Digital Promise
APRIL 4, 2019
Educators, businesses, and researchers agree: today’s students require a new set of skills to thrive as productive citizens. They need to be digitally literate, creative, critical thinkers who can communicate in a variety of mediums and collaborate well with others, and they need to be able to work across subject disciplines to solve real-world problems.
Neo LMS
APRIL 4, 2019
Empathy in a general sense is the ability to “sense other people’s emotions, coupled with the ability to imagine what someone else might be thinking or feeling.” That is, empathy drives us to better understand other people, at a cognitive level, or better yet, at a deeper, emotional level. It is no wonder that the teaching profession attracts many compassionate and dedicated individuals.
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EdTech Magazine
APRIL 4, 2019
CoSN 2019: How to Design an Effective K–12 Technology Evaluation Program. eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 04/04/2019 - 11:01. Schools must have robust evaluation if they want to continue to find success in technology integration, said Steven Baule, assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, and former superintendent for Muncie (Ind.) Community Schools.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 4, 2019
The end of the school year is a time when both students and teachers alike are distracted by thoughts of vacation, sleeping in, and no deadlines. For many, this means, during the last few weeks of school, learning limps to a grinding halt but increasingly, teachers use this time productively to introduce curricular- and standards-aligned activities that “color outside the lines” — step away from the textbook to blend learning with dynamic activities that remind students why the
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Edsurge
APRIL 4, 2019
Ten schools in the San Francisco Unified School District had their wishes granted this week—13,746 wishes, to be exact. That’s the number of items and school supplies recently donated by the San Francisco-based tech company Okta. The catch? Conference-goers to the company’s annual Bay Area event didn’t come away with any “swag” this year. That means no branded backpacks, stress balls, hoodies or fruits for the adults.
eSchool News
APRIL 4, 2019
Low reading ability is a major contributor to learning inequality in our schools. An estimated 26 million students have learning differences, including tens of thousands of students with dyslexia, a neurological condition that affects reading and related language-based processing skills. Unless educators can find new approaches to deliver reading instruction and personalize learning environments for these frustrated learners, many will fail.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
TeachThought - Learn better.
APRIL 4, 2019
6 Ways To Support Students Without Internet Access At Home contributed by Maria Winters DiMarco We’ve discussed five reasons to teach digital literacy in the classroom. In reading Paul’s post, I couldn’t help but to take a step back and think about the growing number of children around the country who barely have access to […]. The post 6 Ways To Support Students Without Internet Access At Home appeared first on TeachThought.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
APRIL 4, 2019
Vibby is a new video platform that allows users to create interactive video learning experiences. The purpose of Vibby is to enable you to design interactive video content geared towards engaging.
Edsurge
APRIL 4, 2019
A growing number of colleges are turning to for-profit companies to help them run their online programs, and to help finance them. These companies are known as online program managers, or OPMs. The relationships can mean a clash of cultures. One college official recalled a meeting where the head of a popular OPM showed up wearing a gold chain and talking about the “cost of acquisition” of students.
eSchool News
APRIL 4, 2019
Representation matters everywhere, and nowhere is it more important than in the workforce. As the U.S. faces a shortage of STEM workers, female STEM workers are particularly underrepresented. But to get girls in STEM, they have to see themselves in the field. Female students aren’t motivated to study STEM in college or pursue STEM careers if their classes or career fields are made up of a sea of white men.
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.
Shake Up Learning
APRIL 4, 2019
The post 25 Ways to Use Audio in Google Slides Projects appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Are you ready to use audio in Google Slides? One of the most common questions that I get is how to insert audio in Google Slides, a feature that many have missed after leaving PowerPoint. There are workarounds, but those never really satisfied our needs in the classroom.
Marketplace K-12
APRIL 4, 2019
The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) found that more states are providing guidance to help districts select and implement digital instructional materials. The post States Are Playing a Bigger Role in Digital Instruction, Survey Finds appeared first on Market Brief.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
APRIL 4, 2019
Below is a collection of some of the best educational games available on the Chrome Web Store. We have scrupulously picked out the ones geared towards helping kids and young learners develop abstract.
Edsurge
APRIL 4, 2019
Bridgepoint Education is getting a makeover. This week, the publicly traded owner of online for-profit Ashford University and provider of online program management services announced a new name, new headquarters and new acquisition. Now called Zovio , the company has bought Los Angeles-based TutorMe , a provider of online tutoring services that connects students with experts for live, one-on-one sessions.
