Neo LMS
JANUARY 31, 2019
It’s hard to imagine what the future of education will be like when you’re already surrounded by it. That was the general feeling I had while attending BETT just last week. I’m sure I wasn’t alone in thinking this way, among other almost 35,000 attendees. The conference floor was packed full with VR headsets, interactive products, incredible software, robots and anything you could imagine belonging in a classroom.
The CoolCatTeacher
JANUARY 31, 2019
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Genuine appreciation that is timely and meaningful can go a long way in the classroom, between colleagues, and administrators and their teachers. So why don’t we show more appreciation? It doesn’t have to be hard as Dr. Brad Johnson explains in this simple but inspiring show about taking the time to build relationships.
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EdTech Magazine
JANUARY 31, 2019
Why K–12 Districts Should Use HCI to Improve Their Data Centers. eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 01/31/2019 - 09:42. K–12 schools need powerful data centers now more than ever as their infrastructures feel the increasing weight of new technology integrations, data analytics initiatives and the rising number of personalized devices. Hyperconverged infrastructure may be the answer.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 31, 2019
Every school I know offers a summer camp. Sometimes, these are for just their students but often, the community is invited in an effort to provide a safe, fun summer learning environment for all kids. The biggest problem with summer camp has nothing to do with picking interesting subjects or lining up teachers. It’s organizing enrollees. JotForm has the solution.
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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
JANUARY 31, 2019
Steve Isaacs has long identified as a gamer. And when he’s not spending time with some of his favorites—StarCraft and Hearthstone—he’s teaching middle school students how to build their own. Isaacs, an educator at William Annin Middle School in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, teaches two classes on designing video games: a semester-long elective for eighth graders and a six-week course for seventh graders.
Pair-a-dimes for Your Thoughts
JANUARY 31, 2019
My healthy living goals vlog for my blog. This is a follow up to a commitment made on my blog post, “ Default Setting or Mindful and Intentional? “ Let me know if you like the vlog or if I should just stick to blogging. Challenge yourself to create at least one attainable healthy living goal, make it public, and let me know how you do!
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eSchool News
JANUARY 31, 2019
Although we’re still in the middle of our current school year, it’s never too early to get a jump on grants for the 2019-2020 year–especially where STEM funding is concerned. Grants of all sizes can support research to learn more about STEM instruction, or can help pique students’ interest in STEM. Check out the following 5 STEM grants–some are research-based, others are for teachers, and a couple are focused around student involvement. 1.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JANUARY 31, 2019
Google Cultural Institute is a great resource with huge educational potential. We have already reviewed it when it was first launched a couple of years ago and since then new features and materials.
Marketplace K-12
JANUARY 31, 2019
This year among more than 30 entries to FETC's Pitchfest to award the title of most innovative startup, many of the companies had a social mission in addition to being for-profit models. The post Ed-Tech Startups at FETC Promote Both Mission and Profitability appeared first on Market Brief.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JANUARY 31, 2019
Adobe Education Exchange is a great educational platform that hosts a wealth of resources for teachers and educators. You can use it to access a wide variety of teaching and learning materials such.
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.
The Hechinger Report
JANUARY 31, 2019
It turns out the old saying about sticks and stones breaking bones but words never hurting is bunk. According to research newly published in the peer-reviewed Early Childhood Research Quarterly, emotional bullying in the preschool years hurts quite a lot. When a child both bullies and gets bullied, the findings are especially clear: Depression symptoms begin to appear as early as age 3.
Dr. Shannon Doak
JANUARY 31, 2019
Smart speakers are all the rage now! With three technology giants offering their own rendition, Google Home, Amazon Echo, and Apple HomePod anyone on almost any ecosystem can have one for their home. These devices are very useful in the home. You can have them control smart home devices like TVs, thermostats, lights, locks, doorbells and many more. In fact, this market will just keep on getting bigger.
Teacher Tech
JANUARY 31, 2019
Adjust the Font Size in EquatIO EquatIO is a Chrome extension that works in G Suite (and Office 365). This allows you to insert math symbols IN A MAGICAL WAY into Google Slides, Docs, Sheets, and Forms. A little tip for anyone that uses EquatIO for GSlides: instead of inserting an equation and then making […]. The post A Reason to Be Nerdy Today: Adjusting LaTex in EquatIO appeared first on Teacher Tech.
