The CoolCatTeacher
JUNE 6, 2017
A conversation with Jon Corippo on episode 92 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Jon Corippo @jcorippo talks about one of his favorite tools, Quizizz. He shares how you can use this tool to teach vocabulary and save time for other things! Listen Now. Listen on iTunes.
EdTech Magazine
JUNE 6, 2017
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez, Juliet Van Wagenen States can forge partnerships with agencies to build an IT workforce and simultaneously give students access to opportunities.
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Neo LMS
JUNE 6, 2017
The e-learning landscape is a continuum of different instructional designs meant to adapt to individual student needs. This is where scenario-based learning comes in, where learners are immersed in real-life and situational scenarios that lets them gather skills and information. In other words, scenario-based learning is a just another face of learning by doing.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 6, 2017
Here are the most-read posts for the month of May: Why Blended Learning Fits Your Class, 3 Issues to Think About, and 5 Easy Ways to Begin. 9 Must-have Tools for Ed Conferences. ORIGO Stepping Stones 2.0–A Versatile, Easy-to-Use Math Program. 19 Ways Students Keep Learning Fresh Over the Summer. Studying for Finals: 5 Collaborative Online Methods to Try in Your Classroom. 2 Webtools You Can Learn This Summer to Differentiate Lesson Plans.
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Digital Promise
JUNE 6, 2017
The 360 Filmmakers Challenge inspires the next generation of virtual reality creators by encouraging high school students to produce 360° films that make an impact. This is a story about “ Borderline: Crossing the Border, Reaching the Dream , ” winner of the Tell 360° Award. In response to their teacher’s charge to “tell me a story,” five high school students shared the experience of being a first-generation American in their 360° film “Borderline: Crossing the Border, Reaching the Dream.”.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JUNE 6, 2017
June 6, 2017 Below is a collection of some very good iPad music apps to use with elementary students and young learners. Through a variety of educational content that includes lessons, videos, and.read more.
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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JUNE 6, 2017
June 6, 2017 Genial.ly is a good web tool you can use to create engaging visual content. It is somewhat similar to Thinglink we reviewed before. You can use Genial.ly to create interactive.read more.
Edsurge
JUNE 6, 2017
Reading at an early age is best taught in small groups. That instructional approach is supported by research —and it’s how a new literacy app from BookNook is meant to be used. “We’re all about human-to-human learning,” Michael Lombardo, the company’s founder and CEO, tells EdSurge. “Working with kids one-on-one, or in small groups, is the most effective way to help students acquire literacy skills.
Teacher Tech
JUNE 6, 2017
New Google Sites: Match Page Headers When creating pages in the New Google Sites you may want the header image to match. The trick is to have the page you want to match be selected in the side panel when creating a new page. New Google Sites sites.google.com/new Change Image On the header page or […]. The post New Google Sites: Match Page Headers appeared first on Teacher Tech.
MIND Research Institute
JUNE 6, 2017
If you’re like many parents, when you hear the words “I need help with my math homework,” you’re filled with dread. The good news is that ST Math , the game-based instructional software, is like no other math homework out there. Instead of showing students how to solve a particular problem, parents become the facilitator by asking probing questions to guide students through their homework.
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.
ProfHacker
JUNE 6, 2017
[ This article is co-authored with Kate Bowles. Dr Bowles is Associate Dean International in the Faculty of Law Humanities and Arts at the University of Wollongong. She writes online at musicfordeckchairs.com and tweets @KateMFD. ]. Note: we are intentionally not sharing specific examples we have seen in order to protect those who have been recent targets of harassment.
The Mobile Native
JUNE 6, 2017
Here is a list of great resources to get started with coding. A Beginning Guide to Bringing Coding Into the Classroom via @EdSurge Coding in the Classroom via @KathySchrock Teach Kids to Code: 6 Beginner's Resources for Parents via @Edutopia Programming: Coding Literacy via @cybraryman1 EdSurge Guide: Teaching Kids to Code via @EdSurge 10 Strategies to Get Your Students Coding via @TeachThought 100 Terrific Tools for Coders and Developers via @DailyTekk 6 Tools That Excite Kids About Coding via
Edsurge
JUNE 6, 2017
“Momentum is growing around ISAs,” says the authors of a report on how income share agreements could impact the way students pay for college in the future. The model, which requires students to pay a percentage of their salary back to a lender after graduating, has gained traction as more companies and universities have begun experimenting with the idea.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JUNE 6, 2017
June 6, 2017 Sheetgo is an excellent add-on you should definitely install on your Google Sheets. It allows you to easily transform data between different spreadsheets in Google Sheets. You can also.read more.
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.
