The CoolCatTeacher
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Life Lessons from Hall of Fame Teacher Kim Bearden From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Broken. It happens. It hurts deeply. I have had days when I didn’t know how I would get out of bed and make it to school. Most teachers I respect have had periods of deep brokenness too. So has Hall of Fame Teacher Kim Bearden, co-founder of Ron Clark Academy.
Neo LMS
OCTOBER 5, 2016
There are many different apps that all claim to help children with their learning. From reading to math games, apps are taking over the educational landscape. So much so, that some schools are integrating tablets and apps into their curriculum. Apps can be a great tool to use for learning, once you figure out the best ones for your children and how to use them effectively.
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The CoolCatTeacher
OCTOBER 5, 2016
(Besides Improving Test Scores) From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Why does music seem to rewire the brain for learning? Studies show a definite link between music and academic success. Then, why is music often one of the first things cut when budgets shrink ? Let’s dive into why music is so important to a child’s education.
EdTech4Beginners
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Recently, my class did a science experiment, where we explored how rain falls. In short, you put shaving foam (the cloud) on top of a cup of water and drop food colouring onto it. When the cloud gets full, it begins to ‘rain’ the food colouring. Have a look at a video we took: How did the class document the experiment? We used a brilliant app called Google Keep.
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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.
EdTech Magazine
OCTOBER 5, 2016
By Ryan Petersen National Cyber Security Awareness Month demonstrates the power of user education in combating threats.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 5, 2016
I love reading, but there are so many books out there, it’s challenging to pick the right one for my education needs. Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Karen Dikson, came to the rescue. She curated a great list of essential tech-minded books for today’s teachers. Here are her suggestions: We live in an extremely stimulating and dynamic era, and it’s hard to predict what is going to happen tomorrow, let alone in the next few years.
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More Verbs
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Here are notes and useful links related to the DOE MLTI Update for Fall 2016. New Staff Members. We are excited to have added Amanda Nguyen and Sean Malone to the Learning Through Technology Team. Each is a Maine native, a veteran educator, and a leader in learning technology. As Digital Learning Specialists Amanda and Sean will be involved with designing and implementing our programs, with tech support to schools, and with professional development.
Educational Technology Guy
OCTOBER 5, 2016
You’re invited to Education on Air, an online conference from Google. Learn with educators from around the world. Join Google for Education on Saturday, December 3rd for Education on Air, a free online conference. Learn from over 100 sessions led by other educators. Learn new approaches & celebrate around that #ItTakesATeacher: Australia & New Zealand sessions: 10am AEST United Kingdom sessions: 10am GMT Americas sessions: 12pm ET / 9am PT Register here Register (it's free) and you’ll ha
Edsurge
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Schoolzilla is not a monster. But it boasts a voracious appetite when it comes to ingesting education data and, now, another company. The Oakland, Calif.-based startup, which offers data warehousing and visualization tools for schools and districts, has acquired Decision Science Labs. Financial terms were not disclosed. Schoolzilla will have 57 full-time staff after the deal.
Educational Technology Guy
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Discovery Education is hosting a free, online conference - 2016 Fall VirtCon - on Saturday, Oct 22nd. VirtCon is a bi-annual conference that brings the Discovery Education community together to hear cutting-edge keynotes, be inspired by thought-provoking presentations, and participate in engaging discussions with the Discovery Education Community around the globe.
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.
EdTechTeacher
OCTOBER 5, 2016
This fall, as part of our #ETTchat series , Communications Editor James Daley will be chatting with our EdTechTeacher instructors about some of their favorite tools, apps, and strategies for the classroom. In this first post, he interviews Director, Tom Daccord , about App Smashing with Book Creator. Tom Daccord is Director of EdTech Teacher, a professional learning organization that provides hands-on exploratory edtech workshops for teachers.
TeacherCast
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Welcome to a the Jersey Educator Podcast, a show created by NJEA members … for NJEA members. Whether you are a teacher, an education support professional, or a New Jersey Student Education Association member, this show will serve as a platform to help YOU bring out the best in your students. each […]. The post Healthy Schools Now: protecting students and staff to improve learning. appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Big capital helps startups grow quickly. But when funding dries up and profits remain elusive, companies have to make tough cuts. Those were among the decisions that Salt Lake City-based MasteryConnect recently made as its management and board slashed an estimated 30 percent of the staff. The layoffs ranged from junior-level employees to the very top: Cory Reid, who joined in April 2011 and was named CEO in June 2014, is out.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
OCTOBER 5, 2016
October 5, 2016 Google has recently changed the name of its popular service Google Apps for Education to G Suite for Education. With this change comes a bunch of new features that have been.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.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Peek inside Brittany Horning’s second-grade class at L’Ouverture Elementary School, and you’ll see kids sprawled on large ottomans, perched atop bouncy seats, lying back on gamer-style recliners and using footstools as makeshift desks. It looks more like a living room or a neighborhood coffee shop – minus the whirring espresso machine – than a traditional classroom with rows of desks.
