EdTech Magazine
JULY 2, 2019
Sphero, LittleBits and Other Robots Bring Technology to Life. eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 07/02/2019 - 11:36. Josh Stumpenhorst got hooked on robotics three years ago when his son showed him the Sphero BB-8, a baseball-sized, self-propelled robot based on the Star Wars droid. Now Stumpenhorst, director of the learning commons at Lincoln Junior High in Naperville, Ill., is a certified Sphero Hero.
Neo LMS
JULY 2, 2019
In spite of all the efforts of countless educators, the passive model of learning persists. Flipped Learning has emerged as the “easy button” to move classes, schools, and districts from passive to active learning. Flipped Learning is not just another teaching strategy, but rather, the meta-strategy that supports all others. Flipped Learning is often thought of as static and fraught with misconceptions.
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EdTech Magazine
JULY 2, 2019
K–12 Educators Embrace Ingenuity and Adaptation to Prepare Students for the Future. eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 07/02/2019 - 13:59. Figuring out the best way to prepare the next generation of students often feels like aiming at a moving target. . The evolution of society and technology places tremendous demands on K–12 leaders , and yet this same challenge can yield immense satisfaction.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 2, 2019
Reading is defined as “ the action or skill of absorbing written or printed matter silently or aloud.” Sounds dry, maybe even boring, but the ability to read has been credited with exercising the mind, saving lives, bringing people together, and predicting success in school. It alleviates boredom in the bits of free time that pop up between soccer and dinner and it can be done alone or in a group.
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Schools face increasing challenges as technology becomes integral to education. Efficient device management is essential for maximizing technology use and safeguarding investments. Our article discusses the importance of tracking devices, outlines current challenges, and suggests modern solutions that go beyond traditional methods like Excel. Learn how advanced tracking systems can streamline operations, improve maintenance, and offer real-time updates for better resource allocation.
The Web20Classroom
JULY 2, 2019
I love to read. If I am not working or spending time with my daughters I am reading. But when I was in elementary school reading was what I dreaded the most. In my classes we had the "blue birds" and "red birds" reading groups. I was a blue bird. A weak reader. Stuck in a group with the other weak readers. Thinking back on that time as an adult it was a deflating time as a kid.
Edsurge
JULY 2, 2019
This week we’re bringing you a special episode of our weekly podcast. Listen here , or read more below. Families have moved their homes to Salisbury, North Carolina to live in the school district where Anthony Johnson teaches 4th and 5th grade on the slim chance that their children will be enrolled in his class. But no one who knew him back when he was a student, including Anthony, predicted that he would rise to become a model of education leadership and innovation.
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Edsurge
JULY 2, 2019
The two-legged, pill-shaped robot—upper half green, lower half white and small enough to stand on one’s palm—starts its lesson with a greeting. “Hello my friend. Welcome back,” it says. “Today is a great day to learn about animals.” Designed for children ages 3 to 7, the robot, Roybi, aims to teach kids at home a range of early-childhood developmental skills.
Kitaboo on EdTech
JULY 2, 2019
Flipping the classroom has become a hot topic in educational circles in recent times. The idea is that students first learn course content online, usually at home, and the time in the classroom is devoted to what used to be traditionally homework, with the teacher’s assistance. Many articles have been written on how the idea of a Flipped Classroom has gained currency with the advent of eBooks and digital learning content.
Edsurge
JULY 2, 2019
Progress reports go out on Thursday and the teachers are up in arms because they can’t enter scores into their online gradebook. This isn’t because the internet is down or due to a device malfunction—it’s because the online gradebook isn’t able to share data with the student information system (SIS). In technical parlance, this is an issue of interoperability—or rather, the lack of it.
eSchool News
JULY 2, 2019
Teachers are dedicated, passionate people, so as a principal I encourage my teachers to recharge their batteries over the summer. At the same time, I try to stay connected enough to them that they’ll come back in late July feeling excited and knowing how much I value them. Here are five ways I use the summer to set the stage for the fall and stay connected with your teachers. 1) Handwritten thank-you notes.
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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.
Edsurge
JULY 2, 2019
McGraw-Hill Education Chief Financial Officer, Mike Evans, has resigned, according to a company statement Tuesday. Evans’ last day as CFO was on June 30, 2019, and his last day with the company will be July 5, 2019. No reason was given for his resignation. The departure comes as McGraw-Hill and Cengage are undergoing the regulatory approval process for an all-stock merger, first announced in May.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JULY 2, 2019
Dopbox for Gmail is an excellent tool to use to ‘send and preview Dropbox files and links without leaving your Gmail window’. We have tried it in multiple occasions and it worked perfectly well. If.
The Hechinger Report
JULY 2, 2019
Makenzie, Mariah and Makayla are triplets who, by the age of 13, have created websites, programmed a handheld Raspberry Pi computer and given orders to a small, white robot called Sphero. The three black girls from Columbus, Mississippi are part of a Mississippi State University program called Bulldog Bytes — an initiative that aims to give girls and teachers hands-on experience with computer science in a state where, according to one measure, just 18 percent of public high schools teach the sub
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JULY 2, 2019
A few days ago we shared with you a collection of some very good templates teachers can use to create professionally designed forms. In today's post we are featuring another selection of.
