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How to succeed with online PD for teachers

Neo LMS

Professional development (PD) for teachers is an ongoing process. After all, a bachelor’s degree in education doesn’t prepare someone for every situation. How to power through a difficult parent-teacher meeting comes to mind, but there are many challenges that teachers learn how to handle in time. The PD that is offered by districts or schools can therefore be invaluable for advancing their careers, teaching strategies, and overall satisfaction with their jobs.

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New Tools for Real World Learning

Digital Promise

Classroom walls are thick. It’s all too common for students to feel disconnected from the real world beyond school. That’s why 12 school districts from the League of Innovative Schools have been collaborating since the spring of 2018 to research and develop a set of tools that catalyze and support Real World Learning. Here’s a look at the way these research-backed materials can engage students in authentic and relevant problems, projects, and experiences that develop career awareness and readine

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Group Work Is Hard for Quiet Kids. Structured Collaboration Cuts Through the Chaos.

Edsurge

In 2016, I was teaching third grade. One of our initiatives was to include STEM activities in our science lessons. I began with a simple project designing balloon-powered cars, but what started as a promising process quickly went south. Balloons weren’t inflating and cars weren’t moving. After looking around at my students, I realized the main reason they were struggling was that they simply weren’t working together as teams.

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Using VR for Experiential Learning

Veative

Studies have shown that in order for students to retain and recall information, they have to be engaged and excited to explore with the concept that […]. The post Using VR for Experiential Learning appeared first on Veative Labs.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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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At Educause, a Push to Monitor Student Data is Met with Concerns About Privacy and Equity

Edsurge

CHICAGO — Colleges are increasingly using Big Data to monitor students, control their access to information and set them on learning paths they may not have chosen, argues Chris Gilliard, a professor at Macomb Community College, who says the practices add up to “digital redlining.” “I don’t think education is a predictive task,” said Gilliard, criticizing the use of data systems that allegedly forecast student success or failure.

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Twitter Chat Template

Teacher Tech

Google Sheets Spreadsheet Template for Twitter Chats Twitter chats are a great way for educators to interact with other educators. Interacting with teachers not just at our school widens our access to ideas, resources, and teaching techniques. I have created a spreadsheet to help you moderate or participate in a Twitter chat. Template alicekeeler.com/twitterchat […].

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The secret to a successful Head Start program

The Hechinger Report

Teachers with bachelor’s degrees. Diversity. Hands-on learning. Bilingual classrooms. These are some of the qualities parents dream about when looking for preschool programs. They’re also a few of the ingredients that can be found in the nation’s best Head Start centers, according to a recently released report. For years, researchers and academics have debated the success of federally-funded Head Start programs , with the only real consensus being that quality varies dramatically across centers.

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Why Virtual Reality is needed in Education

Veative

This article answers the big question in education technology – “Do we really need VR in education?” Dave Dolan, a teacher and advocator for VR, suggests […]. The post Why Virtual Reality is needed in Education appeared first on Veative Labs.

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Introducing Jamf Pro 10.16

Jamf on EdTech

Jamf Pro 10.16 is now available and includes education enhancements, User Enrollment updates and certificate lifecycle management improvements. Learn more.

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How I Got Here: Productive Struggle, Persistence, and Lifelong Learning Led Me to MIND

MIND Research Institute

In this series, MIND Research Institute CEO Brett Woudenberg reflects on what brought him to the organization and how MIND’s mission to mathematically equip all students to solve the world’s most challenging problems holds resonance for him. I was lucky to have two amazing parents, though my time with them was short. My mom died when I was just ten, leaving behind my brother, two sisters and me—and with a father who within a few years would be diagnosed with Early-onset Alzheimer's.

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Reimagining Chickering & Gamson's Principles Post-Pandemic: Technology's Central Role in Modern Edu

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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Introducing Jamf Pro 10.16

Jamf on EdTech

Jamf Pro 10.16 is now available and includes education enhancements, User Enrollment updates and certificate lifecycle management improvements. Learn more.

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A Little Interaction Makes a Fun Vocab Lesson

SpeechTechie

Merriam-Webster is known for documenting the changing words of our language. Their Time Traveler website (accessible in any browser) will allow you to look up any recent year and see a list of words that had their "First Known Use" in that year. Click on any site to see a definition; you may have to provide "kid-friendly" definitions. This site would be great if you want to incorporate engaging material or current events content, which often has many contexts for teaching narrative and expositor

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Virtual Reality Headsets in the Classroom – All-In-One or Mobile?

Veative

With a plethora of VR headsets available in the market, this article looks at the VR headset options you are faced with, based on your requirements. […]. The post Virtual Reality Headsets in the Classroom – All-In-One or Mobile? appeared first on Veative Labs.

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5 strategies to engage students with attention issues

eSchool News

Engaging students with attention issues and ADHD—rather than just managing their behavior—should be a goal for every teacher. Teachers worry, though, that they will have to create a separate curriculum or otherwise alter how they teach. Not so, said Ezra Werb, M.Ed., an educational therapist and author, in his edWebinar “ Engagement Strategies for Students with Attention Challenges: Lower Anxiety and Raise Confidence.

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Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools

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

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Practical VR Solutions for the Classroom – Wired or Bluetooth Controller?

Veative

The future is a realm of all sorts of unimaginable possibilities. But it isn’t too difficult to answer the question of where VR will be in […]. The post Practical VR Solutions for the Classroom – Wired or Bluetooth Controller? appeared first on Veative Labs.

