The Journal
JUNE 5, 2018
In this week’s blog post, we explore the value of computational thinking, first as it helps to explain a 30-year old, "cold case," empirical finding, and second as it may well be a "disruptive education intervention!
The CoolCatTeacher
JUNE 5, 2018
Britt Watwood on episode 327 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Professor Britt Watwood has moved his college classes off Facebook. Today he reflects on the implications for educators and how he’s talking about the Cambridge Analytica scandal with other educators. Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online PD courses for K-12 teachers.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 5, 2018
You’ve probably read my reviews of Zapzapmath and Zap Zap Kindergarten Math, as well as the constant updates they make to their free (and freemium) app. This gamified math ecosystem is popular with students because it’s fun and teachers because it ties into many national and international standards (like Common Core). Its format is colorful and engaging, music lively, and layout intuitive.
Neo LMS
JUNE 5, 2018
We hear them so often: Creativity, Collaboration, Communication and Critical Thinking, that they can become a slightly redundant refrain, muffled by an already crammed education discourse. Some organisations, P21 in particular, are determined that teaching and learning 21st century skills ( the 4Cs ) are the key to a successful future for individuals, as well as society.
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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.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JUNE 5, 2018
Here is a list I curated over the last weekend. The list features some of the best web tools teachers can use to create mind maps on Chromebooks. I have only included the ones I think are too simple.
eSchool News
JUNE 5, 2018
I’m going to confess, I did not bring podcasts into my English classroom with any intention of improving my students’ literacy skills. The idea came from a more selfish place: My wife and I were enthralled by the first few episodes of Serial , and I wanted to share our excitement for the amazing story with my students. Like almost everybody, they were hooked by the pilot episode and begged me for more.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JUNE 5, 2018
Another collection of good educational iPad apps specifically curated from iTunes App Store for high school teachers and students. These are apps to help students with chemistry learning from.
ProfHacker
JUNE 5, 2018
Last week, I had the pleasure of going to Davidson College to offer a two-day workshop on Digital Dexterity as a part of their Digital Learning Initiative. You can see my full schedule and readings for the workshop , but I want to talk specifically about a game I hacked (haha) for the workshop that I think could be useful to others. What is Digital Dexterity?
The Electric Educator
JUNE 5, 2018
Here are six ideas to help you use Google Photos to document learning in your classroom and help students create wonderful multimedia projects. New to Google Photos? Check out ??? this video to get started! 1?? Share to your school account I recommend that you upload all of your photos to your personal Google account. Once there, you can create an album for classroom photos which you can share to your school G Suite account.
Edsurge
JUNE 5, 2018
In the education technology business, Larry Berger is considered—if not the smartest guy in the room, then certainly one of the wiser ones. With more than 20 years in the industry, Larry has seen the ups and downs, twists and turns. In 2000 he co-founded Wireless Generation, which pioneered the use of data, digital diagnostics and assessments to support students.
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
JUNE 5, 2018
Six years ago, I founded 100Kin10 , a national network focused on training and retaining excellent K-12 science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers. Originally inspired by Barack Obama’s 2011 State of the Union Address, we knew that we were preparing to take on a huge and daunting problem; for years, our education system has faced an acute teacher shortage.
MiddleWeb
JUNE 5, 2018
While lists for essential teacher qualities abound, these are the three questions author Debbie Silver particularly wants to ask middle school teacher candidates. Discover what Silver, who has taught across the grades, finds essential for effective middle level educators.
Edsurge
JUNE 5, 2018
Making an app that works across different mobile platforms was once unthinkable for novice programmers. But Thunkable , a company with roots in MIT, is rolling out a new platform where even kids can build games and safety apps across different devices. Today, the San Francisco startup is launching a cross-platform app builder, dubbed “Thunkable X,” that offers a drag-and-drop interface for users to build and deploy apps natively on both Android and iOS devices.
EmergingEdTech
JUNE 5, 2018
Artificial Intelligence Software is Evolving at a Rapid Pace and the Possibilities for Education are Fascinating. Education has come a long way. From the use of chalkboards to overhead projectors to. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
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.
Jamf on EdTech
JUNE 5, 2018
Members of Jamf were in the crowd to ensure you didn't miss a thing from Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference. Get the scoop on Apple OS updates coming your way this fall.
Shake Up Learning
JUNE 5, 2018
The post How to Create a Dynamic Reading Experience appeared first on Shake Up Learning. How to Create a Dynamic Reading Experience with Read&Write for Google Chr ome ! Dynamic Learning is all about going BEYOND the traditional bounds of the classroom and the class day. In this post, we will look at How to Create a Dynamic Reading Experience that goes BEYOND what was previously possible.
The Principal of Change
JUNE 5, 2018
It has been and always is, a blessing to be a part of district professional learning days. These past two weeks, I have been so caught up in the passion of so many teachers who are on “summer break,” that are excitedly taking part in their professional learning. Their enthusiasm has been contagious and has it has been such an invigorating experience, which I feel puts my learning and excitement into another gear.
