EdTech Magazine
JULY 19, 2018
K–12 IT Teams Use Phishing Simulations to Boost Cybersecurity. eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 07/19/2018 - 13:36. The value of digital information is rising, and with it the importance of keeping that information safe. This need rings especially true in K–12 institutions that must protect the information of students, many of whom are too young to understand the value of their data. .
Neo LMS
JULY 19, 2018
Keeping kids active on a rainy day is a real trick these days, considering the temptation to plop down in front of the TV, switch on the gaming console, or spend hours on Facebook sharing the latest gossip with friends. It’s the easy way out for adults, many of whom are willing to leave kids to their own sedentary activities. There are however many unique ways to get children up and moving on a rainy day with ideas that encourage group coordination, strategy, dexterity, and sportsmanship.
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Digital Promise
JULY 19, 2018
This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. There isn’t just one way to sound like a scientist, or to sound like a scholar. Scientists and scholars come from a wide variety of backgrounds and speak in different ways, in different accents, dialects and languages. In classrooms across the U.S., students do too.
Edsurge
JULY 19, 2018
When educators talk about bringing learning into the real world does that include the virtual world? Proponents claim virtual and augmented reality can enhance learning experiences like we’ve never seen before, bringing students into contact with environments they otherwise wouldn’t have access to. But can mixed reality become too real for the learner?
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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.
eSchool News
JULY 19, 2018
High school graduation is one of the big milestones of life. Regardless of the destination, the transition is a major one. To ensure the transition is successful, schools must work to give their students the skills and knowledge they will need when they enter college or the 21st-century workplace. At Atlantis Charter School in Fall River, Massachusetts, we are taking an innovative approach toward education to help ensure that happens.
Edsurge
JULY 19, 2018
When Case Western Reserve University launches a new health education campus with the Cleveland Clinic next year, one feature will be conspicuously absent. There will be no place for cadavers. The school plans to replace the usual anatomy labs with a new series of hands-on experiences, including a virtual-reality simulation. The reason, says Mark Griswold, a professor at the medical school, is that running a cadaver lab is costly and difficult.
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Edsurge
JULY 19, 2018
Two years ago when Erick Hanson migrated from history teacher to media specialist he had one big goal in mind: to make the library cool again. “If kids weren't coming into the library to check out books because they need the information or they just want to read for leisure, where are they going instead?” says Hanson, who works at Pennsylvania’s East Pennsboro School District, near Harrisburg.
TeachThought - Learn better.
JULY 19, 2018
The Perfect Assessment by Terry Heick Nothing is perfect, but we can dream. So let’s dream about assessment. First, what is an assessment? A measurement? A snapshot? A kind of bar for students to clear? In The Most Important Question Every Question Should Answer, I theorized that “the benefit of assessments for learning isn’t merely a more […].
Teacher Tech
JULY 19, 2018
Set Your Chrome Avatar This week I was assigned 2 new G Suite accounts and there is no avatar. I have a generic A in the upper right hand corner. Google Drawings Yes, you can just upload a photo you have. However, if you don’t have a photo you can create an avatar in Google […]. The post Create an Avatar for Chrome appeared first on Teacher Tech.
The Hechinger Report
JULY 19, 2018
Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every Tuesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Subscribe today! It’s technically summer vacation, but about 6,000 kids from Baltimore City Public Schools will spend at least a portion of their break in a school building.
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.
Teacher Tech
JULY 19, 2018
Set Your Chrome Avatar This week I was assigned 2 new G Suite accounts and there is no avatar. I have a generic A in the upper right hand corner. Google Drawings Yes, you can just upload a photo you have. However, if you don’t have a photo you can create an avatar in Google […]. The post Create an Avatar for Chrome appeared first on Teacher Tech.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JULY 19, 2018
Upon the request of some of our readers here in EdTech and mLearning we went ahead and curated for you these helpful iPad apps to use with young learners to help them master the art of cursive.read more.
Veative
JULY 19, 2018
Veative exhibited its immersive and interactive VR STEM library at Eldrok India K-12 Summit, held at The Leela Ambience , Gurugram. Veative won the Best Choice Of Virtual Reality Education Solutions for K-12. During the event, Veative team demonstrated and explained the impact of VR in education and how it will transform the way students learn. Mr. Anil Swarup CEO, SDC, Jharkhand & Former Secretary, MHRD applauded our efforts of bridging the learning gap in students through the use of such i
The Hechinger Report
JULY 19, 2018
Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Higher Education newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every Thursday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Subscribe today! Students and their families may not be doing all they can to get financial aid for college. The completion rate for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, among 2018 high school graduates barely improved from the class of 2017, according to a July report from
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 19, 2018
By now the term professional learning network (PLN) is used very often, but much of the time it refers to the virtual type, meaning our online colleagues and networks. Being a media specialist can be a lonely profession and it’s not uncommon to feel like we’re siloed. As I have moved from being a classroom teacher into teacher leader positions, I’ve noticed it can get lonely and I find myself looking for a face-to-face tribe.
