Ditch That Textbook
MARCH 22, 2018
Teaching digital citizenship in a meaningful way can be daunting. These picture books illustrate important concepts beautifully. This post is written by Eleni Kyritsis, a Year 3 teacher and Leader of Digital Learning and Innovation from Melbourne, Australia. She was named the 2017 ACCE Australian Educator of the Year. Find her on Twitter (@misskyritsis) and […].
The CoolCatTeacher
MARCH 22, 2018
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Students have reasons for how they behave, particularly if they have learning differences and learn in unique ways. Occupational and physical therapist, Suzanne Cresswell, helps us understand children and why some of them just can’t stop moving. Sponsor: The STLinATL Conference will be at Woodward Academy in Atlanta July 26-27, 2018.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
MARCH 22, 2018
A few weeks ago, I got an email from Nancy with a great suggestion for an article topic: Google Classroom. She writes from her perspective as a Kansas City teacher who loves teaching and blogging. I think you’ll enjoy her ideas on essential apps for her Google Classroom: Not much time has passed since Google Classroom first entered K-12 and higher ed classes, outmaneuvering all other classroom software providers with its availability and a great variety of apps.
The CoolCatTeacher
MARCH 22, 2018
Day 70 of 80 Days of Excellence From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Does anyone listen any more? Has someone ever asked you about your day and you changed up your usual response? I always say “I’m awesome” or “I’m great. How about you?” But there have been times I’ve admitted, “I’m kinda having a rough day.” About half of the time, the other person responds like an automaton, “That̵
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Neo LMS
MARCH 22, 2018
Child identity theft: the hidden threat that is more common than one may think. It is becoming more important than ever to be mindful of how a child’s digital personal information is protected, as children are up to 50 times more likely to fall victim to identity theft over adults. If left undetected, cybercriminals have the potential to commit countless fraudulent acts associated with a child’s most sensitive information.
The CoolCatTeacher
MARCH 22, 2018
Day 69 of 80 Days of Excellence From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The coffee cup steamed in the hand of the mother behind me. As we sat watching the humorous interpretation competition at state literary today, I admit I was a tad jealous. I fingered the warming water bottle in front of me. It was water.
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TeachThought - Learn better.
MARCH 22, 2018
The Characteristics Of A Good School by Terry Heick For professional development around this idea or others you read about on TeachThought, contact us. This post has been updated and republished from a previous version When a society changes, so then must its tools. Definitions of purpose and quality must also be revised continuously. What should […].
eSchool News
MARCH 22, 2018
Using digital media is a surefire way to grab students’ attention, and using everyday topics students encounter in their personal lives is an even better way to engage them in learning. With a wealth of resources online, educators can find content that meets students where they’re comfortable learning, with interactive and engaging presentation. TED-Ed Lessons are among the resources that help students learn while engaging them in the subject matter.
Teacher Tech
MARCH 22, 2018
Add Charts to Google Sites It’s way at the bottom as a list of options, but a pretty darn cool trick! Add a chart to Google Sites. The Answer is Always a Spreadsheet What happens when you click on Charts? It offers you a filter of your spreadsheets. What? YES! Step 1 is to use […]. The post Google Sites: Add Chart appeared first on Teacher Tech.
TeacherCast
MARCH 22, 2018
In this video, Jeff sits down with the team from Microsoft OneNote to learn how easy it is to create and use Templates to keep your classrooms organized. The post Make Your Teaching Life VERY SIMPLE using Microsoft OneNote’s Awesome Templates! | @OneNoteEDU @MicrosoftEDU appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.
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.
eSchool News
MARCH 22, 2018
Getting kids to read is one of the most rewarding and challenging things a teacher can do. Opening the world of adventure and imagination from a book set in a far-off land or even down the street can help students make connections to their lives and to the world. It can make children feel less alone, give them tools to navigate their lives, and even make them think about others.
TeacherCast
MARCH 22, 2018
In this video, Jeff sits down with the team from Microsoft OneNote to learn how to properly tag and search for your OneNote media. For more information, please follow on Twitter @OneNoteEdu or visit online at www.OneNote.com. The post Learn how to use Tags and MetaData with Microsoft OneNote | @MicrosoftEDU @OneNoteEDU appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.
Nick's Picks for Educational Technology
MARCH 22, 2018
How to Scan QR Codes with Google Chrome for iOS If Google Chrome is your preferred browser on your iPad or iPhone, scanning QR codes can be a frustrating experience. Unfortunately you can’t change your default browser in iOS, so any QR codes you scan will open in Safari. Chrome for iOS now has a. Read more. The post How to Scan QR Codes with Google Chrome for iOS appeared first on Nick's Picks For Educational Technology.
TeacherCast
MARCH 22, 2018
In this post, we will walk you through the 7 DEADLY SINS of Podcasting and provide you solid strategies for creating not just a fantastic podcast, but help you grow a loyal listenership to your podcasting channel. The post The 7 DEADLY SINS of Podcasting: Tips and Strategies for the Beginning Podcast Host appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.
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.
