The CoolCatTeacher
AUGUST 7, 2019
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Here are two random quick ways to make groups in the classroom. I used the first one for a while, but then, got even more creative to create some small laminated cards. This post is inspired by Barry Hoonan, co-author of “ What Are You Grouping For? ” who shares his strategies on episode 539 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast.
Digital Promise
AUGUST 7, 2019
Digital Promise’s Adult Learning initiative recently launched Community Impact Stories, a new series of blog posts to highlight adult learner stories across the nation. The series explores the powerful impact of local nonprofits and community-based organizations that provide adult learning and workforce development opportunities to families and communities.
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The CoolCatTeacher
AUGUST 7, 2019
Barry Hoonan on episode 539 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today, you’ll get advice for creating grouping strategies for your classroom from an expert teacher and author on the subject. Barry Hoonan, author of What Are You Grouping For? (Grades 3-8 – how to Guide Small Groups Based on Readers, Not the Book) helps us understand how to start our school year with a plan for grouping students in reading groups that works.
Digital Promise
AUGUST 7, 2019
Since 2014, the Verizon Innovative Learning schools initiative—which expands to 152 schools this year—has equipped every student and teacher in select middle schools across the country with a device and up to a four-year data plan, as well as extensive professional development and support towards powerful teaching and learning that leverages technology in and out of the classroom.
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Edsurge
AUGUST 7, 2019
A large nationwide study has found that teaching ninth graders to maintain a “growth mindset” toward learning—stressing that their minds are like muscles that can get stronger with use—can result in higher test scores. The study, published today in the journal Nature, is the largest and most rigorous test of whether mindset trainings can improve student performance.
Education Elements
AUGUST 7, 2019
I released my body weight and fell to the ground. My aching shoulders wouldn't let me complete one more rep, but as I looked over at my workout partner, who would have to complete every rep that I did not, I felt a surge of energy and picked myself up once more. In that moment, inspiration struck me. What we do will only give us so much momentum, but a community invested in why we do it will help us accomplish things that previously seemed impossible.
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TeachThought - Learn better.
AUGUST 7, 2019
The 6 Facets Of Understanding: A Definition For Teachers by Terry Heick What are the 6 Facets of Understanding? Definition: The 6 Facets of Understanding is a non-hierarchical framework for understanding. It is made up of 6 ‘domains’ or ‘facets’ that are useful as indicators of understanding The framework was created by Grant Wiggins and […].
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 7, 2019
A growing body of research in recent years has made clear that investing in high-quality early childhood development yields tremendous dividends in terms of academic achievement and outcomes later in life. Over the past several years, more states than ever have invested in public preschool programs. But programs that support children beginning at age 3 or 4 are only one piece of the early education puzzle.
eSchool News
AUGUST 7, 2019
Social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculums are expanding to nearly every school corporation across the nation, enhancing instruction by learning the fundamental skills needed to succeed as a human being. SEL has existed for decades and encompasses various soft skills such as managing emotions, having empathy for others, cooperating, and making responsible decisions.
Teacher Tech
AUGUST 7, 2019
Help EVERY Child to Find Success I am a big Thomas Guskey fan. I first came across his research while a doctoral student (I dropped out.) My research focus was on “How can we make the gradebook more like World of Warcraft?” In my research on grading practices I frequently came across and cited Guskey. […]. The post The First 2 Weeks by @tguskey 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.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
AUGUST 7, 2019
Made with Code is an interesting coding project by Google to help teen girls learn coding. According to the stats featured in Made with Code website, out of 74% of girls who express interest in STEM.
eSchool News
AUGUST 7, 2019
A Challenge-Based Learning model pioneered by Apple is now helping teachers engage middle school students in deep learning through projects that combine developing questions, investigating scientific phenomena, and solving problems in their classrooms, schools, and communities. In a recent edWebinar , Anthony Baker, project director for Digital Promise, which has further developed and researched the Challenge-Based Learning model, explains that this approach enables students to make meaningful c
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 7, 2019
“For years now,” Toni Morrison said, “I’ve been bored — bored, BORED — with evil. It’s just not interesting.”. Morrison was reflecting on her 45-year career crafting some of the most moving and important novels in American history, days before publishing her 11th and final novel, God Help the Child , in 2015. Morrison’s comments on the banality of evil continue to echo in my mind too often these days.
eSchool News
AUGUST 7, 2019
Here are some of the past month’s most popular articles on improving classroom learning: 1. 4 ways I make learning fun in the classroom. As a middle school Spanish teacher, my #1 goal is to have my students fall in love with learning a language the way I did in middle school. When learning a second language, it’s important to teach reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
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.
