Catlin Tucker
MARCH 11, 2019
The flipped classroom m odel shifts the transfer of information online and moves practice and application into the classroom. Classically, the transfer of information has occurred in class via lecture and practice has been assigned for homework. The value of this inversion is that students can pace their progress through a video (pausing, rewinding, rewatching).
EdTech Magazine
MARCH 11, 2019
3 Things K–12 Schools Can Learn from Remote Work Programs. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 03/11/2019 - 10:33. K–12 schools are assessing how to best use remote learning tools during snow days when it’s impossible for students to be in the classroom. . When using technology to make up for lost classroom time, administrators need to consider a number of new challenges that come with distance learning. .
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Ed Tech from the Ground Up
MARCH 11, 2019
Entrepreneurs must learn to live with risk and uncertainty every day. Here is something that can help. The post Startup Life Is Uncertain. Here’s How to Remain Calm. appeared first on Market Brief.
The CoolCatTeacher
MARCH 11, 2019
Anne Collier on Episode 456 and 457 of the 10-Minute Teacher Anne Collier, Founder and Executive Director of The Net Safety Collaborative and SocialMediaHelpline.com , shares what we need to know about social media in this two-part series. We’ll post the first post on Monday with the second part of the series on Tuesday. Come back to this blog post for the second part!
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User Generated Education
MARCH 11, 2019
I love bringing physical computing into my classrooms: Physical computing means building interactive physical systems by the use of software and hardware that can sense and respond to the analog world. Physical computing is a creative framework for understanding human beings’ relationship to the digital world. In practical use, the term most often describes handmade art, design or DIY hobby projects that use sensors and microcontrollers to translate analog input to a software system, and/o
Digital Promise
MARCH 11, 2019
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Leer en español. Women remain underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM. In the field of engineering, for example, women earned fewer than 20 percent of doctorates in 2014. Such gaps, however, are not the result of differences in intellectual ability.
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Ditch That Textbook
MARCH 11, 2019
Last month I attended the TCEA Expo and Convention in San Antonio, Texas as a presenter and a super volunteer. I even had the pleasure of presenting in the room next door to Matt Miller! Being a presenter and volunteer, allowed me the opportunity to observe some key behaviors that lead to a wasted experience […].
Edsurge
MARCH 11, 2019
Maria Konnikova doesn’t buy the "10,000 hour rule"—that theory popularized by Malcolm Gladwell that it takes at least 10,000 hours of serious practice to become a world-class expert at an activity. She believes she’s found a way to short-circuit it, and it involves marshmallows and poker. Konnikova is a world-class writer—author of bestselling books including “ Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes ” and “ The Confidence Game ,” as well as a contributing writer for The New Yorker.
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 11, 2019
“Grit,” a best-selling book by University of Pennsylvania professor Angela Duckworth, may have swept parenting and education pop culture but research scholars say they are finding mounting evidence that it doesn’t add up. At least five studies published in peer-reviewed journals in the past two years have identified problems with the notion of grit, which Duckworth defines as a combination of perseverance and passion, and how important it is for academic success.
Edsurge
MARCH 11, 2019
To Sam Moulton, Director of Research for Panorama Education , a student failing a course is a wailing siren, signaling deep academic and personal challenges. Moulton's work has centered on psychology, education and cognition. After more than a decade of researching, writing and presenting, one of the many things he's learned is that course failures are major events for students.
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
MARCH 11, 2019
As a middle school Spanish teacher, my #1 goal is to have my students fall in love with learning a language the way I did in middle school. When learning a second language, it’s important to teach reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Even though many of the ideas in this article have been created for a language classroom, most of them will work for any subject or grade level. 1.
Edsurge
MARCH 11, 2019
It was an unanticipated scheduling issue that challenged Dr. Bruce Robertson to completely redesign a classroom course to fit an online/in-class hybrid format—in just two weeks. Robertson has long believed that the linear approach to teaching may not be right for everyone. Right before the start of the Fall semester in 2002, Robertson learned that the 400-seat movie theater that held his Principles of Marketing class at San Francisco State University would no longer be available.
eSchool News
MARCH 11, 2019
Metal detectors, panic alarms, and active school shooter drills are often what come to mind when the education community first thinks of school safety. However, addressing this issue reaches far beyond the secure doors of our schools, taking into consideration factors such as school and classroom climate, positive discipline measures, and wellness promotion, according to A Framework for Safe and Successful Schools.
