Teacher Reboot Camp
AUGUST 27, 2016
“Numbers have an important story to tell. They rely on you to give them a clear and convincing voice.” – Stephen Few. This year get your students to visualize difficult concepts or understand a process by teaching with infographics. Use infographics to introduce a chapter, unit, or lesson. Students can work in small groups to decipher the infographic.
EdTech4Beginners
AUGUST 27, 2016
Kahoot! is a really fun and motivating app for learning. Games and quizzes which incorporate videos, images and diagrams can be created by the teacher and then students can compete against each other. Pupils can also create games for their peers. And it doesn’t have to be played solely in class – pupils can play against other schools anywhere in the world.
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Edsurge
AUGUST 27, 2016
Like many parents, Sal Khan has bought Itsy Bitsy Spider, Park Math and other educational apps created by Duck Duck Moose , a San Mateo, Calif.-based startup. But the Khan Academy founder just scored what looks a bargain: getting the company’s entire product suite, along with its development team, for less than what he paid for those apps. On Aug. 25, Duck Duck Moose announced that it has “donated” its intellectual property and become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Khan Academy.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
AUGUST 27, 2016
Coding is believed to be the 21st century literacy par excellence. Codes make up the totality of our digital world. They are a universal language that every computer speak. Teaching kids coding will.read more.
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My Paperless Classroom
AUGUST 27, 2016
Learn how to become a power searcher in Gmail, Google Drive, and on Google.com using this downloadable cheat sheet. The post Quick Search Tips for Google, Drive, and Gmail (Downloadable Cheat Sheet) appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
AUGUST 27, 2016
Language learning has never been this easy especially with the proliferation of web technologies and mobile apps that enable learners to learn a new language right from the comforts of their own.read more.
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The Innovative Educator
AUGUST 27, 2016
Holding strong at the top for another week is a post that outlines how to Move From Lecture to Learning. This post is essential for innovative educators looking forward to #backtoschool strategies that go beyond the lecture. Also at the top is a topic on every teacher’s mind as they prepare for #backtoschool. Classroom set up and design. This post looks at what various classroom designs are inviting students to do.
My Paperless Classroom
AUGUST 27, 2016
Does Pokemon Go have any educational value? We would love to get your opinion on our new Twitter Poll. The post Pokemon Go: An Educational Revolution … or a 15 min place holder until the elections? appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network.
Turning Learning On Its Head
AUGUST 27, 2016
Jon had a chance to visit with Italy’s top flipper. Maurizio Maglioni leads La Classe Capovolta , an organiztion training Italian teachers in the implementation of flipped learning. Jon had a chance to visit with Italy’s top flipper. Maurizio Maglioni leads La Classe Capovolta , an organiztion training Italian teachers in the implementation of flipped learning.
My Paperless Classroom
AUGUST 27, 2016
How do you define the word "value"? Is it a term that refers to a mutual relationship where thoughts and ideas are exchanged? Perhaps it's a business transaction where services and opinions are exchanged for a monetary amount? How do you feel about the way that EdTech companies are collaborating with educators today? The post We asked if you feel educators are being valued by EdTech venders … and here are the results appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network.
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.
Adjusting Course
AUGUST 27, 2016
Moving is never easy…unless you’re going to a totally epic new website! That’s right!! The Adjusting Course blog has officially moved and you’re invited to come with us. Actually…wait a second. All you need to do is “ subscribe here ” and we’ll deliver relevant blog posts directly to you in the comfort of your nest (or e-mail inbox).
Adam Welcome
AUGUST 27, 2016
It’s not just about a workout or a calorie burn - it’s a time, for you. Let's go! So many people I know say they don’t have time, can’t find the time, before they had kids they ran, when they were younger. You've gotta find your groove ! Each morning the patter of my feet, my shoes on the road help to find my beat. Hearing the sounds that only happen super early in the morning - most people don’t hear these sounds. 4:00 am is when my alarm goes off, it’s the time of day I’ve always loved the mos
RafranzDavis.com
AUGUST 27, 2016
I am convinced that people who work “in edtech” but outside of schools have zero clue as to how schools run. It becomes even more apparent as my phone rings at the oddest, yet calculated times…beginning of the day, around “lunch”…end of the day. My caller ID almost always bears the name of some edtech company or rep and I cringe each and every time.
Adam Welcome
AUGUST 27, 2016
For the last four to five years I've been running about three marathons a year. Lots of people ask me about my gear, so here you go! Disclaimer - I don't work for Brooks or get paid by Brooks , but I do wear Brooks from head to toe for my gear! Brooks Adrenaline have been my shoes for SO many years and I can't recommend them enough. I've been loving the fun colors from Brooks lately and this one below is my new favorite color and have been through a few pairs and wearing them tomorrow for Santa
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.
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 27, 2016
This just out: Turnitin has released “ Rethink Feedback” –themed resources to help K-12 teachers and higher education instructors teach proper methods of attribution and help improve student writing skills in response to the ongoing priority teachers place on not only improving writing skills but educating students about plagiarism and integrity.
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