Catlin Tucker

MARCH 26, 2018

The Station Rotation Model is a blended learning model where students rotate through a series of online and offline stations. This model is an easier shift for elementary teachers who are already use learning stations with students. Unfortunately, most secondary teachers do not learn how to design lessons using stations in credential school. Most of us are still be trained to teach using a whole group lesson model, so reimagining a lesson to rotate students through a series of stations feels dau

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Ditch That Textbook

MARCH 26, 2018

Let’s see if you sound like many people I’ve talked to about sketchnotes (and the former version of myself): “I’d love to be able to do that. I’d love for my students to be able to do it. But I can’t draw! I’m not an artist.” Sketchnoting (or visual notetaking) is a great skill for […].

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 26, 2018

Day 73 of 80 Days of Excellence From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The last few weeks have been very difficult. While I’m not going to go into the reasons, it has been a combination of personal and professional stress in many ways for me. So, as I started thinking about the need I have for a “spring break,” I realized that sometimes it is important to stop things to focus.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 26, 2018

Vivek Singh and his colleague, Ilya Mishra, are new contributors to Ask a Tech Teacher who specialize in online learning and educational technology (more on Ilya’s bio below). I know you’ll enjoy their thoughts: To be an integral part of this relatively young digital age, it is imperative for educators to keep up with the technological advances in every sector.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 26, 2018

This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Read the original version here. Most of the skills we need to do our jobs — the ability to complete tasks, collaborate with colleagues, circumvent obstacles, and plan for future assignments — are skills we learn at work, not before. But when employees learn by doing, they don’t always recognize when and how the learning is happening — and likewise do not consider the best ways to optimize their le

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Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2018

I wasn’t surprised when my first student delayed graduating because a required capstone class was full; perhaps she waited too long to register. But when my fifth and sixth advisees couldn’t get spots and when it happened again the following term, I knew the problem wasn’t the students. There were too few instructors due to a change in budget allocations, yet university policy required capstone class sizes to remain small—issues that were well outside my influence as an academic advisor.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 26, 2018

8 Ways To Help Students Learn More From Others Than They Do From You. The post How To Help Students Learn From Anything appeared first on TeachThought.

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Marketplace K-12

MARCH 26, 2018

A nearly three-fold increase in appropriations for the Title IV-A block grant in the new federal budget means many districts can dedicate more funds to ed-tech training for teachers. The post $1.1 Billion Federal Block Grant Makes Ed-Tech Training Higher Priority Than Software, Devices appeared first on Market Brief.

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TeacherCast

MARCH 26, 2018

It can be said that a good Technology Coach is like having a box of band-aids in your car. You really don't ever think you will need them … until you really need them. When done right, the Technology Coach position in a school district is an invaluable resource both for students, teachers, and administrators.… The post 12 Educational Technology Coaches to turn to when you get stuck in the classroom #AskTheTechCoach appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.

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Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2018

The Brightmoor neighborhood in the western edge of Detroit—ravaged by poverty and gang violence, riddled with abandoned homes and boarded-up schools, and lacking public transportation options—has no shortage of wicked problems that exasperate chronic absenteeism in its schools. In fact, there is only one high school, Detroit Community Schools, a charter school, left in the area after other district-run campuses were shut down or abandoned.

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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.

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Fractus Learning

MARCH 26, 2018

When we see how much time kids put in playing with their iPad or XBox One, you might wonder if there is anyone under the age of thirty that still plays board games. Good news! People […].

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eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2018

This year’s E-rate cycle may be over, but in order to be well prepared for the next one, now is the time to start the connectivity conversation with your school district. In today’s classrooms, high-speed internet is no longer an option; it has become a necessity. Digital learning helps students grasp concepts more fully, and not having access to the wealth of information found in online videos, apps, and curriculum puts these students at an immediate disadvantage to their connected peers.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 26, 2018

The last time we covered Google Classroom integrated apps we featured 3 good applications students can use to improve their reading and writing skills. In today’s post, we are sharing with you this.read more.

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eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2018

Digital systems need to work together to meet your district’s needs, but today’s digital learning environment is disjointed. The ever-growing number of tools do not seamlessly integrate into the learning environment, thus making it time consuming for teachers to innovate and personalize instruction. Luckily, there is a way to greatly reduce the time spent manually uploading rosters so that teachers can access digital learning tools and content, search multiple platforms to find the right resourc

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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.

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Fractus Learning

MARCH 26, 2018

When we see how much time kids put in playing with their iPad or XBox One, you might wonder if there is anyone under the age of thirty that still plays board games. Good news! People […].

