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How to Teach Students Effective Learning in an Online Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How I teach students to be effective learners in an online classroom. This episode is an audio version of my presentation to students about how to be effective learners in an online classroom. Check out the full video here: Listen to the Audio File Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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How to Manage Student Devices for Remote Learning

Digital Promise

As schools across the country have rapidly shifted to distance learning due to school closures brought about by the coronavirus (COVID-19), students have been sent home with school-issued devices like laptops or tablets so they can continue their learning from home. During this unprecedented time, districts need to have systems in place to manage these devices while students learn remotely for the foreseeable future.

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3 Strategies to Engage Students Remotely with StudySync Using Google Classroom

Catlin Tucker

English teachers using StudySync have a wealth of online resources they can use to keep students learning remotely. For teachers using StudySync in combination with Google Classroom, I’ve described three strategies that educators can use to capitalize on the activities in the StudySync First Read lesson plans to engage students in online discussions, collaborative research projects, and online vocabulary review. #1 Use the StudySync Access Prior Knowledge Activities to Facilitate Online Di

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10 no-internet remote learning activities

Ditch That Textbook

When students don't have reliable access to internet at home, what can they do to keep learning going? Here are 10 no-internet activities. When schools turned to remote learning all across the world, it only further pointed out a stark reality. Not all students have reliable internet access.Some students have devices -- school-provided or otherwise -- […].

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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.

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Coronavirus Chronicles 006 – Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency

Dangerously Irrelevant

I am talking with schools to see how they’re responding in the wake of this global pandemic. I invite you to join me for the Coronavirus Chronicles , a series of 10-minute check-ins with educators all over. Episode 006 is below. Thank you, Jeff Herzberg , for sharing how Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency in Northwest Iowa is adapting to our new challenges and opportunities.

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World Backup Day–Once a Year

Ask a Tech Teacher

March 31st is called World Backup Day. At least once a year, backup your data files to an external drive (like a flash drive). This is one that isn’t connected to your local computer so can’t be compromised if you get a virus. It’s good to always backup data to cloud drives or a different drive on your computer but once a year, do the entire collection of data files to what is called an ‘air gap’ drive–one that is separated from any internet connection.

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Can Teachers Read Books Out Loud Online? Actually, Yes.

Edsurge

The first image many people have of school is a circle of small children, sitting cross-legged, paying attention (or not) to an adult reading a book aloud and showing pictures to the class. Indeed, presidents and sports stars choose exactly this photo op when visiting schools. And teachers across the country reenact the scene daily—or did until a few weeks ago.

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Review: The Samsung Flip 2 Makes Classroom Collaboration Easy

EdTech Magazine

The Flip 2 interactive display, the latest addition to Samsung’s Flip displays, combines the best features of paper flip charts without their inherent drawbacks. The display supports collaboration by allowing students and teachers to sync their personal devices with the Flip 2 for real-time content sharing and control. Can your paper flip chart do that?

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30 Ideas To  Consider When Implementing School Online and Offline During The Coronavirus

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Welcome to a post that has taken be a while to write. As the Coronavirus has changed the landscape of education, I have become more and more aware of inequity and the digital divide. This is the reason for my title including the words Online and Offline. Over seven years ago I worked with our District Technology Director and Superintendent to create a 1:1 e-learning program that would be used to make up snow days.

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Academic, Social Boosts Show Esports Are More Than Just Games

EdTech Magazine

For one student at Buckeye Central High School in New Washington, Ohio, joining the esports team has sometimes led to more hours spent on math and English homework — and less time playing video games. “He’s our best player, and he has always struggled with his grades,” says Tammy Studer, technology supervisor for Buckeye Central Local School District.

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Reimagining Chickering & Gamson's Principles Post-Pandemic: Technology's Central Role in Modern Edu

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.

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10 image creation tools for students

Ditch That Textbook

Our brains love images. They let students really show what they know. Here are 10 tools students can use to create images. Images are an integral part of our lives.Babies interpret the world in images, not through text, through vision.Children love picture books.We watch videos and read publications that are visually rich.In short, our brains […].

