EdTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
TCEA 2018: How to Incorporate 3D Printing into Any Lesson Plan. meghan.bogardu…. Thu, 02/08/2018 - 11:00. At first, the 3D printers were neat gadgets that produced Yoda heads, Pikachus and other cool knickknacks. Then, Clear Creek Independent School District librarians Shirley Dickey, Laura Gladney-Lemon and Mindy Hutt began to see the real educational value in their MakerBot machines.
The CoolCatTeacher
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Matific is a fantastic website for K-6 students. It’s part virtual math manipulative, part math game, and part personal math instruction. Right now, your school can join the Matific Math games and win cash and prizes as your students learn math. It’s FREE, and they’ll help you set it up.
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EdNews Daily
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Guest article written by: Louise Baigelman. Executive Director, Story Shares. Consider the amount of text you’ve encountered today: signs, instructions, emails… this article. Imagine not being able to read any of it. For the 774 million teens and adults globally who lack crucial literacy skills, this is an everyday reality. In the US alone, 70% of high school students need some form of reading remediation.
The CoolCatTeacher
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Steve Floyd on episode 249 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Fun, exciting tools and techniques can help very young kids understand math and learn computational thinking. Today’s guest, Steve Floyd, tells us how. Sponsor: FREE MATH RESOURCE The US Matific Games are coming this February.
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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.
Neo LMS
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
There is among K-12 schools a veritable on-rush to put a device in the hands of every student; a laudable and necessary ambition. However, while there are certainly successes, very many teachers and superintendents report that 1:1 programs are not correctly integrated, that the necessary training is not available, and that the focus is very much more on the “device” than what the device can do in terms of enhanced learning opportunities and outcomes.
The CoolCatTeacher
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Day 34 of 80 Days of Excellence From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. How do you disagree? Do you express your disagreement with the person’s actions but affirm that you care about the person? Or, do you defend your opinion so profoundly that you leave the person feeling that you only love them if they agree with you?
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Ditch That Textbook
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
The metaphors you can use for assessments go on and on. It can be a measuring stick. A magnifying glass. It’s a glimpse into student understanding. Assessments don’t, however, have to be a formal quiz or test. They can be varied and as informal as a conversation at times. Assessments can be creative and innovative. […].
TeachThought - Learn better.
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
How The Activity Learning Theory Works contributed by Steve Wheeler, Associate Professor, Plymouth Institute of Education This is number 8 in my series on learning theories. My intention is to work through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In the last post we […].
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
When it comes to accessibility features Chrome web browser does not actually offer much. Chromebook, in contrast, comes with a bunch of interesting accessibility features that you can easily turn on.read more.
TeacherCast
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
MetaMetrics is focused on improving education for learners. In this episode, we learn how to match the right student with the right reading materials. The post How to Find the Right Books for Young Readers through @MetaMetrics_Inc appeared first on TeacherCast. In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we discuss the love of reading with Kindergarten teacher Elizabeth Faulkner and learn how she works with students of all ability levels to match individual Lexile levels with the right book thro
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.
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
As the movement to improve education grows stronger, so has talk of positive failure, failing forward, and encouraging teachers and students to see the benefits of their own failures. In simple terms, failing forward is just that–progressing even if a project or idea “fails.” Educators haven’t always felt safe failing, but more and more administrators have created safe school environments where they encourage classroom teachers to try new things.
TeacherCast
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
In this episode, you will learn how Microsoft OneNote can be used to help you organize not only your classroom but just about every part of your daily activities. . The post 10 Ways to use @OneNoteEDU to keep you organized appeared first on TeacherCast. In this episode, you will learn how Microsoft OneNote can be used to help you organize not only your classroom but just about every part of your daily activities.
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
The vast majority of educators and policymakers believe students should develop creative problem-solving skills in school–but the problem, they say, is that not enough schools teach this concept. Ninety-seven percent of educators and 96 percent of policymakers in a global research study from Adobe said creative problem-solving is important for today’s students, and they said they believe students who excel at creative problem-solving will have higher-earning jobs in the future.
ProfHacker
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Rebecca Weaver ( @WeaverRew ) is an Assistant Professor at Georgia State University-Perimeter College, where she teaches composition and some literature. She has published articles about teaching in Recursive and TechStyle. A specific assignment sheet example is in her most recent article here: [link] –JBJ]. It’s about that time of the semester when many of us have graded and returned first papers and are about to get the next round and grade them.
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.
TeacherCast
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Booktrack is a fantastic application to use in all classrooms of all grades. Not only does it connect seamlessly with Google Classroom, it also provides an embeddable solution for teachers to share their work on class websites and blogs. This is one application that should be on the short list for any teacher looking to make a memorable and enjoyable lesson.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
We finally got the time to sift through the piles of unread emails and select for you the tools below. These are some new EdTech tools you may want to try in your instruction. Some of these tools.read more.
