The CoolCatTeacher
JULY 27, 2016
Prepare for Back to School From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Prepare for back to school by getting the supplies (and the rewards) to help you and your classroom succeed. These tips and tricks will help you shop at my FAVORITE school supply shopping store — Staples! Get out your pencil. Follow these links and make your Staples shopping list now.
EdTech Magazine
JULY 27, 2016
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez The latest from Google’s research lab lets kids play through programming.
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Digital Promise
JULY 27, 2016
Keeping students motivated is a challenge for educators and parents alike. By now you’re probably familiar with popular strategies such as grit and growth mindset , which are effective but not entirely foolproof in their abilities to enhance student motivation. For example, grit has received criticism for romanticizing hardships (1) , while growth mindset is ineffective when implemented incorrectly.
Ed Tech from the Ground Up
JULY 27, 2016
In public radio they call it “sustaining gifts.” Donors agree to have a certain amount deducted from their credit card each month. They are “renewing” their public radio membership. When I worked as a public radio reporter, I often had to pitch this option on-air to listeners. In the past, textbooks were adopted in five- to seven-year cycles with a high price tag and no “renewals.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 27, 2016
As teachers get more creative about differentiating for student needs, we’re turning to tools that use other approaches than writing a report or creating a class play. One I hear more and more about is podcasts. Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Emily Southey, has some thoughts on how to integrate podcasts into your lesson planning: In the age of technology, students and teachers alike listen to podcasts in their spare time.
EdTech4Beginners
JULY 27, 2016
When you move schools your email account is often deactivated shortly after you leave. What happens to all those emails with useful information, contacts and resources that you will need in your next role? They more than likely get deleted. This is when you need Grad Gopher. Grad Gopher allows you to transfer all of your school Gmail account (including Google Docs content) to your personal account.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Education Elements
JULY 27, 2016
Michael Fullan describes the necessity of harnessing the power of “new pedagogical innovations with technology,” in his article, “Choosing the Wrong Drivers for Whole System Reform.” He continues by stating that the advances in digital content for educational purposes involve key elements needed for increased student achievement. These include, “engagement; entertainment; ease of access to information and data; group work; humanity; social relevance, and so on.
Battelle for Kids
JULY 27, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 6, Number 11. There is a remarkable amount of energy being directed at global education. In the final weeks of July, two important meetings in Washington DC brought together experts, academics, corporate partners, government organizations, and classroom practitioners. The purpose of these meetings was to focus that energy on policies and practice that will enable all learners to develop global competence.
Education Elements
JULY 27, 2016
In the year 1762, a Genevan philosopher named Jean-Jacques Rousseau presented the world with his vision of education. Despite being burned, banned, and ridiculed, this vision – a book Rousseau titled Emile, or On Education, went on to become a pillar of today’s modern philosophies on teaching and learning. The scope of Emile is vast, and it foretold of many developments that were yet to be realized.
Edsurge
JULY 27, 2016
A “sabbatical.” A “one-year leave.” In the teaching world, those are terms usually reserved for professors and higher education. As a matter of fact, the first time I ever heard these terms happened back when I was in college, where I also learned that taking a sabbatical is a requirement at some universities. With this in mind, I bet you can't name a K-12 educator who took a sabbatical while you were an elementary, middle school, or even high school student.
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.
TeachThought - Learn better.
JULY 27, 2016
The post 25 Of The Best Resources For Teaching Critical Thinking appeared first on TeachThought.
The Web20Classroom
JULY 27, 2016
Back when I was in the classroom this was the most exciting time of the year for me. I always enjoyed heading back to school more than any other time. Getting back in my classroom and getting things set back up, buying new supplies and planning for all the great things I learned over the summer were just some of things that excited me. I couldn’t wait for kids to get back in school and for learning to start again.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JULY 27, 2016
July 17, 2016 Before we know it, the school year will be starting again, and teachers will begin planning for the academic year. One topic that may be on their mind is how to integrate social media.read more.
Gaggle Speaks
JULY 27, 2016
As the summer winds down, hopefully, there’s still some free time on your hands. Before you let the rest of the summer get away from you, there are some great reads you should try to fit into your schedule. If You Don’t Feed the Teachers They Eat the Students!: Guide to Success for Administrators and Teachers by Neila A. Connors. While the title here is quite humorous, the content covers some practical matters.
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.
eSchool News
JULY 27, 2016
We know that it’s no longer possible to prepare students for the real world and provide an excellent education without integrating technology into the classroom. At Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) in Jacksonville, Fla—the 20th largest school district in the nation—our mission is to deliver educational excellence in each classroom and school, every day, to give all our students a chance at success.
