Experts discuss provisioning and zero-touch enrollments
Jamf on EdTech
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Hear modern organizations discuss a new era of provisioning and see how you can move away from traditional imaging methods in your environment.
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K–12 Schools See Emergence of Esports Clubs [#Infographic]
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 21, 2018
K–12 Schools See Emergence of Esports Clubs [#Infographic]. eli.zimmerman_9856. Fri, 12/21/2018 - 09:25. The number of K–12 competitive esports clubs and teams is increasing across the country as the legitimacy of competitive gaming in education rises. . A surge in global interest and investment from higher education institutions is encouraging K–12 schools to look beyond the typical stereotype associated with video games to find real educational value.
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4 inspiring quotes and key takeaways from the Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit
Ditch That Textbook
DECEMBER 21, 2018
When we reflect on a presentation we usually remember key moments. Those times where we found ourselves nodding our head and saying “yes” This year’s Ditch Summit presentations have been full of those moments. The Ditch Summit community has been abuzz on Twitter sharing memorable quotes that have resonated with them using the #DitchSummit hashtag.
5 Tips For Chinese Students Who Want To Apply To US Universities
EdNews Daily
DECEMBER 21, 2018
As overall international enrollment in US universities drops, one country is still increasing its share of students: China. The number of students who are coming to the States from China rose 6.8% over the previous year, continuing the trend of more incoming Chinese college students with families who can afford raising tuition and fees. Data from the U.S. government’s Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) shows that in the 2016-17 school year, a total of 350,755 Chinese s
Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work
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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.
A Collection of Good Math Resources for Teachers and Students
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Here is an updated version of our popular chart featuring some good resources for math teachers and students. We organized these resources into the following categories: iPad math apps, Android math.
Applied Digital Skills – Research and Develop a Topic: Historical Figures Lesson Notes
techlearning
DECEMBER 21, 2018
The Applied Digital Skills program allows me to serve as a guide on the side (rather than the sage on the stage) to provide on-demand, in the moment help when my student need it
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India Learning Company BYJU’s Takes in $540M in Funding, Eyes U.S. Education Market
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DECEMBER 21, 2018
BYJU's CEO Byju Raveendran said the company will be making its first-ever attempts to bring its tech-delivered product to the United States and Britain. The post India Learning Company BYJU’s Takes in $540M in Funding, Eyes U.S. Education Market appeared first on Market Brief.
Authentic Project Based Learning: Santa Believes in PBL… Do You?
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The Driving Question is the key to any effective PBL project. This question must be direct and open a student-centric understanding of what is to be eventually accomplished and learned. While giving the students a sense of mission, it is proactive and open-ended.
Assessment Company ACT, Touting Broader Mission, Acquires Knovation
Marketplace K-12
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The Iowa City, Iowa-based nonprofit has made its latest in a string of acquisitions and investments, snapping up Knovation, a company focused on content curation. The post Assessment Company ACT, Touting Broader Mission, Acquires Knovation appeared first on Market Brief.
Sharing Our Reading Lives
Reading By Example
DECEMBER 21, 2018
It can be challenging to sell some students on reading without being readers ourselves. So it is important as teachers and leaders to share our reading lives. As a school leader, I believe making my reading life more public is influential on students, staff, and even families. With students, I am sometimes seen walking around with reading material in case of a “reading emergency”, a term coined by Donalyn Miller that describes those small moments without anything to do.
Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?
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.
Bring the World to the Classroom With Google Earth App
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Cool geographical exploration tool has endless classroom applications
College Credit Classes onTechnology in Education
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. They include all the ebooks, videos, and other resources required so you don’t spend any more than what is required to register for the class. Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and for some, participate in a weekly video meeting.
Arne Duncan: 6 Lessons I’ve Learned From My Time in Education
Edsurge
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Education is the surest path out of poverty. You can’t imagine a world in which people succeed without providing them with a world-class education. I’ve been in education my whole life: My mother set up a tutoring program for kids in our Chicago neighborhood. Eventually, I was in charge of Chicago’s 600 schools. Then my friend, Barack Obama, became President of the United States and he asked me to develop an education strategy for the country.
College Credit Classes onTechnology in Education
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. They include all the ebooks, videos, and other resources required so you don’t spend any more than what is required to register for the class. Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and for some, participate in a weekly video meeting.
Reimagining Chickering & Gamson's Principles Post-Pandemic: Technology's Central Role in Modern Edu
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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