Teacher Tech
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Embed an Image into a Spreadsheet You can insert an image onto a Google Sheets spreadsheet by using the Insert menu, but what if you want the image in a cell instead? This is a little trickier. Image URL The first thing you need is an image URL. This means it needs to be uploaded […]. The post Google Sheets: Embed an Image appeared first on Teacher Tech.
EmergingEdTech
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Writing assignments are an essential part of student life and polishing your skills is important. Writing can be time consuming, as a lot of thought goes into it. This is where online tools can come. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
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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 Principal of Change
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Every time I work with a school district, I hope that they learn from me because I learn from them. Recently, in Del Mar Schools, Laura Spencer shared their idea of “personalization” of learning. Before she started speaking, I was skeptical because I have seen the idea of “personalized” learning happening in many schools where a student jumped on a computer and based on the information they share, the technology creates a pathway for that student.
techieMusings
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
I am excited to share a post that I had a chance to write as part of Innovate My School ’s Hottest EdTech Trends series! Since I was a teenager, I have always looked forward to the In/Out List published in the Washington Post right before the start of each new year. So, as Innovate My School discusses the ‘Hottest EdTech Trends’ this month, I thought I’d have a little fun and put my own spin on the idea.
Learning with 'e's
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Image from Pixabay Learning is a journey. Learning has never been about reaching a destination. It is a process, not a product. Yet many education systems have failed to accept this reality. Sadly, formalised learning is usually characterised by product based objectives. 'The learner will be able to.' or 'by the end of this lesson the student will.' seem to run counter to the true nature of learning - the journey.
Hack Education
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Last week, The New York Times wrote about a new simulation program , funded by the Department of Homeland Security, that aims to teach teachers how to respond to an active shooter on school grounds – a simulation “that includes realistic details like gunfire, shattered glass and the screams of children,” one in which teachers can play the role of school staff, law enforcement, or the shooter her- or himself.
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.
MiddleWeb
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
David Palank's Class Hacker is so enthusiastically and conversationally presented and informative that it needs to get into the hands of teachers in order to change instruction, writes former principal and writer Mary Langer Thompson.
SpeechTechie
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
When considering whether a game-based or "game-like" app is useful for an intervention context, I've found that a number of characteristics or features related to the FIVES criteria can be considered. I actually was looking for a game-based app related to the Winter Olympics but came up short.until Fiete emailed me this morning with an announcement about Fiete Wintersports (I had already been a fan of their Summer Olympics app and was looking to see if they had a winter one).
techlearning
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
“The heart has its reasons that reason knows nothing of.”- Blaise Pascal People around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day! It’s a holiday that inspires our learners to let friends, family members, and loved ones know how much they care about them by sending cute cards and sweets. However, you can also inspire students to learn grammar, math, geography, science, and more with the 14 Valentine’s Day inspired activities below.
NeverEndingSearch
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Recently, I was honored to be invited to speak at the 21CLHK Conference in Hong Kong. One of my archived talks addressed the Noah principle–why predicting rain doesn’t count, and why building arks does–as it relates to the credibility crisis or the challenges of container collapse. I see so many opportunities for us to take the lead across our learning cultures.
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.
techlearning
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Like it or not, at this point in time Facebook is the winner when it comes to social learning communities. It is where companies have found they can best connect with customers and build relationships. It is also where organizations have learned staff can effectively connect to keep communication going and learn and support from one another. If you’ve tried to be one of the last to hop aboard, but realize it is no longer possible if you want to do your job most effectively, here are some tips fo
EdTechTeam
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Even before I joined the world of education, I loved children’s books and getting a good laugh. Chapter books had too many syllables, no pictures, and made me sleepy. Then I finally got into the classroom and had the incredible opportunity of sharing these stories with students and build their love for picture books. However, as you can tell by my font (Roboto Mono), it represents my lovely monotone voice.
techlearning
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Across the U.S., district leaders are embracing arts-infused teaching approaches to prepare K-8 students for an innovation-fueled workforce. creatED by Crayola® , the brand that inspires creativity in education, is piloting its professional learning program in eight districts across the U.S. during the 2017-18 school year. creatED provides educators with teaching strategies and resources that increase student engagement and improve learning outcomes.
EdTechSandyK
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
A Student-Centered Approach to Using Google Classroom TCEA 2018 Alice Keeler Use Google Slides to give students voice. Create content in Slides Master mode, then add slides while going through your presentation. Allow students to edit your presentation. If your content is in the slides master, it's easy for you to reformat or re-add your content on the fly.
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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