EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Study Finds Data Analytics Help Lower Rates of Disciplinary Action in K–12. eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 11/20/2018 - 11:39. At 70 public schools in Louisiana, in partnership with Tulane University, a new program using data analytics to monitor student behavior has reduced the number of disciplinary incidents by 72 percent , according to a new study released by Tulane’s Education Research Alliance. .

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

A good friend of mine’s son is a software engineer for one of our largest banks; she’s immensely proud of his achievements which include a master’s degree in computer science from a prestigious university. He also happens to be blind. Despite my rather graceless questions, like “How exactly do you know what’s on the screen?”, he was kind enough to be more graceful in his answers.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Read the original version here. Teenagers don’t yet possess the executive function skills of adults, but they probably need those skills just as much as adults do, or more. They have to manage the increasingly complex demands and fast-flying deadlines of school and extracurricular commitments, they have to think abstractly about moral and ethical dilemmas big and small, and they have to make decis

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — On a tree-lined avenue, between shops, cafes and row houses about a half mile from Harvard University, sits a uniquely high-tech school in a narrow storefront. Kids don’t spend time in front of screens, though. In fact, they never even see them. Instead, the tech is embedded into the environment almost invisibly. Cameras record students, who range in age from two to six, as they move around the room, and sensors in their matching green slippers track their exact location and t

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Today’s school administrator has an overabundance of duties and responsibilities to balance with the mandates from state and national reform. As an instructional leader, you must guide teachers to align learning experiences with objectives and create learning activities to optimize student achievement. Leaders should monitor instruction and develop a clear and well-defined curriculum while ensuring quality instruction, promoting best practices, monitoring the implementation of the curriculum, pr

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Students cheating on assignments is hardly a new or surprising problem. But it may surprise college faculty to find out just how widespread it is today. In research and surveys conducted by Dr. Donald McCabe and the International Center for Academic Integrity over the span of 12 years, 68 percent of undergraduates who responded admitted to cheating on tests or written assignments.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

When we talk about digital equity, the conversation often focuses on providing opportunities for all students to learn in an increasingly connected world. We talk about devices and home connectivity. We talk the importance of parental support. We talk about training all educators to integrate digital tools in their classrooms in meaningful ways. Seldom, though, does the conversation focus on ensuring that parents acquire the same skills we want for our students.

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Nik Peachey

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

There are so many talented teachers who create materials for their students each day and never have the opportunity to get them published. Perhaps this is you. Would you like to develop your career as an ELT writer? Would you like to generate an income from the materials you produce? Do you enjoy creating materials for your students? Do you write articles for a blog that you would like to put into a book?

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Dr. Shannon Doak

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

What are memes? If you have been on social media, there is a good chance that you have come across a meme. If you are not sure what a meme is a quick Google define search defines a meme as. “an element of a culture or system of behavior that may be considered to be passed from one individual to another by nongenetic means, especially imitation. a humorous image, video, piece of text, etc., that is copied (often with slight variations) and spread rapidly by Internet users.” If you wo

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MIND Research Institute

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

It’s that most wonderful time of the year! We’ll start with a big meal, follow it with carols and lights, and finish up by saying hello to 2019. This season always goes by in the blink of an eye, but it’s my absolute favorite! The family reunions, parties with friends, delicious treats - what’s not to love? Well, there is one thing…. Holiday shopping.

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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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The Principal of Change

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

I have been an advocate of technology in education for a long time. But I have been an advocate of “people” for my entire career. . People > Technology. The reason I bring this up is that I have seen a lot of pushback on the idea of “personalized learning” ( this is a fascinating article on the topic by Anya Kamenetz ) and how it is leading our kids to be focused on a screen.

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SecurEdge

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

For most executives and IT managers, their company’s WiFi network is a strategic necessity -- right up there with utility power, HVAC, running water, and telecommunications. However, the process that companies go through when planning their wireless network design can be anywhere from frustrating to utterly confusing.

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EmergingEdTech

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Republished with permission from Singularity Hub, under CC BY-ND 4.0 licensing. People have no idea how fast the world is changing. So said Peter Diamandis to the audience at Singularity University’s. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

If you are looking for a good alternative to Google Forms, Typeform is a good option to start with.

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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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techlearning

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

This invitation-only event focused on sharing and learning about the many innovative solutions that district leaders are creating to close the digital equity divide.

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MindShift

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Excerpted from “ Just Ask Us: Kids Speak Out on Student Engagement ” by Heather Wolpert-Gawron. Read the companion piece, “Why Choice Matters to Student Learning,” for more about the research on student engagement and choice. By Heather Wolpert-Gawron. Keeping in mind the prior research that proves there is such a thing as too much choice, it’s important to just look at all the possible options that teachers have who are looking to incorporate more choice in their classro

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

The post Get Google Certified: Online Courses Open for Enrollment! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Whether you are brand new to using Google in the classroom, or a seasoned expert, Shake Up Learning can help you reach you Google Certification goals with our online courses. There are three separate courses: Google Certified Educator Level 1. Google Certified Educator Level 2.

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techlearning

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

With jobs in the trades going begging, Janesville (WI) Superintendent Steve Pophal says more people need to consider the value of certifications and two-year technical degrees.

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Technology Tidbits

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Answerables the innovative educational tool that combines the best features of game based learning w/ a learning management system has just released their free iPad app. Answerables is being used by educators in a variety of ways from collaborating w/ other classes, to browsing the web, all in a secure 3D virtual environment. Answerables is used as a: • Virtual classroom • Lesson planner • Learning manager • Quest creator • Resource manager • Web browser (managed) • Social Network • Student port

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techlearning

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Students who complete STEM courses in Louisiana may soon be able to earn special endorsements on their high school diplomas. Represented by gold or silver seals on the diplomas, a state DOE official says that silver seals will go to students who complete a subset of specified STEM courses, and gold seals will go to those who complete all the courses.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

The key to reforming schools is imagination—and bringing the spirit of shows like The Jetsons or Star Trek to school design. That means throwing out all preconceptions and revisioning how school could be designed for today’s needs. That’s the argument made in a new book , “Timeless Learning: How Imagination, Observation, and Zero-Based Thinking Change Schools.

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techlearning

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

It's simple to use, has lots of nice features, works on Chromebooks, and is free for videos up to 10 minutes long.

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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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Buncee

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

This is the time of year when we stop this craziness we call life to count the many blessings we have in our lives. I’d like to take a minute to share what I am thankful for in my classroom. I am so thankful for Buncee. Buncee has brought such joy and happiness into the lives of my students. I love seeing their eyes light up whenever the name Buncee is mentioned.

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techlearning

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

5,400 low-income subscribers in the Chicago area and downstate will no longer receive the monthly Lifeline credit on their landline bills as of November

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