EdTech Magazine

APRIL 26, 2017

By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Educational games provide an inside look at complex topics.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 26, 2017

Having a ‘maker mind’ can be an asset to an individual as it comes with a lot of perks such as being able to create your own things and to not only innovate, but also to invent new and exciting things. This ability doesn’t necessarily come easily. There are several steps to be taken to develop a maker mindset and nurture it to be all it could possibly be.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 26, 2017

A conversation with David Raymond of the Virginia Cyber Range on the 10-Minute Teacher #63 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today David Raymond @ dnomyard is part of equipping Virginia high school students to defend themselves from cyber attacks. With knowledge in digital forensics and current technology, the Virginia Cyber Range is working to lead the world in educating its students on cyber security.

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EdNews Daily

APRIL 26, 2017

Written by Steve Klinsky. Millennials are streaming their entertainment and sharing their lives online in a way that no previous generation has had the capability to do. But for all the sophistication of the Internet age, the idea of getting top quality college courses online for free, and using them for credits in the traditional college system, is only now being tested.

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Education Elements

APRIL 26, 2017

Vision-setting can be a painful process. Hours may be spent on one twisting sentence. Long, awkward silences may follow periods of disagreement. Jargon can add up to something that everyone agrees to but no one really understands or finds inspiring. It doesn’t have to be this way. As Education Elements has worked with districts across the country, we’ve found a few simple guidelines can help make the visioning process invigorating and inspiring rather than routine or frustrating.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 26, 2017

In response to extensive interest from readers, Ask a Tech Teacher will be offering four Summer Learning Certificate classes with 18-24 CEUs: June 19th through August 6th. 3-4 weeks, lots of resources and hands-on help. Click to view slideshow. To help you make your decision, I want to share the most common questions I’ve gotten regarding sign ups: Q: What is the cost to register?

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2017

EverFi is a rare breed of education technology company that can boast a wide reach. It not only covers the K-12, higher education and corporate training markets, but its staff also work in some of the most remote corners of the country. Last summer, the company held its retreat at a Native American reservation in Montana, where a team had been introducing its financial education offerings.

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Teacher Tech

APRIL 26, 2017

I have my students work in Collaborative Learning Groups (CLG’s). I learned this from the amazing Jackie Gerstein. I intentionally design collaboration activities that they will do with their CLG. Writing COLLABORATION super huge at the top of your lesson plans is one of the things I suggest. The CLG group provides students a support […].

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2017

“ You Can’t Make Movies Without China.” So states a recent Wall Street Journal report on the tens of billions of dollars that Chinese companies have poured on U.S. film and production studios. The trend is not unique to Hollywood; other American businesses— from appliance makers to luxury resorts —are similarly entangled with Asian money. The U.S. education industry has not become so dependent (yet).

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

APRIL 26, 2017

April 26, 2017 Twitter is probably one of the most popular social media platforms among teachers and educators. Our Twitter section here in EdTech and mLearning features tons of interesting resources.read more.

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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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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2017

Next month we’re heading to the ASU+GSV Summit in Salt Lake City, and we want to take you with us (virtually). The annual ASU+GSV Summit brings together educators, entrepreneurs, HR leaders, and college and school district leaders to discuss the future of learning and "talent innovation." We’ve teamed up with Shindig to host a series of interviews with key thought leaders, which will be streamed live online, and allow the virtual audience to pose questions.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

APRIL 26, 2017

April 26, 2017 Looking for some good iPad apps to use with young learners? The chart below has you covered. We spent sometime going through iTunes App store collections for preschool and kindergarten.read more.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2017

Back in 2011 former President Barack Obama implored the nation to add 100,000 STEM teachers to the workforce. That call to action spurred the launch of 100Kin10 , a nonprofit that has been working with more than 280 organizations nationwide to achieve that goal by 2021. Who would have ever thought that America would just make up its mind that we needed more STEM teachers?

