Ed Tech from the Ground Up
AUGUST 9, 2018
Artificial intelligence is useful for a specific class of problems. These questions can help pinpoint whether it's the right technology for a particular problem. The post 4 Questions to Determine Whether Educators Need Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Market Brief.
Teacher Reboot Camp
AUGUST 9, 2018
Yesterday, I presented a new keynote for the NJAIS Innovation Symposium, The Keys to Fostering a Culture of Innovation! Students who S.A.I.L. The purpose was to help teachers facilitate and inspire student innovation. As I prepared for my keynote, I had to think about how teachers who perhaps didn’t define themselves as “innovators” might go about inspiring students to be innovative.
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Neo LMS
AUGUST 9, 2018
The professional development programs offered by most districts can be a somewhat bland, formulaic and often times an irrelevant experience. Collaboration is one of the most valued features of meeting with other teachers, and projects such as EdCamp have demonstrated how successful this informal style of unconference can be in inspiring and enabling teachers. 5 Innovative ways for teachers to connect with other teachers.
Teacher Reboot Camp
AUGUST 9, 2018
Yesterday, I presented a new keynote for the NJAIS Innovation Symposium, The Keys to Fostering a Culture of Innovation! Students who S.A.I.L. The purpose was to help teachers facilitate and inspire student innovation. As I prepared for my keynote, I had to think about how teachers who perhaps didn’t define themselves as “innovators” might go about inspiring students to be innovative.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 9, 2018
Sara Stringer, Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, has a list of great websites for high school students. I don’t post enough about high school so I’m thrilled with her article: Some students study more productively in groups, working with their peers. Online groups and forums allow them to ask questions and learn from each other outside the traditional classroom in a space where they typically turn to for studying anyway.
Edsurge
AUGUST 9, 2018
Summer is the time for many educators to reboot, relax, and re-energize for the upcoming school year. We do this in different ways. Some attend conferences, participate in webinars, or read up on educational trends to learn and grow before putting their newly-acquired knowledge into practice in September. Others don’t think much about school at all and spend their time either working another job to make ends meet or with family and friends doing the things they love (and don’t have time for) dur
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The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 9, 2018
Students walk on the Temple University campus in Philadelphia. Temple has started a master’s degree in sport business, among the 41,446 degree or certificate programs colleges and universities have added since 2012. Photo: Matt Rourke/The Associated Press. When Western Nevada College launches its new program in cybersecurity this fall, it will have spent about $130,000 on planning and to build a state-of-the-art computer lab.
Teacher Tech
AUGUST 9, 2018
When we say paperless we do not say kids. We do not say learning. We do not say student engagement. For sure we do not say student engagement. Conversations around going paperless miss the focus of why we even teach in the first place. What is good for learning? Looking at research, the answer is […]. The post Paperless is not a Pedagogy appeared first on Teacher Tech.
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 9, 2018
When low-income students get a need-based grant, in addition to other financial aid, they are more likely to study science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) than are peers who don’t receive this boost in aid, according to a recent study from the Hope Center for College, Community and Justice. The study’s authors followed students who in 2008-2009 received the Wisconsin Scholars Grant, which is reserved for Pell grant -eligible students from Wisconsin who graduated from a state high school
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
AUGUST 9, 2018
Google Classroom has recently introduced a number of interesting features and improvements to its overall functionality calling the update one of its 'biggest redesign’ since its launch. Here.read more.
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.
Teacher Tech
AUGUST 9, 2018
When we say paperless we do not say kids. We do not say learning. We do not say student engagement. For sure we do not say student engagement. Conversations around going paperless miss the focus of why we even teach in the first place. What is good for learning? Looking at research, the answer is […]. The post Paperless is not a Pedagogy appeared first on Teacher Tech.
Edsurge
AUGUST 9, 2018
A version of this article first appeared on Greg Jackson’s LinkedIn page. Coleman University is closing , as I read recently in my local paper, the San Diego Union Tribune. It’s not alone: the parent company that owns the for-profit Argosy University and Art Institutes, Dream Center Education Holdings LLC, is “ discontinuing campus-based programs ” at seven of its campuses in California.
The Principal of Change
AUGUST 9, 2018
In the past, I have written about some simple ideas that can help improve the culture in both the classroom and school setting. In this post, I want to focus on some quick things that can be done at the central office level that will create a culture where people feel valued and will also push themselves to become better at what they do. These suggestions are from a mix of things that I have done in the past as well as things that I have seen done by great leaders at the district office level.
eSchool News
AUGUST 9, 2018
Schools may be out for summer, but STEM education efforts and investments are going strong. STEM investments are critical for a number of reasons. First, many of the jobs today’s K-12 students will hold in the future don’t exist yet, and nearly all of them are predicted to require solid STEM skills. Second, there are large gender and racial gaps in the STEM workplace.
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.
