Teacher Reboot Camp
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Motivate students with digital badges. The Mac Arthur Foundation defines a digital badge as “an assessment and credentialing mechanism that is housed and managed online. Badges are designed to make visible and validate learning in both formal and informal settings.” A digital badge looks similar to a Girl Scout or Boy Scout patch.
Ditch That Textbook
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Google Slides isn't just for delivering presentations to an audience. Here are 30 activities that bring interactive learning to students.So often, people think of presentation slides as just that: a visual aid for delivering a presentation in front of an audience. But these slide apps (like Google Slides and PowerPoint in Office 365) really are powerful tools […].
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The CoolCatTeacher
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Aaron Joyner on episode 594 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Education needs to be relevant and exciting to students. The Disney Youth Education program hosted me at the end of this past summer to experience three of their programs first-hand. In today’s podcast, I interview the director of the program Aaron Joyner to talk about the philosophy behind Disney’s education magic.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 19, 2019
This week, I’ll post my updated suggestions for three holiday activities that will get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of teaching that starts after the New Year. Here’s what you’ll get (the links won’t be active until the post goes live ): 11 Ways to Update Your Online Presence. 16 Ways to Speed Up Your Computer. Backup and Image your computer.
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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.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Managing and protecting a busy network primarily for the benefit of inexperienced users, like those in a K–12 school, can be challenging. . The obstacles are compounded by limited IT budgets and staff. Some schools and districts share those IT resources with other facilities in their county or state. And schools are subjected to the same types of cyberattacks that plague businesses and other organizations.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 19, 2019
What does navigating the New York City subway have to do with teaching computer science? More than most teachers might at first suspect. Like coding, analog maps of the subway can be used to teach computational thinking, making the subway system a perfect conduit to teaching computer science ideas without the use of, well, computers. Even better, this kind of “unplugged” approach to teaching computational thinking may be the path that will help us address a looming educational chasm: how to ensu
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 19, 2019
With schools letting out for the holidays, teachers will soon be getting a little well-earned time for themselves. EdSurge visited Alliance Marine - Innovation & Technology 6-12 Complex in Sun Valley, California to ask teachers how they save time throughout the day and what they would do for their students and for themselves if they had just a few extra minutes.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Competitive esports leagues exploded in K–12 schools in recent years. The esports market became a $1 billion industry this year. Colleges dole out more than $17 million in esports scholarships for students. More people watched the 2019 North America League of Legends World Final than the Super Bowl, according to CNBC. . Amid all that growth, another significant trend emerged: More state high school athletic associations are sanctioning esports programs. .
Teacher Tech
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Guest post by Matt Miller of Ditch That Textbook Picture it: School has wound down. You’re on break in December. You finally have some time for yourself — to do the things you haven’t had time for at school. You grab a warm mug of coffee, tea or hot cocoa. (Or something else … you […]. The post Ditch Summit: A FREE online conference for teachers appeared first on Teacher Tech.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2019
When developing this year’s theme for the annual conference of the Consortium for School Networking , we decided to build the event around changing mindsets. Educational technology is on a fast path of continuous change, but leaders’ mindsets don’t always follow. One key shift is that educational technology leaders need to adopt a more strategic focus instead of a break/fix approach.
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.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Education is complicated. And some of the toughest issues educators face don’t fit neatly into a short article. Sometimes the best insights come by hearing education leaders work through their thoughts or struggle to explain their challenges. That’s why each week we bring you a new interview or audio story on the EdSurge Podcast. Our guests this year included educators and students of many types, including an astronaut , a professional poker player , a wingsuit flying champion and a scholar advi
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Jason Osborne is on a mission to give all students in his district access to high-level sciences, and he’s helping other K–12 districts to do the same. As chief innovation officer of Ector County Independent School District in Texas , Jason Osborne is known for his efforts to increase science literacy and expose K–12 students to high-level sciences, such as bioengineering.
21st Century Educational Technology and Learning
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Did you know that Santa believes in Project Based Learning? It’s true… in fact, I have worked quite hard at finding evidence that supports this conclusion. Upon further reflection, it occurred to me that not only does Santa believe in PBL, he practices many of its positive attributes at his workshop. By now you are thinking… what is this connection?
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Jason Osborne is on a mission to give all students in his district access to high-level sciences, and he’s helping other K–12 districts to do the same. As chief innovation officer of Ector County Independent School District in Texas , Jason Osborne is known for his efforts to increase science literacy and expose K–12 students to high-level sciences, such as bioengineering.
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.
