Catlin Tucker
APRIL 24, 2018
I frequently use online articles and resources with my students to supplement our curriculum. I want them reading, thinking about, and discussing hot topics that impact their lives; however, engaging students around online articles hasn’t always been easy. InsertLearning has developed a Chrome Extension that makes it possible to transform any web page into an interactive lesson.
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 24, 2018
5 Best Practices for STEM Education Spaces. jena.passut_7651. Tue, 04/24/2018 - 08:13. St. Thomas School near Seattle has concentrated on beefing up the school’s science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for the past several years and plans to strengthen it even more in the future. The independent private school in Medina, Wash., which has 330 students, is not alone.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Teacher Reboot Camp
APRIL 24, 2018
“I believe there’s a hero in all of us, that keeps us honest, gives us strength, makes us noble” – May Parker, Spider-Man 2. Every student can find a superhero to admire and learn from. Superheroes help empower students to be brave enough to stand up for what they believe is the right thing to do. This is especially important now, because our students connect with a large audience on the Internet and need to make better choices.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 24, 2018
Clutch Prep calls themselves “the video version of textbooks” but really, that doesn’t give you the full flavor of what they offer. Their academic how-to videos are textbook-specific so you pick the ones used in your classes, even by your teacher. Videos cover each chapter and can be used as a preview or review. Practice questions monitor understanding to see if you’re ready for summative tests.
Advertisement
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.
The CoolCatTeacher
APRIL 24, 2018
Joe Brennan on episode 297 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Digital filmmaking can successfully be integrated into any class. Learn practical tips and ideas from Joe Brennan for making movies in the classroom. Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online PD courses for K-12 teachers.
Ditch That Textbook
APRIL 24, 2018
Thousands and thousands of educators around the world have grown by leaps and bounds professionally by getting connected on Twitter. Of course, it’s not the app that helps them grow. It’s the connections, ideas and people that they find there. I’m the same way. I very proudly claim that Twitter saved my teaching career. It […].
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Neo LMS
APRIL 24, 2018
Helping kids find safe activities online isn’t always easy; these days, with social media and social gaming, it can be difficult to find kid-friendly spots on the internet. Yet there are so many fun and educational apps and websites that your child could be taking advantage of, it seems a waste to prevent young people from enjoying them. Many parents have found that especially on rainy days it’s hard to keep little ones entertained and happy, which can lead to stress for everyone.
Edsurge
APRIL 24, 2018
As a first generation Mexican-American, I know how difficult it is to be in a classroom where everyone speaks a language that’s different from yours. My family moved from Mexico to the United States the day after my Quinceañera (15th birthday party). I was shocked at the difference it made moving just 25 miles away. My high school experience wasn’t very pleasant.
Class Tech Integrate
APRIL 24, 2018
This post is the second in a series on flipping your classroom. The first post, Tools for Student & Teacher Production , can be found by clicking this link. A large part of "flipping your classroom" involves giving students multiple opportunities to respond and interact with content that is being delivered to them. Students no longer have to wait until the next day to turn in a piece of homework, or have a conversation with students or teachers about their work.
Edsurge
APRIL 24, 2018
Between the creation of a social rating system and street cameras with facial recognition capabilities, technology reports coming out of China have raised serious concerns for privacy advocates. These concerns are only heightened as Chinese investors turn their attention to the United States education technology space acquiring companies with millions of public school users.
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
APRIL 24, 2018
In today’s post we are sharing with you four oldei but goodie YouTube videos to help you teach your students how to navigate the web smartly. As good digital citizens, students need to be.read more.
Battelle for Kids
APRIL 24, 2018
If there is one skill needed for students today it is training truth seekers a.k.a media literacy and digital citizenship.
eSchool News
APRIL 24, 2018
[ Editor’s note : This is the seventh installment in Jennifer Abrams’ ‘Personal Development’ column for eSchool News. In her columns, Abrams focuses on leadership skills for anyone working in a school or district. Read more about the column here.] . Something happened. Your colleague said something you found a bit harsh or inappropriate. Something inaccurate or uncalled for.
Edsurge
APRIL 24, 2018
When financials are steady and a college doesn’t have a desire to expand its reach beyond a physical campus, is online learning necessary—or even relevant? That was a question posed last week by Janet Russell, director of academic technology for Carleton College, at a session at the Online Learning Consortium’s Innovate conference. “We are investigating online learning, but it still makes us a little bit nervous,” Russell said to a group of about 30 academic-innovation officials.
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.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
APRIL 24, 2018
As advocates of the ‘learning-by-doing’ approach in education, we strongly believe that students learn best when they are engaged in authentic learning activities. Learning by doing is actually the.read more.
