Doug Levin
JUNE 22, 2018
Facial recognition technology is dangerous, and it has no place in U.S. schools for the foreseeable future. Says Evan Selinger, a Professor of Philosophy at Rochester Institute of Technology and a Senior Fellow at The Future of Privacy Forum, about the current state of facial recognition technology: Imagine a technology that is potently, uniquely dangerous?
EdTechTeam
JUNE 22, 2018
EdTechTeam is excited to release to the latest EdTechTeam Chrome Extension, AudioPlayer for Slides ! Music often accompanies a beautiful presentation. Until now, there has not been a convenient way to add music to different slides. Today, we change that. I first tried to fix this by creating a Google Slides Add-On, and today it is the 3rd most installed Add-On with over 85,000 users.
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Edsurge
JUNE 22, 2018
Another coding bootcamp has kicked the bucket. Learners Guild , which offered a 10-month program for aspiring software engineers, has shut down. The following note now appears on the website of the Oakland, California-based company: “Nearly three years ago, we set out to create a radically accessible program whereby anyone with the will and determination to do so could become a software developer.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JUNE 22, 2018
Keynote is one of the best presentation apps out there. We have repeatedly featured it in several of our app lists in the past. Keynote provides users with a bunch of powerful features that makes.read more.
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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.
EdTechTeacher
JUNE 22, 2018
Learn more from Tom by following him on Twitter: @Mr_Driscoll. Over the past few years, in several different roles, I have researched and experimented with various frameworks and approaches to Personalized Learning. Despite the vast amount of resources out there that describe what personalized learning is and how to implement it, it is often difficult to find quality research that gets to the “why” of personalization. .
eSchool News
JUNE 22, 2018
Teachers need the right support to deliver high-quality instruction, and a new study finds that teachers who do not have access to the proper resources have higher job-related stress that negatively impacts student achievement. High levels of job-related stress affect 93 percent of teachers, and classrooms with highly stressed teachers usually have the poorest student outcomes, including lower grades and frequent behavior problems.
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eSchool News
JUNE 22, 2018
Obligatory CYA note: This article is presented as an “insider’s look” at how SIS security works and the common pitfalls associated with the “convenience vs. compliance” dilemma. The author is not a lawyer and the piece should not be misconstrued as legal advice. When FERPA was signed into law by President Gerald Ford in 1974, “accessibility” meant “the key to the filing cabinet,” and an “information request” was either an in-person conversation or a bundle of paperwork.
edWeb.net
JUNE 22, 2018
As a growing number of school districts are turning towards digital tools to support teaching, it’s important to ensure that these tools are adding value by transforming learning experiences. The SAMR model (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition) and TPACK model (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) can help schools as they transition to using more digital tools.
EdTechTeam
JUNE 22, 2018
We’re pleased to announce our sweepstakes for our inaugural “Summit at Sea.” Teachers and school district employees are invited to enter June 22 – September 1 for a chance to win a spot on an educational Caribbean cruise hosted by our team. Sweepstakes entry is available online at [link]. Those visiting the site on the specified dates will be asked to complete an online entry form.
techlearning
JUNE 22, 2018
Napa Valley, California (June 22, 2018) – The Buck Institute for Education has named its 2018 PBL Champions – a designation that honors a school, a school district, and an individual for their commitment to high quality Project Based Learning. The 2018 PBL Champions are: School District: Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia School: The Malama Honua Public Charter School in Hawai’i Individual: Laura McBain, K12 Lab Director of Community and Innovation at the Stanford d.school in California T
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.
Tech Helpful
JUNE 22, 2018
As I reflect over my school year, I realize I had a lot of disappointments. In fact, a crazy amount of disappointments. As a rule, I don't deal with disappointments or rejection well so I have spent the last few days asking myself "why does this year feel like a success if you truly felt like you had tons of disappointments?" I think it is because my disappointments weren't in what was happening at school that much and more about putting myself out there to become a better educator and to grow.
techlearning
JUNE 22, 2018
Casio America, Inc. , announces it will showcase its latest projection technology at the 2018 International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) event. Casio’s eco-friendly portfolio of LampFree projectors will be on display in the company’s booth (#2468) from June 25-27 at the McCormick Place West Building in Chicago, IL. [ What’s New: New Tools for Schools ] Casio’s full line of LampFree projectors provides eco-friendly data projection by combining a laser and LED light source to create
Reading By Example
JUNE 22, 2018
“Culture exists whether we are intentional about creating it or not, but it’s a positive culture that is essential to making the necessary changes within our school.” -Jay Billy #TLAP. “People ask me all the time-’What’s the next big thing coming in education? This is what I tell them. Relationships relationships relationships relationships relationship relationship relationships-those never go out of style!