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 11, 2019
The Hechinger Report conducted a survey in collaboration with the APM Research Lab and APM Reports’ Educate team. To view the full results of the survey, visit APM Research Lab. With the cost of college steadily rising, and student debt continuing to overwhelm millions of borrowers, it would make sense if young adults questioned the value of a bachelor’s degree.
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.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
MARCH 11, 2019
The choice of the browser you choose to use to navigate the net is definitely a personal one. We are more inclined to stick to the browser we are already familiar with and more comfortable operating.
TeachThought - Learn better.
MARCH 11, 2019
Overview A basic app to help students 4+ to practice what is ‘appropriate’ or not in certain social situations Platforms: iOS:iPhone iOS: iPad Android Cost: Free with in-app purchases Developer Description The “Say It… Or Not?” app helps children with autism understand and practice what to say… and what not to say… in real-life […].
TeacherCast
MARCH 11, 2019
Are you looking to take your Tech Coaching to the next level? Check out our latest Ask The Tech Coach Podcast to learn our 3 most important tips for creating your Tech Coach Brand! The post 3 Things To Think About When Building Your Tech Coach Brand appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
MARCH 11, 2019
In response to a request we received a few days ago from one of our readers, here is a collection of some of the best texts written on ‘Discourse Analysis’. These works are particularly useful for.
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EmergingEdTech
MARCH 11, 2019
Image Source With the rising prevalence of ADD and ADHD, as well as other sensory processing and learning complications, it’s natural for educators to be concerned about students’ well-being. As. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
Fractus Learning
MARCH 11, 2019
Teaching isn’t a game; neither is learning. Playing games, however, is fun for young and old. With technology advancement, video games have become the norm in most households—adults and children. What if gamification principles can help […].
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 11, 2019
. Like many places in the United States, southeast Wisconsin doesn’t have enough trained individuals to fill open jobs. That’s why this fall, in addition to the liberal arts, entering students at Carthage College will receive a career development program mandated for all students, beginning with the incoming class, for their full four years. Accelerated by a recent $15 million gift to the college, this program, called Aspire, will help students better prepare for life after college, inclu
techlearning
MARCH 11, 2019
Popplets allow kids to share and make sense of their ideas using words, images, drawings, and video.
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.
edWeb.net
MARCH 11, 2019
The gifted group. The slow group. The behavioral issues group. Grouping in schools fell out of favor partially because educators—and parents—felt like kids were getting labeled and that groupings didn’t help students improve. While not calling for a return to those rigid structures, in the edWebinar “ Flexible Grouping and Collaborative Learning: Making It Work,” Dina Brulles, Ph.D., and Karen L.
techlearning
MARCH 11, 2019
Vernier has compiled a collection of slides highlighting real-life images of brain tissue, in addition to providing tips to help teachers incorporate these slides into their lessons.
The Game Agency
MARCH 11, 2019
March 11th, 2019. eLearning Brothers Academy Learning Series Webinar 2019 (ELBX), Stephen Baer presents “Why Gamify Your Learning.” Are you looking to engage your learners and encourage them to embrace your training material on a deeper level? Do you want them to lean in until they know your content as well as you do? If so, game-based training is the answer.
techlearning
MARCH 11, 2019
Harnessing the power of live video to drive engagement in education
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
MARCH 11, 2019
How to Make Your Institution's Strategic Plan Sing with Academic Integrity
techlearning
MARCH 11, 2019
Since 2008, Hiperwall has simplified the implementation of a flexible and expandable video wall software solution.
Educator Innovator
MARCH 11, 2019
In the fall of 2018, the YOUmedia Learning Labs Network expanded to include the Teen Hangout youth program at the Loveland Public Library in Loveland Colorado. The YOUmedia model was developed in 2011 with support from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the Institute for Museum and Library Services. Grounded in research that demonstrates how young people benefit from community-based learning opportunities to follow their interests with the support of peers and mentors, a netwo
techlearning
MARCH 11, 2019
Here are some easy ways to capture and share screenshots of accomplishments.
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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