The CoolCatTeacher
AUGUST 26, 2020
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Kristina Holzweiss shares plain and simple terms some of the most timesaving, enriching online resources available to teachers today. Sponsor: Wipebook Flipchart Wipebook is an excellent solution for educators, no matter where you’re teaching. Check out Wipebook Flipchart at www.wipebook.com/coolcatteacher.
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 26, 2020
Here’s a great list of age-appropriate, safe websites that will inspire 1st graders whether they’re in your classroom or at home: Geography—find messages around the world. Hangman. Brown Bear Typing. Aesop Fables—no ads. Aesop’s Fables–audio and visual. Audio stories—read by actors. Audio stories—speakaboos. Childhood Stories. Children’s Stories–MagicKey.
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Education Elements
AUGUST 26, 2020
There is no question that our lives have been flipped around over the last few months. For many of us, we are adjusting to redefining our workspace and even our roles. Our work has changed and so has how we interact. One role that has significantly changed is the role of the parent or guardian of school-aged children. We know that active adults make a huge difference in a child’s success in school but the level to which this is needed has been redefined.
Educational Technology Guy
AUGUST 26, 2020
September is National Preparedness Month , which serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare, now and throughout the year, for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live, work, and visit. The 2020 theme is "Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today." Emergency Preparedness is something everyone needs to be a part of.
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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.
Edsurge
AUGUST 26, 2020
In a crazy year wracked by viral pandemic, racial strife and political uncertainty, female entrepreneurs are doing what they do best: Carrying on. And thriving. In this miniseries, EdSurge, with support of Peak State Ventures, talked with four leading female entrepreneurs all building business at the intersection of learning and working. Our first conversation is with Rachel Romer Carlson, co-founder and chief executive of Guild Education , headquartered in Denver.
Educational Technology Guy
AUGUST 26, 2020
Schools are starting or already started. Some are all remote, some hybrid and some all in-person. Here are some resources to help schools, parents and teachers during this challenging time. Welcome back to school - resources for every teacher Resources for: Hybrid Learning Remote Learning e-Learning Online Learning Sanitize Tech Manage Remote Learning Thermal Screening.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
TeachThought - Learn better.
AUGUST 26, 2020
Staying up-to-date on the latest of everything is less important than the quality of your work. Start with this truth and the rest is easier. The post 25 Tips To Reduce Digital Distractions And Improve Your Focus appeared first on TeachThought.
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 26, 2020
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Since the onset of the coronavirus in the U.S. this spring, educators have been faced with a challenge: How do we ensure that our students can safely engage in school this fall? How do we make school feel “normal” again? As a music teacher, I am here to advocate in the strongest possible terms that our programs must remain a part of every possible curriculum, not just this fall, but into the future.
MiddleWeb
AUGUST 26, 2020
Kathryn Caprino and Sean Ruday encourage you to include inquiry in your teaching this fall, whether it’s face to face, in remote settings, or a blend. The literacy educators share 5 tips with cross-curricular application to engage kids in the pursuit of essential questions.
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 26, 2020
AUSTIN, Texas — The afternoon heat had hit 95 degrees when the back door swung open to the playground at the Sweet Briar Child Development Center, nestled in the middle of an apartment complex in south Austin. Five toddlers meandered out of the building and onto the playground, followed by two teachers, their noses and mouths covered by masks. One teacher pushed a cart holding small pitchers, watering cans and a bucket of water toward a garden teeming with mammoth sunflowers.
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
AUGUST 26, 2020
In the classroom, routines support student learning and build efficiency. The same is true with online and distance learning. At a time when students — and parents — may be feeling a little anxious, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the new school year, routines can provide a sense of structure, stability, and control. Routines let students and parents know what to expect and when.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
AUGUST 26, 2020
Microsoft Academic (MA) is another great educational resource we add to our list of academic search engines. Unlike mainstream search engines that are keyword-based, MA uses a different search.
Teacher Tech
AUGUST 26, 2020
No matter what grade-level you teach, ask your students what is on their playlist, and listen to it! The post The Power in a Playlist with @TwstedTeaching appeared first on Teacher Tech.
eSchool News
AUGUST 26, 2020
As students, teachers, and families prepare for the 2020-21 school year, social-emotional learning will play an important role in helping them navigate the emotional and logistical challenges created by the events of the last few months. To support them, Aperture Education has created its free 2020 Back to School Guide packed with helpful information, lessons and activities to strengthen social-emotional skills for children and adults.
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.
TeachThought - Learn better.
