Ditch That Textbook
MARCH 8, 2018
Learning how to read and annotate text is an important skill all our students need to truly understand stories, articles, and *GULP* textbooks. This is a skill that can be learned over time. The hard reality of the situation, though, is most college level texts are now distributed in PDF or other digital formats for […].
EdTech Magazine
MARCH 8, 2018
4 Steps to Protect Your Data Center from Disaster. meghan.bogardu…. Thu, 03/08/2018 - 10:11. Whether it is the dead of winter or hurricane season, unexpected and severe weather can spell disaster for school data centers. Thankfully, disaster recovery planning, which combines using technology and other preparatory measures , can help K–12 schools ensure that their data is safe no matter what inclement weather — or other crisis — is thrown at them.
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The CoolCatTeacher
MARCH 8, 2018
Day 58 of 80 Days of Excellence From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Tonight at dinner, my son, John, said if I was going to write about excellence that I had to tell people not to talk so much and to actually do something about the things they’re talking about. Spoken like the true introvert that he is, I think he makes a great point.
Teacher Reboot Camp
MARCH 8, 2018
“And though she be but little, she is fierce.”- William Shakespeare. I am a new mommy of an incredibly curious, brave, and happy 14 month year-old daughter. I wish I could continue to keep her experiencing the world this way. However, I know as a minority woman innovating and trying to make a difference in the world the journey is extremely difficult, often mean, and in some cases dangerous.
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The CoolCatTeacher
MARCH 8, 2018
Jarod Bormann on episode 269 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Teachers need to have say in their own PD, but how do you help teachers become intrinsically motivated to learn? Today, Jarod Bormann, author of Professionally Driven: Empower Every Educator To Redefine PD talks about designing PD that works and interests teachers.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MARCH 8, 2018
A few months ago, I got an email from Nancy Lin. She’s a freelance writer, editor and former tutor, and mother of two teenage daughters. She’d read my articles about preparing for SAT/ACTs and had a story of her own detailing how she helped her children prepare for their ACT. I think you’ll enjoy her experiences! . As spring approaches, my eldest daughter Katherine, now in her junior year, is bracing herself for the upcoming ACT exams, while my youngest, Elizabeth, a sophomore,
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TeachThought - Learn better.
MARCH 8, 2018
Predicting learning outcomes is big business in education, but what is the cost of insisting what a student will understand and when they will understand it? The post Learning Outcomes: The Cost Of Insisting What A Student Will Understand appeared first on TeachThought.
eSchool News
MARCH 8, 2018
According to Steve Jobs, “Everybody in this country should learn to program a computer, because it teaches you how to think.”. We live in a digital age in which computers are everywhere and have become an essential part of our lives. Every student should have access to technology, whether it be computers, smartphones, or tablets because almost everything we do requires some form of programming.
Class Tech Integrate
MARCH 8, 2018
Flipping your classroom, what does that mean? It's setting up your classroom as an asynchronous learning environment. Meaning that you can and will learn outside of the classroom: at anytime, anyplace. A big misconception about the flipped classroom is that it is dependent on the teacher making all of the content in a classroom for students to read and view.
eSchool News
MARCH 8, 2018
For many of the 4.5 million English language learners (ELLs) in elementary and middle school classrooms, learning and understanding the language of mathematics can be a challenge. Supporting ELLs requires a commitment to a shift in practices that involves the entire school and also branches out to the community. Michele Dawson, senior director of instructional technology in Compton Unified School District in Calif., and Kelly Urlacher, senior curriculum designer at DreamBox Learning, had a conve
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
MARCH 8, 2018
Code Has 4 Letters Coding CAN be DOK 4, however coding by itself is not enough information to determine critical thinking levels. Coding is NOT Hard! Kindergartners participate in the hour of code and code Scratch and Sphero robots. I want to break the myth right now that coding is hard and thus by nature […]. The post Code Has 4 Letters But is NOT DOK 4 appeared first on Teacher Tech.
TeacherCast
MARCH 8, 2018
Jeff sits down with Jack West to discuss why Hapara is the perfect tool for any school district wishing to properly and effectively manage their GAfE environment. The post Learn why Hapara is the perfect tool for any school district wishing to properly and effectively manage their GAfE environment. | @hapara_team appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
MARCH 8, 2018
After we have covered STEAM websites to use with your students in class, we are sharing with you this visual we have been working on for the last few days. It features what we think are some of the.read more.
Sell Courses Online
MARCH 8, 2018
The post The Ultimate Teachable Review & Tutorial (Plus a Free Trial) appeared first on Sell Courses Online. Teachable Review Summary Teachable is a cloud-based platform that allows you to create, publish and sell all types of online courses. It is probably the closest you can get to finding a platform which is beginner friendly but at the same time is equipped to help you run a successful online course business.
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
MARCH 8, 2018
Since it started supporting third party applications, Google Classroom witnessed a surge in the integration of external applications. The main goal such an integration is to facilitate students and.read more.