Marketplace K-12
JUNE 5, 2018
Demand for mobile personal computers jumped by 10 percent in the first quarter of 2018, returning from a period of stagnation, a new analysis found. The post Global Demand for Mobile Computing Devices in K-12 Grows, Powered by U.S. Market appeared first on Market Brief.
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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
SecurEdge
JUNE 5, 2018
Today’s travelers are tech savvy and tech reliant, and they just won’t stand for slow, unreliable WiFi at a hotel or resort. If they can’t quickly and painlessly send work emails, attend Skype meetings from their room, or stream movies on their laptops, they’ll hop on Yelp (even if they have to wait until they get home for a better WiFi connection!) and write a bad review.
Hack Education
JUNE 5, 2018
Hack Education turns 8 years old today. I’d registered the domain a few days earlier back in 2010, but on this day, I wrote my first article here. I think my boyfriend rolled his eyes. "Good luck," he said. (Funny, 8 years later, he is still my boyfriend.). For the past 8 years, I have supported myself through this site, thanks in no small part to the encouragement and financial support of my readers.
techlearning
JUNE 5, 2018
Today, IXL Learning announced the release of its Continuous Diagnostic for English language arts (ELA). Available on IXL K-12 personalized learning program, the Continuous Diagnostic simultaneously analyzes students’ language arts and math abilities and provides teachers with next steps to help learners advance. [ Novel Ideas for Writing Instruction ] With regular practice on IXL, students’ math and language arts levels will continuously update as they grow.
NeverEndingSearch
JUNE 5, 2018
I was mesmerized by the two-hour launch of PBS Great American Read campaign. While I believe choosing one book is impossible and not actually the point of this celebration, I was enchanted by one compelling little book talk after another. And it was delightful to listen to people talk with such passion about their books. Yesterday, I discovered When the Book is Better than the Movie.
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.
techlearning
JUNE 5, 2018
Flashcards are used by students and educators everyday and are one of the most popular ways to learn a subject/topic. The internet makes this learning tool even easier through the use of dedicated websites that allow for flashcard creation, collaboration, and more. *This list is in alphabetical order. [ 25 Social Networks/Media Sites for Education ] 15 Sites & Apps for Creating Flashcards Braineos - A fun site for students to create flashcards to play educational games on a wide variety of s
MindShift
JUNE 5, 2018
When a huge flood devastated Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 2008 the community was faced with a host of problems more commonly seen in big cities, like homelessness. But in the midst of this tragedy the residents began to see an opportunity to rethink how they would rebuild the core institutions of the town. “We’re in Iowa, these are not things you deal with,” said Shawn Cornally, co-founder of Iowa BIG, a project-based school that came into being after the flood.
techlearning
JUNE 5, 2018
“A problem well put is half solved.” – John Dewey Now that my semester has ended I have some time to share some of my students’ projects. I teach English and students are required to complete at least 4 essays throughout one semester. I add a digital component to each writing, because our students need to learn how to read, write, and conduct research with technology.
MindShift
JUNE 5, 2018
Bullying takes many forms, but when it involves a food that triggers severe allergies, it could be potentially deadly. Once, when Brandon Williams, a 16-year-old from Kentucky, was on a trip with his bowling team, his teammate decided to eat some food from McDonald’s on Williams’ bed. One item had so much mayonnaise that it dripped onto Williams’ bed and jacket.
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.
techlearning
JUNE 5, 2018
Hitachi America, Ltd. today announced the OneVision Kids Program for K-12 Education Facilities. The new program provides solutions for every projector application on K-12 campuses, and provides members with specialized pricing, premium warranty, enhanced service and direct access to Hitachi experts. [ Black Box to Debut New Videowall & More at InfoComm 2018 ] Program features include: Hitachi Direct Access Organizations will have direct access to Hitachi sales and service specialists who can
Turning Learning On Its Head
JUNE 5, 2018
techlearning
JUNE 5, 2018
Source: Spat BlackTrax and Spat systems now integrate through infrared leds and BTBeacon tracking positional data that is sent to audio source, thus attaching sound to the real time tracking of persons and objects. BlackTrax provides the ability to capture and pass positional 3D (X,Y,Z) and 6D rotation (yaw, pitch, roll) data to automation controllers using the open source Real-time Tracking Protocol (RTTrP), a suite of protocols developed to transmit tracked motion information between systems,
Edsurge
JUNE 5, 2018
As anyone who’s ever spent time in a classroom knows, teachers are constantly generating ideas and implementing them with their students. Naturally, schools are keen to surface these light bulbs so they can support them and increase their scope of impact. In some cases other teachers or schools may benefit from these small-scale brainstorms when they are applied to the big picture.
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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