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 7, 2019
Miguel Hernandez, who came to Los Angeles four years ago knowing only his Zapotecan dialect and neither Spanish nor English, is now headed to California State University at Northridge to study computer science. He will be the first in his family to go to college. Photo: Iris Schneider for The Hechinger Report. NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Miguel Hernandez spoke neither Spanish nor English when he arrived in California from a small Mexican mountain village four years ago.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
AUGUST 7, 2019
In today's post we are sharing with you four handy Chrome extensions that will enhance your YouTube viewing experience. The first extension in the list enables you to turn off the lights in a YouTube.
MiddleWeb
AUGUST 7, 2019
With the 2020 election underway fake news and deceptive social media posts and imagery are expected to become commonplace. Media literacy expert Frank Baker offers a lesson to help our always-connected students acquire some of the “healthy skepticism” skills they’ll need.
Marketplace K-12
AUGUST 7, 2019
The public company that has expanded online education, focused on creating curriculum and launched career academies, topped $1 billion in revenue in fiscal 2019, but it is embroiled in a battle in the state of Georgia. The post K12 Inc. Tops $1 Billion in Revenues for Fiscal 2019, Even as Georgia Charter School Fight Looms appeared first on Market Brief.
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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
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 7, 2019
Johanna Dominguez rakes grass clippings in the backyard of the Pedro G. Goyco school. Photo: Ankur Singh for The Hechinger Report. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — On a searing hot day in February, Johanna Dominguez, was sitting outside the shuttered Pedro G. Goyco school in Santurce, a neighborhood in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She wore a T-shirt with a black and white version of the Puerto Rican flag, a symbol on the island of mourning and resistance.
eSchool News
AUGUST 7, 2019
It’s not exactly a secret that most educational institutions are vulnerable to data breaches and security hacks. All it takes is one attack to freeze school operations and disrupt learning, to say nothing of putting sensitive data and private information at risk. Being proactive is better than being reactive, and one of the biggest proactive steps districts are taking today involves targeting endpoint security and beefing up endpoint resilience.
EmergingEdTech
AUGUST 7, 2019
Your smartphone can be your most powerful learning tool provided you can use it the right way. In this article, we are going to discuss seven of the finest science apps you can use for your child’s. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
Turnitin
AUGUST 7, 2019
Here are five engaging ways to introduce students to the ins and outs of Turnitin Feedback Studio
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
AUGUST 7, 2019
Johanna Domínguez rastrilla hierba cortada en el traspatio de la escuela Pedro G. Goyco. Foto: Ankur Singh para The Hechinger Report. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Un día calcinante de febrero, Johanna Domínguez estaba sentada afuera de la clausurada escuela Pedro G. Goyco en Santurce, un vecindario de San Juan, Puerto Rico. Vestía una camiseta con una versión en blanco y negro de la bandera puertorriqueña como símbolo de luto y resistencia.
techlearning
AUGUST 7, 2019
To help energize your first awesome week with kids, here are six great ways to kick off the school year.
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 7, 2019
Miguel Hernández, quien llegó a Los Ángeles hace cuatro años hablando solamente su dialecto zapoteco y nada de español ni inglés, ahora va a la Universidad Estatal de California en Northridge a estudiar ciencias en computación. Él será el primer miembro de su familia en cursar estudios universitarios. Foto: Iris Schneider para The Hechinger Report. NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California — Miguel Hernández no hablaba ni español ni inglés cuando llegó a California hace cuatro años procedente de una pequeña a
MindShift
AUGUST 7, 2019
For many adults, the words “middle school,” evokes a negative, gut-level response. These reactions are grounded in our own potent memories from that time, says Phyllis Fagell, a school counselor, psychotherapist and author of Middle School Matters: The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond – and How Parents Can Help. . “Middle schoolers experience every feeling as a polarity,” says Fagell, “and we are wired to remember the negative.
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
AUGUST 7, 2019
Today IXL Learning, the K-12 personalized learning platform, announced the release of the IXL app for Android phones. Featuring IXL’s complete curriculum of more than 8,000 skills across math, English language arts, science, social studies and Spanish, the IXL Android app can be downloaded for free on the Google Play Store.
edWeb.net
AUGUST 7, 2019
All educators are lifelong learners, whether they’re figuring out how to incorporate the latest edtech device into their lessons or researching bios on NBA players to help a reluctant reader. But while schools expect teachers to continue their education, most only get rewarded for getting an advanced degree like a master’s or a Ph.D. Now, organizations like Digital Promise have developed micro-credential programs, which recognize educators for acquiring new skills.
techlearning
AUGUST 7, 2019
“This is a fantastic opportunity to bring our technology and approach to the most trusted and respected brand in education,” said Phil Birchinall, Managing Director at Inspyro.
Turnitin
AUGUST 7, 2019
Here are three tips to help you approach the transition to your freshman year with confidence and optimism.
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