The Journal
APRIL 23, 2018
Online — for all things, online — certainly looks like the right side of history. But, as we argue in this week’s blog, face-to-face universities offer undergraduates two unique opportunities that online universities simply can’t!
Ditch That Textbook
APRIL 23, 2018
Part of the reason social media has taken off so much are the connections. Seeing other people’s reaction to what you’ve shared. Learning from others. We can get the same attraction when we do collaborative learning in the classroom. Google Slides makes this possible. Really easy and quick, too. By creating a slide presentation and […].
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EdTech Magazine
APRIL 23, 2018
Review: Teachers, Students Get Interactive with InFocus JTouch Plus. jena.passut_7651. Mon, 04/23/2018 - 15:21. InFocus has been producing JTouch touchscreen displays in one form or another for several years. Previous models had whiteboard casting and a browser if the user purchased a LightCast key. This model — the JTouch Plus 75-inch 4K display with Android and Anti-Glare for Education — has LightCast built in, and it is the first in what InFocus calls the JTouch Plus line.
The CoolCatTeacher
APRIL 23, 2018
Sponsored by Advancement Courses From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Now is the time to plan your professional development for this spring and summer. So, if you’re passionate about learning and want your courses to mean something, Advancement Courses could be a great fit for you. Sponsored by Advancement Courses.
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Edsurge
APRIL 23, 2018
The days of standing in front of the classroom and “lecturing” are long gone. By using video, teachers can keep students engaged in new and innovative ways. Video is also proving to have solid results when it comes to learning outcomes—from higher test scores to increased engagement with learning materials to increased comprehension. Including video in classroom instruction offers numerous benefits for both educators and students.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
APRIL 23, 2018
After we have reviewed kids safe search engines and kids friendly educational websites, we are sharing with you this list of interesting YouTube channels that provide educational video content for.read more.
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TeachThought - Learn better.
APRIL 23, 2018
Why You Should Be Tagging Your Curriculum by Terry Heick Ed note: this post has been updated and republished from a previous version You probably should be tagging your curriculum. It’s 2018. It’s time. Tagging is is the labeling of content based on any chosen criteria. When I write a blog post for TeachThought, I […]. The post Why You Should Be Tagging Your Curriculum appeared first on TeachThought.
TeacherCast
APRIL 23, 2018
In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome ASCD author Brian Mendler to discuss his new book. Discipline with Dignity, 4th Edition: How to Build Responsibility, Relationships, and Respect in Your Classroom. The post How to Build Responsibility, Relationships, and Respect in Your Classroom featuring @BrianMendler @ASCD appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.
Teacher Tech
APRIL 23, 2018
Create a Podcast with Soundtrap 1. Soundtrap Go to [link] and login. 2. Start a Collaboration One thing that makes Soundtrap so awesome is that it is collaborative! Choose to “Enter studio” or “Start a collaboration.” If you want to create a podcast with someone the “Start a collaboration” allows you to add another […].
eSchool News
APRIL 23, 2018
Twenty years ago, Cisco recognized a shift toward a knowledge-based economy. We felt it was important that everyone have an opportunity to participate in this economy—and that education, combined with technology, would have the power to achieve that. From this, Cisco Networking Academy was born. What began as an act of community turned into a global movement as schools, students, and teachers were inspired to harness the power of technology to provide the skills people and businesses need to thr
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.
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 23, 2018
Back in the 1980s, Derek Peterson was admitted to Stony Brook University in New York as part of a special program for low-income students who show potential but aren’t fully prepared for college. Sign up for our newsletter. Choose as many as you like. Weekly Update. Future of Learning. Higher Education. Mississippi Learning. Leave this field empty if you're human: “There were a lot of people who said you’re not going to be able to do it,” he says.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
APRIL 23, 2018
A few days ago, a discussion thread was posted on Product Hunt on the topic of to-do apps that can track both habits and tasks. A number of apps were suggested but our favourite apps which we highly.read more.
eSchool News
APRIL 23, 2018
Social media has gotten a bad rap. I’ve read lots of articles calling it addictive, mind numbing, and a waste of time. And that’s before we even get into Facebook, data privacy, and Cambridge Analytica. But as the students-turned-activists at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, have discovered, when used properly, social media can help you make a difference.
TeachThought - Learn better.
APRIL 23, 2018
AlterEgo: A Wearable Technology That Controls Computers With Silent Speech by Terry Heick ed note: Featured Image: Lorrie Lejeune/MIT Arnav Kapur was on 60 Minutes recently, and demonstrated using his mind to surf the internet. Well, it seemed like it was his mind, which is how 60 Minutes chose to spin it, when in reality it was […]. The post AlterEgo: A Wearable Technology That Controls Computers With Silent Speech appeared first on TeachThought.
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.