Marketplace K-12
APRIL 24, 2018
After a two-month hiatus, Stuart Udell takes another leadership role at a K-12 company--this time a leadership change that marks the departure of Saki Dodelson, the longtime CEO and co-founder of Achieve3000. The post Stuart Udell, Former K12 Inc. CEO, to Take Helm of Achieve3000 appeared first on Market Brief.
eSchool News
APRIL 24, 2018
Maker culture is thriving in schools and public libraries across the United States and beyond. From challenges to success stories, no two makerspaces are alike, and maker facilitators have valuable lessons to share. In their recent edWebinar , Michelle Luhtala, library department chair at New Canaan High School in Conn., Ethan Heise, director of MackinMaker, and Heather Lister, professional learning specialist, discussed their experiences with makerspaces and shared advice for those starting the
Edsurge
APRIL 24, 2018
It all started with a seemingly playful personality quiz called “thisisyourdigitallife,” coded by a researcher named Aleksandr Kogan from Cambridge University. It has evolved into the most prominent data scandals in Facebook’s history, after personal information from some 87 million Facebook was passed along by Kogan to the political consulting company Cambridge Analytica.
Advertisement
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
Teacher Tech
APRIL 24, 2018
Comment on Specific Text in Google Slides Google Slides now allows you to make comments on specific parts of a text on a slide rather than the whole text box. Highlight a word or phrase within a textbox and add a comment just on that word or phrase. Feedback Specific feedback that is actionable is […]. The post Better Feedback with Google Slides Commenting appeared first on Teacher Tech.
Nick's Picks for Educational Technology
APRIL 24, 2018
Pineapple Charts: Peer Observation That Actually Works Pineapple Professional Learning Opportunities Perhaps the greatest professional learning resource I have is my global PLN. Thanks to Twitter and a variety of other digital networks, I’m able to get innovative ideas from teachers all over the globe. With so many great ways to connect with teachers everywhere, Read more.
MiddleWeb
APRIL 24, 2018
Kids develop STEM habits in the classroom, but they spend most of their time outside of school. That’s where parents and other adults can help to inspire, support, and continue their children's STEM learning. Anne Jolly's tip-filled letter to caregivers can help.
ProfHacker
APRIL 24, 2018
Every summer I teach a type of course that has become more popular in a world of time-to-graduation metrics: the six week intensive. Usually taught online, and compressed significantly, this type of class prep is sometimes overwhelming and demands constant attention on the part of the faculty and students. I’ve gone through different stages of love-hate with the accelerated pace now that I’ve been teaching some repeated sections of the same course, and I’m past the conversion p
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.
MiddleWeb
APRIL 24, 2018
Teaming with her adjunct class of preservice ELA teachers, NBCT Amber Chandler develops the "Literacy Journey" – a multi-literacies activity that can create more awareness and insight among herself and her students, leading to a connected classroom community each Fall.
EmergingEdTech
APRIL 24, 2018
In a recent discussion with a colleague, the concept of writable slates with a paper overlay came up. I'm honestly not entirely sure what these gadgets are generally referred to in the marketplace. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
iLearn Technology
APRIL 24, 2018
What it is: Inkscape is like the open source version of Adobe Illustrator. What really sets Inkscape apart is its use of Scalable Vector Graphics as it’s native format. Oh yeah, and it’s free. Because open source!! Beyond being free (cost) it’s also free because it’s free to distribute, and you’re free to check out its open code.
Tech Helpful
APRIL 24, 2018
A few months ago I stood in front of a group of voice user interface programmers and said, "I wish the interface to create a skill for Alexa was easier so that my students and my teachers could quickly create their own skills." Some people said, "It is easy!" and one in particular heard me and we have been talking back and forth ever since about what this platform would look like and what it could do.
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.
eSchool News
APRIL 24, 2018
Earlier this month, the Highlander Institute, the Christensen Institute, and the Learning Accelerator held a three-day event called the 2018 Blended & Personalized Learning Conference. Attendees saw blended and personalized learning in action and collaborated with other practitioners to see these ideas in practice. Unlike many conferences I attended this year, this event was a chance for educators and leaders to discuss blended learning in action with people who are already doing it.
EdTechTeam
APRIL 24, 2018
Welcome back! Are you ready for the Applied Digital Skills Week Day #2 Challenge? Here we go…. As educators, we know that everyone in the school building is a learner. Therefore, why shouldn’t we, as teachers, learn alongside our students when using Applied Digital Skills?! That’s what today is about. We are all learners together. An Applied Digital Skills Story from Heather.
techlearning
APRIL 24, 2018
Learn how Mozilla's X-Ray Goggles browser extension can make learning to code more engaging. Any student can benefit from learning at least a little bit about code, but for many students just getting started, coding can be overwhelming and not very engaging. This video shows how you can spark student interest right off the bat using Mozilla's X-Ray Goggles to reveal the code behind students' favorite websites. [ Learn Coding, Robot Maintenance with Cozmo ] Get more tips and resources for teachin
Veative
APRIL 24, 2018
Veative showcased its K-12 VR solution to various ITI representatives, academicians, school children as well as parents at India Skills Competition Bihar 2018. The event was organized by Bihar Skill Development Mission in partnership with NSDC. Labour minister, Shri Vijay Kumar Sinha viewed our industrial training module and expressed solidarity towards our mission of transforming education landscape and industrial training.
AI-powered tools like virtual assistants and chatbots provide instant guidance and support, while data analytics offer valuable insights for educators and administrators.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
420 
Let's personalize your content