Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Last week, Digital Promise co-hosted the EdSurge Fusion conference. As part of the opening session, I wanted to show examples of what it looks like when students use technology in powerful ways. But before I could make a movie about this, I needed to make sure I knew what powerful learning looks like to me. I set out to find students who leverage their connected resources to improve the quality of life for themselves, others, and their communities.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

By Maureen Corlett Google-centric apps, in creative and active listening packages, prepare students for the future while keeping them flexible and mobile.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Michael Matera on episode 186 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Michael Matera @ mrmatera , author of Explore Like a Pirate , talks about Purpose Driven Learning in the classroom. Got 5 minutes? That is all it takes to enter the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest. If you’re a US public school teacher of grades 6-12, you and your students just need to come up with a STEAM idea that can help your community.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

4 Principles Of Student-Centered Learning by TeachThought Staff A Definition of Student-Centered Learning In our view, student-centered learning is a process of learning that puts the needs of the students over the conveniences of planning, policy, and procedure. Like any phrase, “student-centered learning” is subjective and flexible–and only useful insofar as it ultimately supports the […].

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The Journal

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Singer and Ivory, in their Nov. 4 New York Times article, made a major mis-speak: ". there is little rigorous evidence so far to indicate that using computers in class improves educational results." In this week’s blog post we identify research that addresses Singer and Ivory’s concern, as well as documenting the fact that K-12 students write more and write better when using a computer.

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Ditch That Textbook

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

It’s easy to replace what you were doing in the classroom before with a technological version of it. Some would use the SAMR model and label it substitution: direct tool substitute with no functional change If you’re using all of this cool technology to do the same things you were doing before, it feels like […].

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Just outside the walls of the ivory tower, a transformation is underway in the world of corporate learning, and those of us at colleges and universities should pay attention. Corporate learning and development, often referred to as L&D, is radically different than just a few years ago. Meanwhile, the education dialogue has shifted to a focus on employment-related themes such as competencies and skills.

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Battelle for Kids

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

5 Early Learning. 5 K12 Schools. 4 Beyond School. 2 Districts.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Just last week David Miyashiro, superintendent of Cajon Valley Union School District, took his colleagues on a tour of AltSchool in Palo Alto, Calif. Little did they know that the school would be closing by the end of the school year. “It’s disheartening,” Miyashiro says in an interview with EdSurge. How can you look at a kid and tell them you’re closing a school because you want to sell the platform to other schools?

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MIND Research Institute

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Rigor is what moves students into creative and effortful problem solving. It’s the type of learning that challenges, and occasionally frustrates as well. Effective instructional rigor has the power to expand students’ capacity for deeper understanding and intrinsic motivation. However, some common beliefs may be preventing teachers from developing consistently rigorous learning environments.

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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.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Because we know that becoming a successful writer is crucial to a student’s overall trajectory at school , work , and as a citizen , teachers must identify the tools that can best support writing instruction including the overlapping processes of drafting, review, and revision. From kindergarten through college, teachers know that writers need guided practice, substantive feedback, and opportunities for deep revision.

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Teacher Tech

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Infographic of Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts Link to infographic Turn On Keyboard Shortcuts Unlike the other Google Apps you need to enable keyboard shortcuts in Gmail. Click on the settings cog and choose “Settings.” Scroll down in the settings a bit to find the option to turn on keyboard shortcuts. Keyboard Shortcuts Send The trick is […].

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Netflix’s "13 Reasons Why" depicts fictional characters reacting to weighty challenges they encounter within their everyday lives, but provides little guidance to young viewers about how to process or handle these issues, including suicide. The National Association of School Psychologists, in an unprecedented response, issued guidance to school mental health professionals across the country on how to discuss "13 Reasons," stating “there is concern in the way that the suicide is portrayed and th

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

November 6, 2017 Library Extension is an excellent Chrome add-on to help you check whether your local library has a particular book you come across online. The way it works is very simple: Once you.read more.

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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.

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Cross-posted from [link] Ever found a book that while you’re reading it, you get so excited because you know, “This is it!” This was that kind of book for me! I love technology. I am not afraid it. But, like many of my fellow educators, there is so much out there that you get overwhelmed by a number of awesome apps, websites, extensions… Who can keep up with it all?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

November 6, 2017 iMotion is one of our favourite apps for creating time lapse and stop motion videos. As you probably know, time lapse is ’ a cinematography technique which accelerates.read more.

