Digital Promise
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Learning, coaching, and mentoring models for struggling adult learners continue to evolve and can be dramatically enhanced through new technologies. Implementing new technologies allows organizations to explore virtual and blended models that reduce or eliminate hurdles, which can impede an individual’s momentum toward reaching their desired education and employment goals.
Ditch That Textbook
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
After co-authoring Ditch That Homework, I’ve participated in LOTS of meaningful discussions about the subject. And they haven’t all been about “homework is evil and we should ban it all the way across the board.” (This is a common misconception about the title of the book …) Homework is a contentious topic. Everyone seems to […].
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EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez School districts with tight budgets can determine the efficacy of tech by using research-based strategies.
The CoolCatTeacher
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Mandy Froehlich on episode 192 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Mandy Froehlich talks about a tool she uses in her classroom, Flipsnack. Learn how she uses this tool. FlexPath – only at Capella University – lets teachers work at their own pace to earn their MEd in a competency-based learning format.
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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.
Neo LMS
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Including photos in learning materials is the first step towards offering students a more visual learning experience. I won’t go into why there should be more visual elements in school instruction, nor into the many options teachers have to organize learning materials in a visual manner. I already did that here and here. The focus of this blog will be the photos.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Coding–that mystical geeky subject that confounds students and teachers alike. Confess, when you think of coding, you see: …when you should see. It feels like: When it should feel like: December 4-10, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code–a one-hour introduction to coding, programming, and why students should love it.
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Class Tech Integrate
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Inquiry Based Instruction has been an area of study for me for the last couple of years. In my opinion, teaching through inquiry is not only engaging for our students, but develops an essential skill that our kids need to be successful in the 21st century. In this post, I want to share a few of the resources I have been using for the last few years, as well as a few resources that I just learned about.
21st Century Educational Technology and Learning
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
CC0 Creative Commons. As I travel the nation’s schools I see wonderful experiences provided to students as educators provide opportunities for thinking and doing. This leads to some amazing learning, if our process is both intentional and aligned with standards. With this thought of being intentional in mind, I thought I would take a moment to bring Makerspace, Computational Thinking, and Content Standards all together.
TeachThought - Learn better.
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
12 Smart Ideas To Grade Essays Faster by Todd Finley Does grading a stack of papers feel like shoveling smoke for a weekend? Like the payoff does not equal your effort? Over the years, I’ve learned strategies to reduce my essay grading time and mental hangover without sacrificing student accountability and the benefits of feedback. […]. The post 12 Smart Ideas To Grade Essays Faster appeared first on TeachThought.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Many services are paid for upon the satisfactory completion of a task—such as car maintenance, or hair styling, for example. But should a similar model apply to teacher compensation? In South Carolina, Horry County Schools’ virtual program proposes to do just that. The district recently implemented a model that pays its online teachers based on how many of their students complete a course.
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.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Assessments are more than just measuring how well students are doing in particular subjects in school, and they can actually improve student learning. In fact, frequent assessments can have a positive impact on a student’s education from kindergarten through college. While this may make some educators cringe, the reality is that test-enhanced learning, or testing as an aid to learning, has evidence of effectiveness dating back nearly 100 years ( Roediger III, McDaniel, & McDermott, 2006 ).
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Most educators would agree that for learning to be meaningful, students need to find personal connections that help them make the content they’re learning relevant to their own lives. In an English Language Arts class, this might mean reading a book and feeling a connection to a character through a shared experience. For a math class, it might mean relating a lesson on measurement to a recipe they’ve cooked with a family member.
Teacher Tech
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Students Submit Bitmoji to Google Classroom First let me warn you that Bitmoji has some really inappropriate Bitmoji’s. Drinking beer and other things. I would not recommend to students that they install Bitmoji. Some students already have it and their parents know about it. In that case I am okay with them using it, I […]. The post Google Classroom: Students Submit Bitmoji appeared first on Teacher Tech.
MiddleWeb
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Middle graders are unique, often unpredictable writers who are thirsty to refine their own personal voice. To help them succeed, literacy consultant Patty McGee recommends offering adolescent writers individual feedback that is present, empathetic, and choice-filled.
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.
EdTechTeam
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
I don’t like yelling at students, but I used to do it all the time, and maybe you do, too. I’m not referring to yelling at them from a disciplinary standpoint, I am referring to yelling to get their attention. Perhaps you employ the tried-and-true strategy of the countdown from five to get student attention, or even the “clap once if you can hear me” method?
