The CoolCatTeacher
JUNE 6, 2019
Rob Donatelli on episode 510 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Want to help students learn and be more refreshed? Students need breaks too. That is why brain breaks are becoming so popular. Teacher Rob Donatelli @DTown_MrD talks about the brain breaks phenomenon. Then, Rob gives teachers five ideas he uses in his classroom for brain breaks.
Digital Promise
JUNE 6, 2019
“All learners should have equitable access to powerful, research-based education technology. Partnerships such as these are critical as we work together to achieve that reality.” – Karen Cator, CEO, Digital Promise. Edtech has the potential to create powerful learning environments that meet each unique learners’ needs and to foster highly motivated and engaged learners.
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Neo LMS
JUNE 6, 2019
We’ve described before the nuanced distinction between AI and machine learning : machine learning is a subset of AI and encompasses cutting-edge work primarily using neural networks to mimic how the brain computes, applied to the more superior capacity of computers, enabling them to learn. In his BETT talk , Joel Hellermark, founder of Sana technologies of Sweden, and all-round AI-prodigy, (not to be ageist but at 22, his approach, clear insight and success is quite astounding), defines machine
Digital Promise
JUNE 6, 2019
In this third post in our series on authentic learning with virtual exchange , HP Teaching Fellow Tiffany Correa shares how students used Skype to connect to a teacher in Bangladesh. Educators must fully immerse our young leaders of tomorrow in authentic , meaningful connections. This will not only foster empathy, but also build their global awareness.
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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.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 6, 2019
I am constantly amazed at how many students plagiarize schoolwork. They feel no guilt, don’t understand the legal risk they face, and think the argument that “everyone does it” makes it OK. If you want to stop it–and every teacher I know does–you have to get at the reasons why kids think they can steal another’s work and call it their own.
Edsurge
JUNE 6, 2019
MOOCs, shorthand for massive open online courses, have been widely critiqued for their miniscule completion rates. Industry reports and instructional designers alike typically report that only between 5 to 15 percent of students who start free open online courses end up earning a certificate. This does not necessarily make MOOCs a failure. However, since 2012—when MOOCs gained widespread recognition —instructional designers have made significant strides in designing scalable learning experiences
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Edsurge
JUNE 6, 2019
Sarah Horn wants to correct a myth about students who stop college before graduating. Students don’t always leave college because they can’t handle the academic rigor. Often, she says, a life event usually interrupts their studies—starting a family or a parent becomes ill, for example—and the CEO of ReUp Education says students shouldn’t suffer for it.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JUNE 6, 2019
WURRLYedu is a content platform that delivers culturally relevant lesson plans and a comprehensive suite of tools to make music education fun, effective, and affordable for teachers and students. For.read more.
Edsurge
JUNE 6, 2019
Colleges and universities with prison education programs are increasingly using technology to deliver instruction to incarcerated individuals, even with strict limitations on internet access in correctional facilities. But the technology is also raising serious questions about quality. Those are among the findings of a new report from Ithaka S+R , a nonprofit education consultancy, that uses original and existing research to describe the landscape of prison education programs today and the chall
eSchool News
JUNE 6, 2019
There’s a big difference between working at a job that you have to do and discovering a career that you love to do. Our goal as educators should be to help students pursue careers they’re passionate about by encouraging them to explore their interests–and by connecting them to career exploration and possible career paths that align with those interests.
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
JUNE 6, 2019
Add Audio Files to Your Google Slides A new feature in Google Slides is the ability to add an audio file. No more hacking inserting YouTube videos to get an audio only recording on your Google Slides presentation. When teachers can talk less, students can do more. Creating interactive Google Slides presentations where students can […]. The post AUDIO in Google Slides appeared first on Teacher Tech.
eSchool News
JUNE 6, 2019
As someone with years of experience working with visually impaired students, I am thrilled by the transition from traditional to digital classrooms–and I am particularly excited by the opportunities that new technology is bringing with it. Although there has long been a shortage of accessible educational apps for this population of students, especially at the preschool and elementary levels, fresh innovations in educational game design are coming to the rescue.
Kitaboo on EdTech
JUNE 6, 2019
What is STEM? The acronym STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. More recently, arts were added to this educational model, as educators believed that art and creativity play an important role in the understanding of the former subjects in the STEM Curriculum , thus changing the acronym from STEM to STEAM. Although they can be used interchangeably.
TeacherCast
JUNE 6, 2019
Welcome to the TeacherCast Educational Network. Learn how to transform the traditional 5-paragraph essay into an educational podcast using Synth! The post Turn Your Traditional 5-Paragraph Essay Into An Interactive Podcast! appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.