AUGUST 26, 2020
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 219 Online Education And Growing Your Cyber Expertise Drew Perkins talks with Brad Hughes, Chief Technology Officer at Circadence and cybersecurity professor at University of Colorado, about online learning design, cybersecurity, and career paths in the remote work and cyber space. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: circadence.com bradhayes.info Listen […].
eSchool News
AUGUST 26, 2020
PresenceLearning, the leading provider of live online behavioral and mental health services for K-12 schools, has partnered with iOpening Enterprises to develop Finding Your Power in Uncertain Times , a 6-week trauma-informed group therapy program designed to help students who are struggling with life’s current stressors including social, emotional, and economic impacts from COVID-19 and civil unrest in their communities. iOpening Enterprises is a professional development and media company that
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 26, 2020
Alma Heights Christian Academy opened in 1955 in a scenic valley in Pacifica, California, just south of San Francisco. Separate campuses for an upper and lower school are nestled along the San Pedro Creek, along with a small farm populated by rabbits, chickens and goats. It’s an idyllic place — a “cloistered community” people used to describe as “tightknit,” says Michael Chen, the current head of the school.
Linways Technologies
AUGUST 26, 2020
The classroom was a very dynamic and versatile environment even before it was online. There are all kinds of conversations, individuals from different backgrounds, different personalities, learning behaviors, the list go on. In the traditional model, teaching was simple “you talk-they listen” approach. But a lot has changed over the past couple of years.
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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
eSchool News
AUGUST 26, 2020
Registration has officially opened for the 2020-2021 Conrad Challenge , now celebrating its 15 th year of driving student entrepreneurship across a variety of STEM fields. One of the most highly ranked STEM competitions globally, the annual Challenge invites students between the ages of 13-18 from around the world to form teams of 2-5 and develop sustainable solutions to global challenges.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
AUGUST 26, 2020
Moodle LMS is one of the dominating learning management systems at U.S. and Canadian higher educational institutions. It has many beneficial features in one place to cater to specific learning and.read more.
eSchool News
AUGUST 26, 2020
Tactical student data privacy questions like “What can I do right now?” should be asked by all CIOs, teachers, administrators, and policymakers in this changing landscape of data access, student privacy, and interoperability. In a recent edWebinar , Dr. Larry Fruth, executive director and CEO of the Access 4 Learning (A4L) Community, and Jena Draper, founder and general manager at CatchOn, discussed the challenges school districts face with data access and student privacy.
techlearning
AUGUST 26, 2020
Fact-checking sites for students to research reports, papers, and more
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.
Adjusting Course
AUGUST 26, 2020
Leaders rely on accurate information to inform their decisions. It's no different than driving. When we glance down at the gas gauge we don't want an inflated estimate of our vehicle's fuel level. Nor do we want our speedometer to give us the benefit of the doubt by rounding down 10-20 m.p.h. when we're in a hurry. Actually, that may sound somewhat appealing.until we find ourselves paying for a speeding ticket.
myViewBoard
AUGUST 26, 2020
Quick – pop quiz time. What, besides a great teacher and excellent learning material, plays a fundamental role in student success? OK, it’s not really a fair question. There are too many other factors that come into play (maybe this should have been a multiple choice question). But, on your list of possibilities, did you include an optimized learning space?
techlearning
AUGUST 26, 2020
Competency in oral language is the best predictor of reading proficiency.
eSchool News
AUGUST 26, 2020
Frontline Education, a leading provider of school administration software for K-12 education, today announced that Mobile County Public Schools will leverage Frontline’s School Health Management solution as part of their school reopening plan. Frontline School Health Management, a comprehensive electronic health records and school nursing management system, includes recent enhancements and new functionality to support COVID-19 management, tracking and reporting for students and school staff.
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 Learning Revolution Has Begun
AUGUST 26, 2020
We have three Learning Revolution shows this week ("Teaching by Heart" is on hiatus, "Exceptional Circumstances" is taking a vacation break, "Thrive in EDU" is at a slightly later time this week). Times are US-Eastern Daylight Time--to see the schedule in your own time zone, and to get the links to attend live in Zoom, please use the SCHEDULE page on the Learning Revolution site.
eSchool News
AUGUST 26, 2020
Black Box, a global solutions integrator, today introduced Connected Buildings — a suite of solutions and services that enable digital experiences in smart, IoT buildings. Black Box designs, deploys, manages and maintains the foundational technology that connects the internal ecosystem of interoperable devices and sensors that work together to enable human-to-human, human-to-device and device-to-device interaction.
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 26, 2020
Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. SUBSCRIBE NOW. With Covid-19 cases still on the rise in much of the country, the remote learning experiment that started last spring will continue in most schools across the nation.
eSchool News
AUGUST 26, 2020
Linewize, a growing education technology company, today announced its partnership with Gaggle as a part of its expanding cyber safety offering. Gaggle is the pioneer in helping K-12 districts manage student safety on school-provided technology. “We’re thrilled to partner with the Gaggle team,” said Linewize VP, North America, Ross Young. “They dominate the ‘hands-on’ student safety market and have saved countless lives.
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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