Catlin Tucker
JANUARY 28, 2020
This book was inspired by the following… I want students to develop confidence in themselves and their abilities. I want students to understand that their grades are a reflection of their skills, and they are capable of improving those skills at any time. I want students to complete assignments because they are meaningful, interesting, and rewarding, not because they are worth points.
The CoolCatTeacher
JANUARY 28, 2020
Kate Hodges, English Teacher from Ohio From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Language arts classrooms can use more than books to teach. Kate Hodges, a language arts teacher in Ohio, shares how she uses project-based learning (PBL), making, and more to help students learn language arts. Sponsor: Adobe I use Adobe Premiere Rush to teach digital filmmaking in my classroom.
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The Journal
JANUARY 28, 2020
Our children are hungry — food-wise and emotion-wise. Schools have addressed the former and they are starting to address the latter. In this beginning blog post on SEL — social and emotional learning — we define it, raise a few provocative questions, and then we hear from Dr. Tyralynn Frazier, an SEL expert, who explores “SEL and Equity.” A very good place to start!
Digital Promise
JANUARY 28, 2020
Micro-credentials are gaining ground as a form of professional learning for educators. Interest in micro-credentials continues to increase as more schools, districts, and states launch pilots to learn more about successful micro-credential implementation. Digital Promise has fielded a high volume of questions about how micro-credentials are being adopted, recognized, and valued across the education landscape.
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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.
EdTech Magazine
JANUARY 28, 2020
Think about innovations and technology features such as touch screens, predictive text, flexible seating and voice dictation. . What do they all have in common? They all are accommodations created for people with disabilities that eventually went mainstream. Occupational therapists in special education were among the first to use flexible seating for students with disabilities, Christopher Bugaj, the assistive technology specialist for Loudon County (Va.
Edsurge
JANUARY 28, 2020
Complaints about the textbook subscription deals that colleges are signing with large publishers and retailers landed in federal court last week when a group of off-campus bookstores filed a class-action lawsuit alleging the practice amounts to creating an illegal monopoly. At the heart of the case are so-called “inclusive access” programs. Under this model, college students don’t procure materials on their own, but instead pay a fee (sometimes added to their tuition bills) in exchange for acces
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Edsurge
JANUARY 28, 2020
Not so long ago, students did most of their learning at school, and maybe while doing homework or during trips to the museum. Now, learning—like the internet—is everywhere thanks to the ubiquity of smartphones and chromebooks. “For young people today, learning is a 24/7 enterprise,” says Julie, Evans, the CEO of education nonprofit Project Tomorrow.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JANUARY 28, 2020
If you are using or planning to use Chromebooks in your teaching, the chart below is a resource you should definitely keep handy. This is a collection of useful guidelines to help you make the best.
eSchool News
JANUARY 28, 2020
It was 2017 when I first heard that a business incubator program was starting at my high school, Vista Ridge High School in Cedar Park, TX. I was curious as to what this class could offer me. I decided I would give it a try. Little did I know, I was about to embark on a journey that would forever change me and the way I see my future unfolding. Grades aren’t everything, they said.
Teacher Tech
JANUARY 28, 2020
Add a File to a Microsoft Teams Assignment When creating assignments in Microsoft Teams you can add a file, such as PowerPoint. No kidding you’re thinking. BUT WAIT! Here is a feature I have always wanted, I can add a blank file from scratch! Add Resources When creating an assignment, click on “Create resources” underneath […].
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
JANUARY 28, 2020
Google Forms is a great free web tool that allows you to create a wide variety of forms (e.g., surveys, polls, questionnaires.etc).
Edsurge
JANUARY 28, 2020
More than 40 colleges have said they do not use facial recognition technology on campus and stated they have no plans to do so, according to a new “ scorecard ” published Tuesday by an advocacy campaign titled Ban Facial Recognition on Campus. Launched in mid-January by nonprofit advocacy organizations Fight for the Future and Students for Sensible Drug Policy, the effort aims to pressure colleges to be more transparent about their use of facial-recognition tools and ultimately prohibit the use
MiddleWeb
JANUARY 28, 2020
Effective teaching means engaging kids intellectually, socially AND physically. Educators who work strategically to include elements of kinesthetic activity will have students who are attentive, making connections, and able to recall later on. Curtis Chandler shows how.
EmergingEdTech
JANUARY 28, 2020
Changing our perspective on assessments can take them from a time-consuming necessity to a useful resource to provide pathways to a better future in academia. Scary evaluations are a thing of the. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
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.
