EdTech Magazine
MAY 21, 2018
Digital Signage Growth Helps K–12 Schools Get Their Messages Out. jena.passut_7651. Mon, 05/21/2018 - 09:49. Cluttered bulletin boards, garbled loudspeaker announcements and missed memos are becoming a thing of the past as a growing number of schools turn to digital signage. The tools make communicating with students, staff and parents easier, more effective and even less expensive.
Teacher Reboot Camp
MAY 21, 2018
“Put it before them briefly so they will read it, clearly so they will appreciate it, picturesquely so they will remember it and, above all, accurately so they will be guided by its light.” – Joseph Pulitzer. When I was a child, my father only accepted homemade gifts. My sisters and I spent several days creating various publications with construction paper and markers, including magazines.
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The CoolCatTeacher
MAY 21, 2018
Stephanie Goldman on episode 316 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Stephanie Goldman and her first-year mentee Lindsay George have used Google Drive and Google Classroom to supercharge their mentor/mentee relationship. Stephanie calls this the ACE method of mentoring: Access, Collaboration and Experimentation.
Digital Promise
MAY 21, 2018
This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Read the original version here. In schools across the United States, the presence of English learners in mainstream classrooms is commonplace. But do ordinary classroom teachers have the knowledge and abilities to support these learners? Researchers Tamara Lucas , Ana María Villegas , and Margaret Freedson wanted to give teachers a roadmap for effective teaching of ELs.
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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.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 21, 2018
In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: #13–The Powerful Right Mouse Button.
Battelle for Kids
MAY 21, 2018
In 1974, a public-school teacher in Washington, DC named Sue Deerin had a bold idea. Recognizing the unique opportunity inherent in the hundreds of foreign missions that had planted their feet in DC, Deerin wanted to build a bridge between foreign diplomats and her students. Tapping into the network that her membership in the Washington Performing Arts’ Women’s Committee afforded her, Sue launched a program that connected embassies and her classroom for yearlong partnerships.
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The Hechinger Report
MAY 21, 2018
Specific compliments for newly gained skills decorate the walls in a Colorado Preschool Program classroom at Eyestone Elementary School in the Poudre School District. Photo: Lillian Mongeau. Bilingual children have been shown to be better communicators , do a better job paying attention , and even become stronger readers —in both languages. Yet most American children who speak a language other than English at home begin to lag behind in school by fourth grade.
Teacher Tech
MAY 21, 2018
Frayer Model in Google Slides The Frayer model is a graphic organizer to help students make connections with vocabulary words. Here is a template in Google Slides. Template alicekeeler.com/frayermodel Individual or Collaborative Why open 30 documents when you can open one! Using Google Slides allows each student to add a slide, put their name in […].
TeachThought - Learn better.
MAY 21, 2018
Grow 18: On July 12, 2018 a great opportunity to attend an interactive learning session on how to effectively differentiate in Project-Based Learning. This article is a taste of the deeper exploration and learning about meeting the needs of all learners in a PBL unit. 3 Ways To Differentiate In Project-Based Learning by John McCarthy, […]. The post 3 Ways To Differentiate In Project-Based Learning appeared first on TeachThought.
eSchool News
MAY 21, 2018
“Do schools kill creativity?” asks Sir Ken Robinson in the most-viewed TED Talk of all time (more than 51 million!). In the video, Robinson challenges schools to promote and inspire creativity, but it’s difficult to know where to start, and some teachers aren’t sure if it’s possible. “I don’t think creativity can be taught,” says Rayna Freedman, a fifth-grade teacher at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School in Mansfield, Massachusetts.
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.
Edsurge
MAY 21, 2018
If you’ve ever tried a Socratic seminar with your students, or know a colleague who has, this story may sound eerily familiar: After spending the semester shoring up students’ contextual knowledge through multimedia presentations and analyzing primary and secondary sources together, students file in for the big day and gently pick up their Socratic seminar prep packet.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
MAY 21, 2018
Below is a collection of some good student interactives from ReadWriteThink. These are tools to help students with their writing. They can use them to brainstorm ideas, develop an outline, take.read more.
eSchool News
MAY 21, 2018
In today’s digital classroom, teachers have access to more data than ever. With a few clicks, we can view detailed reports on student test scores, formative assessments, progress reports from self-paced software, attendance, and so much more. At times, the amount of data can feel overwhelming, especially when each data point only exists as an isolated channel, unrelated to the next.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
MAY 21, 2018
Below are some good iPad apps you can use with young learners to create and share digital stories. Digital story telling is an effective way to enhance students writing, reading and speaking skills.read more.
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.
Jamf on EdTech
MAY 21, 2018
Whether you’re brand new to Mac management or simply looking for an overview to refresh your skills, our comprehensive Mac management guide will explain the basics and beyond.