techlearning
JUNE 22, 2018
At ISTE this year, beyond attending sessions and trading ideas with other educators, I’ll be meeting with Ross Smith and other members of the Skype in the Classroom team. As outlined here , our student-run businesses at Fair Haven Innovates will have the opportunity to work with Skype to make Skype in the Classroom the best it can be for teachers and students.
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.
Reading By Example
JUNE 22, 2018
To help organize posts for Literacy Essentials and future book studies, as well as to promote conversation beyond what is written here, the following updates were made. New Online Book Study Page. New Google+ Community. Extending Book Study into July. Every time a post is written in relation to a specific book, it will also be linked to and within the corresponding page.
techlearning
JUNE 22, 2018
Today, Discovery Education and 3M announced 10 finalists from across America as part of its Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Students were invited to submit short videos that describe a new invention or idea that could solve or impact an everyday problem. Of hundreds who entered, judges selected 10 finalists for their exceptional science acumen, spirit of innovation and ingenuity, and effective communication skills demonstrated in their entry videos. [ Top 10 Ways Toys Can Teach
Technology Tidbits
JUNE 22, 2018
ClassDojo is one of the most popular free educational/communicative tools for schools has just released their "Summer Kindness Series" for parents and students. This weekly series will include ideas and activities for students to learn about kindness and what all that entails. For more information click here. I highly recommend checking out ClassDojo by clicking here !!!
techlearning
JUNE 22, 2018
Insight ADVANCE , today announced a collection of updates to its observation, coaching, and evaluation software. The Insight ADVANCE Suite , including ADVANCE calibrate ® , ADVANCE feedback ® , and ADVANCE learn ™ , offers educators the opportunity to improve their practice through video-based self-reflection, peer-to-peer collaboration, and coaching.
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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
Buncee
JUNE 22, 2018
When making presentations, marketing your company, or even just making a portfolio, Buncee is a great tool to use. Buncee provides everything that you need to add links, videos, and anything else that you have to include! Not only is this a great tool to use, but it's easy and fun. "How do you make a fun, animated, PROFESSIONAL Buncee?" you ask. Well… it’s actually quite easy!
techlearning
JUNE 22, 2018
Elegy for a Dead World has been named a Best Summer Learning Game by Common Sense Education Elegy for a Dead World Summary: Compelling sci-fi world imagined -- and written -- by its players Pros: Charming graphics and a sense of intrigue draw kids into the writing process. Cons: Browsing others' stories could expose students to some age-inappropriate material.
Buncee
JUNE 22, 2018
We are excited to announce the release of our new Skype Course - Digital Compositions and Authentic Audiences! Complete the course to take your students’ growth to new heights as you learn how to empower and engage students as real authors, publishing work to authentic audiences. Find out how to bring digital writing and creation to your classroom, see example lessons, and browse tips for getting started.
Cycles of Learning
JUNE 22, 2018
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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.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JUNE 22, 2018
Here is an interesting infographic we have been working on over the last few days. The visual is inspired by Apple's classification of writing apps featured in App Store. We did some tweaking to.read more.
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 22, 2018
Pediatricians and child development experts are concerned about the long-term effects that the Trump Administration’s family separation policy could have on migrant children who are separated from their parents. This separation can cause “toxic stress” that impedes the brain’s development , which could lead to long-term mental health and physical health issues.
MindShift
JUNE 22, 2018
“For the last 14 years I had been a stay at home mom and a soccer mom of three kids,” says Lori Alhadeff. “On Valentine’s Day my daughter was brutally shot down and murdered and I became a school safety activist.” That day at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, when a 19-year-old former student killed Alyssa Alhadeff and 16 other people, changed many lives.
Hack Education
JUNE 22, 2018
Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. All this feeds the review I write each December on the stories we are told about the future of education. Immigration and Education. “The Trump administration is committing violence against children ,” says UVA professor James Coan in The Washington Post – that is, of course, by separating them from their parents and placing them in jail.
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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