EdTech Magazine
APRIL 24, 2017
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Educating students about online interactions and safety is important, but so is educator understanding of what it means to be a digital citizen.
Ditch That Textbook
APRIL 24, 2017
As a teacher, I went all-in on being as digital as possible years ago. I made the “I’m going totally paperless” statement like so many well-meaning teachers. I had my best-laid plans ready to go. There were glitches and road bumps, but my class was becoming more and more digital. But something was missing. A [.].
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The CoolCatTeacher
APRIL 24, 2017
A conversation with Joan Flaherty on episode 61 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life” Mary Oliver. Today’s guest, Joan Flaherty, author of Rest and An Approach to Rejuvenating our Teaching and Ourselves , talks about how we can combat emotional fatigue.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 24, 2017
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: #82–How do I use a read-only doc?
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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.
Digital Promise
APRIL 24, 2017
Partnerships between government workforce development and private businesses can help underserved adults move into careers that change their and their families’ lives. Watch this recorded webinar to hear an in-depth conversation with the Acting Director of the DC Department of Employment Services and two private businesses in DC that seek to employ underserved adults.
Edsurge
APRIL 24, 2017
No one can say Devin Vodicka lacks ambition. A holder of numerous Superintendent recognition awards , Vodicka has spent the last five years serving over 25,000 students at Vista Unified in Southern California. Yet that number apparently isn’t big enough; he wants his work to reach even more students. Earlier this month, Vodicka announced he’s leaving the district to serve as Chief Impact Officer at AltSchool , the experimental microschool system based in the Bay Area.
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ProfHacker
APRIL 24, 2017
Here towards the end of the semester, I’m thinking about all of the different kinds of documents I’ve seen left behind on or near the departmental photocopier over the past 15 weeks. And I’ve developed some … opinions about how such documents could be improved. Here are 5 specific tips I’d like to share with you: Add the same visible metadata to every document : Remember that each of your documents will have a life independent of the other documents you’re cre
Edsurge
APRIL 24, 2017
Not every company can be Facebook or Google, offering free catered meals and colorful open spaces, but there are ways to build positive work environments with productive and happy employees on a smaller budget. Looking for a new role? EdSurge will be hosting job fairs in the following cities: San Francisco ( April 25, 2017 ) New York City ( April 27, 2017 ) Boston ( May 2, 2017 ) Washington, DC ( May 10, 2017 ).
TeachThought - Learn better.
APRIL 24, 2017
The post 50 Reasons It’s Time For Smartphones In Every Classroom appeared first on TeachThought.
eSchool News
APRIL 24, 2017
Across the country, educators and policy makers are searching for ways to develop and implement innovative assessment programs to address accountability requirements and to reform instruction. As both local and state educators consider new assessment models, they find themselves coming up against many issues of time. It’s widely agreed that there’s too much time spent on testing and test prep, and there’s too little time to teach and take on additional responsibilities to transform instruction.
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.
Edsurge
APRIL 24, 2017
Interoperability, defined dryly, is the seamless, secure and controlled exchange of data between different applications and technologies. The term is a mouthful, yet the concept enables many conveniences we take for granted. It allows, for instance, pharmacists to verify and prepare your medications after your doctor’s visit. It allows companies to pay employees via direct deposit, and for you to pay others via mobile apps or online banking services.
eSchool News
APRIL 24, 2017
You can look at all kids who are currently in grades K–12 as Generation Z. These students are even more enveloped in technology than the Millennials who came before them, and many educators now worry about how best to teach Generation Z basics—such as how to read—while competing for attention with digital devices. Parents and teachers are concerned how immediate gratification and a shortened attention span encouraged by regular device use might affect young student’s ability to learn and read.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
APRIL 24, 2017
April 25, 2017 Photo Mapo is a cool iPad app that allows you to add maps to your photos.You can use it to add context to photos you include in your instruction and create mapped collections that can.read more.