TeachThought - Learn better.
MARCH 8, 2018
Drew Perkins talks with Barbara Condliffe, Research Associate at MDRC, about their recent research review publication “Project-Based Learning: A Promising Approach to Improving Student Outcomes” Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: MDRC Issue Brief Project Based Learning, A Literature Review (PDF) Barbara Condliffe on MDRC @MDRC_News Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get […].
MIND Research Institute
MARCH 8, 2018
Guest blog by: Kali Kopka. When working with personalized learning tools, teachers might be wondering: how do I know where each student is at and what can I do to confirm that they are mastering the concepts? We're excited to share this story and idea from experienced classroom teacher Kali Kopka. When we share and implement great ideas, the work teachers do impacts not only their 30 students, but potentially many more students around the country.
Marketplace K-12
MARCH 8, 2018
A workshop at SXSWedu found educators and technology officers comparing notes about the critical factors that make ed-tech a success or failure in their districts. The post Educators Identify ‘Good Guys/Bad Guys’ in How Schools Use Ed Tech appeared first on Market Brief.
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MiddleWeb
MARCH 8, 2018
Calling on her background as a researcher specializing in authentic math for all students, Ilana Seidel Horn provides detailed explanations of why detached students resist engagement and offers thoughtful responses that teachers in any subject can use, says reviewer Patti Mosko.
My Paperless Classroom
MARCH 8, 2018
I am a big fan of Google Slides because it is such a flexible platform. I can set-up sequential lessons, build spaces for reflection as we as process-based work. When I first heard about creating animations in google slides I had to try it out. The post Learn how Google Slides can Create Awesome Animation Projects! appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.
The Principal of Change
MARCH 8, 2018
Sitting with a group of administrators recently, they were discussing some of the issues facing their school and “attendance” was one of them. As I listened, I tweeted this out to try to clarify my thinking: A subtle difference between “How do we increase student attendance?” and “How do we create an environment where students want to attend school?
MiddleWeb
MARCH 8, 2018
Teacher think alouds should not be spur of the moment but carefully planned events built around specific objectives and your thoughtful analysis of the text in question. Molly Ness's 3-step process will fully prepare you to wow your students, says reviewer Linda Biondi.
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 8, 2018
Eighty percent (80%) of parents say personal email is the most effective way for schools and districts to communicate with them, according to Speak Up data released by Blackboard Inc. and Project Tomorrow in their latest trends report, Trends in community engagement: Text, Twitter, email, call—new expectations for school-to-home communications. The new report analyzes feedback from more than 514,000 K-12 students, parents, educators, and community members who shared their views between October 2
My Paperless Classroom
MARCH 8, 2018
I am a big fan of Google Slides because it is such a flexible platform. I can set-up sequential lessons, build spaces for reflection as we as process-based work. When I first heard about creating animations in google slides I had to try it out. Check out this great video and then give it a shot. You can create classic cell by cell animations in Google slide and use the auto-play slideshow to share them with your audience.
techlearning
MARCH 8, 2018
Sphero Heroes has launched its inaugural Sphero Edu ambassador program , designed to recognize and celebrate the work of pioneer teachers around the world. Applicants were tasked with showcasing their knowledge of Sphero robots and abilities to use the robots to transform teaching and learning in their classrooms and beyond. U.S. based ambassadors: Josh Stumpenhorst: Learning Commons Director - Naperville, IL Nicholas Palczak, Teacher - Boonville, NY Leah Lacrosse, Science Teacher - Huron, OH As
Graphite Blog
MARCH 8, 2018
Field trips are fun diversions from the classroom; they offer a valuable change of scenery for students and new opportunities for learning. But, in spite of this newness, one stubborn issue remains: device distraction. Teachers know that smartphone issues don't just get left behind when students board the bus to head to a local museum. In fact, the excitement of being outside of school can lead to even more distracted phone-checking.
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
MARCH 8, 2018
BOSTON – March 7, 2018 – Mentoring Minds , national publisher of critical thinking–focused resources for K-12, announced on March 5 that Shad Madsen will assume the role of CEO effective immediately. Madsen succeeds current CEO and founder Michael Lujan, who will continue his role as chairman of the board. “Shad is dedicated to Mentoring Minds’ mission of helping all kids become critical thinkers,” said Lujan.
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 8, 2018
The post What does it take to make it to today’s middle class? appeared first on The Hechinger Report.
techlearning
MARCH 8, 2018
Today is International Women’s Day. What better day to celebrate women who are innovating across technology, science, and design? Wired Magazine highlighted women who are doing just that, such as Wang Qi, who transformed the lives of subsistence farmers in her hometown by showing them the benefits of e-commerce, and Kresse Wesling, co-founder, Elvis & Kresse , which tackles the build-up of materials in landfills by finding creative ways to transform waste streams.
SecurEdge
MARCH 8, 2018
You already know that the best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time. But did you ever think of your business’s Wi-Fi network as an elephant?
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