ProfHacker
APRIL 23, 2018
We’ve written a lot at ProfHacker about OER and Open Access resources. Recently, Rajiv Jhangiani and Robin DeRosa launched a new website, Open Pedagogy Notebook. It is a space where educators interested in Open Pedagogy and come and learn more about it, see examples, and share their own work. What is Open Pedagogy? “Open Pedagogy,” as we engage with it, is a site of praxis, a place where theories about learning, teaching, technology, and social justice enter into a conversation
techieMusings
APRIL 23, 2018
Written with my colleague, Dr. Celeste McDaniels , who teaches Chemistry. In our 2017-2018 chemistry class, students took up the challenge of integrating creativity with science and technology by making and marketing unique soap bars, utilizing chemistry and technology skills in our new Discovery Center building. Students began the project brainstorming a unique design for their soap mold and then carving their molds from styrofoam using the vacuum former in the Bullis Innovation and Technology
eSchool News
APRIL 23, 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. Google Classroom. What’s It Like?
EmergingEdTech
APRIL 23, 2018
Blogging comes in many forms, it addresses countless topics, and it can, without a doubt, be divided by its quality. But when it comes to education, blogging can be an excellent tool for improving a. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
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The Hechinger Report
APRIL 23, 2018
Head Start centers make up one-third of the center-based child care programs available in some of Mississippi’s most rural areas, providing critical child care services, access to health care, and early intervention services that children may not otherwise get, according to a new report. Sign up for our Mississippi Learning newsletter. Choose as many as you like.
iLearn Technology
APRIL 23, 2018
What it is: Flipgrid is a video discussion platform for your classroom that lets you engage and capture learning in new and awesome ways. It’s simple (and free) to get started, just create a grid and add a topic to spark some discussion. Students can respond with short video responses using any browser, Chromebook, iPad, tablet, or mobile device.
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 23, 2018
From the Williston State College petroleum technology laboratory in North Dakota, students can peer through a window at a nearby Halliburton oil complex. Photo: Matt Krupnick for The Hechinger Report. WILLISTON, N.D. — From a window in the Williston State College petroleum technology laboratory, in the heart of North Dakota’s oil country, Alberto Bellina can see a Halliburton oil complex tucked against snow-covered hills.
Educator Innovator
APRIL 23, 2018
Students from a small project-based learning high school in Oakland County, Michigan connect out-of-school passions, new maker skills, and rigorous design thinking to identify a community need and construct a solution, spurring profound growth. In the lobby of FlexTech High School , a construction project is underway. Three walls, one with a bookshelf, demarcate an area of the room soon to be filled with new carpeting, custom seating, coloring books, and a speaker system.
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.
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 23, 2018
. To what extent should standardized tests play a role in college admissions? For many college admission officers, standardized tests provide a neutral yardstick for measuring student potential and performance. Others, including those who advocate for “test-optional” admission policies, believe college entrance assessments are biased, misused or overused.
MiddleWeb
APRIL 23, 2018
This time of year many new teacher candidates are graduating and are excited to enter the profession. The one thing they all have in common: they want to nail their job interview. After sitting on both sides of the hiring desk, Cheryl Mizerny has learned what works.
EdTechTeam
APRIL 23, 2018
Thank you for participating in Applied Digital Skills Week to learn about this free curriculum that will not only build our students’ digital literacy skills but also develop their collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking abilities. The goal of this week is to help you prepare to use Applied Digital Skills with your students (maybe even this week!).
techlearning
APRIL 23, 2018
Journey North Long-standing citizen science site continues to inspire learners Teach Conservation, Natural Selection, Biodiversity and More With Free Ecology Resource Pros: Journey North moves beyond other citizen science websites because it helps kids do more than just upload pictures -- they actually get to ask questions and form conclusions. Cons: Without a teacher dashboard, teachers can't track progress of their class online.
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.
Fractus Learning
APRIL 23, 2018
I have been asked what advice I would give to businesses who would like to utilize virtual learning solutions in their delivery methods. This is a dangerous question to ask a teacher unless you want the […].
techlearning
APRIL 23, 2018
For the past ten years I've moderated online communities in numerous platforms including Facebook, Ning, Yammer, O365 Groups and Teams, Edmodo and Google Groups. Facebook is the platform that has had the most success in retaining engaged members. If you are an innovative educator who values building community and meaningful connections among peers, it is likely you have had experience moderating groups.
Technology Tidbits
APRIL 23, 2018
Motion Comics is a nice site for digital storytelling that I just found out about from Larry Ferlazzo's blog. Motion Comics lets users upload images and audio files to create a stunning digital comic. Best of all, a user can publish a finished comic via link or generate an embed code making it ideal for education. While still early, Motion Comics looks to be a good tool for digital storytelling.
techlearning
APRIL 23, 2018
Triangle Interactive LLC today announced the launch of their first 1000 English and Spanish read-along eBooks, released in concert with Book Buddy Media and other licensing partners. More Triangle content will be released on a monthly basis. [ Students Can Work Together with Book Creator’s Collaboration Feature ] "The immediate goal is to expose young people to great fiction and nonfiction—but to do so in a format that allows them to flourish independently, by incorporating simple digital suppor
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