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VR Gives Students New Ways to Learn

EdTech Magazine

Teachers are putting their students at the center of their lessons, giving them close-up looks at faraway planets and long-ago battles — all with virtual reality. It’s a trend Kristen Powell, an assistive technology trainer and consultant with the education agency Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) in Pennsylvania, noticed a couple of years ago at schools served by the regional education agency.

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‘He Had No Pants on.’ 10 Awkward, Human Moments in the Move to Online Learning

Edsurge

Let’s just cut to the chase—2020 has been an extremely tough year thus far. And we’re only a quarter of the way through. With the swift shift to remote learning, educators and education entrepreneurs alike are quickly learning that trying to replicate what happens in classrooms on an online conference call comes with a lot of ups and downs. It’s not at all an easy shift to make overnight, particularly for those who aren’t used to sitting on a computer recording or listening to lectures.

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Academic, Social Boosts Show Esports Are More Than Just Games

EdTech Magazine

For one student at Buckeye Central High School in New Washington, Ohio, joining the esports team has sometimes led to more hours spent on math and English homework — and less time playing video games. “He’s our best player, and he has always struggled with his grades,” says Tammy Studer, technology supervisor for Buckeye Central Local School District.

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Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools

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

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6 Coding Games to Learn Java Online

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Learning software development doesn’t seem much fun - you need to learn theoretical concepts, spend multiple hours in the code editor solving practice problems, face errors and look where you went.

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Dream Big: Creating a New World of STEM

EdTech Magazine

In Illinois’ Woodstock Community Unit School District 200, administrators use collaborative technology to create an immersive experience that unites students and the community in learning and dreaming about science, technology, engineering and math.

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Android Video Editing Apps for Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Upon the request of several of our readers here in EdTech and mLearning, we went ahead and curated for you the collection below. These are some of the most popular Android apps for creating and.

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The State of Ransomware in K–12

EdTech Magazine

In the past four years, there have been more than 700 million cybersecurity-related incidents that have disrupted school operations, according to the K–12 Cyber Incident Map. That number will continue to grow as school districts become increasingly data-rich, yet still fall victim to ransomware attacks and hacking campaigns. In this recorded webinar, CDW Principal Field Solution Architect Mikela Lea gives an overview of what ransomware is in the K–12 field and how schools can protect themselves

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Enhancing HyFlex Education through the PowerTeaching Framework

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.

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OPINION: Coronavirus crisis spotlights the inequities in college financial aid

The Hechinger Report

“I am a full-time college student. I focus hard on my education and make Honor Roll every semester. But since Covid-19 occurred, both of my part-time jobs have shut down. I owe my landlord $440 in rent, along with $100 for car insurance. I have no money, not even for food or gas.”. That email is the 212th that I’ve received since U.S. colleges and universities began shutting down due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Academic, Social Boosts Show Esports Are More Than Just Games

EdTech Magazine

For one student at Buckeye Central High School in New Washington, Ohio, joining the esports team has sometimes led to more hours spent on math and English homework — and less time playing video games. “He’s our best player, and he has always struggled with his grades,” says Tammy Studer, technology supervisor for Buckeye Central Local School District.

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Passion Over Perfection

Kyle Pace

This first week(s) of remote teaching and learning has been quite an adventure for schools everywhere. I have said more than once that this feels a bit like we’re building the plane as we fly it. To say that things are fluid is an understatement. Teachers were already known for their flexibility before, but now more than ever teachers win “World Champion of Flexibility” with all of the adjustments and quick learning they’ve had to take on.

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The State of Ransomware in K–12

EdTech Magazine

In the past four years, there have been more than 700 million cybersecurity-related incidents that have disrupted school operations, according to the K–12 Cyber Incident Map. That number will continue to grow as school districts become increasingly data-rich, yet still fall victim to ransomware attacks and hacking campaigns. In this recorded webinar, CDW Principal Field Solution Architect Mikela Lea gives an overview of what ransomware is in the K–12 field and how schools can protect themselves

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The Battle of the Authoring Tools: A 10-Point Comparison for Picking the Right One

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.

