EdTech Magazine
APRIL 26, 2016
By Mike Patterson Teachers say they lack proper technology support, but schools can turn the tables on inadequate training programs using these best practices.
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APRIL 26, 2016
Maine is lucky in that we have both the Maine Learning Technology Initiative ( MLTI ) and NetworkMaine. Both have helped close the Digital Access Divide for Maine’s schools. MLTI has helped bring 1to1 to more than a third of Maine’s students (and 100% of 7th and 8th grade) – this doesn’t even count what districts have done on their own – and NetworkMaine, a partnership between the Maine University System, the Maine Department of Education, and Maine’s public l
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Digital Promise
APRIL 26, 2016
Through our work with the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools (VILS), we’re impacting the lives of students in diverse communities all across the United States. Two of our VILS locations are on Maui, Hawaii, which has an extraordinarily rich culture and strong community traditions. Kalama Intermediate School is committed to celebrating and preserving Hawaiian history, culture, and the native language.
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APRIL 26, 2016
Maine is lucky in that we have both the Maine Learning Technology Initiative ( MLTI ) and NetworkMaine. Both have helped close the Digital Access Divide for Maine’s schools. MLTI has helped bring 1to1 to more than a third of Maine’s students (and 100% of 7th and 8th grade) – this doesn’t even count what districts have done on their own – and NetworkMaine, a partnership between the Maine University System, the Maine Department of Education, and Maine’s public l
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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
APRIL 26, 2016
I don’t write enough about special needs so when Rose contacted me with an article idea, I was thrilled. Rose Scott is a literary teacher who is interested in making education comfortable for students with special needs. Her dream is to help students explore their talents and abilities. You can follow her on Twitter: @ roserose_sc. In this article, Rose writes about a little-known problem that students may unknowingly suffer from that may make it look like they are plagiarising when–
Battelle for Kids
APRIL 26, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 3, Number 25. Driving question: How can STEM teachers harness the power of storytelling? Part II. Answering Our Call. In part II, Jim outlines how he and his students use technology tools to tell their own STEM stories. Included you will find imbedded links to a selection of stories and suggestions on how to use these tools to tell students' STEM stories as well as links to other resources mentioned in this post.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Digital Promise
APRIL 26, 2016
Much like books, apps, movies and music, games have proven to be valuable tools for teachers, and it turns out, many teachers are using them. According to a survey conducted by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, 78 percent of surveyed teachers use games in the classroom. If you ask teachers what they like about games, many cite their ability to excite students who are more challenging to engage in class.
Securly
APRIL 26, 2016
Research results are extremely varied on this topic, and complete condemnation is unfounded. There are a wide variety of factors and silver linings accompanying this issue; thus, we have compiled the pros and cons of the top online activities (across various age groups) in the table below: Taken from Securly’s Managing Screen Time: The Student’s Perspective white paper.
TeacherCast
APRIL 26, 2016
Starting today, Google Drive users working on Chrome can receive notifications whenever a file or folder has been manipulated by another user. The post Google Drive Receives Notifications For Docs, Sheets, appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network.
Edutopia
APRIL 26, 2016
Photo credit: Brian Kulak Brian Kulak School Climate A hands-on administrator asks teachers to become students for a class period and, at his prompting, model trust, academic risk taking, and camaraderie.
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
APRIL 26, 2016
A STEM rotation model engages students in multifaceted projects with real-world implications. What does it mean to truly apply classroom knowledge? Years ago, application meant a comprehensive exam or essay. In today’s educational environment, students are encouraged to apply what they’ve learned, not just on tests, but during multifaceted, multimedia projects that bring relevance to lessons and help students realize how their learning is used every day in the real world.
Turning Learning On Its Head
APRIL 26, 2016
By far one of the biggest struggles when implementing a flipped mastery program is the area of assessment. Learn why Jon stopped giving quizzes in his Flipped Mastery Class. Listen to this four minute radio episode. By far one of the biggest struggles when implementing a flipped mastery program is the area of assessment. Learn why Jon stopped giving quizzes in his Flipped Mastery Class.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
APRIL 26, 2016
April 26, 2016 Google Classroom is one of the best web-based platforms teachers can use to facilitate their work and create paperless classrooms. It can help you establish a virtual space for your.read more.
EdTechTeacher
APRIL 26, 2016
This post first appeared on Daily Genius. One of the staple tools in Google Drive is Google Slides. Typically viewed as a tool to create linear presentations, much like PowerPoint, there are potentially two interesting approaches to using Google Slides in the classroom that move beyond traditional linear presentation slides. One is a hidden gem inside of Google Slides that allows a user to create linked presentations slides, the other turns Google Slides into a published book online.
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.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
APRIL 26, 2016
April 26, 2016 Point is an excellent Chrome extension to use to share links and collaboratively discuss web content with others. This is especially ideal for student researchers. Point allows.read more.
