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A Good Plan Requires Great Execution

A Principal's Reflections

When we think about change, more often than not, a plan is developed, implemented, and evaluated with the goal being improvement. The journey to improve is a process that requires various strategies that are aligned to a specific focus as outlined in a mission statement or vision document that describes the why. Most schools, districts, and organizations have both.

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Engage Them in the First 5 Minutes! Bell-Ringers, Warm Ups, and Prompts!

Teacher Reboot Camp

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! As soon as students enter the classroom they can be engaged in learning. At my school we call these “to dos.” I have often heard these called bell ringers, warm ups, starters, and entrance tickets. The idea is to have a short 5 minute or less activity like a prompt that students are able to complete while you take care of attendance or get situated from the previous class.

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5 Ways Adobe Premiere Rush Encourages Creativity in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Product Review: Features, Lesson Plan Ideas, and Tips From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Adobe Premiere Rush is a simple to use video creation tool that includes powerful camera features, video editing, and publishing features. It syncs and works on all platforms. It has replaced my use of iMovie in the classroom with my students because it is more robust.

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Education Technology Duality: Nouns, Verbs, and “Everything Just Works”

More Verbs

I write a lot about a learning-focused approach to education technology, including a Learning Technology Framework , an exploration of whether we are talking learning or talking technology , or imploring education technology leaders to focus on learning. This work is embodied by the phrase, “More Verbs, Fewer Nouns,” a request to focus more on what we want to do with technology (verbs) than on the tech itself (nouns).

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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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10 Ways We Can Help Tweens Feel Included

MiddleWeb

It's hard to strike a balance between nurturing a middle schooler and fostering independence, but they need both from adults in their lives as they toggle between childhood and adolescence. Author and middle school counselor Phyllis Fagell shares 10 ways we can help.

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Google Drive: Add Shared to Drive

Teacher Tech

Add Shared Files to Your Google Drive It is important to understand that “Shared with me” is not a folder. It is a filter. When checking the “Shared with me” filter on the left hand side of Google Drive you may run into some “quirks” that frustrate you if you’re thinking it should behave as […]. The post Google Drive: Add Shared to Drive appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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Free – Google Certification Training

Teacher Tech

Free Resources for Preparing for Google Certification Training I saw on Facebook someone asking about training so they can pass the Google Certification test. Google provides a free training course that in theory should be sufficient for passing the test. Here are the resources shared in the Facebook post along with my own tutorial on […]. The post Free – Google Certification Training appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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FETC Partners with Esports Association to Introduce Esports Sessions for 2020

techlearning

The National Future of Education Technology® Conference today announced a partnership with the National Association of Esports Coaches and Directors that will bring professional development content covering esports programs to FETC 2020.

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5 Strategies for Improving Mental and Physical Health

The Principal of Change

In the past year, I have tried to focus on bettering my mental and physical health. I have had ups and downs for sure, but I can say that I have made strides that I am proud of in the process. I want to share a few things that I have done that I have felt have helped me in the process. Part of the process is writing this all down right now, as journaling the past year has improved me significantly.

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Why Teachers Want Math with More Human Ties

MindShift

Mathematics is created by humans, math teachers are humans and math students are humans. Yet many contemporary math classrooms erase humans from the equation. “Often mathematics is talked about as if it were apolitical, objective, and cold. A sterile textbook, a teacher writing on a chalkboard and rarely turning around,” said Sam Shah , a high school math teacher in Brooklyn, New York.

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Reimagining Chickering & Gamson's Principles Post-Pandemic: Technology's Central Role in Modern Edu

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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OPINION: Students pay the price if a college fails. So why are we protecting failing institutions?

The Hechinger Report

I used to be a securities lawyer. After the financial crash of 1929, the U.S. government implemented the Securities Act of 1933, and then another one in 1934. The goal was to increase transparency so everyday Americans investing in the stock market would have the information needed to make well-informed decisions. Investment analysts prepared reports summarizing the key findings from public filings to make them easier for market participants to understand and interpret.

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What’s New ~ December 2019

myViewBoard

We’re giving myViewBoard for Windows a couple of new enhancements this holiday season. Introducing the Koershoekmeter tool. We’ve added yet another Math tool to your teaching arsenal: the koershoekmeter tool. Use the koershoekmeter tool to measure angles higher than 180 degrees. The term “koershoekmeter” is actually Dutch, which literally translates to “course calculator” To insert the koershoekmeter tool, launch myViewBoard for Windows , then click the Magic

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9 reasons to attend FETC 2020

eSchool News

Educators from around the world are gearing up for the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) in Miami, Florida, on January 14-17, 2020. What’s more, it’s the 40th anniversary of the conference. Whether you’re a third-grade teacher, an IT director, a special education administrator, or in charge of district innovation, you’ll find plenty to see and do.

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2020 Follett Challenge Entry Deadline is Thursday, Dec. 12

techlearning

The deadline for PreK-12 districts and schools to submit their nominations for the 2020 Follett Challenge is noon CST Thursday, Dec. 12.

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Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools

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

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15 Sites for Online Tutoring/Teaching

Technology Tidbits

Online tutoring/teaching is a nice way for educators to earn some extra money doing what they love to from the comfort of their own home and setting their own schedule. Plus, students should love the ability to view and choose courses that work for them. *This list is in alphabetical order. 15 Sites for OnlineTutoring/Teaching BitDegree - A nice place for students looking to find a tutor on a wide variety of subjects (i.e. programming/coding, etc), and for educators to make some extra money.

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Twenty Turnitin Tips for 2020

Turnitin

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Assessing STE(A)M Learning

User Generated Education

In Learning in the Making , I discuss assessment as follows: Educators should be clear about how and why they include assessment in their instruction. They need to be strategic and intentional in its use. Assessment should be about informing learners about their performance so increased learning and future improvements can result. “Assessment is the process of gathering and discussing information from multiple and diverse sources in order to develop a deep understanding of what students know, un

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Educational YouTube Channels for Math Teachers and Students

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Below is an infographic we created for the post we published last week featuring some of the best YouTube channels for Math teachers.

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Enhancing HyFlex Education through the PowerTeaching Framework

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.