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4 of The Best Note Taking Apps for Mac Users

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Here are four good note taking apps we recommend for Mac users. These are apps you can use to create notes, and to-do lists, sketch ideas, mark up photos, annotate PDFs, record.

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Digital Footprints: 10 Steps for Making the Most of One’s Professional Online Presence

EmergingEdTech

Image Source Students, Educators, and Professionals of all Stripes Can Learn, Share, Connect, and Enhance Their Professional Presence by Leveraging These Techniques We often remind our students that. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

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How to Fight Plagiarism and Uphold Pedagogy with Unlimited Submissions

Turnitin

?In this blog post, we examine the 5Cs of buoyancy as they pertain to plagiarism. How can Feedback Studio's unlimited submissions nurture academic buoyancy?

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Enhancing HyFlex Education through the PowerTeaching Framework

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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Digital Resources for National Cyber Security and National Bullying Prevention Month

techlearning

October is National Cyber Security and National Bullying Prevention Month. This is a perfect time for lessons and discussions in classrooms throughout the school building.  Discussions can be as simple as a pre-writing that starts at the first few minutes of class as a warm up activity or a full lesson that links Cyber Security to concepts or standards in that course.

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Working Hard, Working Happy in the Classroom

MiddleWeb

Who needs Working Hard, Working Happy? Happy teachers! They will feel validated when they recognize many favorite practices. Unhappy teachers! They can nurture a culture of joy in their classrooms with the practical strategies Rita Platt offers, writes Anne Anderson.

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3 digital tools that are shifting the teacher’s role

eSchool News

Technology has infused classrooms with useful digital learning tools and has ushered in a new model of connected teaching. Teachers are now linked to professional content, resources, and systems designed to improve instruction and increase personalized learning. But are all these tech tools making a teacher’s job easier. or more difficult and time-consuming?

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How Humor and Storytelling Help Foster STEM Engagement

edWeb.net

Storytelling can create educational environments where content is approachable and relatable, gives meaning to complex information, and creates new pathways to existing knowledge. According to the presenters of a recent edWebinar, Jenni Light, Senior Manager of Insights and Strategy for Cartoon Network, John Britt, Writer and Producer at Cartoon Network, Creative Group, and Chris Rettstatt, Product Manager at Wonder Workshop, STEM projects are designed to ensure that students have opportunities

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The Battle of the Authoring Tools: A 10-Point Comparison for Picking the Right One

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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Transform Your Talent Into Star Performers Using Training Games

The Game Agency

Thu, Oct 17, 2019 at 12pm PT / 3pm ET. Online. Speakers: Harry Friedman: Emmy® Award-winning Executive Producer of Jeopardy! ® and Wheel of Fortune. Christina Lorenzo: Senior e-Learning Instructional Designer, American College of Chest Physicians. Stephen Baer: Managing Partner, The Game Agency. James Pappas, Program Manager Learning and Development, Comcast.

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Virtual Reality Headsets in the Classroom – All-In-One or Mobile?

Veative

With a plethora of VR headsets available in the market, this article looks at the VR headset options you are faced with, based on your requirements. […]. The post Virtual Reality Headsets in the Classroom – All-In-One or Mobile? appeared first on Veative Labs.

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K-12 Dealmaking: EVERFI Acquires U.K.-based EdComs, Nearpod Expands Into Higher Ed

Marketplace K-12

EVERFI makes its first international acquisition, picking up a London-based business, and Nearpod takes lessons learned from K-12 and moves into post-secondary education. The post K-12 Dealmaking: EVERFI Acquires U.K.-based EdComs, Nearpod Expands Into Higher Ed appeared first on Market Brief.

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Using VR for Experiential Learning

Veative

Studies have shown that in order for students to retain and recall information, they have to be engaged and excited to explore with the concept that […]. The post Using VR for Experiential Learning appeared first on Veative Labs.

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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the EdTech Industry: Assessing the Influence

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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Illuminating Inquiry in Science & Social Studies

MiddleWeb

Inquiry Illuminated shows teachers how to blend personalized learning, content area instruction, and literacy instruction into a cohesive, manageable block of time where students are self-directed and the teacher is free to work with small groups, writes Paul Solarz.

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Practical VR Solutions for the Classroom – Wired or Bluetooth Controller?

Veative

The future is a realm of all sorts of unimaginable possibilities. But it isn’t too difficult to answer the question of where VR will be in […]. The post Practical VR Solutions for the Classroom – Wired or Bluetooth Controller? appeared first on Veative Labs.

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Educational Mac Apps for Music Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Below is a selection of some good Mac apps curated specifically for Music teachers.

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Why Virtual Reality is needed in Education

Veative

This article answers the big question in education technology – “Do we really need VR in education?” Dave Dolan, a teacher and advocator for VR, suggests […]. The post Why Virtual Reality is needed in Education appeared first on Veative Labs.

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LIVE DEMO: Using PowerPoint to Create Compelling Presentations for Virtual Training

Speaker: Richard Goring, Director at BrightCarbon

Have you ever caught an employee sleeping during training? Compelling content is paramount, but trying to do so with the same tools you've always used is complicated, right? Wrong! Powerpoint has excellent features that, with a bit of creativity, can help you improve your presentations and keep your people engaged without going over budget. By utilizing newer components that enable interactive sequences, navigable content to respond to your audience, and pop quizzes for informal knowledge checks