Shake Up Learning
JANUARY 31, 2019
The post 5 #FETC Presentations You Might Have Missed! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. I just finished presenting, connecting, and learning at the Future of Educational Technology Conference , or FETC, in Orlando, Florida. It is one of the biggest edtech conferences in the U.S., and I want to share all of my presentations with you! Missing out is the worst!
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.
Teacher Tech
JANUARY 31, 2019
Adjust the Font Size in EquatIO EquatIO is a Chrome extension that works in G Suite (and Office 365). This allows you to insert math symbols IN A MAGICAL WAY into Google Slides, Docs, Sheets, and Forms. A little tip for anyone that uses EquatIO for GSlides: instead of inserting an equation and then making […]. The post A Reason to Be Nerdy Today: Adjusting LaTex in EquatIO appeared first on Teacher Tech.
MiddleWeb
JANUARY 31, 2019
Donalyn Miller and Colby Sharp make the case for dedicated independent reading time and choice in books for all students in all schools – and they push back hard against narrow reading spectrums and the misuse of book leveling, writes 6th grade teacher Kevin Hodgson.
techlearning
JANUARY 31, 2019
Nearpod announces the release of new platform features and enhanced curriculum offerings
The Principal of Change
JANUARY 31, 2019
The comment below is one I received from a teacher on the “ Innovator’s Instagram Book Study ” going on right now: For some reason, I burst into tears. To know someone has been in the profession for 37 years and is still pushing themselves to grow is a testament to so many great educators who do way more for kids and learning than they will ever be given credit.
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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
JANUARY 31, 2019
As the traditional definition of literacy expands and deepens, today’s students are learning new ways to communicate and collaborate.
Dr. Shannon Doak
JANUARY 31, 2019
In my line of work I see many teachers computers. Teachers are a busy bunch and one way technology can help them is to clear up the clutter they have on their technology. One thing that I have seen is something that looks like this. Multiple browser tabs. The above photo is not that bad, I have seen worse. Don’t get me wrong, I am not judging these teachers, my own browser gets cluttered often.
techieMusings
JANUARY 31, 2019
I had the opportunity to publish an article on the ISTE blog — 3 unexpected ways tech can humanize learning. My biggest goal as a teacher is to make every one of my students know how important they are and how invested I am in their learning and well-being. I want students to enjoy learning and to walk out of my classroom with a new level of confidence.
MiddleWeb
JANUARY 31, 2019
In The Pepper Effect, middle school principal and Beatles lover Sean Gaillard draws lessons for educators from the Fab Four and their album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” to create a culture where students can innovate, writes teacher leader Laura Von Staden.
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
JANUARY 31, 2019
This type of thinking is important not just in high stake testing, but also success in that world after school.
SpeechTechie
JANUARY 31, 2019
I would like to invite anyone interested to tune in to an ASHA live webinar that I will be presenting on February 7, 2019. A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words: What SLPs Can Do With Images??. During this webinar, I will discuss apps and websites you can utilize for visual support during your practice, how to construct a lesson plan incorporating a tech source, and much more.
techlearning
JANUARY 31, 2019
The sad thing is that much of what we call geography instruction fails to make these emotional connections. The result? Our kids don’t remember basic geographic info or make the connections between place, people, and events.
ExcelinEd
JANUARY 31, 2019
Last week, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (NAPCS) released their annual rankings of charter school laws. Since that week was also National School Choice Week, you may have missed the shorthand and context provided by Todd Ziebarth , senior vice president for state advocacy and support for the NAPCS. The rankings constitute NAPCS’s view of charter school state statutes.
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.
techlearning
JANUARY 31, 2019
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is introducing globetrotting super-thief Carmen Sandiego to a new generation with the launch of a new animated series debuting Jan.
Technology Tidbits
JANUARY 31, 2019
ShowMe is an excellent free mobile (iOS, Android, Chromebook) app for creating beautiful looking screencasts, or "flipping" a lesson/classroom. ShowMe provides an interactive whiteboard to allow educators or students to create lessons, presentations, etc. while recording and narrating their own voiceover. Best of all, a finished product can then be shared online in ShowMe's educational community where other users can find, share, or embed, other screencasts.
techlearning
JANUARY 31, 2019
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this year showcased some new products for schools and parents.
Technology Tidbits
JANUARY 31, 2019
Help Teaching is an excellent site for educators, parents, and others looking for educational resources such as quiz/test creators, online assessments, or worksheets/printables. These printables are for K-12 and cover a wide range of subjects. Also, there is a test/virtual room where students can take online assessment and get results in real time. I highly recommend checking out Help Teaching by clicking here !!!
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