ProfHacker
MAY 21, 2018
Vonnegut said , “We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful what we pretend to be.” What we pretend to be—even curate, I think—is our digital selves. The way we present that digital self is, very often, through branding (whether we like it or not). Combine this with how much ProfHackers write about websites and it brings us to our topic for today.
The Hechinger Report
MAY 21, 2018
. A liberal arts education can be a transformative experience, but only if a student is awake to its nascent possibilities. And, being awake to education in this way is becoming increasingly difficult. Students understand that they are making a major investment in education, often taking out loans that will require years to repay. But this understanding can quickly dissolve in the face of technology and its overwhelming call coming from our pocket, purse or desktop.
MindShift
MAY 21, 2018
Educators and parents have long known that curiosity is at the center of powerful learning. But too often, in the push to meet standards and pressure to stay on pace, that essential truth about learning that sticks gets lost. Worse, many older students have forgotten how to ask their own questions about the world, afraid that if they wonder they will be wrong.
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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
The Hechinger Report
MAY 21, 2018
Mississippi requires 180 days of instruction each year. Photo: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report. Mississippi is in line with the majority of states in requiring at least 180 days of instruction time each school year. But Mississippi, along with 16 states and the District of Columbia, departs from that majority-rule norm in one respect: It does not differentiate instructional time requirements based on grade levels, according to a new report.
Educator Innovator
MAY 21, 2018
Writers reside inside internal landscapes. They traverse the contours of stories and poems, learning and understanding. They turn pen on paper and characters on screens into art. They write for themselves as much as for the world. This summer, we hope to encourage you to take your writing and teaching self outside, into the natural wonders of open landscapes and historical spaces, and explore through the eyes of connected teachers, connected learners, and connected park rangers.
Learning with 'e's
MAY 21, 2018
Photo by Tup Wanders on Flickr In my previous post , I reflected on 18 years of keynote speaking in academic conferences. I mentioned that I had spoken at over 250 international events in more than 35 countries. In nearly two decades, I guess you learn quite a lot. If you are lucky enough to be invited to address an audience of your peers at a conference, a lot will depend on what you say and the manner in which you say it.
techlearning
MAY 21, 2018
The majority of school districts are excited about what they are accomplishing with technology. While there’s still a technology gap in many schools, it’s a gap that up-to-date projectors, large displays, better networking/connectivity solutions, and teaching software can fill. Insufficient budgets are always a challenge for K-12 schools and districts, but most find ways to push forward their technology goals even with small steps.
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.
eSchool News
MAY 21, 2018
Ed. note : App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education , which helps educators find the best ed-tech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly. Click here to read the full app review. Bandimal. What’s It Like?
techlearning
MAY 21, 2018
ExploreLearning Gizmos Vast array of science and math simulations impresses Pros: Gizmos are simple to use, cover nearly every topic in math and science, and come with an array of supportive resources and assessments. Cons: Subscription cost is high, but students can use Gizmos for free, 5 minutes per day. Bottom Line: This powerful set of math and science tools puts the learning in students' hands. [ 350+ Real-World Activities Make Math Relevant ] Read more.
Reading By Example
MAY 21, 2018
When we work in a school, especially at this time of year, we all have much to think about and do. It is easy to get lost in the ‘to-do’ lists and lose track of the ‘why we became educators’ in the first place. Now is the perfect time to pause. When we pause to celebrate all that is around us, it refuels our minds, bodies and hearts so that we can walk these final steps with joy.
techlearning
MAY 21, 2018
The school year is ending and for many innovative educators that is when their own learning begins as they hit local, national, and international conferences and events like the #NYCSchoolsTech Summit , Building Learning Communities , or International Society of Technology in Education Conference. When they do, they share their learning with their social learning network.
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.
Edsurge
MAY 21, 2018
In the past year or so there's been a flurry of announcements from the big MOOC providers involving new degree programs based around their online courses. Earlier this year, for instance, Coursera announced six new degrees , including the first-ever MOOC-based Bachelors. So far, ten universities have announced MOOC-based online degrees, and together they offer a total of 25 different degrees.
techlearning
MAY 21, 2018
The projector is such a vital piece of hardware that it’s difficult to imagine a classroom without one. And in recent years, projector technology has significantly improved with lamp-free models that extend product life and require minimal, if any, maintenance. At the same time, flat panel TVs have become more available as a choice for school projection needs.
MiddleWeb
MAY 21, 2018
This year, as 8th graders at Sarah Cooper's school developed their community impact projects, she added a twist to the required (but seldom read) 300-word research display. Intriguing quotes, many with engaging graphics, increased student investment and audience attention.
techlearning
MAY 21, 2018
IMS Global Learning Consortium (IMS Global/IMS), the non-profit collaborative supporting educational technology innovation, impact and interoperability announced that it is launching the One EdTech Ecosystem™ (1EdTech™) initiative, a collaboration between school districts and suppliers that will make it easier for school districts to make digital resources and applications available to teachers and students. [ Apple, Google, & Microsoft.
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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