SpeechTechie
MARCH 22, 2018
As I have mentioned here and here , coding is a naturalistic language activity in which we can engage students to build a number of skills: following directions, collaborating with peers, and expository language. This can extend to using if/then sentence constructions or explaining how they constructed a program. These activities need not take any programming expertise on your part, or extended amounts of activity time; simple, discrete activities can be conducted using the web-based (Flash in f
My Paperless Classroom
MARCH 22, 2018
Welcome to episode 2 of Beyond the Hour of Code, a podcast to help teachers do great work. In this episode, we take on a couple of the big ideas we need to use code the best way possible for our elementary students. The post What can we Teach Through Coding and Programming Activities? appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.
techlearning
MARCH 22, 2018
Storybird Social storytelling fun; artwork inspires, but limits creative freedom [ A Home for Young Writers Seeking Real Audience ] Pros: A huge collection of curated art provides kid-authors with distinct and inspiring illustrations. Cons: Students can't add their own art to stories, which limits creativity a bit. Bottom Line: For anyone interested in kid-authored storybooks, this is a great resource.
My Paperless Classroom
MARCH 22, 2018
This post was originally created and posted on the website TeacherCast Educational Network. The only place to read this as the original content is [link]. How to Teach Anything Through Code. Welcome to episode 2 of Beyond the Hour of Code, a podcast to help teachers do great work. In this episode, we take on a couple of the big ideas we need to use code the best way possible for our elementary students.
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Marketplace K-12
MARCH 22, 2018
In this week’s dealmaking news, Oslo-based startup Kahoot! closed a $17 million funding round. Also, GameMine, a mobile game publisher, is partnering with a Prague-based childhood learning app company. The post K-12 Dealmaking: Kahoot! Raises $17 Million; GameMine Partners With Learning App Company appeared first on Market Brief.
My Paperless Classroom
MARCH 22, 2018
This post was originally created and posted on the website TeacherCast Educational Network. The only place to read this as the original content is [link]. The school year is kicking off and I am excited to share a terrific series of podcasts with you about teaching with robots. Below is the beginning of the post, be sure to check out the full article on Beyond The Hour of Code.
MindShift
MARCH 22, 2018
If you’ve ever gone down the rabbit hole that is OK Go’s YouTube channel , then you know how insanely cool the band’s music videos are. Sure, OK Go is a rock band. Their songs get on the radio, they’ve played sold-out shows, but the group is far better known for their really complex and elaborate videos. There’s the one (viewed 41 million times) where they’re all dancing on treadmills, jumping back and forth in time to the music.
The Principal of Change
MARCH 22, 2018
I have been paying a lot of attention to the importance of stories in changing school culture. While many people are focused on the idea of “data” changing the culture, the reality is that practice doesn’t change because of numbers. It can inform our practice, but it is unlikely it will inspire us to do something different. When someone feels something, they are more likely to change themselves.
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
MARCH 22, 2018
Welcome to a second post containing 15 more amazing links to use during the NCAA Basket Ball Tournament. First, please take a moment to subscribe to this blog by RSS or email and join me on twitter at mjgormans. You see… we really must learn to put into practice some of the best lessons never taught! Sign up and retweet… the next 15 links will be out soon.
MiddleWeb
MARCH 22, 2018
The wonderful thing about teaching is there's always more to learn. History teacher Michael DiClemente has been looking into reading (which his students do lots of). Peter Afflerbach's Understanding and Using Reading Assessment has him rethinking his classroom practice.
Learning with 'e's
MARCH 22, 2018
It was quite exciting to appear on the front cover of Training Journal this month. I was approached by the editor of the journal after my presentation in London at the Learning Technologies annual conference. When she asked for an interview, I thought the brief video conversation that followed was it, but no - there was more to come. A written interview was next, and then a photoshoot (studio and external shots) with professional photographer Louise Sumner followed, and the result. well, judge f
MiddleWeb
MARCH 22, 2018
Take an alphabetical tour through advocating for your school in this new book from Robert Blackburn, Barbara Blackburn and Ronald Williamson. Former principal Mary Langer Thompson shares the highlights and suggests the book can be most helpful in ed leadership classes.
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.
EdTechTeam
MARCH 22, 2018
Cross-posted from WonderExploreLearn. As I speak with teachers of our youngest students regarding technology integration, I often hear concerns that technological devices will prevent these learners from necessary developmental fine motor activities that cement learning. “Too much screen time takes away from learning!” they argue. Real > Virtual.
My Paperless Classroom
MARCH 22, 2018
How to Teach Anything Through Code. Welcome to episode 2 of Beyond the Hour of Code, a podcast to help teachers do great work. In this episode, we take on a couple of the big ideas we need to use code the best way possible for our elementary students. Code is a Text, and we Teach Through Text. If you have been teaching for a while and you don't have a degree in computer programming, no one expects you to stop what you are doing and go become an expert in code, you are an expert in kids.
Graphite Blog
MARCH 22, 2018
Many kids -- and even adults -- don't fully understand the power of copyright law. As we all know, the internet makes it extremely easy to use other people's work without permission. But access to all this content also gives us incredible opportunities for creation and critical thinking. Helping your students understand the nuances of copyright law, the doctrine of fair use, public domain, and Creative Commons licenses can support their development as critical, creative digital citizens.
My Paperless Classroom
MARCH 22, 2018
The school year is kicking off and I am excited to share a terrific series of podcasts with you about teaching with robots. Below is the beginning of the post, be sure to check out the full article on Beyond The Hour of Code. Lesson Design in Three Dimensions, Learning with Robots. The idea of teaching young children by playing with robots seems both amazing and laughable.
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