Catlin Tucker
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
I’ve been in love with Shakespeare since college. However, the very thing I love about Shakespeare’s plays–the language–is the exact thing that alienates so many students. The language is foreign and the humor goes over their heads. I’ve tried a variety of techniques to hook my students from having them complete soundtrack projects for the plays to performing the scenes in class.
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Make sure your district is geared up for what’s next in education by collaborating to build a strong infrastructure.
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Ed Tech from the Ground Up
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
For all its controversy, the SAT better correlates more strongly with high school students' declining reading abilities than does GPA. The post A Positive Role for Ed-Tech Products in the Murky World of SAT Scores appeared first on Market Brief.
The CoolCatTeacher
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Digital Citizenship Spotlight From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Most students use smartphones with unfiltered access to the Internet. Even worse, many students have no filter when they consider what they should share. Schools and parents need to get smart about how they talk to kids about smartphones. Listen to this show on: BAM Radio Network | iTunes .
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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.
EdTech4Beginners
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Technology certainly has pros and cons. However, assistive technology (technology designed to support people with special educational needs and disabilities – SEND) has had many positive impacts which have been life-changing for some. Below I have listed 5 pieces of assistive technology which can help children with SEND: YouTube – if you have a child with a hearing impairment, most YouTube videos now have captions and subtitles.
The CoolCatTeacher
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Research Spotlight From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Misbehavior happens in the classroom. From time to time, it happens to every teacher or principal. You can get angry, or you can make progress. With this in mind, Dr. Reggie Melrose explains a reason for some of the most difficult behavior. According to the National Center for Health Statistics , emotional dysregulation occurs in around 5% of students in the United States.
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Digital Promise
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
The fall semester is quickly coming to a close. Forty-six Verizon Innovative Learning schools have successfully rolled out tablets equipped with 4G data plans, providing every student and teacher with always-available access to powerful tools and resources, both in the classroom and at home. Now what? Teachers have begun adapting their lessons to allow for more at-home independent work now that they are assured that each student has equal access.
TeachThought - Learn better.
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Author information. Terry Heick. Director at TeachThought. Founder & Director of TeachThought, humanist, technologist, futurist, failed philosopher, macro thinker extraordinaire. | Twitter | Facebook | Google+ |. The post How Technology Should Have Already Changed Your Teaching appeared first on TeachThought.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
In the summer of 2016, a community of educators, research design partners, and over 150 teens and young adults in Colorado engaged in a bold experiment to rethink how quality and impact might be measured in a modernized system of learning. In this relatively small, short-cycle prototype, the lessons we learned were significant. They are informing a set of expanded pilots taking place in 2017.
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Photo: Getty Images. The overwhelming majority of young people are unable to sift through online information and separate fact, fiction and opinion, according to a new study from Stanford University. Among the hair-raising findings: 93 percent of college students tested were unable to flag a lobbyist’s website as a biased source of information. Younger students fared poorly, too.
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 29, 2016
November 29, 2016 After posting about Bloom's Digital Taxonomy Verbs we received a number of emails from teachers inquiring about iPad apps aligned with this taxonomy. The Bloom's Digital.read more.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
At the Learning Counsel’s Annual Gathering and National Awards event, twelve leading districts were recognized for their vision and innovation in integrating digital curriculum and technology into their teaching and learning process. Attendees at the event included top education executives from around the U.S., who gathered to acknowledge exemplary progress and discuss how innovation, technology, and school and classroom remodeling is pushing the education envelope—all in the name of better outc
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
November 30, 2016 Writing is an arduous task that is mentally demanding. If you are working on a dissertation, a thesis, a research proposal, journal article, or grant proposal then chances you have.read more.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
As schools look to modernize teaching and personalize learning, technology is becoming an indispensable tool in the classroom. Though technology alone does not improve learning, it does offer a greater opportunity for students to improve skill proficiencies, test scores, spontaneous collaboration and productivity. While it’s no longer a matter of if technology is right for the classroom, just which technology and how much, districts aren’t always sure about the best ways to get started on the
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.
MIND Research Institute
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Growth can mean a lot of things. At MIND, we measure growth first and foremost in the transformation we see in student learning and particularly in the increased level of engagement, perseverance and creativity in mathematical problem solving. All students deserve the opportunity to become empowered learners and future innovators. In 2016, we helped more than 1,000,000 students develop into rigorous problem solvers.