The Thinking Stick
JUNE 6, 2017
I often start or end may of my parent presentations with: “Congrats! No parent has ever raised a digitally connected child. You’re the first of your kind!”. It’s true…it’s hard to lean on all those parenting skills that you learn and read about when the rules around play, friendships and hanging out have changed…sort of. Danah Boyd’s great research paper “ It’s Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens ” ( PDF , Book , Audio Book ) is some of the best research I have seen in h
mauilibrarian2 in Olinda
JUNE 6, 2017
Love this Listly list this so much that I decided to embed it here, and add it as a Page. Mahalo to College Station Independent School District Ed Tech! Handy! ( ◕‿◕ ✿ ) about.me [ Subscribe ] This post was originally published at mauilibrarian2 in Olinda.
TeachThought - Learn better.
JUNE 6, 2017
The post An Innovative Learning Model: How To Sync Your Classroom appeared first on TeachThought.
EdTechTeam
JUNE 6, 2017
Have you heard?! EquatIO , by Texthelp , now works in all of your favourite GSuite Tools: Docs, Forms, Sheets, Slides and Drawings! Back in April 2017 , we shared with you five ways to get started using EquatIO in your classroom and we are back with five more. Show Your Thinking in Slides No matter where you teach, students are always asked to show their thinking when solving problems.
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MiddleWeb
JUNE 6, 2017
By differentiating reading choices and inviting students to discuss diverse texts using student-led conversations, you can heighten their ability to analyze texts and hone their critical thinking skill. Reading expert Laura Robb discusses set-up and assessment.
EmergingEdTech
JUNE 6, 2017
At larger schools and institutions, keeping up with upcoming events and sharing information across campus can be challenging. Communicating notices, updates, and reminders for classes, deadlines, and. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
Fractus Learning
JUNE 6, 2017
A teacher’s stakeholders’ satisfaction with their course is an important measure of instructional effectiveness that is too often overlooked or outright ignored. Of course, it’s absurd to hope to satisfy every young adult’s needs and wants […].
The Principal of Change
JUNE 6, 2017
In Thomas Friedman’s book, “T hank You for Being Late: An Optimist’s Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations “, he states the following: Indeed, there is a mismatch between the change in the pace of change and our ability to develop the learning systems, training systems, management systems, social safety nets, and government regulations that would enable citizens to get the most out of these accelerations and cushion their worst impacts.
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.
Technology Tidbits
JUNE 6, 2017
Math TuThor is a wonderful mobile app (iOS/Android) for student's working on their basic Math skills (i.e. multiplication, division, etc. ). Math TuThor is ideal for integrating Game Based Learning in the classroom and has students using answering questions while defeating enemies using the Norse god himself, Thor. This game has super-high replay value, sporting over 30 levels and monsters to defeat, and 9 characters to choose from.
Shake Up Learning
JUNE 6, 2017
The post Google Certified Educator Capacity Matrix (Level 1) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Google Certified Educator Capacity Matrix (Level 1). The Google Certified Educator program has a lot to offer educators who are looking to learn how to meaningfully use Google tools in the classroom and beyond. I have put together a capacity matrix to help teachers better understand the skills that are required to become a Level 1 Google Certified Educator.
Technology Tidbits
JUNE 6, 2017
Storyboard That just released a collection of activities to use for this upcoming Father's Day. Students can use it to: make a printable Father's Day card tell a story about Dad create a storyboard thanking Dads make a comic about a memory I highly recommend checking out Storyboard That for all Father's Day needs by clicking here !!! Storyboard That is an excellent learning tool that educators are using in a wide variety of ways, such as: project based learning, timelines, digital storytelling,
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 6, 2017
. Classroom “clickers” quiz students in real time, allowing instructors to gauge student learning and reinforce what is being taught. New research suggests that the effectiveness of these devices hinges largely on the teaching methods being used with them, not the technology, and that instructors would do well to think about why they are using the devices and whether or not they dovetail with their teaching style.
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.
eSchool News
JUNE 6, 2017
Public schools must ensure continued success in order to compete for students against charter schools, online learning, and other forms of education. Dissatisfied students, parents, and even staff leave schools that need to work harder than ever to regain the confidence of staff and community. But what practices can public schools implement to increase retention and improve student outcomes?
Fractus Learning
JUNE 6, 2017
Unfortunately for many boys, what gets in their way of reading for pleasure are very well-intentioned adults who try to steer them in the “right” direction. That’s why the greatest gift we can give boys this […].
Edsurge
JUNE 6, 2017
From Apple, Google and Microsoft battling to take over the classroom, to random acts in both K-12 and higher education compromising the private information of millions of vulnerable students, 2017 has been no short of edtech news. But when it comes to the biggest stories of the year thus far, what are the writers themselves—education reporters—reading and thinking about?
MindShift
JUNE 6, 2017
He goes by Ice, but Tanapat Treyanurak is known among his peers at Hamilton College for his disarming warmth. He grew up in a village in Thailand, where he lived with two older brothers, his mother and father, and his grandmother. Both parents worked long hours, so Ice spent considerable time with his grandmother, who encouraged him to be kind. At the small international school he attended for 10 years, Ice heard the same message from teachers and coaches: Listen to others, be considerate, think
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