Ed Tech from the Ground Up
JANUARY 9, 2019
Dance class requires participants to be present, accept feedback, be supportive and give their all. There's a lot here that translates to the startup world. The post 6 Lessons Startup Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Dance Class appeared first on Market Brief.
EdTech Magazine
JANUARY 9, 2019
K–12 E-Rate Requests Slow Even As Money Is Available. eli.zimmerman_9856. Wed, 01/09/2019 - 14:05. While E-rate offers $3.9 billion annually for internet connectivity, Wi-Fi equipment and related tech, funding requests have steadily dropped for three years — from $3.6 billion in 2016 to $2.8 billion in 2018, according to Funds for Learning. . Unused funds are rolled over into the next year, so there is plenty of money available for districts that need it , says Brian Stephens, the E-rate consult
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Ditch That Textbook
JANUARY 9, 2019
Google is so deep and so broad and so wide. It’s constantly updating and adding — and sometimes removing — features and services. It’s almost impossible to keep up. And even if you do, there’s no way to know all the best ways to use G Suite and all of the Google tools. It helps […].
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 9, 2019
New Years–a time for rest, rejuvenation and repair. A time to assess life. Do we settle into our routine, enjoy where it’s headed, or is it time to grab our purse, iPhone, car keys, and get out of there? As a teacher-author, New Year’s Resolutions are more of a To Do list. I break it down into Edtech Coaching/Mentoring, Blogging , and Fiction Writing (my novel writing): Edtech Coaching/Mentoring.
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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.
Education Elements
JANUARY 9, 2019
Every 4-5 years, I try to pick up a new activity and focus on it until I get to a level of intermediate competency. It started with scuba diving in 2003, snowboarding in 2008, swimming in 2013, and this year was surfing. I took a 3-day boot camp with a private instructor where it turns out I had a different instructor each of the 3 days. While the instruction was 1:1 and technically couldn’t be more personalized for me, I was surprised by how much each instructor met or didn’t meet my needs.
Edsurge
JANUARY 9, 2019
The following is the latest installment of the Toward Better Teaching advice column. You can pose a question for a future column here. Dear Bonni: How can we make student-to-student interaction more personable and engaging in online learning? —Andrea Fuentes, Director of Online Learning, Doral College Cultivating an engaging environment can be a challenge when teaching online.
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Teacher Tech
JANUARY 9, 2019
Drag and Drop Assignments and Topics in Google Classroom An update to Google Classroom now allows you to more easily reorganize your assignments and topics in Google Classroom. Go to the Classwork page and simply DRAG assignments to the topic or position you want them. Move a Topic New material at the top! Every website […]. The post FINALLY! Dragging Assignments in Google Classroom appeared first on Teacher Tech.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JANUARY 9, 2019
Looking for some TED talks to inspire young minds? The list below contains some wonderful talks to watch with your kids. The talks highlight the importance of creative and imaginative thinking.
TeachThought - Learn better.
JANUARY 9, 2019
15 Of The Best Ways To Share Large Files by TeachThought Staff As a 21st century teacher, you probably need to share stuff and have stuff shared with. “Stuff” like pdfs, various word processing documents, video files, and other digital fare. The traditional way to do this has been through emailing, but limits here–including speed, […].
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JANUARY 9, 2019
The literacy landscape is rapidly evolving to the extent that we can no longer expect what it will be like in the next coming years. Regardless of the nomenclature, whether you call them new.
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.
eSchool News
JANUARY 9, 2019
The rapid pace of technological change has forever transformed the face of the global workplace. In fact, its future is unimagined; 85 percent of jobs that will exist in 2030 have yet to be created. As all brave explorers on any frontier know, survival in an uncertain world requires adaptability, resilience, and resourcefulness. Today’s educators must nurture these traits in students to prepare them to meet whatever challenges await and to succeed in a new order.
MiddleWeb
JANUARY 9, 2019
During classroom discussion, paired Think Times provide a break in the action that helps teachers use student responses to shape effective feedback to learners, says expert Jackie Walsh – provided we "explicitly instruct our students in the what, why, and how of these time-outs.".
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JANUARY 9, 2019
Working with large and heavy PDF files is not an easy task both at home and at work. One has to possess incredible patience waiting for these files to download or get uploaded. Moreover, handling of.
Teacher Tech
JANUARY 9, 2019
Drag and Drop Assignments and Topics in Google Classroom An update to Google Classroom now allows you to more easily reorganize your assignments and topics in Google Classroom. Go to the Classwork page and simply DRAG assignments to the topic or position you want them. Move a Topic New material at the top! Every website […]. The post FINALLY! Dragging Assignments in Google Classroom appeared first on Teacher Tech.