My Paperless Classroom
OCTOBER 5, 2016
In this look at digital portfolios, we will examine how each of these portfolio methods look and feel and more importantly why you should and should not choose them in both the school and personal settings. The post Digital Portfolios: 4 Resources for Creating and Developing Long Lasting Projects with your Students appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Georgia’s Liberty County School System to outfit its school bus fleet with wi-fi in an effort to extend the school day — the first school district in Georgia to provide students free internet access through mobile wi-fi units. Liberty County will also create 24 “Homework Zones” around the county by parking their Kajeet wi-fi-enabled school buses in areas including apartment complexes and fire and police departments from 2:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
techlearning
OCTOBER 5, 2016
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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
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Beldon Batiste, 15, stands in the doorway to his home, looking out at the street where he was injured last year in a fight that was ignited by online posts. Photo: Sophia Germer. NEW ORLEANS — Just over a year ago, Beldon Batiste, then 15, stumbled across one of the largest fights he had ever seen. It was the last day of school at Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School in New Orleans.
EdTechTeacher
OCTOBER 5, 2016
This post first appeared on Daily Genius. The start of the school year is a great time to engage your students and get them excited about the possibilities your history class might bring while encouraging them to develop their creative and critical thinking skills. When I taught high school history, I worked to create active and engaging lessons in the fall that would capture the attention of my students for the rest of the year.
My Island View
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Recently, as I was tweeting about the need for teachers to be more aware of what was going on within their profession an unexpected tweet response came from a connected educator who I greatly respect and hold in high regard. He tweeted that he was tired of the teacher bashing. I was upset for that was the furthest thing from my mind as I tweeted my opinions out.
Teacher Tech
OCTOBER 5, 2016
How Is This Better Than Paper? Using digital tools is a shift in mindset. Technology allows for interactions that were difficult or impossible before. Link to flowchart Ask the Question How is this digital task BETTER than using paper? If you don’t ask “how can I make this better” then it won’t be better. Things […]. The post How Is This Better Than Paper?
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.
My Paperless Classroom
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Search Engine Optimization is a skill that we all should be thinking about when we teach our students about Digital Citizenship. When we teach our students to comment on each other's Google docs, we are really setting our students up to improve their search rank. In this episode we learn all about SEO and how we can set our students and our websites up for a global audience.
The Cornerstone for Teachers
OCTOBER 5, 2016
National Fire Prevention Week this year fall on October 9th-15th, and I recently learned about some terrific free resources that you can use to help teach PreK-5th grade students valuable fire safety skills. For many years, teachers have been turning to resources created by the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA). All the stories and games feature the iconic Sparky the Fire Dog in his yellow fireman uniform, and there are supplementary lessons, videos, and other resources that make learn
My Paperless Classroom
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Learn tips, tricks, and strategies for creating your next workshop or presentation from TEDx speaker and TeacherCast founder Jeff Bradbury. The post Preparing for a Keynote Address: It’s Not About Your Ego … by @JeffBradbury appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network.
TeachThought - Learn better.
OCTOBER 5, 2016
The post How Great Teaching And Learning Grows Under The PBL Umbrella appeared first on TeachThought.
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.
The Hechinger Report
OCTOBER 5, 2016
One of the challenges in trying out new learning strategies, including those that embrace technology, is that schools have a tough time finding out which new methods work best – which ones actually help kids learn. This week brought two useful resources for addressing that problem. One is an expansion of a coalition of schools that share best practices, called the League of Innovative Schools; the other is a comprehensive report on the ways that competency-based learning initiatives have grown i
EmergingEdTech
OCTOBER 5, 2016
This Active Learning Platform Provides a Rich Set of Integrated Tools for Student Learning and Engagement I’ve been aware of Echo360 for years now, but have thought of it as predominantly a. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
eSchool News
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support those trends, and how teaching and learning can best benefit from near-constant change. Below, we’ve gathered some of the latest and most relevant marketplace news to keep you up-to-date on product developments, teaching and learning initiatives, and new trends in education.
ProfHacker
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Now that many of us are at the mid-point of the semester — Wait! How did that happen? — it’s a good time to take stock of how things are going this semester and consider what we might want next semester to be like. What lessons have you learned ? Do you want to do some things differently ? Do you need to make room by letting go of (or throwing out) certain things?
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