MIND Research Institute
JANUARY 28, 2020
In each episode of the Inside Our MIND podcast, we take a look at issues and challenges facing education that we are working to address through research, technology and strategic initiatives. In our latest episode, Brian welcomes Senior Director of Product Management, Edie Perkins, to the show to talk about the recently announced new version of our flagship program, ST Math.
techlearning
JANUARY 28, 2020
Graphic Organizers are used daily in education for any curriculum to help teach any subject.
Edsurge
JANUARY 28, 2020
An influential investor advisory firm has recommended that Instructure shareholders vote against a proposal to take the publicly-traded learning management system provider private for about $2 billion, according to an article from Reuters. Institutional Shareholder Services , also known as ISS, reportedly said in a note to clients that “the conduct of the process, a seemingly uncompelling valuation, and a strong standalone case” warrants a vote against the deal.
The Hechinger Report
JANUARY 28, 2020
After getting expelled from two middle schools and “doing literally nothing all day” at a Brooklyn high school for aspiring artists, Stephanie Gaweda decided she wanted to turn her life around. But her guidance counselor told her that there was no way she would be able to graduate by age 21. Gaweda’s math teacher had another idea: He suggested that she go to a school specifically designed for students not on track for graduation.
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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
EdTechTeam
JANUARY 28, 2020
Here we are, January of 2020. Something about that date just makes me feel like we’re in the future. Entering the year 2020 mostly feels so fresh and cool, but every time I enter a new year, I have that little voice inside my head that asks, “What have I accomplished in the past year? What could I be doing better?” Something about January kicks me into a goal-setting, growth mindset. a.
eSchool News
JANUARY 28, 2020
Interacting with technology is second nature to children these days. But, even though these digital natives are tech-savvy, they might not have the keyboarding and digital citizenship skills to make them stronger and more adept learners. In a recent edWebinar , “Keys to Success for Digital Natives,” experts explained that digital natives still need to strengthen their technological know-how in this context, and offered strategies teachers can use to build these much-needed skills.
techieMusings
JANUARY 28, 2020
I had a chance to write a featured article in our Bullis School Magazine : If you enjoyed this article & haven’t read Tech with Heart , you can preview the first few chapters free here.
techlearning
JANUARY 28, 2020
Student anxiety and depression are on the rise, and adolescent suicides are increasing.
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.
Buncee
JANUARY 28, 2020
The Buncee Bunch is lacing up their boots and headed to Austin Texas for TCEA 2020! This year, we’ve been focused on unlocking the power of creativity , and we’re so excited to share that power with all of you at TCEA 2020. We’d love for you to meet up with us there, so be sure to sign up to meet us at the Buncee Booth #1455! Educator Presentations.
Shake Up Learning
JANUARY 28, 2020
The post It’s Not About Google (Part 4) – SULS047 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Part 4 is finally here! Even when we love technology and Google tools, we have to remember that it’s NOT about Google. Our bottom line as educators is always about the learning and doing what’s best for students. In this 4-part podcast series on Dynamic Learning with Google, Kasey shares all her favorite lesson ideas!
techlearning
JANUARY 28, 2020
Students in Georgia’s Muscogee County School District take ownership of their learning through a strategic rollout of differentiated instruction and personalized learning.
MindShift
JANUARY 28, 2020
The final moments of Friday afternoon are slipping away at Eastern High School in Lansing, Mich., as announcements echo through the halls. As students stream through the doors, teacher Dee Halstead is rolling her supply cart to the library. Her workday is just ramping up. “This is my classroom on wheels,” Halstead said. “It’s my laptop and all of the papers I need to give the students and my flash drive so I can print off this exam.” Halstead coordinates an experime
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
JANUARY 28, 2020
Visitors to the technology tradeshows were among the first to experience the ToolSense™ innovation, along with SMART’s entire new lineup of interactive flat panels.
Marketplace K-12
JANUARY 28, 2020
Brexit will motivate the United Kingdom to forge closer ties with global partners in the area of ed tech, the country's science minister recently predicted. The post U.K. Science Minister: Brexit to Drive Closer Ed-Tech Ties Globally appeared first on Market Brief.
techlearning
JANUARY 28, 2020
“Technology changes drastically, but if we don't expose our kids to these types of environments, they'll never be able to succeed in the future,” said Mac.
Turnitin
JANUARY 28, 2020
Who are the helpers in the battle against contract cheating? And how can we become helpers, too?
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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