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TeacherCast

MARCH 26, 2018

Math and science are foundational for a well-rounded education. Proficiency in these subjects allows students to embark on exciting careers, solving the world’s problems, building the technology of the future, and even curing deadly diseases. The post 7 Great STEM Resources for Educators, Parents & Students appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 26, 2018

When administrators in Ohio’s Mentor Public Schools were buying MacBooks during the 2015-16 school year, the local Best Buy was offering a lower price than Apple, even after the company’s standard discount for school districts. Superintendent Matt Miller pushed for a better deal, but Apple said it would not budge from its price list. The company prohibits most third parties from selling new devices to school districts, so Miller couldn’t place a bulk order with Best Buy as a district official.

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TeacherCast

MARCH 26, 2018

Two-Step Verification is a process where in order to access your valued and secure information, you would need to first type in your password and THEN type in a security code that is sent to one of several devices (your phone is the most popular method). But. should schools adopt this feature? The post Two-Step Verification is Critical in Todays Digital Classrooms … but… Should Schools Adopt this Feature?

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 26, 2018

Under federal law, schools have to help students with disabilities create a transition plan for life after high school. The transition plans include goals for further education, careers and independent living. But many experts, parents and students say schools often set the bar too low. Christine Bradley knew her son Peter wanted to take some college classes, work in an office and save up to buy his own house after high school.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 26, 2018

by TeachThought Staff Episode 113 of the TeachThought Podcast is the final episode in a 12-part series on reinventing learning for the always-on generation. The series is based on the award-winning book, Reinventing Learning For The Always-On Generation: Strategies And Apps That Work. In this series, Ryan Schaaf takes a look at what a modern learner ‘is’ and […].

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Teacher Tech

MARCH 26, 2018

Have #ISTEladiesroadtrip Come To You ViewSonic is sponsoring the ISTE Ladies Roadtrip to ISTE18. Alice Keeler, Lisa Dabbs (New Teacher Chat), Christine Pinto (Google Apps for Littles), and Sarah Kerns (ViewSonic) will be driving from Los Angeles to Chicago! If you would like the road trip to stop in your town, fill out the Google […]. The post #ISTEladiesroadtrip Coming To You and Have Alice Make You Carnitas appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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ProfHacker

MARCH 26, 2018

March 31 is World Backup Day , an annual event designed to “raise awareness about backups and data preservation.” As their slogan says: Don’t Be an April Fool. Be prepared. Back up your files on March 31st. Hard drives fail. Flood, fire, and storm damage can wreck your office. Human beings make mistakes. For all these reasons, you need data backup.

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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.

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Iterating Toward Openness

MARCH 26, 2018

My daughter is on a mission to bring some positivity to her little corner of the internet. I recognize that I’m biased, but I’m constantly impressed by how she proactively looks for positive and uplifting things to post. Like this weekend: spring has just arrived bringing new life and new opportunities. now’s the time to reevaluate, change and become something better.

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Jamf on EdTech

MARCH 26, 2018

In addition to compatibility with Apple's new operating systems, Jamf's most recent release includes new features that support the latest payloads, restrictions and mobile device management (MDM) commands. Get the details.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 26, 2018

Credit: Chalkbeat. Memphis has a special, painful relationship with the memory of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. It was here, on April 4, 1968, that the iconic civil rights leader was assassinated. For so many Memphis residents who lived through those shocking and frightening days, King’s death was a life-changing moment. To mark the 50th anniversary of King’s death, Chalkbeat wanted to know: How did students react to his killing?

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Education Superhighway

MARCH 26, 2018

Although this year’s E-rate cycle has come to a close, it is never too early to start planning for upgrade implementation and your future network management. For school districts that procured funding last cycle and are ready to implement, it’s critical to make sure the end results serve your long-term goals. Below are some tips for managing the managing the installation and ongoing network maintenance to ensure your upgrade is successful in the years to come.

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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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eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2018

Ed. note : App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education , which helps educators find the best ed-tech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly. Click here to read the full app review. Writable. What’s It Like?

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MiddleWeb

MARCH 26, 2018

Why do middle school students study The Great Depression? What do we want them to learn and understand about this period in American history? Media literacy expert Frank Baker offers a wealth of teaching ideas tied to the novel The Grapes of Wrath and its film treatment.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 26, 2018

Mississippi’s participation rate in a federally funded after-school supper program is one of the lowest in the nation, according to a new report. Hundreds of hungry children may be missing out on free meals they are eligible to receive. Employees of a Mississippi school serve lunch. A new report found many students may be missing out on after-school supper programs.

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techlearning

MARCH 26, 2018

I vividly remember the first time I ever heard the word “constructivism”. I was sitting in a classroom on the east campus of the University of Nebraska during the Nebraska Math and Science Initiative with other teams of teachers from across the state. “You can’t learn something new unless you can explain it using something you already know.” Epiphany!

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AI-powered tools like virtual assistants and chatbots provide instant guidance and support, while data analytics offer valuable insights for educators and administrators.

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