Education Superhighway
AUGUST 9, 2018
Equitable digital access is the foundation for ensuring that teachers can personalize learning and provide students with the educational opportunities they need to be prepared for college and a career. In our latest installment, Liliana Richter, an English Language Arts teacher in New York City schools, inspires us with her commitment to teaching for social justice and her previous experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in El Salvador. . 1.
eSchool News
AUGUST 9, 2018
In an age where students seem to be attached to tech, why not take that as an educational opportunity? With WhatsApp being such a popular messaging app, there is a good chance students already have it. With the free app’s numerous features, it’s a natural choice for communication and more between teachers, students, and even parents. Meanwhile, Edulastic provides an easy way to create formative assessments and analyze data.
EmergingEdTech
AUGUST 9, 2018
Staying on track and motivated to complete school work can be challenging. Here are a few apps that can help. Have you ever been in a situation when you had to finish your assignment really soon. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
MiddleWeb
AUGUST 9, 2018
Every summer educators ask these questions: (1) How can we lessen summer learning loss? and (2) How can we help build students’ SEL skills? Sarah Tantillo and Meredith Murray share the story of a Summer Bridge program and some useful resources to address both questions.
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MIND Research Institute
AUGUST 9, 2018
Back in May, our friend and Global Math Project co-founder James Tanton issued a challenge to himself and others to let go of their preconceived notions and try something new. For James, it was his relationship to sports that he was trying to change. By taking on that personal challenge, James hoped to inspire others to change their relationship with math by embracing new math experiences.
MiddleWeb
AUGUST 9, 2018
In Mindsets and Moves, Gravity Goldberg shows how to change mindsets in our classrooms and how to move students from reading as work to reading as a pathway to learning. Educator Laura Von Staden recommends this well-written, thought-provoking book.
techlearning
AUGUST 9, 2018
Dystopia 2153 Fun graphic novel makes coding enticing for more students Pros: Combines block-based coding challenges with a good story. Cons: Relatively new product with limited offerings or extensions. Bottom Line: A promising way to integrate basic coding into the ELA classroom. [ Visual Programming Approach Opens App Design to More Learners ] Read more.
MiddleWeb
AUGUST 9, 2018
Reclaiming the Principalship develops six innovative ideas – including unifying the school community and professional networking – that a school leader can use and reflect upon throughout their career. Assistant principal Laura Colbert highly recommends the book.
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.
Testpress
AUGUST 9, 2018
Competition is increasing day by day for students and it is a major reason for stress and depression. It has become extremely important to make the students charged and keep motivated in the classroom. Take a glance to know some technique of keeping them motivated. Environment: . Set up your class in U-shape. This helps in building better concentration.
techlearning
AUGUST 9, 2018
Voyager Sopris Learning today announced the launch of a social movement. Called “# ,” the movement aims to give educators and students a voice, allows them to illustrate what makes them “more,” and to share their untapped potential. As part of the movement’s launch, Voyager Sopris Learning is partnering with WeAreTeachers. [ 21 Things Every 21st Century Educator Should Try This Year ] A component of the movement is a contest that gives educators a chance to win a $1,000 grand prize for their cla
Fractus Learning
AUGUST 9, 2018
To know Stella is to love her. If you’re skeptical about the future, if your teenage angst has resurfaced as old-man-rage, then I recommend you spend some time with Stella. She just might be an unassuming […].
techlearning
AUGUST 9, 2018
Casio America, Inc. launches ClassPad.net Version 1.0, an all-in-one web-based mathematics resource for the K-12 level and beyond. Version 1.0 of the software will offer all of the features included in the beta version as well as new additions such as dynamically linked representations, additional types of graphing interactions, improved authoring tools, and more.
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.
Educator Innovator
AUGUST 9, 2018
Educator Innovator’s newest partner, The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, provides educational resources for students and teachers to engage with underreported issues in global affairs. The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is an award-winning non-profit journalism organization dedicated to supporting engagement with underreported issues in global affairs through journalism grants and educational outreach.
techlearning
AUGUST 9, 2018
Hitachi America, Ltd. today announced the launch of its OneVision Kids Program for K-12 School Districts. The new program provides a solution for every projector application on K-12 campuses, and provides members with specialized pricing, premium warranty, enhanced service and direct access to Hitachi experts. [ What’s New: New Tools for Schools ] Program features include: Hitachi Direct Access Organizations will have direct access to Hitachi sales and service specialists Hitachi Communications
Technology Tidbits
AUGUST 9, 2018
Math and Sorcery is a new free iOS app that is quickly becoming one of my favorite educational games for my iPhone/iPad. Math and Sorcery uses a familiar RPG gaming element to reinforce basic Math skills (i.e. addition, subtraction, etc.). RPG fans will love the 8bit style graphics as they defeat enemies by solving equations, buy/sell items, and unlock different characters/animals to join their party.
techlearning
AUGUST 9, 2018
In 2014 I wrote what would be my most popular blog post ever. Little did I know what impact (both positive and negative) this post would have in the educational world. Part of the popularity of the post was due to the Sean Junkins created infographic that accompanied the post. For the most part, people tended to look at the infographic and pass judgement on whether or not these were things that teachers “should” do in the classroom without reading the blog at all.
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