Catlin Tucker
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Is your teaching practice sustainable? The answer I hear most from teachers is “no.” Teachers enter this profession determined to do it all – design and facilitate lessons, communicate with parents, monitor and track student progress, provide timely feedback, and grade everything. This unsustainable approach leaves teachers feeling tired and disillusioned.
The Journal
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
How will changes in human computer interfaces, e.g., incorporation of augmented reality/virtual reality, impact educational technology and the learning experience? Good question! In this week’s blogpost we provide an answer to that good question produced by the 10 members of "Technological Working Group 1" at the EduSummIT 2019 Conference held in Quebec City, October, 2019.
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Digital Promise
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Today is International Coach Appreciation Day! Over the past decade, teacher coaching has increasingly attracted the interest of educational leaders. The years between 2000 and 2015 saw the number of instructional coaches in U.S. schools double. Decades of research documents the benefits of coaching for teachers, students, and school culture. Beyond that, a recent evaluation of instructional coaching programs shows that coaching is more effective than traditional professional development (PD) mo
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. Discounts on Select Print Books. Any of these books: $25.99. Kindergarten Technology Curriculum. 1st Grade Technology Curriculum. 3rd Grade Technology Curriculum. High School Technology Curriculum–Book 1. Ultimate Guide to Keyboarding: Middle School.
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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.
The CoolCatTeacher
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
A story to teach about caring for others From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Recently, I came across a story that my mother had adapted when she was a teacher to use to teach students about caring for others who had done things for them. During this time of Thanksgiving and approaching Christmas, it is easy for many of us (kids included) to become self-absorbed and to forget those who have done so much.
Catlin Tucker
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Is your teaching practice sustainable? The answer I hear most from teachers is “no.” Teachers enter this profession determined to do it all – design and facilitate lessons, communicate with parents, monitor and track student progress, provide timely feedback, and grade everything. This unsustainable approach leaves teachers feeling tired and disillusioned.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
A writing assignment from a middle school classroom. Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report. The poor quality of student writing is a common lament among college professors. But how are elementary, middle and high school teachers supposed to teach it better? Unfortunately, this is an area where education research doesn’t offer educators clear advice. “What’s very odd about writing is how small the research base is,” said Robert Slavin, director of the Center for Research and Reform
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
This article is part of our upcoming guide, Social Studies: It's Time to ReInvest. The 1898 photograph of the construction of a London underground station drew me in. The workmen were draped across the machinery. They looked simultaneously heroic and indistinct. The men looked straight into the camera, their bodies unmoving, monuments to the age of industrialization that they were meant to represent.
TeachThought - Learn better.
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
To use the Gradual Release of Responsibility model, students need to see others using it and who better to model it but you? The post Developing Confident Students Using Gradual Release Of Responsibility appeared first on TeachThought.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
The stigma of red ink aside, traditional approaches to grading may stifle student progress and frustrate teachers. Lacking consistency and susceptible to both human error and unconscious bias, the grading methods of yesteryear have caused confusion, disrupted classrooms and eaten into precious instructional time for far too long. Below are five key ways to modernize your grading processes.
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.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Below is an updated collection of some good iPad apps to use with your middle school students. These are apps to help students enhance their writing skills and improve their grasp of language. Some.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Since the turn of the century, Pearson has acquired more than two dozen education companies. But last year, as it was selling assets and slashing jobs left and right amid a major reorganization, CEO John Fallon said the company had curbed its appetite for buying startups. Today, the Pearson announced its first acquisition in three years: Lumerit Education , a San Antonio, Texas-based company that works with businesses to offer their employees opportunities to earn bachelor’s degrees.
TeacherCast
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Welcome to the TeacherCast Educational Network. In this episode of the Ask the Tech Coach Podcast, Jeff discusses 5 ways that you can encourage Technology Integration with your teaching staff. The post 5 Ways To Encourage Technology Integration With Your Classrooms appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network. Are your teachers finally settling into the long school year and starting to get a little relaxed in their focus on Technology Integration?
