Digital Promise
JULY 29, 2016
Everyone agrees more information is helpful when it comes to choosing the right ed-tech products to support student learning. But is it worth the extra time and effort for schools and product developers to go beyond an informal product pilot and adopt a more rigorous approach to collecting data? For ed-tech pilot participants in the Pittsburgh area, the answer is a resounding “yes.”.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 29, 2016
One of the most popular, free tools used by thousands of schools is a virtual bulletin board called Padlet. It starts as a blank canvas (called a ‘wall’) to which users can add text, video, images, weblinks, and more. It can be accessed via a direct link that is posted or emailed, or an embed in any digital platform that accepts these HTML codes (such as a blog, website, or wiki).
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Digital Promise
JULY 29, 2016
“Learners are usually the missing piece of the process” when developing education technology, says software developer Jamie Hollier, Co-CEO of Anneal, Inc. When developers and adult learning program administrators partner to create ed-tech products, however, learners become the central focus. Program administrators know and understand adult learners’ needs, while developers can test products with actual learners in the iteration process.
Edsurge
JULY 29, 2016
Depending on who you ask, recent reports suggest that somewhere between 50 to 80 percent of recent college graduates are unemployed and looking for work. According to Accenture , About half of graduates who are lucky—or dogged—enough to find work are “underemployed,” working in jobs that don’t require a college degree. Yet our nation’s largest employers, hungry for qualified candidates, bemoan lengthening time to fill key positions and a skills gap that creates competitive risk and limits grow
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The Jose Vilson
JULY 29, 2016
Premise: educators who aren’t challenged to think about systemic inequity offline don’t want to think about it online. In the last week, much has been made about my impromptu #educolor chat about race and schools, but, like #EduColor itself, it wasn’t borne of a chat, but by resistance to ignorance amongst our colleagues. You can read the recap for yourself here.
eSchool News
JULY 29, 2016
Social media has fast become an educator’s dream, with almost immediate responses to questions about teaching strategies, resources, and professional development opportunities. But how are educators really using social media, and is it really as widely-used as everyone assumes? FrontRow Education recently asked 1,000 K-8 teachers how they are using social media personally, professionally and as a communication tool with parents and students.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Marketplace K-12
JULY 29, 2016
The stock price for Pearson PLC , the world’s largest education business, dropped precipitously Friday after its announcement of a 7 percent decline in underlying sales to about $2.5 billion for the first half of 2016. Pearson’s stock drops after half-year results are announced. Source: Google Finance. Reuters reported that the company’s shares were the biggest losers on Britain’s Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 for the day.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JULY 29, 2016
July 29, 2016 If you are using or planning to use Chromebook in your instruction, the tips below are definitely worth your attention. These are instructions to help you make the best of your.
eSchool News
JULY 29, 2016
Mobile technology has opened up a plethora of resources for students with special needs, including students with autism. Here we’re highlighting resources and tools that educators might find useful in helping engage students with autism. The autism spectrum disorder rate in children is about 1 in 68, according to current CDC research. As more students on the autism spectrum enter classrooms each year, technology has the potential to help those students have equal access to educational oppo
Teacher Tech
JULY 29, 2016
Improve Google Classroom Workflow One way to improve your workflow in Google Classroom is to utilize the “Work” list. This allows you to see a list of all your assignments from all of your classes at once. Work Click on the menu icon, 3 lines in the upper left-hand corner. Choose “Work” from the menu. […]. The post Google Classroom: Teachers Mark Assignments Reviewed appeared first on Teacher Tech.
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.
The 21st Century Principal
JULY 29, 2016
Curiosity won out, and I downloaded Pokemon Go for two reasons. First of all, the publicity and news about the app made me curious. And, secondly, as a technology advocate, I wanted to see if it has any educational value. Immediately, after downloading the app to my iPhone, opening it, and setting up my account, I found a world in which I knew absolutely nothing.
eSchool News
JULY 29, 2016
Every Friday, I’ll recap some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. I can’t fit all of this week’s news stories here, though, so feel free to visit eSchoolNews.com and read up on other news you may have missed. As education evolves, so do trends and strategies to deliver instruction in the best possible way.
