Dangerously Irrelevant

APRIL 8, 2019

We’re so quick to bemoan the lack of ethics in our students. They cheat. They copy. They take shortcuts on the work. We complain incessantly about their work ethic, their commitment to their classwork and homework, and their failure to find interest or meaning in the learning tasks we put before them. Lost in these laments is any recognition that a vast amount of what we ask our students to do in school is indeed actually meaningless.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 8, 2019

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: #7–Transparent Backgrounds.

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2019

In 2013, I was hired to teach computer science (CS) and video game design to students in grades K-5 at Monte Sano Elementary School in Huntsville, Ala. It was my first full-time teaching job. A year earlier, I had graduated with a teaching degree in elementary education. Though I was technology savvy, none of my classwork or student teaching prepared me for this.

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The Web20Classroom

APRIL 8, 2019

I recently returned from a trip to Paris, France where I attended a gathering with over 250 educators from across the world. In their respective countries, these educators were the best of the best; innovative, creative and focused on creating student-centered learning for everyone. While I have traveled internationally before (Qatar and the UAE most recently) this was my first trip to France where I would be immersed in the French language.

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APRIL 8, 2019

Keyboarding is, perhaps, the most essential of all 21st-century skills. With computers in use across the majority of U.S. schools now, many educators may feel the need to focus on educational software. But while the debate rages over how to best implement technology into the classroom, we should also be mindful of the need to develop the fundamental skills required to interact fully with the machines themselves.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2019

Today’s kindergartners are the class of 2030, and by the time they enter the workforce, it will look vastly different. Occupations will need expertise, creativity, grit, and, most importantly, people who can learn and cultivate new skills. But if we’re going to ensure the class of 2030 succeeds, our current education system needs an overhaul and a refreshed focus, according to a new report from Microsoft.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2019

Teachers from previous decades may have focused on “What did I teach?,” but the new focus is “What did the students learn?” Whether classroom resources are digital or not, educators can collect data every day to inform their instruction. In the presentation “ Authentic Learning Starts with Informed Instruction ,” Michael Haggen, chief academic officer at Scholastic Education, and Suzanne Lucas, vice president of product marketing for Scholastic Education Digital Solutions, discussed how teachers

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2019

It’s a trilogy in the making, and for 2U’s third chapter, the online program management company wants in on bootcamps. That’s how 2U co-founder and CEO, Chip Paucek, framed its latest deal : acquiring Trilogy Education Services , an education company that helps set up and run short-term coding programs at university extension schools, for $750 million.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 8, 2019

One theory for how to improve schools begins not with teachers in the classroom but with the principals who hire and oversee them. To that end, the Wallace Foundation spent $85 million on a five-year project to improve school principals in six cities and large urban counties, from New York to Denver, beginning in 2011. (The Wallace Foundation is also among the funders of the The Hechinger Report.

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MiddleWeb

APRIL 8, 2019

That day you left your notes at home. Or taught a stupendous lesson that left kids bored. Or found a student's super essay was all plagiarized. Or arranged a special speaker only to learn about a conflicting event. Middle school teacher Lauren Brown offers solace and a mood lifting idea.

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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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TeacherCast

APRIL 8, 2019

If you are anything like me, you have a few places that you look to every day to keep your digital life organized. In my TeacherCast University course, Stop … Drop … and Get Organized , I love teaching teachers how to use Gmail and it's many archiving features to trim down their inboxes into manageable labels. However, this week, a brand new digital partnership was launched that will help users not just save important emails but put the most important communications alongside your

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 8, 2019

It's National Library Week, and we couldn't resist paying homage to one of the most important members of the school community: librarians. Also known as library media specialists, librarians play a unique role in our schools. Often asked to take on a wide range of duties, these passionate and savvy educators deserve more than only a week of praise.

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TeacherCast

APRIL 8, 2019

Are you looking to find the perfect way to archive and organize your Gmail messages? If so, check out the new Evernote Add-on for Gmail that allows you to. The post New Google Add-on Allows Gmail Users To Save Emails Directly To Evernote appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.

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Gaggle Speaks

APRIL 8, 2019

Following a switch to a 1:1 technology initiative, Huntley Community School District 158 in Algonquin, IL needed a solution to monitor students’ activity. The district implemented Gaggle to gain full visibility over students’ email and Google Drive activity, allowing them to react quickly and seamlessly to any situations that put students at risk. The district, which encompasses nearly 10,000 students, has been using Gaggle since the 2016–17 school year.

