A Principal's Reflections
JUNE 30, 2019
“ Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.” – Abigail Adams How do you make, not find, the time to learn and get better? Often the number one impediment in this area is fitting it into our busy schedules. Trust me; I get it. There never seems to be enough time in the day to do what needs to be done both personally and professionally.
TeachThought - Learn better.
JUNE 30, 2019
20 Examples Of Good Digital Citizenship by TeachThought Staff What is good digital citizenship? Previously, we’ve offered a definition of digital citizenship in the past. Below, we offer some specific examples of good digital citizenship. From communicating with on social media with clarity and respect to respecting other’s privacy to thinking critically and carefully about […].
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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JUNE 30, 2019
Below is a collection of some good educational websites to try out in your instruction. These are tools that you can use for a variety of educational purposes including: provide students with.
Teacher Tech
JUNE 30, 2019
This free 45 minute course will show you how to teach with Google Apps and Screencastify. The post Screencastify + Google Certification appeared first on Teacher Tech.
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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.
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 30, 2019
At recent high school graduations across the nation, the seas of smiling faces and matching caps and gowns mask the complexity of individuals’ lived experiences leading up to these moments. For me and other young people in my situation, it’s a different story. Given that I grew up in the foster-care system, high school graduation was far from guaranteed.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JUNE 30, 2019
Here is a collection of some good iPad apps for teaching kids and students sign language and American Sign Language (ASL).
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
TeacherCast
JUNE 30, 2019
Are you an educator who is constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in your classroom? Are you searching for an amazing professional learning community that will help you 24/7/365? Look no further than the Microsoft Innovative Educator Program! What is the MIE Program? In a word … it's a FAMILY! For the last 6 years, I have been a proud member of the Microsoft Innovative Educator family.
The Innovative Educator
JUNE 30, 2019
As the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference ends and summer begins, Soundtrap provides us with a great learning series. It's called #BestofISTE. Each of the 20 episodes highlights the best of what is taking place at ISTE from the perspective of accomplished leaders at ISTE. Dr. Jennifer Williams records podcast with Dr.
TeacherCast
JUNE 30, 2019
Welcome to the TeacherCast Educational Network. The time is NOW To apply to become a Microsoft Innovative Educator in 2019-2020! Applications are due on July 15 2019. The post Don’t Miss Your Chance To Become a Microsoft Innovative Educator This Summer! appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.
Perry Hewitt
JUNE 30, 2019
For several years I’ve served on the business council for Glasswing , an early stage venture firm focused on AI and frontier tech. Working with Glasswing has broadened my knowledge of where AI is currently viable, particularly its application under the hood in marketing technology. Three takeaways from their recent annual summit at MIT Media Lab: AI ethics are top of mind everywhere.
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 Principal of Change
JUNE 30, 2019
In the leadership blog, “ Lead Change ,” the article “ Addicted to Change ” starts by discussing exactly what the title suggests; leadership is often addicted to continuous change. As indicated by the author, purposeful change begins with why you are changing, but it takes time and a focus on depth for any critical change to be meaningful to the growth of an organization.
MiddleWeb
JUNE 30, 2019
Are you a multitasker? Do you use interesting examples to make learning more relatable? Do you teach to learning styles? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might be interested in Five Teaching and Learning Myths Debunked, says principal Rita Platt.
Omega Notes
JUNE 30, 2019
Web-based learning and assessment platforms are steadily becoming more important in college classrooms. The rise in the availability of ebooks has made it easy for professors to pick a textbook without concerning themselves with issues such as physical weight, availability in the university library or inventory requirements at the local bookstore. In some cases, these ebooks can even be integrated with a university’s learning platform.
The Game Agency
JUNE 30, 2019
Want to improve your employee’s soft skills? The most effective way to do so is through game-based training. Games provide a fun and safe environment to learn, practice, fail, and ultimately master critical skills. But not all games are created equal. This article outlines a variety of solutions. Soft Skills Training: Everything You Need To Know About Training Employees.
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.
MindShift
JUNE 30, 2019
This story is based on an episode of NPR’s Life Kit. Geoff and Ellie live in a suburban Chicago neighborhood that looks familiar from movies like Pretty in Pink and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off — both filmed in the area. They have three kids — Nathan, 5, Benji, 11, and Abby, 14 — and they’re worried that all three are too into their screens.
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