Education Elements
JULY 4, 2018
One of the major complaints that I have heard in my community as we have adopted personalized learning relates to the idea that personalized learning means that we are adopting technology and getting rid of teachers. There may be some places that are doing that, but my vision for personalized learning doesn’t include removing teachers – instead, it requires asking even more of teachers.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 4, 2018
It’s America’s birthday and I’m celebrating. I have an Army son heading off overseas and a Navy daughter doing her thing stateside. I’m toasting both of them today and all of America’s warriors, God be with you. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.
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The Hechinger Report
JULY 4, 2018
The line between Texas and Arkansas in front of the bi-state federal building, which straddles both. Texas A&M University at Texarkana has one of the lowest retention rates of public higher-education institutions; 55 percent who started in 2012 were gone by 2016. Photo: AP photo/Jeannie Nuss. TEXARKANA, Texas — New buildings are shooting up around the sun-baked grounds of the Texas A&M University System’s northernmost outpost here.
eSchool News
JULY 4, 2018
Mobile devices are a key component in many classrooms, and apps go hand-in-hand with those mobile devices. When those apps are free and device-agnostic, it’s even easier to integrate them into the classroom. Some districts implement programs where students use tablets, and others allow students to bring and use their own devices. Some districts do both, letting students use their own devices while offering classroom devices for those students who need to borrow one.
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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.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JULY 4, 2018
April 3, 2017 After writing about the best books for teachers and parents to learn and explore the world of autism, we are introducing you to this collection of some good iPad apps to help.read more.
eSchool News
JULY 4, 2018
Information literacy skills top many lists of must-have abilities, especially in the age of fake news. Not all results in a Google search are legitimate–but how many of today’s students know this? Children have access to devices at younger ages, which underscores the importance of teaching them how to look at news with a critical eye and to evaluate the information’s origin.
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MiddleWeb
JULY 4, 2018
Given what we know about the adolescent brain, is it realistic to attempt to teach middle school students how to manage their emotions and use their best knowledge and judgment? Emotional intelligence expert Dr. Maurice Elias says it's not only realistic but imperative.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JULY 4, 2018
Embarking on a new project? Here are 10 practical tips to keep in mind. Regardless of the type of project you want to start, its success is mainly determined by “a productive kickoff meeting”. Such a.read more.
eSchool News
JULY 4, 2018
With many schools now practicing blended learning, it can be helpful for educators interested in blended-learning programs to know which edtech tools are being used. For over five years, we at the Christensen Institute have been collecting data on blended-learning schools from around the world. In 2016, we launched our redesigned Blended Learning Universe (BLU)—a hub for resources and research, including a directory of schools practicing blended learning.
The Jose Vilson
JULY 4, 2018
On this Independence Day, I've been thinking about the nexus of "dreams" and "ideals" in the context of this epicenter we call America. Our classrooms teach us as much about America as the flag-waving, anthem-singing pageantry we engage in for its own sake. Observe: As someone who was once “them,” you’ll never understand how much harder you’ve made it to get full educational rights because you refuse to see me and my people as human beings.
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.
Reading By Example
JULY 4, 2018
Regie Routman is a great champion of reading. The kind of reading that is guided by a person’s curiosity, joy, and desire to fall deep into story. Pleasure reading. Real reading. As a long-time educator and a self-proclaimed book nerd, like Regie, I believe that educators must support and encourage real reading. That is is our job to help our students become lifelong connoisseurs of text.
The Jose Vilson
JULY 4, 2018
On this Independence Day, I've been thinking about the nexus of "dreams" and "ideals" in the context of this epicenter we call America. Our classrooms teach us as much about America as the flag-waving, anthem-singing pageantry we engage in for its own sake. Observe: As someone who was once “them,” you’ll never understand how much harder you’ve made it to get full educational rights because you refuse to see me and my people as human beings.
The 21st Century Principal
JULY 4, 2018
Have you really thought about the nature of social media? Most of us use it. I've even praised it, but lately I have begun to really examine it and its use in my own life. We users of social media often forget that it has specific design characteristics whose purpose is perhaps not what we think. For example, we have been fond of praising the ability of Twitter to allow us to connect with others.
MiddleWeb
JULY 4, 2018
Grammar doesn't need to be numbing. As you consider curriculum additions and tweaks over summer, author and literacy consultant Sarah Tantillo suggests ways you can incorporate grammar into those refreshed lessons to help students understand structure and write more clearly.
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.
techlearning
JULY 4, 2018
Artsonia Kids Art Museum Online art museum empowers students to exhibit, explain their work Pros: Unique focus on exhibiting art (vs. other portfolio tools). The companion app is great for capturing and assessing students' artist statements. Cons: It's most useful once an artist or school has uploaded a body of work, and if students include artist statements.
Teacher Tech
JULY 4, 2018
A Few Fun Things To Try Happy 4th of July. If you’re sitting around waiting for those hot dogs to grill and want to learn a few quick skills here is a short list of challenges. Crop Your Bitmoji If you drag your Bitmoji from the Chrome extension onto Google Slides or Drawings you can crop […]. The post Happy 4th of July appeared first on Teacher Tech.
techlearning
JULY 4, 2018
This site offers an extensive collection of rare primary sources covering three basic themes: Struggle for Independence, Struggle for Rights, and Struggle for Equality. This site offers an extensive collection of rare primary sources pertaining to American history and American literature covering three basic themes: Struggle for Independence, Struggle for Rights, and Struggle for Equality.
techlearning
JULY 4, 2018
Join us for our monthly #NYCSchoolsTechChat on Thursday, July 5th at 7 pm EST. During this month's chat we'll reflect on past #ISTE experiences and prepare for #ISTE19 taking place in NYC's backyard right in Philadelphia, PA. #NYCSchoolTech teacher Eileen Lennon moderates with me throwing in my two cents. You can prepare for the conversation by thinking about answers to these questions: What advice do those who’ve attended #ISTE have for #NYCSchoolsTech newbies?
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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
techlearning
JULY 4, 2018
Generation Genius ( www.generationgenius.com ) announced that it has launched a new streaming video series that supports the Next Generation Science Standards for elementary schools. Generation Genius was created in partnership with the National Science Teachers Association to support the most current standards and curricula for grades 3-5. [ Discover Video Introduces Live 360 Video Streaming System ] ” Generation Genius provides 11-minute videos on topics recommended by NSTA for grades 3-5.
techlearning
JULY 4, 2018
Electrosonic is pleased to announce that Jon Hancock has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Electrosonic Group Ltd. and all of its subsidiary companies. “The owners, the Board of Directors and the business leadership believe Jon has exactly the right profile and experience to take Electrosonic on the next phase of its 50-plus year journey. As we know the AV industry is changing rapidly and the fields of IT and AV are merging.
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