Teacher Tech
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Guest Blog post by Robert Kaplinsky Ready for a problem that will make you rethink how we teach students mathematics? Try solving the fourth grade problem below in less than three attempts. Using the digits 1 to 9 at most one time each, place a digit in each box to create a fraction that’s as […]. The post Open Middle Math Depth of Knowledge Matrices by @robertkaplinsky appeared first on Teacher Tech.
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.
MiddleWeb
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Every principal has dealt with unhappy or angry parents and guardians. Many family members simply have a concern and want to share it with someone they believe can resolve the problem. Ron Williamson and Barbara Blackburn offer ways to calm waters and get to solutions.
Nick's Picks for Educational Technology
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Netflix Template A little while back I saw a Netflix Template for Google Slides. It’s essentially a template to replicate the screens you view when looking at episodes for a Netflix series. I immediately loved the idea of creating a Netflix series for a novel (displaying an understanding of plot, setting, characters, etc.). Perfect for. Read more.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
If professional development (PD) is a critical element to every edtech implementation, why is it so often poorly attended? Our experience is that a teacher-centric approach to developing a PD plan for tech integration is most effective. Here are four strategies that all districts and schools can use to build out their own PD offerings in way that keeps teachers across all grades engaged and learning: Related content: How this principal uses personalized PD for teachers. 1.
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Here’s an idea worth pursuing: Make every U.S. high school student complete a FAFSA before graduating, to move more students toward college. Here are two more: Hire more school counselors, and simplify the forms for federal aid. As part of a larger movement to bring college-admissions requirements to students, rather than making students seek them out, three states — Illinois, Louisiana and Texas — have adopted laws requiring students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student A
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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
Educator Innovator
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
The first reading for the 2019-20 Literacy, Equity + Remarkable Notes = LEARN Marginal Syllabus employs racial storytelling as a means to think critically about whiteness. In a piece written for English Education, Samuel Jaye Tanner reflects on problematic and transformative experiences teaching high school that centered race and racial identity in his work with students.
Marketplace K-12
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt plans to cut 20 percent of its product development costs over the next three years, as it moves to a continuous delivery model. The post How Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Plans to Cut Product Development Costs appeared first on Market Brief.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
After writing about Mac productivity apps we received requests for similar list for Android users.
edWeb.net
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Augmented Reality, or AR, is described by Jaime Donally in a recent edWebinar as a “digital layer in our real world that gives an illusion that it exists in our space.” She highlights that it is an exciting time, as emerging technologies associated with AR are feeling much more realistic. AR software such as Google Maps allows the viewer to have guidance as they are walking in a new area, and AR embedded browsers can display 3D animated objects in real-life environments.
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.
ExcelinEd
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Verbs mean action. Consider these verbs for 10 great reasons to attend the 2019 National Summit on Education Reform. Registration closes on Friday. Meet New Partners. Learn About the Latest Research. Discuss the Hottest Topics. Forge New Collaborations. Expand Your Network. Plan Strategically. Engage in Policy Workshops. Share Your Knowledge.
techlearning
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Scholarships will be awarded based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, community involvement, work experience, future goals, and financial need.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
The ninth annual Global Education Conference is fast approaching! This is an amazing and free online event that brings together educators and innovators from around the world. It will be held Monday, November 18 - Wednesday, November 20, 2019 (November 21 in some time zones). The entire virtual conference is held online. Click here to register to attend the conference live or to have access to the conference recordings afterwards.
techlearning
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
The videos cover topics such as Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Geometry, along with additional videos on SAT and ACT math topics.
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.
Learning with 'e's
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Photo from Wikimedia Commons For the record, I was never any good at maths at school. I didn't need to be, because the only thing I risked was my grades, and I didn't think any of it counted. My teachers would write: 'Must try harder' on my annual report. What they should have written was 'he doesn't try at all.' I didn't think I would ever be in a situation where I would need maths, so I let a lot of it pass me by.
techlearning
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Experience the discovery of flight through three different interactive experiments.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
When Dr. Brooke Morgan walks into a classroom at Talladega County Schools , she's met with the buzz of students asking questions, collaborating, problem-solving, and building. "I call it productive noise," says the Coordinator of Instructional Technology for the district. It's the engaged clatter of students building the computational thinking skills that will set them up for success in the workplace (and hopefully help break the cycle of poverty many students in the district face).
techlearning
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
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