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.
Graphite Blog
JUNE 6, 2019
Educators' approach to internet safety in the classroom has changed as the technology and our use of it continues to evolve. In the past, digital citizenship lessons on internet safety focused more on dos and don'ts, like do create safe passwords and don't talk to strangers online. While secure passwords are certainly important for technology users of all ages, and stranger danger is nothing to take lightly, most internet safety dilemmas are much more nuanced.
The Principal of Change
JUNE 6, 2019
Here is a scenario: The year is 2030, and you are having a conversation at a dinner party. Eventually, people start talking about a significant historical event, and you have never heard about it before. You quickly check out of the conversation and go to your mobile device (it is totally going to be called something else but bear with me) to figure out what people are talking about because your school was against memorization of anything because you could just “Google” it.
Graphite Blog
JUNE 6, 2019
Educators' approach to internet safety in the classroom has changed as the technology and our use of it continues to evolve. In the past, digital citizenship lessons on internet safety focused more on dos and don'ts, like do create safe passwords and don't talk to strangers online. While secure passwords are certainly important for technology users of all ages, and stranger danger is nothing to take lightly, most internet safety dilemmas are much more nuanced.
The Innovative Educator
JUNE 6, 2019
During this month's #NYCSchoolsTechChat we will d iscuss how what we are going to share and learn at this summer’s #NYCSchoolsTech Summit. Participants can join us for the chat, then come to our in-person Summit on Wednesday, July 31st. The Summit is free to educators. You can visit the #NYCSchoolsTech Summit site to register and get more information.
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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
JUNE 6, 2019
Both live and prerecorded teacher webinars can share information that is actionable and ready for you to try out in your classroom.
MiddleWeb
JUNE 6, 2019
Christopher Danielson takes kids, tweens and teens on a journey of exploration as they think about and interact with math in new ways. Based in his research and teaching, How Many? helps students see far beyond simple responses and think creatively, writes Linda Biondi.
Fractus Learning
JUNE 6, 2019
Elephant Toothpaste is a fun science experiment to see the physical foamy effect of a chemical reaction. There is enough foam squirting out for an elephant to brush its teeth. Maybe elephants don’t like brushing their […].
MiddleWeb
JUNE 6, 2019
In this fun and easy-to-read book John Spencer and AJ Juliani guide readers through the steps to move students from compliance to empowerment, writes Laura Von Staden. The authors are realistic about possible obstacles and offer remedies. Be sure to read the Foreword!
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.
Turnitin
JUNE 6, 2019
The Turnitin Difference: Read about our partnership with CORE, which protects open access repository content.
techlearning
JUNE 6, 2019
The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum website offers educators a wealth of resources and guidelines for teaching about this sensitive topic.
Flocabulary
JUNE 6, 2019
We’re nearly halfway through 2019, and Flocab has so much new content to show for it. If you don’t follow us on Pinterest, you probably don’t know about our New Lessons board , where we post our newest lessons. Never fear, this blog post will cover all our new additions since January! New Lessons. ELA. We created our new Compound Words and Interjections lessons with morph suits in front of a green screen!
MIND Research Institute
JUNE 6, 2019
As the school year wraps up, there are many special ways to celebrate student success with ST Math ! Celebrating your students helps them feel proud and excited about their growth throughout the school year. It also rewards their intrinsic motivation for achieving their own learning goals. Whether it was persevering through a challenging puzzle, using ST Math for 30 minutes three times a week, or completing 100% of ST Math, here are some ways to celebrate end-of-year ST Math achievement.
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.
TeacherCast
JUNE 6, 2019
In this lesson, we are going to be taking a look at what could be considered a “traditional writing assignment” and learning how to turn the 5-Paragraph Essay into a dynamic lesson that incorporates both audio and video podcasts to provide students an extra layer into the learning experience. If you have any comments or questions on this lesson, please leave a message below in the comments section or Tweet to us @PodcastingToday.
ExcelinEd
JUNE 6, 2019
In the past month, Excel in Ed and Burning Glass Technologies have released three elements of Credentials Matter , a first-of-its-kind analysis that examines whether the credentials students earn align with real-world employer demand. CredentialsMatter.org , the most extensive data collection available on industry-recognized credentials earned in states.
Edsurge
JUNE 6, 2019
Paying off student loans has become the new cool. Last month, billionaire Robert F. Smith, CEO of Vista Equity Partners, pledged to pay off the debt for his alma mater’s graduating class. It was a hard act to follow (although Burger King tried ). Now, a publicly-traded education company that serves millions of college students has ramped up student debt relief services for its own employees.
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