EmergingEdTech
JULY 19, 2018
I've written several pieces over the last year or so sharing my concerns about the ways in which digital media are being exploited to manipulate people and the importance of educators looking for. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
Prodigy
JULY 19, 2018
Not all problems require the same approach. For many students, knowing how to tackle certain problems starts by recognizing when to apply convergent and divergent thinking. To help you effectively teach and reinforce these strategies, this convergent and divergent thinking guide will explain and explore: Definitions Examples of questions Tips for creating your own questions […].
MiddleWeb
JULY 19, 2018
In 180 Days Kelly Gallagher and Penny Kittle encourage teachers to meet "hidden standards" focusing on engagement in reading and writing via standards accessed through choice, relevance, and classroom culture. Educator Amy Estersohn finds some elements missing.
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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
techlearning
JULY 19, 2018
I sure hope you enjoyed that last post on ideas to get you started with that PBL unit. If you missed it then be sure to check it out here. As you know, the web provides us with many possibilities. As you suspect, there are a lot of PBL ideas out there. I often tell people you can begin a search in some of the following ways: Go to google and use key word PBL along with some other keywords… what do you find?
MiddleWeb
JULY 19, 2018
Nancy Akhavan encourages teachers to push away from assigned passages with worksheets that require canned responses, and instead promote more freedom in student thinking, and more reflection about their connection to the reading and writing going on in their classroom.
TeachThought - Learn better.
JULY 19, 2018
The TeachThought Podcast Episode 125: Mindshifting School Leadership Drew Perkins talks with Heather Warrell about using digital tools and shifting mindset to help school leaders improve workflow and transparency in their schools. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: @heatherwarrell @kirkbiggerstaff Seth Godin KY GoDigital Reclaiming Your Day: 3 Simple Digital Efficiency Hacks For School Principals […].
techlearning
JULY 19, 2018
Imagine taking students for a walk around the solar system during their lesson. Creating more immersive visual experiences are possible within the classroom when digital devices, such as document cameras, student devices, and audio equipment, are networked with interactive projector displays. Download this eBook for ideas on how today’s projection software can be used to do more, including: Browse the web and project web pages while enjoying high-quality images on the big screen.
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.
eSchool News
JULY 19, 2018
A vast majority of E-rate applicants say the federal funding is vital to their internet connectivity, especially as demand for school wi-fi is surging, according to the latest annual E-rate applicant survey from Funds For Learning. Eighty-eight percent of surveyed applicants say more students and library patrons are online with faster connections because of E-rate funding.
techlearning
JULY 19, 2018
To win a Tech&Learning Award of Excellence (AOE) isn't just a badge of participation. It is an endorsement that your product or service meets the standards of the most innovative edtech educators working in classrooms today. Since 1982, T&L has sought out and celebrated the best in education technology through the AOE. It used to be a simple review of speeds and feeds.
MiddleWeb
JULY 19, 2018
Ruth Culham's Teach Writing Well is practical and goes step-by-step through incorporating writing traits into any classroom writing program while undergirding practice with a sense of exuberance and discovery. Reviewer Sarah Cooper can't wait for fall to try Culham's ideas.
techlearning
JULY 19, 2018
[ User-Friendly Layout Makes Today's App A Top Choice for Citations ] QuadBlogging Group blogging can help kids build teamwork and communication skills Pros: Kids get writing, communication, and teamwork practice, and can potentially learn about other regions and cultures. Cons: Quads depend on a volunteer coordinator to keep things moving; classes may have to wait awhile before the next session starts.
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.
EdTechTeam
JULY 19, 2018
Knowing where to start formatting Google Slides can often seem like a daunting and overwhelming task for any educator or professional. A task that many would think is time consuming, tedious, and only for a trained digital specialist. My goal today is to prove to you, yes YOU, that EVERYONE is capable of creating a beautiful and effective Google Slides presentation or publication!
Cycles of Learning
JULY 19, 2018
Looking for a strategy to promote more critical thought? Challenge your students to create a video explaining a topic at 5 different levels of difficulty (5 Year Old to Master). Use this video as a template. Passionate about Inquiry-Based Learning but desiring a structure and protocol to help your students ask better questions and engage more in the inquiry process?
techlearning
JULY 19, 2018
If you’re reading this and don’t know what RSS is you likely also don’t recall the term “ Web 2.0 “. Really Simple Syndication for me was the poster child technology for the era where the early internet began to shift from a place where only certain folks with technical skill and software could contribute to the web to a place where user-generated content was now dominant and more importantly, anyone could easily interact with that content.
The Principal of Change
JULY 19, 2018
I am writing to learn, not necessarily to share my learning. I am trying to work out these ideas through my writing so any feedback would be appreciated. Within leadership, one of my focuses is to take the complex and try to make it simple. Not “simple” in the delivery and the work, but in the messaging to create a clearer vision of what is essential to focus on now and in the future.
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