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.
EmergingEdTech
JANUARY 9, 2019
Teacher Sue Purvis from Medowie Public School in Australia reached out recently and shared this video that reflects on the many benefits and things learnt as Medowie ran their first “Hour of. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
Linways Technologies
JANUARY 9, 2019
Like any other creative profession, teaching too need active nurturing and strong foundation. If you are really interested in teaching, maintaining a relationship with your community of teachers is elementary for your growth in terms of both private life and career-wise. A community, in this sense, would be a Professional Learning Network (PLN) for teachers.
TeachThought - Learn better.
JANUARY 9, 2019
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 147 Unpacking PBL Through A Student’s Passion Drew Perkins talks with New Zealand student E. Wen Wong about her passion for project-based learning and how it has impacted her thinking, learning, and future. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: @psbeaches Instagram: psbeaches Facebook: P.S. Our Beaches How Project Based Learning is the key […].
techlearning
JANUARY 9, 2019
Kano is spotlighting its Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit, a DIY kit that shows you how to build a Bluetooth Coding Wand, learn to code with step-by-step creative challenges, and make magic, with a wave, twist and a twirl.
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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
edWeb.net
JANUARY 9, 2019
Teaching to the middle—most teachers don’t want to do it. But when faced with a large class of learners with diverse proficiency, the middle is where many teachers find themselves. Knowing that he wasn’t challenging one-third of his class and teaching over the head of another, Peter Briggs, a music teacher at Lincoln High School (WA), wanted to find a way to manage and support growth for all skill levels.
techlearning
JANUARY 9, 2019
Last year was by far my most successful year of predictions coming true (or mostly true), so with my new found (false) confidence, I’ve decided to really step it up this year with my prognostications.
My Paperless Classroom
JANUARY 9, 2019
I can remember my earliest education classes focused on transforming education from a one to many “banking” model to a student-centered approach. From where I sit, 16 years later, this is still a major challenge. We must disrupt the traditional knowledge economy in our classrooms. Even some models of “individualized” instruction ask students to learn and remember more than explore and express.
The Game Agency
JANUARY 9, 2019
The Game Agency Creates Custom Game-Based Solutions To Help Complement Training Initiatives And Improve Learning Outcomes. Q: Stephen, can you tell us something more about The Game Agency? A: The Game Agency is a software development company focused on building game-based solutions that make K-College and corporate training more effective. We help learners connect better with training material and we turn educators into heroes powering them with fun and analytics.
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.
My Paperless Classroom
JANUARY 9, 2019
I can remember my earliest education classes focused on transforming education from a one to many “banking” model to a student-centered approach. From where I sit, 16 years later, this is still a major challenge. We must disrupt the traditional knowledge economy in our classrooms. Even some models of “individualized” instruction ask students to learn… The post 3 Simple Ways to Transform Your Students Attitude about Learning appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.
Marketplace K-12
JANUARY 9, 2019
Learn more about a market with more than 5 million students, roughly 9,500 schools, and money to spend, especially in parts of Asia and the Middle East. Webinar airs Jan. 15 at noon ET. The post Webinar: K-12 Companies’ Guide to the International Private School Market appeared first on Market Brief.
MindShift
JANUARY 9, 2019
If it were only up to Loveland High School Assistant Principal Marc Heiser, his school would have flexible modular scheduling , or “flex-mod scheduling.” That basically means that each discipline could decide the ideal class length and number of meetings each week, rather than having a standardized schedule where every class period is 45 minutes, no matter the needs of the department.
techlearning
JANUARY 9, 2019
Mantis Q is a drone controlled via mobile device or remote, features voice control technology and is small enough to tuck away inside a bag.
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.
Turnitin
JANUARY 9, 2019
Find out about the importance of Turnitin's student collusion checking
techlearning
JANUARY 9, 2019
The Hour of Code activities are not just for this hour or day. They are available all year round.
Technology Tidbits
JANUARY 9, 2019
Chronicle Cloud is an innovative educational all-in-one iOS app for teachers. Educators can use Chronicle Cloud in a number of different ways such as: assessing (using their "traffic light" system), note-taking, providing feedback, and much much more. Also, being on the "cloud" teachers can collaborate and share best "teaching" practices in an easy way.
techlearning
JANUARY 9, 2019
Snapseed is a free photo-editing app by Google. It's available for Android or iOS.
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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