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8 Ways to Use Technology to Engage Students in Distance Learning

TeacherCast

With covid-19 upending all aspects of society, across the world, schools are just one of many settings thrown out of their routine. For educators and students, this presents many challenges. Fortunately, technology has advanced enough in the past decade to offer some promise of effective learning in the distance setting. . Like everything else, technology can be used for better or for worse.

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Dream Big: Creating a New World of STEM

EdTech Magazine

In Illinois’ Woodstock Community Unit School District 200, administrators use collaborative technology to create an immersive experience that unites students and the community in learning and dreaming about science, technology, engineering and math.

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3 considerations for remote learning

eSchool News

Learning is more than the exposure to facts and the acquisition of knowledge. Schools provide a host of academic opportunities that are built into the DNA of their existence. Switching to remote teaching and learning is a dramatic change from ‘business as usual’ for institutions that have provided a consistent experience for generations. However, recent events have shown us that much like fire, tornado and safety drills, schools must also now plan for instruction to continue when students (and s

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Best Practices for Ensuring Data Privacy in a Remote Learning Environment

EdTech Magazine

Today, many school districts are considering or preparing for long-term remote learning in the face of a pandemic. Part of that preparation should involve solutions to protecting student data. . In this video, Eileen Belastock, director of academic technology at Mount Greylock (Mass.) Regional School District, shares tips for maintaining student data privacy as staff and students access software platforms and other digital tools from locations outside the district's networks.

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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the EdTech Industry: Assessing the Influence

AI-powered tools like virtual assistants and chatbots provide instant guidance and support, while data analytics offer valuable insights for educators and administrators.

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Using Flipgrid & Edmodo with Google Classroom

MiddleWeb

As many of us find ourselves thrust into the realm of distance learning, PA TOY Marilyn Pryle outlines how she uses two online platforms, Edmodo and Flipgrid, for intellectual and social/emotional learning, since any tool is only as effective as how it is put to use.

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How IT Leaders Manage Cybersecurity with Remote Learning

EdTech Magazine

School districts must keep cybersecurity a priority, especially when they're forced to quickly move instruction online. Bad actors can take advantage of moments when IT staff are strained with creating backup e-learning plans and managing them in times of adversity, such as the COVID-19 outbreak. In this video, Joe Phillips, director of technology at Kansas City (Mo.

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Explore ideas in Edtech blogs

SpeechTechie

SLPs and special educators may not think to look to the world of general edtech in finding resources in general, or currently for telepractice. However, what edtech or instructional technology has to offer in addition to models and methodology , is spaces or tools and contexts for learning activities. So check out: Ditch that Textbook : many ideas here, perhaps start with this repository of editable Google Drawings graphic organizers (you bring the context- a book, movie, website) Also check out

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Hard Lessons of Ransomware Attacks Inform Tech Strategies

EdTech Magazine

In September, the staff members of Rockford Public Schools ’ technology department faced their worst IT nightmare: A ransomware attack was spreading across the data center and encrypting servers. The Illinois district’s IT infrastructure is designed to text IT staff when a server disconnects. On a Thursday night, Executive Director of Technology Jason Barthel and his team were bombarded by a barrage of texts.

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LIVE DEMO: Using PowerPoint to Create Compelling Presentations for Virtual Training

Speaker: Richard Goring, Director at BrightCarbon

Have you ever caught an employee sleeping during training? Compelling content is paramount, but trying to do so with the same tools you've always used is complicated, right? Wrong! Powerpoint has excellent features that, with a bit of creativity, can help you improve your presentations and keep your people engaged without going over budget. By utilizing newer components that enable interactive sequences, navigable content to respond to your audience, and pop quizzes for informal knowledge checks