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 26, 2016
On average, $1 out of every $3 that public research universities and land-grant institutions spent on financial aid in the 2014-15 academic year went to students without financial need, according to a new analysis of institutional aid data that I conducted. This analysis focused on public universities represented by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) , which lobbies on behalf of the most prestigious public universities in North America.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
APRIL 26, 2016
April 26, 2016 Below are two important tips that you may want to try in your Gmail. The first one shows you how to automatically forward incoming emails to a different account. For instance if.read more.
MiddleWeb
APRIL 26, 2016
Teaching coach Elizabeth Stein wants every co-teacher to develop the moral courage "to speak up, reach out, and do what is right in the face of forces that might lead a person to act in some other way." She shares three powerful ways to work toward this goal.
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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
ProfHacker
APRIL 26, 2016
A few weeks ago, coincidentally during Day of DH 2016 , it was brought to my attention that Voyant , a web-based text analysis tool, had upgraded to Version 2.0. This has been a popular tool with ProfHackers ( I’ve written about using it as has Brian ), and the new version is a great improvement. The list of changes includes: a cleaner, crisper appearance. better cross-platform and mobile device support (all tools in HTML5, no Flash or Java Applets). advanced search capabilities, including wildc
EmergingEdTech
APRIL 26, 2016
Ever found yourself frustrated by the wall of technology between your students and your teaching? In this article, Steffen Hedebrandt provides 5 ways to take back the classroom and succeed with your. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
TeachThought - Learn better.
APRIL 26, 2016
The post Helping Your Students Learn To Reflect On Their Learning appeared first on TeachThought.
eSchool News
APRIL 26, 2016
Series includes the brightest lumens-per-pound full 1080p HD projector on the market. InFocus Corporation has introduced its new IN1116 and IN1118HD WXGA and full HD ultra-mobile projectors, which are compact and light enough to pack and bring anywhere. “When you’re on the road for business, your best travel companion is anything that saves you space and time,” said Dave Duncan, InFocus product manager. “Both the IN1116 and IN1118HD come with built-in 4GB memory and a USB
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
APRIL 26, 2016
Sometimes as teachers we hurt. We have headaches, backaches, heart aches, and loss. But so much is dependent on educators being at school. In fact, it is often harder for educators to take a day off than it is to just work sick. Lesson plans for subs, the 3 days it takes to get your class back on track after an absence, and the catching up that has to be done often makes us want to muddle through.
Edutopia
APRIL 26, 2016
Photo credit: iStock.com/monkeybusinessimages Ellen Shelton Student Voice By separating heated rhetoric from effective argument styles, today's young writers and thinkers examine the national political debate as their first step toward becoming tomorrow's voters.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
APRIL 26, 2016
Global Leadership Week (GLW) is a week-long celebration of leadership through global action in K-20 education, taking place this week, April 25 - 29, 2016, and organized by the Global Education Conference (GEC) Network. Today is "Global Leadership Day," our virtual 4-hour online mini-conference ( go here directly for the schedule and to enter sessions ).
Fractus Learning
APRIL 26, 2016
Keeping your baby out of the sun is absolutely necessary for their safety. Babies’ skin has less melanin than older children or adults and sun exposure can cause your baby painful burns and even illness. A baby beach tent is the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors with your little one without subjecting them to the sun and other elements like wind, sand, and even insects.
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.
Adam Welcome
APRIL 26, 2016
Someone asked me the other day about the home visits I do. How did they start, what was the catalyst? Why do you even do home visits? Here's why! When I was an Assistant Principal there were a few kids who really had trouble getting up and coming to school in the morning! I get it, mornings are tough, parents work late, parents sleep in, everyone is trying to get out of the house, it's stressful.
SpeechTechie
APRIL 26, 2016
Scavenger hunts make for great speech and language activities as they require students to work with categories, use descriptive language, problem solve (and therefore use critical language forms such as because, so, if/then) and work together. Monkey Spot is a unique app, using the iOS camera as the means to capture a number of items on themed lists (note that for now this is an iPhone app only, but it can be installed on iPads, so use the link or change your app store search filter to look for
Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous
APRIL 26, 2016
One of our favorite kinds of poetry to create each year is book spine poetry. It is a kind of found poetry where the words found on the spines of books create the lines of a poem. Every 2nd grade class came to the library for a one-hour session to create book spine poems individually or in pairs. To begin our time, I briefly explained found poetry and then told a story about how I created my own book spine poem.
Learning with 'e's
APRIL 26, 2016
In yesterday's post I mentioned the Youth Media Team who featured at the ICT in Education Conference in Ireland. I also stressed how important it is to give students a voice in their own education. Students should be at the centre of the learning process - where else could they legitimately be? However, if they don't have a voice in their own learning, they are peripheral to the process, and education fails them.
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