MindShift
APRIL 24, 2017
On my best day as a teacher, I will talk passionately about progressive pedagogy, empathy as the core of a classroom and diverse student needs. I will say I care about every child, the whole child, and am committed to their growth. And then there are those bad days. The days where within the first two hours of my morning, I’m called a b three times.
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 24, 2017
April 24, 2017 Below is a collection of some good iPad apps that are free today and only for a limited period of time. Some of the things you can do with these apps include: merge several screenshots.read more.
TeachThought - Learn better.
APRIL 24, 2017
The post Sleep Experts Agree: School Starts Too Damn Early appeared first on TeachThought.
GoConqr
APRIL 24, 2017
How to design a great online course. As more and more users are taking advantage of the improved GoConqr Course Builder tool, we thought it would be a good time to look at how to design a great course. Here we present the 7Cs of learning design framework developed by Grainne Conole of the University of Leicester, to consider when designing your course.
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 24, 2017
Where do you teach? It’s a simple enough question, but actually a hard one to answer. I could say that I teach in Massachusetts, or more specifically Lawrence. While geographically true, it’s not a very colorful or interesting response. As I think about a more compelling reply, I hesitate between two possible descriptions of my school. The first is that I teach at a school that serves the most curious, motivated, and compassionate students in Massachusetts.
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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
eSchool News
APRIL 24, 2017
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. Expeditions. What’s It Like?
EdTechTeam
APRIL 24, 2017
Math seems to be at the forefront of many districts’ agendas. With the Common Core State Standards launching in 2009 and textbook publishers having to recreate their curriculums, many districts were left with their teachers having to come up with their own curriculum that met the new state standards. Luckily, the publishers have caught up and we are back to being able to adopt a Common Core aligned math program.
Fractus Learning
APRIL 24, 2017
The art area in a preschool child care center can be one of a child’s favorite spaces. Just imagine, mounds of crayons, boxes of colored pencils, markers in every color, plain paper, glue, plastic scissors, magazines […].
EmergingEdTech
APRIL 24, 2017
Enable Communication and Collaboration With School Stakeholders With This Unique LMS For large schools with hundreds and hundreds of students, it makes sense that they need learning and student. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
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.
Fractus Learning
APRIL 24, 2017
Put away those screens people, here comes some creative hand-on fun! With amazing savings on some of the most popular creative and STEM toys it’s time to get those brains and hands working! Creativity and STEM Toys 1. […].
Learning with 'e's
APRIL 24, 2017
There's a wonderful scene in the 1981 movie Chariots of Fire. It's where English sprinter Harold Abrahams (who believed he was the best in the UK) has been unexpectedly and soundly defeated by former Scottish international rugby player Eric Liddell in the 400 m. After the race, Abrahams is sat despondently in the deserted stands, holding his head in his hands.
Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous
APRIL 24, 2017
For the past month of our 5th graders have been exploring the meaning of home through art. They began their journey by reading Home by Carson Ellis and watching a video of Carson in her home. They brainstormed what symbolized home for each of them. It is more than the physical building. It’s what you miss when you leave. It’s what comforts you.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
APRIL 24, 2017
Global Education Leadership Week (GLW) is a week-long celebration of leadership through global action in K-20 education, taking place this coming week, April 24 - 28, 2017, and organized by the Global Education Conference (GEC) Network. GLW presents opportunities for educators and organizations to learn from one another and share effective leadership principles, particularly within the context of an interconnected, global age.
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.
techlearning
APRIL 24, 2017
With National Astronaut Day happening on May 5th, we honor the work of space scientists around the globe.
eSchool News
APRIL 24, 2017
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has rolled back an Obama administration attempt to reform how student loan servicers collect debt. President Barack Obama issued a pair of memorandums last year requiring that the government’s Federal Student Aid office, which services $1.1 trillion in government-owned student loans, do more to help borrowers manage, or even discharge, their debt.
techlearning
APRIL 24, 2017
Cool tool uses maps to create fun projects.
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