The 21st Century Principal
JULY 27, 2016
"You got to use the power that you got." Malcolm Gladwell, David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants Most of us face situations where success seems impossible or improbable. Many of these situations involve what Malcolm Gladwell calls "Goliaths." These are adversaries or adverse conditions that appear to be insurmountable.
eSchool News
JULY 27, 2016
It goes without saying that technology is always changing. School leaders are expected to help their teachers use current technology to enhance learning, but at the same time, they must keep on top of future technologies that might soon impact teaching and learning. Changes in professional development delivery, virtual reality in classrooms, online learning innovations, and tools that enable students to share their progress and accomplishments are just a few of the fast-evolving areas educators
EmergingEdTech
JULY 27, 2016
(Image Source) Standards and Techniques for Assessing Digital Literacy are Emerging Digital literacy is like any other core curricular subject. It is no longer an option, just as reading and math are. [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
Edutopia
JULY 27, 2016
Jim Paterson Classroom Management While programs like Kickboard, PBIS World, and ClassDojo can help track and identify student behavior issues, so can lower-tech practices like focused observation, simplified reporting, and team input.
Marketplace K-12
JULY 27, 2016
Denver. A complex and challenging K-12 marketplace will get even more so, education company executives gathered here are learning this week, as they try to position their businesses for the opportunities of the future. From new federal legislation to a changing assessment landscape, from the education interests of large companies like Google and Facebook to challenges in getting ed-tech products to work together, about 125 attendees at the Education Industry Symposium are talking about the threa
My Paperless Classroom
JULY 27, 2016
Learn how to create a professionally branded user profile for your email messages. The post Intro to Gmail: Creating a Professional User Profile People will Recognize appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network.
eSchool News
JULY 27, 2016
Students’ use of digital tools and other learning technologies remains relatively sporadic, according to a new study. Based on direct classroom observations of 140,000 K-12 classrooms across 39 states and 11 countries, the study by the school improvement organization AdvancED found there are still relatively few classrooms in which the use of digital tools and technology is a regular part of a student’s school experience.
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.
The Hechinger Report
JULY 27, 2016
It is a challenging time to be a school leader—and to hire good ones. The headlines make it plain: From funding crises (as in Detroit and Kansas) to school violence and discipline reform to the needs of immigrant families to testing and student achievement, the issues that principals must confront are more varied and complex than ever. Committed, skilled teachers have their hands full in the classroom—where they have chosen to be—with little time or incentive to consider administrative careers,
Tech Helpful
JULY 27, 2016
Yesterday I got back from spending a day and a half at Emory University free of charge thanks to the Gates Foundation and the Edcamp Foundation. Edcamp Organizers Summit was an amazing opportunity for those of us that have been on the planning committees for local Edcamps. It was an honor and a privilege to represent Chattanooga's Edcamp Gigcity. I'll be honest, a month ago when I said yes to the event I was so excited but as the dates approached and the summer was slipping away, I begrudgingly
Fractus Learning
JULY 27, 2016
Many classrooms are now adopting more games and playful learning to engage students in a meaningful way. Teachers have seen the difference it makes in their classrooms when students feel safe to explore, create, and question. One piece of feedback I’ve often heard is that not everyone likes the same kinds of games, so it’s hard to get everyone to participate.
The Hechinger Report
JULY 27, 2016
Jelin McChristian, 19, is pursuing his GED since leaving Jim Hill High School. He wants to be a therapist when he gets older. Photo: Imani Khayyam. Jelin “Jay” McChristian, 19, said he gets excited when he is around a lot of people. Not like nervous, just that he’s social, he says. He’s tall and serious and thoughtful, but quick to smile.
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.
Fractus Learning
JULY 27, 2016
We all need heroes. It’s important to have heroes we can talk to like parents, teachers, and coaches; these people are the true heroes who make our lives richer and fuller. But while our everyday heroes can keep us grounded, our fictional superheroes inspire greatness, bravery, honor, and integrity. Superheroes give us a sense of civic duty and love for our fellow man in a way no real person could.
Technology Tidbits
JULY 27, 2016
FotoJet is an excellent online tool for editing photos. W/ FotoJet a user can upload any image and create stunning looking, collages, banners, posters, etc. Also, there are lots of different features to help edit a photo such as: filters, exposures, crop/size/reshape etc. etc. I highly recommend checking out FotoJet for all photo editing needs by clicking here !!!
The Principal of Change
JULY 27, 2016
I happened across this article titled, “ 11 Ways To Instantly Connect With Anyone “, and although it is meant for more one-on-one interactions, there is a lot of wisdom in it that would tie into speaking or presentations. The first point in the article was the following: 1. Leave a strong first impression. Most people decide whether or not they like you within the first seven seconds of meeting you.
Technology Tidbits
JULY 27, 2016
Answerables the innovative educational tool that combines the best features of game based learning w/ a learning management system has just released their free iPad app. Answerables is being used by educators in a variety of ways from collaborating w/ other classes, to browsing the web, all in a secure 3D virtual environment. Answerables is used as a: • Virtual classroom • Lesson planner • Learning manager • Quest creator • Resource manager • Web browser (managed) • Social Network • Student port
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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