My Paperless Classroom
JULY 29, 2016
In this video, we walk you through the settings panel in your Gmail account. This is great for anyone using Google Email Applicaiton | TeacherCast. The post Intro to Gmail: Learning how to choose the best settings for the most productive inbox appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network.
The Principal of Change
JULY 29, 2016
The quote above from a Thomas Friedman article on what Google looks for employees is one that has stuck with me. It was a huge reason why I wrote “The Innovator’s Mindset” in the first place. Yet this post was sparked by some conversations as well as this blog post by Adam Schoenbart comparing my book to E.D. Hirsch’s book from 1987, “Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know” Here is one of the passages from Adam’s blog: Couros argues tha
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.
My Paperless Classroom
JULY 29, 2016
Learn how to create and maintain a perfect contact list for both your personal and professional needs using Google Contacts. The post Intro to Gmail: Understanding Google Contacts and learning how to create email distribution lists for quicker communication appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network.
Adam Welcome
JULY 29, 2016
I’ve been around teaching and education my entire life. My dad taught 2nd and 3rd grade for over 35 years and was also a school board member in the district where we grew up for eight. Growing up in his classroom was the best, seeing my dad interact with kids and always creating innovative projects and experiences really paved the way for my own career!
Fractus Learning
JULY 29, 2016
Occasionally there has to be a perk for the never-ending job that is parenting. All the dirty diapers, the sleepless nights and constantly trying to figure out how to successfully handle four moods in one day. And there is! As a parent you get a second chance at childhood, making sure your child has all the toys you never had growing up. Like a rocking horse, a cabbage patch kid or an awesome train set.
techlearning
JULY 29, 2016
Educational assessments can help students before they fall through the cracks.
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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
Technology Tidbits
JULY 29, 2016
30hands Pro the excellent iOS app for project based learning, flipping a classroom, and digital storytelling. Educators are using 30hands to integrate technology in a easy and seamless way. • New Features in Pro: — Enhanced Drawing with Editing, Adding Images to canvas, Layering Images, more! (Basic Drawing is still there, too) — Share-a-Slide to create a single slide video — Stop Motion is easier with settings and Enhanced Drawing — Storyboarding is faster and easier • New icons from Font Aweso
ASIDE
JULY 29, 2016
Source: National Geographic It's rare that a single flower becomes a viral, stakeout sensation. We admit that we've been fixated. While YouTube eyes are currently obsessed with a grotesque and freakish bloom, educators may be missing an opportunity. Yesterday the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) announced that after a decade of cultivation, the Amorphophallus titanum finally began to bloom.
Perry Hewitt
JULY 29, 2016
Nieman Lab shares insights about the progress and user adoption of Stela, the New York Times' in-house analytics platform. As publishers adjust to living in a world of distributed content and to using analytics data to drive decisions, there's value in more than aggregating the data: make it approachable, simple and fun to use. Make your buttons look like buttons.
Hack Education
JULY 29, 2016
Presidential Campaign Politics. Convention Week #2. This time, it was the Democrats ’ turn. Higher ed showed up in Hillary Clinton ’s acceptance speech Thursday night, including a mention of her plans to make school debt-free. “And here’s something we don't say often enough,” she added. “College is crucial, but a four-year degree should not be the only path to a good job.” Via NPR : “Clinton’s Free-Tuition Promise: What Would It Cost?
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.
The Hechinger Report
JULY 29, 2016
In her acceptance speech at the Democratic national convention in Philadelphia Thursday night, Hillary Clinton pledged to create new economic opportunities for all Americans by generating more and better jobs; expanding affordable childcare and preschool programs, and making higher education “debt-free for all.”. Convention coverage. During the Republican and Democratic conventions, The Hechinger Report will publish a new story each day, examining what the party proposals might mean for the futu
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