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 Game Agency
APRIL 4, 2019
Tax Refunds: Traditional vs Behavioral Economics Explained. (And Why That Matters for Game Learning Systems) by Julia Keren-Detar. Ever wonder how instructional designers create training games that really work? It’s part game design knowledge and a lot of behavioral psychology. Cognitive bias is something we think about often. It’s very important to understand how cognitive bias work.
TeachThought - Learn better.
APRIL 4, 2019
Dressing Appropriately For Job Interviews In Higher Education contributed by Anne Davis Workplace fashion has changed in recent years to become more casual. Higher education has always been somewhat more relaxed than other careers in terms of instructors’ clothing styles in the classroom. However, when applying for a position, such as a professor or a […].
Gaggle Speaks
APRIL 4, 2019
In 2000, Kevin Hines attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. His miraculous survival included help from a sea lion, which kept him afloat until the Coast Guard arrived. Kevin now travels the world sharing his story of hope, healing, and recovery while teaching people of all ages the art of wellness and the ability to survive pain with true resilience.
The Principal of Change
APRIL 4, 2019
I have discussed the importance of relationships in education and see them as the core of excellent teaching and learning. It is not that I choose relationships over teaching and learning (relationships are not enough) , but I know you can get more done with them than you can do without that relationship in place. I know that in my experience, whether as a student or as a colleague, when I felt people didn’t care if they connected or made you feel valued, I cared less about what I could
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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
Graphite Blog
APRIL 4, 2019
As part of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), students need to "ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century." Many teachers have little to no formal training on how to teach about climate change. Along with the ever-changing research and the controversy that comes with it, some teachers inevitably shy away or even prevent students from digging deep into the content.
MiddleWeb
APRIL 4, 2019
Building on case studies of 11 gifted students in special populations, the authors provide resources to help all educators understand how to best serve gifted students who also have other special needs. Reviewer Pamela Shaw is a parent of two twice-exceptional kids.
EmergingEdTech
APRIL 4, 2019
Some reports claim this a growing trend. It is a controversial concept. But if families are going to do it, they need to try and do it well! These tips can help. – KW For many families, life on. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
MiddleWeb
APRIL 4, 2019
Reshma Saujani offers insights about what it means for girls to be brave but not perfect. Teachers can pass on to their students, writes educator Bill Ivey, whether by internalizing them and sharing when needed or by actually studying Saujani's book in class or in clubs.
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
APRIL 4, 2019
Last month, Idaho Governor Brad Little signed into law SB 1059 to bolster mastery education and formalize the Idaho Mastery Education Network. This is great news for Idaho and the nation. Mastery-based education is an approach to learning that allows students to progress when they demonstrate mastery of key content and skills, regardless of the time spent in class or even where instruction takes place.
techlearning
APRIL 4, 2019
In a world filled with so much instant information, it is important to teach students to ask even more questions as they seek possible answers.
MiddleWeb
APRIL 4, 2019
Chris Weber’s useful book, Behavior: The Forgotten Curriculum, An RTI Approach for Nurturing Essential Life Skills, seeks to help schools implement MTSS for behavior in a systematic, practical way, with or without formal adoption of PBIS, writes principal Rita Platt.
MIND Research Institute
APRIL 4, 2019
JiJi’s first-ever road trip adventure was a huge success thanks to all the ST Math and JiJi fans! We would love to thank everyone that participated in the ST Math Sweepstakes and congratulate our three grand prize winners from Garriga Elementary (Port Isabel, TX), Logan Elementary (Logan Township, NJ), and River Springs Charter (Corona, CA). These three lucky winners received an all expenses paid school visit from JiJi, the lovable ST Math penguin, including a backpack filled with JiJi-themed sw
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.
Turnitin
APRIL 4, 2019
Tips for Including Academic Integrity in Your Syllabus, From Course Description to Attendance Policy
techlearning
APRIL 4, 2019
“The Quantile Sequencing Service will provide education publishers with the ability to create learning pathways for math, putting powerful tools for personalizing instruction in the hands of teachers around the country,” said Malbert Smith, CEO and co-founder of MetaMetrics
Graphite Blog
APRIL 4, 2019
As part of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), students need to "ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century." Many teachers have little to no formal training on how to teach about climate change. Along with the ever-changing research and the controversy that comes with it, some teachers inevitably shy away or even prevent students from digging deep into the content.
techlearning
APRIL 4, 2019
Glimpse K12 launched today a solution designed to help schools benchmark spending and reduce costs through group buying power. Called Bundle, it provides schools and school districts with insights on peer-school spending and provides the opportunity to group with other schools and districts for better buying power and lower pricing.
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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