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Iterating Toward Openness

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Two and half weeks ago I extended an invitation to attendees of the annual OpenEd Conference to “please help make the OpenEd Conference better.” This invitation was extended (successfully delivered by email) to the 2,240 people who (1) have attended the OpenEd conference at some point in the past and (2) are still subscribed to the OpenEd Conference information mailing list. 924 people opened the email (41.3%).

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MiddleWeb

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Off to a great start, Cheryl Mizerny continues to promote a Year of Kindness among her 6th graders and her school. Here she looks ahead and describes plans for the rest of the year. You'll find lots of resources to promote kindness among your own students and community.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Educators today are trying harder than ever to diversify their teaching practices, using a variety of tools and materials, incorporating different learning styles, and also allowing students to have a voice in their learning. At the David C. Barrow Elementary School, we have a project which takes all these things into account. As the media specialist, I created the annual “Barrow Peace Prize” project in collaboration with the 2 nd grade classroom teachers and art teacher, where stude

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Vivian W. Pinn, M.D., Senior Scientist Emerita, National Institutes of Health, speaks at the dedication ceremony of a building renamed Pinn Hall in her honor at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, VA. Photo credit: Welford Jones. “I still remember my first trip to UVA, to the hospital, was in the ’50s,” the renowned physician Vivian Pinn recounted to board directors of the National Medical Association and me in a noisy D.C. restaurant in October.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Will Richardson is very well known in the education world, partly because he has been active for a very long time, partly because of his well-known Tedx Talks and presentations, and partly because he’s still knocking it out of the park with his Change School , a robust 8-week online experience for educational leaders who are serious about changing school.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

The Capitol building in Jackson, Mississippi. Jackson Public Schools entered into an agreement with a private foundation, the City of Jackson, and the Governor’s office to improve its schools. Photo: Terrell Clark for The Hechinger Report. The future of Jackson Public Schools is now in the hands of a coalition that includes representatives from Gov.

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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.

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MiddleWeb

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

When Mary Tarashuk opens herself to the teaching that matters most and invites the "kairos" into her 4th grade class, the learning is deep and lasting. Join her as she reflects on why and how to keep the "chronos" – the task lists and schedules – from nagging too loudly.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Seoul – Retired English soccer star David Beckham teaches South Korean children some soccer skills during a publicity tour for insurance group AIA. Photo: © Yonhap News/Newscom via ZUMA Press. In a world where education is supposed to drive the economy, is it possible to be overeducated? Some think that’s the case in South Korea. The unemployment rate is comparatively low, at just over 3.5 percent at the end of 2016.

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MindShift

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

School leaders are bringing technology into classrooms more than ever before, often concerned that without access to the tools of the modern work world students will be unprepared when they leave school. But recent studies about the effect of technology on achievement have shown uninspiring results , reinvigorating the conversation about how technology is used in classrooms.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

San Quentin inmate Anthony Anderson holds the essay he wrote, addressing future students in the program’s English classes. “Take pride in getting an education,” he wrote. “You will have something to offer to society. Who knows you may be the next big thing in literature.” Photo: Elisabeth Fall for APM Reports. To get to the 99A college prep English class at California’s San Quentin State Prison, you pass through two security checks, two gates and a very thick,

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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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Fractus Learning

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Raise your hand if you’ve seen the Mentos In Cola trick? I’m guessing your hand is up (if so, you can put it down now). Did you know who the first person to show it on […].

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

I have attended every EdTechTeam Google Summit held in San Bernardino. This is where I was first introduced to educational technology. I started with Kate Petty patiently guiding me through sessions and offering hands-on opportunities for me to learn. Let me tell you how much this has changed. NOT ONE BIT! Fast forward a few years down the line and I am happy to report the EdTechTeam is STILL offering sessions that are hands-on and give you an opportunity to try what you are learning.

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Fractus Learning

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

“Where do clouds come from, Daddy?” “Daddy, why does ice float?” Oh, I remember the days when my children would ask me more ‘Who/What/Where/Why?’ questions than the average cub reporter. While sometimes it got to be […].

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Marketplace K-12

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Wonder Workshop, a creator of robots designed to teach kids of all ages creative problem solving, coding, and robotics, has closed a Series C funding round and associated financing of $41 million. The post K-12 Dealmaking: Brighteye Ventures, Wonder Workshop, Kano Raise Funds appeared first on Market Brief.

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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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