Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Last week I introduced three megatrends affecting e-learning. My research revealed a couple more exciting trends and emergent ideas in e-learning, so I promised another four for this week. Let’s call them micro-trends as they are smaller in scale, but nonetheless likely to have an impact on how and what we learn. Top 4 microtrends in e-learning. While these trends may not apply to every educational setting, this doesn’t mean they couldn’t.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Dr. Scott McLeod on episode 189 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Dr. Scott McLeod, co-author of Different Schools for a Different World , has a frank conversation about the change that needs to happen, how long it will take to happen, and the next steps for promoting creativity in schools.

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Ed Tech from the Ground Up

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

A new initiative from Angela Duckworth-founded Character Lab aims at using science and research to help students achieve their goals. The post Science of Character Development Initiative to Help Students Achieve Goals appeared first on Market Brief.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

By John Breeden II The projector can turn any wall or whiteboard into a fully interactive learning environment with the push of a button.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

On Saturday, November 4, more than 60 educators joined Digital Promise and Maker Ed for Edcamp: Maker Promise , a full day of powerful professional learning through and about making. There were a wide range of discussions and hands-on activities , including an introduction to 3D printing, a paper roller coaster project, and a conversation on creating maker culture.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

8 Of The Most Common Sources Of Formative Assessment Data contributed by Daniel R. Venables, Founder of Center for Authentic PLCs Teachers look at data for one reason: to teach better. We don’t look at data to compare teachers or students (though this sometimes happens) or to point fingers. Data are tools teachers can use to improve—not […]. The post 8 Of The Most Common Sources Of Formative Assessment Data appeared first on TeachThought.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

6 Strategies For Dealing With ‘Difficult’ Students by Dr. Allen Mendler While stress caused by common core concerns has dominated the recent education landscape, dealing with difficult students remains the number one source of constant tension for most teachers. Continual exposure to students who won’t behave or produce can quickly erode both confidence and well-being. […].

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

November 9, 2017 Over the last few weeks, Google Drive released a number of interesting updates to enhance your overall Drive experience. Here is a quick round-up of the recent releases that are.read more.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Burger King just released one of the best anti-bullying PSAs I’ve ever seen pic.twitter.com/0RV1JUvBd2 — Josh Goodman (@JustJOSH_ingYa) October 19, 2017 An Anti-Bullying Message That Puts It All In Perspective by Terry Heick Before we get to the anti-bullying message, let’s consider some background on cultural/societal priorities (and failures therein).

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Ohio’s public schools aren’t allowed to charge students for the use of textbooks, but they can charge “reasonable fees” for student technology and instructional materials. But what happens when the pace of technology outstrips the law, as it often does, and gadgets begin to replace textbooks? Two state lawmakers argue that schools that dole out student technology as part of the curriculum and then charge a fee for those devices are crossing a line. “This scenario is

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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.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Start Small: A Wendell Berry Commencement Address by Terry Heick Almost every challenge, when closely examined, is first a challenge of scale. If you consider our own corner of the world, learning, the labels and language we use will confirm this theory. Take for example, “ed reform.” Learning is different than education. It is impossible to […].

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Teacher Tech

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Use the Equals Sign to Cell Reference You do not need to know anything fancy to use a spreadsheet. Just type in it. It’s a giant table. But here is the easiest formula that kicks it up a notch. Use the Equals Sign All formulas start with an equals sign. Type an equals sign into […]. The post Google Sheets: Equal That Cell appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

More than 39 million U.S. students have high-speed internet access at school, and 94 percent of school districts meet the minimum 100 kbps per student goal set by the Federal Communications Commission, according to a new report. The State of the States report from nonprofit EducationSuperHighway, now in its third year, shows that an additional 5.1 million students gained high-speed access in the classroom.

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The Principal of Change

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Here is a question I often get in workshops: How do you focus on being innovative while still teaching the curriculum? When I hear this, the viewpoint of “teaching the curriculum” and “innovation in education” is that the curriculum is on one side of the spectrum, and innovation is on the opposite side. Working often as an outside consultant, I could tell teachers to not worry about the curriculum, “school is broken, and we need to fix it,” blah blah blah, but

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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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EmergingEdTech

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Goal Setters do Better! Not all students are created equal. That’s why we have phrases and clichés like “class clown” or “teacher’s pet”, two drastically different types of. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

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Marketplace K-12

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Follett, an education materials and technology wholesaler, announced Thursday that it will begin selling hands-on STEM materials and software from LEGO Education solutions. The post Follett to Start Selling LEGO Education Materials for Hands-On Lessons appeared first on Market Brief.

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techieMusings

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Infographics are a great way for students to visually represent information they are learning about. There are a variety of infographic tools out there, including Canva , Piktochart , Infogram , and Easelly. In this post, I wanted to focus on Canva. I’ve selected this tool because I find it the easiest to get started with and Canva offers the greatest variety of templates to use as a base for your project.

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MiddleWeb

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Paula Kluth and Julie Causton offer a book that uses everyday language, is punctuated with wit and humor, and genuinely addresses many of the obstacles that face co-teachers in their real-world classrooms, says special education lead teacher Laura Von Staden.

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Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

By supporting educators across the country to imagine engaging ways to help young people explore their interests, LRNG Innovators and the National Writing Project’s Educator Innovator Initiative celebrate learning in the many places that it happens every day. LRNG Innovators awards grants to educator teams who are designing, testing, and sharing solutions that build the future of creative and connected learning.

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SecurEdge

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Most businesses and organizations are asking more of their WiFi networks than ever before: more users, ever-changing devices, bandwidth-heavy applications, and security threats are putting greater demands on WiFi. But are the wireless networks getting the TLC they deserve?

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techlearning

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

So your district is ready to enhance lesson plans and engage students with multi-media assets and programs, or perhaps a grant benefitting students who learn in different ways has been awarded. How d.

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Fractus Learning

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Think your little one would love a baffling brainteaser? How about a super-secure safe for their favorite things? Or maybe you’d just like a surefire way to make your next gift more memorable? Well, you can […].

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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.

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Nick's Picks for Educational Technology

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Share Bookmarks and Save Time with Sqworl Sqworl.com Simple Visual Bookmarking for Educators Sqworl is a basic bookmarking site. Its simplicity and focus on educators make it a great choice for collecting and sharing bookmarks in your classroom. Get started by creating a free account and making your first “group” or collection. Find and Add.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

November 9, 2017 Here is a handy visual from University of Cincinnati highlighting some of the ways assistive technologies are transforming the ways students with disabilities learn in different.read more.

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The PL2C Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

We all know the importance of reflecting on our practice , but it’s difficult to carve out the necessary time for it. We have bus duty to attend to, students who need help on their homework, lessons to plan, papers to grade, parents to call, and trainings to attend. And, allegedly, we’re going to do all of that (and more) in 40 hours per week. AND we’re supposed to spend dedicated time thinking about and adjusting our professional practice.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

The recent popularity of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) has put a spotlight on immersive technology—and our curriculum may never look the same again. In the midst of all this enthusiasm, Apple has released a new resource for app developers—the ARKit—that has supercharged augmented reality for fields like entertainment, gaming, advertising and, of course, education.

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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.

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MindShift

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

It’s easy to get caught up in the hype around the latest and greatest classroom tech, from video games to 3-D printers to Raspberry Pi kits to VR to AR and beyond. The reality is that kind of tech — expensive, bleeding-edge tools — makes headlines but doesn’t make it into many classrooms, especially the most needy ones. What does, however, is video.

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