EdTechTeacher
DECEMBER 19, 2019
I’ve had the pleasure of working with a wide variety of people in my 24 years as an educator. As a classroom teacher, I always enjoyed collaborating with other teachers, learning from one another. It warmed my heart to teach a colleague something new, and I loved the support of other teachers as they shared new ideas with me. I think that it was the positive feeling of collaboration that led me to being a coach.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Absenteeism is a huge concern for K–12 schools. Consider this statistic: As many as 8 million students were chronically absent from school during the 2015–2016 school year, up from 7.2 million two years earlier, according to national data released in 2018 by Attendance Works. That means 1 in 7 students missed 15 or more days of school. Of those students, an estimated 1 in 10 kindergarten and first grade students were chronically absent.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 19, 2019
One of the most eye-catching aspects of the recent Varsity Blues admissions scandal was that fake athletic profiles were created for students to help them get into highly-selective colleges through so-called “ side doors.” Now, several companies that sell student-record systems based on blockchain—the technology behind Bitcoin—are pitching their products as a way to prevent that kind of fraudulent record tampering in the future.
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Sign up for the Future of Learning newsletter. Choose as many newsletters as you like. Weekly Update. Future of Learning. Higher Education. Mississippi Learning. Leave this field empty if you're human: How do we know when kids are ready to learn anything? Babies can learn how to use toilets, but most parents don’t introduce the concept until they’re well into toddlerhood.
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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
MIND Research Institute
DECEMBER 19, 2019
I've been a resident of the Lone Star State for over two years now, and I can definitely vouch for the saying: Everything is bigger in Texas! The food, football, insects, hair and arguably, state spirit, are all bigger here. Another "big" for Texas is education, and when I'm looking to get a pulse on what the current trends and landscape are, I turn to social media!
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
DECEMBER 19, 2019
The Internet is an invaluable resource for teachers and students, but it's also one that's filled with risks as well. The education sector is commonly targeted by hackers, both because it has.
Marketplace K-12
DECEMBER 19, 2019
The most widely read stories of the past year focused on fast-growing companies, trends in investment, and strategic advice for education companies. The post The 10 Most Popular EdWeek Market Brief Stories of 2019 appeared first on Market Brief.
The Jose Vilson
DECEMBER 19, 2019
In case you missed the news, the NYC Department of Education adopted a definition of culturally responsive / sustaining education inspired by several parts scholarship, stakeholder voice, and surveys done across the city. The writers included a coalition of parents, students, educators, and other concerned citizens, including yours truly. While the media concentrated on the virulent response to the definition, which was really another anti-Richard Carranza protest, the proponents for the definit
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.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
DECEMBER 19, 2019
In a digitally focused world, education is getting more and more digitized pushing us, teachers and educators, to re-conceptualize what it really means to be a teacher in the 21st century. Whether.
ExcelinEd
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Winter makes its appearance this Saturday, and I am already dreaming of the longer and warmer days of summer that lie ahead. As we all take a break over the next few weeks, I wanted to leave 2019 with some parting thoughts on how states can fix a hidden opportunity gap—summertime learning accounts for low-income students. When it comes to education, it’s no secret that wealthy families have the advantage.
EmergingEdTech
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Okay, so this is clearly not an instructional technology topic, but as CIO and acting CISO at The College of Westchester, I appreciate the importance of making more school administrators and. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
techlearning
DECEMBER 19, 2019
At the Tech & Learning Leadership Summit that took place December 2019, leaders in technology and education shared innovative ideas used to reduce device loss and theft.
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.
The Game Agency
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Educational Game Project Manager. The Game Agency is seeking a talented educational game producer. This individual will focus on one or more projects at a time and ensure that they are moving on time, on quality, and on budget. In addition, this person will: Own projects from start to finish collaborating with designers, artists, and developers to create highly engaging interactive experiences.
MiddleWeb
DECEMBER 19, 2019
In Climbing the Literacy Ladder Beverly Tyner offers a practical book with ready-to-implement ideas for grades PreK-5, including support for upper elementary teachers with early readers. Intermediate literacy coach Pam Hamilton recommends it as a versatile go-to resource.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 19, 2019
[ Editor’s note : This story, originally published on August 4th of this year, was our #9 most popular story of the year. Happy holidays, and thank you for tuning into our 2019 countdown!]. Today’s kindergartners are the class of 2030, and by the time they enter the workforce, it will look vastly different. Occupations will need expertise, creativity, grit, and, most importantly, people who can learn and cultivate new skills.
MiddleWeb
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Socratic Methods in the Classroom offers a bevy of theories behind the practice and templates and tips for educators to prepare to dive into this method to help students demonstrate their knowledge and consider other points of view, writes teacher educator Laurie Bobley.
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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