impact of digital education. “I have real faith and confidence in the future of electronic education,” says Jessica Millstone, co-organizer of the New York EdTech MeetUp, which facilitates industry discussion about what’s working and what needs work in educat
Edsurge
MARCH 2, 2020
Sohit Wadhwa has a plan to stand out among the plethora of apps to help schools and parents communicate. More ways to communicate with parents—whether via email, Amazon Alexa or any number of apps and devices. More partnerships with student information systems to gain more schools as customers. Wadhwa, CEO of ParentSquare , now has a new partner to help bring his strategy to reality.
EdTech Magazine
MARCH 2, 2020
Common security concerns for K–12 districts, particularly the frequent targeting for cyberattacks, are generally not balanced by increased budgets for defensive technology or talent. And although smaller facilities have become front-line targets, many regional and satellite schools must make do with shared IT resources and personnel. The Fortinet FortiGate 60E security appliance is a good choice for providing cybersecurity protection to smaller schools and regional offices without the need f
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.
Teacher Tech
MARCH 2, 2020
What if Rube Goldberg Played Fortnite? Guest blog post Steve Isaacs Fornite in the Classroom? Are your students playing Fortnite? Silly question, right? Here’s another question. Have you thought about bringing their passion for Fortnite into the classroom? There is no question about the fact that Fortnite is quite relevant to our students. You may […].
EdTech Magazine
MARCH 2, 2020
K–12 districts collect massive amounts of data — and face countless threats against it. Complete data loss would be a true disaster. In addition to a disaster recovery plan, Disaster Recovery as a Service can help ensure continuity of operations. Here are key questions to ask when choosing a DRaaS provider.
eSchool News
MARCH 2, 2020
I’m going to make the same confession to you that I made to my assistant principal a few years ago: I don’t like grading, I’m not good at it, and I’m not interested in getting better at it. To most teachers, I’d be willing to bet, this is a shocking statement, and certainly not one someone ought to make to an administrator. Nonetheless, I was buried under a mountain of ungraded papers, philosophical uncertainty about the value of grades, and a growing awareness that my students tended to value t
Edsurge
MARCH 2, 2020
Roblox, a developer of an online gaming platform claiming 115 million monthly active users—mostly kids—has raised $150 million in a Series G round led by Andreessen Horowitz. Other new investors include Temasek and Tencent Holdings Limited; previous backers Altos Ventures, Meritech Capital and Tiger Global Management also joined this round. This funding round gives the San Mateo, Calif.
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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
techlearning
MARCH 2, 2020
Keyboarding, or typing, is one the first and most vital skills for students to learn for technology literacy.
EmergingEdTech
MARCH 2, 2020
I'm a big fan of 3D printing, and we've had a few posts from the folks at SelfCAD, so I was open to sharing this discount with readers who might be interested – KW We are pleased to announce. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
techlearning
MARCH 2, 2020
The Federal School Safety Clearinghouse will host a webinar for the school safety community interested in learning more about the tools and resources highlighted on SchoolSafety.gov.
Educator Innovator
MARCH 2, 2020
Our March reading for the 2019-20 Literacy, Equity + Remarkable Notes = LEARN Marginal Syllabus seeks to address the critical, creative, and cognitive writing and literacy of high-achieving young Black men. Sakeena Everett shares her critical ethnographic case study about Shawn, one such high school student, whose voice and writing is intentionally centered throughout this research article.
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.
techlearning
MARCH 2, 2020
T&L Leadership Summit attendee Marty Miller shares how Antwerp Local Schools students create and share school news video live
NeverEndingSearch
MARCH 2, 2020
Back in 2001, Roy Tennant famously said, “ Only librarians like to search , everyone else likes to find.” Library Journal Digital Libraries- Cross-Database Search: One-Stop Shopping. Dan Russell’s new book, The Joy of Search takes a deeper dive for both camps, perhaps making search–in and beyond Google–just a little more fun for us all.
Learning with 'e's
MARCH 2, 2020
Image from Pixabay In a recent post I discussed the strange experience of déjà vu. As far as we know, it is exclusively a human experience. I explored the possible reasons we experience that eerie sense where we feel we have experienced something previously, when in fact the experience is quite new. I mentioned that as we get older, we tend to have less déjà vu events.
edWeb.net
MARCH 2, 2020
edWeb.net has just released its 2020 Teacher Professional Learning Survey. For three years, edWeb has conducted an annual survey on professional learning and how edWeb meets educators’ needs. Each year the survey shows consistency in why teachers engage in professional learning, the features that are most important in a professional learning program, and the impact edWeb has on teaching and student learning.
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
MARCH 2, 2020
Explore the digital tools to get the most out of March 2020's learning opportunities
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
MARCH 2, 2020
Date and Time: Thursday, March 26th, 4:00 pm Eastern Registration: No registration is required, just make sure you’re a member of Library 2.0 (free). You will need to be logged into Library 2.0 to participate in the webinar or watch the recording afterwards. Online: The event will be held in Zoom and simulcast/overflow on YouTube. Instructions will be on this page the day of the broadcast.
techlearning
MARCH 2, 2020
The countdown is on for the next Tech&Learning Leadership Summit in Washington, DC March 13 and 14 and Doug Levin, keynote speaker and founder of the K–12 Cyber Incident Map, has just released his annual report that identifies cybersecurity threats facing U.S. K–12 public schools and districts. Each day this week, Tech&Learning will highlight parts of the report.
Reading By Example
MARCH 2, 2020
Heading into school last weekend, the books I was bringing back tumbled out of my bag and onto the sidewalk. Some nonfiction, a graphic novel, many titles from the Who Was…? series. Scooping them back into the bag, one of my teachers stepped out of the front doors. “Darn kids and their love for reading,” I quipped. “Yeah, what a problem to have,” she replied, matching my snark.
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