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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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TeacherCast

APRIL 8, 2019

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick take a look at the important period of time that happens after a major PD Session and discuss several things that a Tech Coach can do to engage their teachers both in large, medium, and small group settings. The post How Can Tech Coaches Use PD Days To Establish A Month’s Worth Of Teacher Interactions?

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ExcelinEd

APRIL 8, 2019

Excel in Ed CEO Patricia Levesque recently joined Voices4Ed and Pundits on the Porch to discuss one of her favorite subjects: education choice in Florida! Voices4Ed: Should Public Dollars Go Towards Private School Choice? April 3, 2019. In this episode of Education Post’s Voices4Ed podcast, Excel in Ed CEO Patricia Levesque talks about the expansion of the Florida voucher program that will enable more low-income students to gain access to state-backed scholarships for private schools.

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EmergingEdTech

APRIL 8, 2019

Questions, Ideas, and Rich Activities Ready to Use to Dig Into Current Events and Explore Them With Your Students Every day we are assailed by stories about the world around us. News media come at us. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

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MindShift

APRIL 8, 2019

A recent MindShift article highlighted some things teachers should be aware of if they’re bringing mindfulness into their classrooms. Students may have experienced trauma that makes sitting silently with their eyes closed feel threatening, and teachers can’t assume it will be an easy practice for every child. That awareness is important to create an inclusive environment, but it doesn’t mean that teachers shouldn’t cultivate their own mindfulness practice or use some techniques with students.

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APRIL 8, 2019

“ISTE is about highlighting the stories of educators who are making incredible contributions to our practice and the world,” said ISTE CEO Richard Culatta.

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 8, 2019

It's National Library Week, and we couldn't resist paying homage to one of the most important members of the school community: librarians. Also known as library media specialists, librarians play a unique role in our schools. Often asked to take on a wide range of duties, these passionate and savvy educators deserve more than only a week of praise.

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techlearning

APRIL 8, 2019

“As the FY2019 E-rate application period closes, initial results show vibrant activity among schools and libraries seeking support,” said John Harrington, CEO of Funds For Learning.

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Marketplace K-12

APRIL 8, 2019

Renaissance has acquired Early Learning Labs, while Nearpod will acquire Flocabulary and Instructure is purchasing MasteryConnect. The post K-12 Dealmaking: Three Acquisitions–Nearpod of Flocabulary; Renaissance of Early Learning Labs; Instructure of MasteryConnect appeared first on Market Brief.

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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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APRIL 8, 2019

"District 99 chose IXL because it allows our teachers to provide grade-level practice, while also delivering individualized support for each student at their own level," said Mary Mycyck, Director of Mathematics at District 99.

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 8, 2019

Your child just told you they want to have a birthday party at home. At your house. Half a classroom full of energetic, over-stimulated little people. Don’t panic. We’ve got what you need. You need some […].

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techlearning

APRIL 8, 2019

DragonBox Algebra 12+ is a fun and challenging game that teaches kids how to solve algebraic equations.

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ExcelinEd

APRIL 8, 2019

Growing up as a military child , I attended five different schools in three states throughout my K-12 education. . I was fortunate to continue my education in the same school district throughout middle school and high school, but some of my peers were not that lucky. Living in a military community, many students moved every two years which is the typical length of a military assignment.

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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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APRIL 8, 2019

The challenge for fields focused on learning and training is to leverage these technologies to achieve meaningful objectives.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 8, 2019

How K–12 Schools Can Use Next-Generation Content Filtering to Keep Students Safe. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 04/08/2019 - 10:41. Congress passed the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) in 2000, tying E-rate program discounts to a school’s internet safety policy. The FCC requires three elements for compliance: content filtering to prevent access to obscene, pornographic, or harmful images; monitoring of online activities of minors; and education in appropriate online behavior and cyberbullyin

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APRIL 8, 2019

See real-time zoo habitats 24 hours a day.

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2019

The Imax documentary “ Dream Big ” started out with one ambitious goal: Make engineering flashy, appealing and cool. “The American Society of Civil Engineers came to us and said, ‘We have a problem,’” explains Shaun MacGillivray, an executive producer and president of MacGillivray Freeman, the studio behind the film. “They said, ‘There’s a lack of engineers, and we especially need to inspire more minorities and women.

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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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