ProfHacker
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Earlier this month, I shared six games for facilitating conversations in the wake of the US presidential election. Several designers and educators reached out to share other suggestions, particularly for related political discourse that may be relevant over the coming months. All of these games are free unless otherwise noted, but many of the designers accept donations to support their practice.
My Paperless Classroom
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
In today's episode of the MIE Spotlight Series, we take a look at how one school district is bringing some innovative ideas into the professional learning space with the help of Office 365, One. The post Keeping Professional Development Fun, Exciting | @Microsoft_EDU @OneNoteEDU @InquisitiveEDU appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network.
EmergingEdTech
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Image Source The Expanding Variety of Small Robot Kits for Educational Purposes is Ripe With Fun Possibilities for the Classroom One of the most innovative technological concepts currently available. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
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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
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
The largest achievement gap in Mississippi exists between black and white students in the state, according to data released earlier this month by the state Department of Education. But significant gaps also exist between other student groups, such as those who are and are not economically disadvantaged and students who have disabilities and those who do not.
Fractus Learning
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
On a recent trip to Mexico I encountered one of my favorite souvenirs, the worry doll. Worry dolls, or trouble dolls, are tiny, only about one inch tall and an eighth of an inch wide. They are handmade in Mexico and Guatemala, with tiny clothes and painted on faces. The legend says to tell the dolls your worries before you go to bed and place them under your pillow.
The 21st Century Principal
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
One of the identifying characteristics of my blog, this blog, has been that it "advocates for the use of technology." Since the very first post here, I've often joined the educator chorus of singing the praises of "technology in education." Now, a few years later, I am beginning to wonder, in the spirit of Nicholas Carr, that perhaps I've been more "evangelist" than educator when it comes to "advocating for technology.
MiddleWeb
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
We have heard for over a decade now that we must be teaching our students how to think critically. Using four examples, coach Elizabeth Stein demonstrates how co-teachers can strengthen their own critical thinking skills using a shared problem-solving mindset.
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.
Insight Education Group
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
This post is excerpted from the recent SmartBrief article entitled, " 3 key insights gained in Jordan ," by Paul Freeman, the Superintendent of Guildford Public Schools in Guildford, CT; and Kelly Lyman, the Superintendent of Mansfield Public Schools in Storrs, CT. As members of an instructional team from the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut, we recently had the opportunity to bring our leadership experiences to practicing principals in Jordan.
Fractus Learning
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Children on the autism spectrum love toys just as much as any other kid. But because of their unique sensory needs and sensitivities choosing the right toys can be a little more complicated. When choosing toys for autistic children, it’s helpful to find ones intended to help develop their social or fine and gross motor skills. You may also want to look for specialty toys that are weighted or tactile pleasing and intended to provide a sense of comfort and security.
MindShift
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
It’s easy to hear or read stories of innovation happening at other schools and write them off — those schools won a grant to try something new, or work with a less difficult population, or are charter networks, or are smaller, the list goes on. And while these factors matter, innovation is happening in big traditional schools too. How can administrators and teachers working in more traditional settings incorporate interest-driven, student-centered approaches without letting go of the diver
Fractus Learning
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Santa keeps his toy list pretty close to his chubby white-haired chest and unless you happen to know a jolly old saint living in the North Pole, it’s impossible to know what each child in the country is getting this Christmas. Fortunately, with millions of visitors frequenting Fractus Learning in the lead up to December 25th, we’re starting to get a pretty good idea of what’s going to be under the tree this year.
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.
Knowledge Avatars K-12
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Most of our lives we learn specifically what we need to achieve our goals. As children, we learn how to crawl, walk, and talk when we are physically ready to do so and when our brains are sufficiently developed to take on the task. Even so, we will only attempt something new, like the precarious act of walking, when we are motivated to do it. Babies start to crawl to get to something that they want, their mother and her milk, for example, a shiny toy, or perhaps something to explore.
techlearning
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Innovative combo of live small-group instruction and solid online math lessons.
My Paperless Classroom
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
This week on the TechEducator Podcast, we took a look at the new Template options that can be found in Google Apps. Templates offer domains in the "for edu" and "for work" environments a common location where a single document can be created and showcased for others to use. The post Understanding Google Apps New Template Galleries appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network.
The Principal of Change
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
This time of year can be emotionally exhausting, so here is something that might brighten up your day. Watch this GIF of a dad teaching his son to hit a baseball and tells him to “keep his eye on the ball”: “Keep your eye on the ball son” I laughed hysterically at this when I first saw it, and then thought about how hard it is to be a teacher.
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