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Colleges often experiment with artificial intelligence to help spot when students need special help, part of an effort to draw predictions from data. But a rush to test—and possibly rely on—algorithms raises many questions, none bigger than this: Could the data lead colleges to rethink how they operate to serve students? Those were key points that emerged during an online panel discussion EdSurge hosted on the promises and perils of AI in education.
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
A student takes a quiz at a high school in Ossining, N.Y. Photo: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report. Trendy styles tend to flare and fade, only to reappear decades later, back in vogue with a new generation. Education innovation can follow a similar pattern. In the early 1990s, Kentucky districts were among those grading student portfolios and assessing performance tasks, instead of standardized tests, and they found themselves on the cutting edge of educational assessment.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
November 14, 2017 Google has recently released a new application called Files Go which is similar in its concept to Apple’s AirDrop with the exception that Files Go works on Android devices. The app.read more.
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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
Shake Up Learning
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
The post How to Design Google PD That Works! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. A Framework for Professional Learning with G Suite. I have delivered hundreds of hours of professional learning over the last ten years or so, and a vast portion of those sessions have focused on using Google tools in the classroom. I’ve learned a lot of lessons as a Google trainer, A LOT!
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
November 14, 2017 If you are using or planning to use Chromebooks in your teaching, the chart below is a resource you should definitely keep handy. This is a collection of useful guidelines to help.read more.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
With more than 20 years in the classroom and at schools, I have always aimed to inspire students and teachers to make learning authentic and relevant to the community and student interests, especially through project-based learning (PBL). Throughout my career, I’ve seen the extraordinary opportunities that students receive when they’re guided by truly talented teachers–like Christie and Tom Wolf from New Technology High School in Napa, Calif.
Education Superhighway
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
As districts start to file their Form 470’s, many are considering the strategies that will put them in the best position to receive the broadband they need at prices they can afford. With recent changes to USAC terminology and service type definitions, there are additional considerations of which anyone forming their filing strategy should be aware.
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.
Tech Helpful
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
It is the time of year where children are targeted by every toy commercial that comes on. Children start adding toy after toy to their list only because they are being bombarded with messages against your will. But fear not, t here are so many choices that parents and grandparents can make that are considered a TOY as well as EDUCATIONAL. Below is a list of potential gifts from my realm of education - STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math).
EmergingEdTech
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
A new generation of VR tech has the potential to transform education all over the world – what role could it play in your classroom? Virtual reality technology has finally reached the point. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
Marketplace K-12
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Many families outside the U.S. long to send their children to American colleges, but the flow of new international students has slowed recently, a report says. The post Number of Foreign Students Studying in U.S. Colleges Shows Signs of ‘Flattening’ appeared first on Market Brief.
techieMusings
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
I am excited to share a post that I had a chance to write as part of Innovate My School’s Accelerating Creativity series! I am entering into my 11th year teaching. Looking back on my journey, it is clear to me that my fascination with technology and its role in the classroom has been the most transformative element of my teaching career. Embracing new tech tools and dreaming up ways to effectively implement them in the classroom has been a truly creative outlet for me, and one that has pu
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.
The Innovative Educator
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
In the days of email, attachments were all the rage. Those days are gone. It's time to say RIP to old-school attachments and start using links instead. Wondering why? Here's a comparison. Functions Links Attachments Place on webpage Yes No Share in form or application Yes No Add to document Yes No Use up storage space No Yes Send in any text messaging / chat service Yes No Make you seem out of touch No Yes Device agnostic Yes No Need more convincing?
The Principal of Change
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
The image below has been circling online and is attributed to Alberto Brea : The simple line that is missing from the picture is this; Blockbuster killed Blockbuster. In reality, they had everything they needed to continue to succeed as well as advantages over competitors. They were the most well known, had stores all over the world, and a history of success.
MIND Research Institute
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Educators know the importance of productive struggle , but the shift to transform math—from worksheets and lectures, to interesting and engaging tasks that enable students to think creatively—doesn't always come easy. Marlboro Township Public Schools developed a district-wide mission to move away from digitized math drills and put students in the mindset to think creatively and build perseverance.
edWeb.net
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
How should an entire district begin teaching digital citizenship? Creativity, flexibility, and strong goals are a must. In “ Roadmap to Districtwide Digital Citizenship Adoption ,” Theresa Ellington, Instructional Technology Manager at Life Schools Charter School in Texas, explained how she was able to implement a digital citizenship curriculum throughout the Title I district with limited time and no money, and shared lessons learned from the district’s first year using a digital citizenship cur
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