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Teacher Tech

APRIL 26, 2017

There are many websites and apps that will crank out the procedural steps for students. I have yet to run into a kid who has not heard of Photomath. If we can be honest with ourselves and ask “what has technology made obsolete?” then we can move onto doing something else instead. More critical thinking, […]. The post 8 Mathematical Standards: Students Should Be Doing Them appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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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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ProfHacker

APRIL 26, 2017

If you are in the field of open and networked learning, you are likely going through a process of exploring the place of open philosophies and networked/participatory practices in the current political environment, and deciding where your place is in all of this. Thankfully, there have been a lot of spaces for us to discuss these questions together, such as the #OER17 conference which took place in London with the theme “The Politics of Open”.

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eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2017

Participating in a specific college readiness program could cause a massive increase in qualifying Advanced Placement (AP) scores for students. Schools that complete the first year of the National Math and Science Initiative’s College Readiness Program see the number of qualifying Advanced Placement scores in math, science and English increase by an average of 67 percent, based on data from the College Board.

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techlearning

APRIL 26, 2017

If you Google “K12 assessment,” more than 11 million results pop up. Between state assessments, formative assessments, summative assessments, and student portfolios, that’s an awful lot of evaluation going on.

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eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2017

Data can be immensely helpful to educators–but anyone who hopes to learn from data must know how to analyze and interpret it. Although the word “data” can raise red flags when it comes to protecting student privacy and sensitive information, it can help students, parents, teachers, and administrators learn from and adjust practices.

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Marketplace K-12

APRIL 26, 2017

Software provider Frontline Edcuation acquired job search resource Teachers-Teachers, the company’s first acquisition of 2017; also, Excelligence, a provider of educational tools and learning solutions, acquired Frog Street Press. The post K-12 Dealmaking: Frontline Education Acquires Teachers-Teachers; Excelligence Acquires Frog Street Press appeared first on Market Brief.

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EmergingEdTech

APRIL 26, 2017

App Makes Finding Appropriate, Applicable TV and Movie Clips for Lesson Content a Breeze The first time I met Alexander Deeb, co-founder of ClassHook, he had generously agreed to be part of our staff. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

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Hack Education

APRIL 26, 2017

I have added a script to my websites today that will block annotations – namely those from Genius and those from Hypothes.is. I have been meaning to do this for a while now, so it’s mostly a project that comes as I procrastinate doing something else rather than one that comes in response to any recent event. I took comments off my websites in 2013 because I was sick of having to wade through threats of sexualized violence in order to host conversations on my ideas.

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MindShift

APRIL 26, 2017

Will Richardson and Bruce Dixon are two longtime education activists and reformers who have become increasingly convinced that the current education model is not preparing students for a world in which computers can do much of what humans used to do and in which creative thinking is highly prized. They consult with school leaders around the world for their company Educating Modern Learners.

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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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techlearning

APRIL 26, 2017

The Discovery Education (DE) Science Techbook is a comprehensive, multimedia digital textbook and learning platform that addresses the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 26, 2017

How do you establish your family’s core set of values? What are the standards that are important for you and your children? How can you ensure that your children maintain those standards when they are not […].

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EdTechTeam

APRIL 26, 2017

My journey with Digital Book Clubs all started because I responded to an EdTechTeam Community post on Google Plus. Deanna Hussey, fourth grade teacher from Esquire Elementary School posted, “Are there any 4th grade teachers who'd be interested in doing global/cross country book clubs? I need some new way to motivate my students to read and have some accountability.

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techlearning

APRIL 26, 2017

QwertyTown 2.0, from Second Nature Learning, is an online keyboarding program that allows students to move at their own pace while learning how to type more efficiently and accurately.

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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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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2017

Every year, millions of people flock to Disney World, the self-proclaimed “happiest place on Earth.” Many return year after year to spend their hard-earned money despite the long lines and unpredictable weather. Why? Because of the magical feeling that exists there, and the way people who run the park make them feel. No matter where you come from, what language you speak, or your disability, Disney offers magic for all.

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techlearning

APRIL 26, 2017

Why Programming Is Essential to All Curricula.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2017

Looking for a job can be daunting, particularly if you are pivoting to a new role or switching industries, like those folks coming into the edtech space. That initial obstacle of breaking into the community and getting the inside scoop can be a big barrier. From there, the struggle becomes marketing yourself in an applicable way to hiring managers—the job search process requires you to promote your strengths and improve or reposition our weaknesses.

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techlearning

APRIL 26, 2017

Enticing display of climate data updated regularly.

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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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