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.
MIND Research Institute
JULY 2, 2019
Let’s celebrate math at the 2019 Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics (CAMT)! This year’s conference highlights educators and organizations making educational gains with diverse student populations. Attendees can choose from a wide range of sessions, with topics covering technology, assessment, STEM, and working with bilingual students. CAMT 2019 will take place at the Henry B.
Jamf on EdTech
JULY 2, 2019
With Apple’s launch of Apple Business Manager, will you still need Jamf Now to manage your devices? If you use Jamf Now, should you also use Apple Business Manager? The short answer: Yes!
The Principal of Change
JULY 2, 2019
From the article, “4 Harsh Truths That Will Make You a Better Person”, Eric Barker shares some humbling ideas that make you think about how you approach life. He summarizes the article with these four ideas: These are four harsh truths that will make you a better person: You’re going to die: You have a deadline. Literally. So focus on what matters.
Jamf on EdTech
JULY 2, 2019
With Apple’s launch of Apple Business Manager, will you still need Jamf Now to manage your devices? If you use Jamf Now, should you also use Apple Business Manager? The short answer: Yes!
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.
Shake Up Learning
JULY 2, 2019
The post Top 10 Secrets of an Awesome Tech Coach – SULS019 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Are you a tech coach, instructional coach, or something in between? Maybe you dream of one day being a coach? Ready to learn the top 10 secrets of being an awesome tech coach? This episode is for YOU! Being a coach is no walk in the park, but I can help make it easier.
TeachThought - Learn better.
JULY 2, 2019
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 170 The Theory Of Enchantment And Connecting To Humans Drew Perkins talks with Chloé Valdary about her Theory of Enchantment work and how it might help answer this question: What is the psychology of connection and can we use that psychology to heal and navigate the conflicts we inevitably have with […]. The post The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 170 The Theory Of Enchantment And Connecting To Humans appeared first on TeachThought.
myViewBoard
JULY 2, 2019
New month, new features: import.flipchart files, apply fill color to any object, and select a default background color. [link]. myViewBoard for Windows gets the following new features this month: myViewBoard now supports.flipchart files. Use the Magic Box tool to import them. Added the ability to update the fill color of 2D shapes , 3D shapes and AI pen objects.
techlearning
JULY 2, 2019
One way I expose students to engineering is by having them take apart, analyze, and reassemble unwanted electronics donated by our community. Students love to deconstruct these electronics and see how they work, but they have trouble when they try to reassemble them. My classroom filled with garbage cans overflowing with these incomplete project parts.
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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
ExcelinEd
JULY 2, 2019
Do the Industry Credentials Students Earn Truly Prepare Them for Success? Most States Don’t Have the Data to Tell. The 74. By: Patricia Levesque , CEO of ExcelinEd & Matt Sigelman , CEO of Burning Glass Technologies. “Career readiness” has become the policymakers’ buzzword of the 21st century. States offer a wide range of career and technical education programs and credentials intended to prepare students for success.
Turnitin
JULY 2, 2019
Meet More Educators Who Work at Turnitin Software -- we are an impassioned bunch of educators who care about academic integrity, learning, and education
MindShift
JULY 2, 2019
Ask almost any teacher about their daily frustrations in the classroom and it won’t be long until you hear about students and their phones. Not only do teachers worry that their students aren’t learning because they’re distracted, but many also complain that constantly policing phone use damages their relationships with students. The issue has gotten to a point where some schools are banning phones during the school day, forcing kids to lock them up in little pouches every morning and unlocking
eSchool News
JULY 2, 2019
Demographics: Located in northern Oakland County, about 40 miles northwest of Detroit, Oxford Community Schools (OCS) serves a suburban community that extends across five townships and two villages. OCS prides itself on being the only PreK through 12 IB Authorized World School District in Michigan. Biggest challenge: Currently, all school districts in Michigan are awaiting enforcement of the ‘Read by Grade Three’ law, which requires that students be proficient readers by the end of third grade o
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
JULY 2, 2019
What better way to spend part of May tramping around places like Gettysburg, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Harpers Ferry, and Corydon, Indiana?
Learning with 'e's
JULY 2, 2019
Photo by Sylwia Bartyzel on Unsplash Here are some further thoughts on the 'blend' in blended learning: Blends are made of disparate elements. Elements are often separated by boundaries, and these must be transgressed if blends are to be effected. In other words, we need to bring elements together that might not naturally co-exist. Boundaries also mark a transition from one state to another.
techlearning
JULY 2, 2019
The CT100 may become a viable option for those planning to buy an inexpensive Android tablet.
Hansen's Link to Tech
JULY 2, 2019
When we are aware and love using such essential and innovative apps, don’t you want to be aware of any updates coming soon? Or don’t you want to learn different and/or new instructional methods to implement within your school? Get your personal PD on by either subscribing or following your favorite resource blogs. In no order here are some Edtech resources to bookmark or subscribe to as they most likely are a resource you are utilizing now.
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.
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