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APRIL 27, 2018

3 Tips for 3D Printing Success. jena.passut_7651. Fri, 04/27/2018 - 08:24. Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) spaces are popping up in schools all over the U.S., and 3D printing plays a big part. Across all industries, 3D-printing spending is projected to reach $20 billion in 2021 , an IDC report found. “3D printing solutions have moved well beyond prototyping, to become prevalent within and across multiple industries,” says Marianne D’Aquila , research manager for customer insight

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 27, 2018

Eric Curts on episode 300 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Eric Curts gives us five ways to use Google apps, extensions and tools to celebrate Poetry Month. From blackout poetry to rhymefinding extensions, learn about some tools you can use all year long in your language arts classes.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 27, 2018

Cisco Networking Academy Provides New Skills to Narrow the Talent Gap. jena.passut_7651. Fri, 04/27/2018 - 10:43. Content Subtype. Article. CDW Activity ID. MKT14P517. CDW VV2 Strategy. Core. CDW Segment. K-12. Original or Curated. Original. Customer Focused. False. Buying Cycle. Awareness. Content Length. 500-1000 words. Apr. 27. 2018. by Erika Gimbel.

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Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2018

We don't know what jobs today’s children are going to have when they become adults, but we do know that technology is going to play a major role in whatever jobs exist. According to research conducted by Dr. Marina Umaschi Bers at Tufts University, coding is fast becoming a form of literacy that students will need to understand and use, similar to reading and writing in English.

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APRIL 27, 2018

What Is The Purpose Of School? by Terry Heick ed note: this post has been updated from previous publishing The idea of ‘work’ is present in most modern educational discussion almost entirely under the terms ‘career readiness.’ This itself is an interesting failure, as it implies that the purpose of schooling is to prepare a […].

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Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2018

This article is part of a series on innovative teaching methods in higher education. Check back for more stories in the coming weeks. Like many of her peers, Ann Wai-Yee Kwong struggled in statistics while working towards a bachelor's degree in psychology at UC Berkeley. But because she is legally blind, she had an added challenge of not being able to see the diagrams and notes projected in the lecture hall or assigned for homework.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

APRIL 27, 2018

In today’s post we curated for you this list of some practical Google Sheets templates you can use to design different types of spreadsheets. More specifically, we included templates for.read more.

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Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2018

As teacher walkouts continue across the U.S. over low salaries, one edtech startup, VIPKID, is trying to get teachers to supplement their income by virtually tutoring students in China. The Beijing-based company may soon receive a funding boost to further those efforts and grow its tutoring platform. VIPKID is reportedly finalizing a deal to raise about $500 million, unnamed sources close to the deal tell Bloomberg.

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ProfHacker

APRIL 27, 2018

April’s almost done, y’all. I know this is the busiest time of the academic year, for good reasons and bad, but I hope that everyone’s able to find a few minutes to recover a little bit this weekend as the chaos builds. The #PurpleSyllabus , hosted at the U of Minnesota Libraries, is a thing of wonder. A new-to-me site that’s really great is Ravynn Stringfield’s Black Girl Does Grad School , which is almost exactly what it says on the tin: a set of posts describing,

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Gaggle Speaks

APRIL 27, 2018

We’ve written before about how cyberbullying can be more insidious than physical bullying because it follows kids home. Educators and parents should also be aware that online bullies are significantly more likely to target girls than boys. According to the Cyberbullying Research Center , 36.7% of adolescent girls have experienced cyberbullying in their lifetimes, as compared to 30.5% of boys.

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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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ProfHacker

APRIL 27, 2018

As a website, ProfHacker is very much of the smartphone age. (Heck, we’ve been around so long that we have posts wrestling with the concept of even trying one.) We’ve reviewed countless apps over the years, and detailed myriad workflows for making the phone a useful part of academic life, rather than just a way to kill time. Things do change, however, and in 2018 much of the discussion about smartphones is increasingly about the ways in which their apps, services, and interfaces are

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Marketplace K-12

APRIL 27, 2018

The best practice recommendations for ed-tech companies conducting research has been updated since its 2017 release by a leading industry association. The post Research Guidance for Ed-Tech Industry Updated on Usage, Other Criteria for ESSA Evidence Levels appeared first on Market Brief.

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

APRIL 27, 2018

As we near the end of the year, I’m collaborating with Natalie Hicks, one our gifted teachers, to create a project with the entire 3rd grade. In science, 3rd grade studies habitats and human impact on them. Our school is also a “Green School” which offers many opportunities throughout the year for students to explore how we care for our planet.

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The Electric Educator

APRIL 27, 2018

Gmail has been resistant to Google's typical product tinkering and fiddling tendencies. Gmail has remained pretty much the same for the past 6+ years. That doesn't mean Google hasn't been thinking about the future of Gmail. Inbox by Google was a smart way of trying out some new, experimental features without putting long-time Gmail users into a panic.

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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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techlearning

APRIL 27, 2018

Creation in the classroom is essential at every age. All students have stories to tell about their learning, and I’m so excited that the Adobe Spark creation tools are now available for students under 13 years old. From math and science to reading and writing activities, there are lots of ways for students to create a movie, website or graphic that captures and celebrates their learning.

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EdTechTeam

APRIL 27, 2018

Thank you for sharing all the great ideas this week for learners of all ages and subject areas. Now it’s time to enroll your students and use Applied Digital Skills ! Welcome to the Applied Digital Skills Week Day #5 Challenge. (Just tuning in? Read about Applied Digital Skills Week and see past challenges here.). Day #5 Challenge: Use Applied Digital Skills.

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techlearning

APRIL 27, 2018

Kids today. They're addicted to their phones. Distracted. Cyber bullied. Right? Well not quite. Kids today are living in a world more connected than ever before. They are living in a world where they can harness the power of social media for social action and they are doing that in ways many adults could never even imagine. As innovative educators we do our part to help our students become empowered digital citizens, but it's not just our responsibility.

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Hack Education

APRIL 27, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. All this feeds the review I write each December on the stories we are told about the future of education. (National) Education Politics. Via Chalkbeat : “Robotics is bringing Betsy DeVos to Detroit for the first time as education secretary.” (“…She’s unlikely to encounter local students when she’s there.”).

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APRIL 27, 2018

Portland, OR– April 26, 2018 –During Teacher Appreciation Week, May 7 through 11, school administrators are encouraged to nominate a teacher who goes above and beyond to equip their students with digital literacy skills needed for success on online assessments and in college and their future careers. Nominations can includeclassroomteachers, technology specialists, media specialists, and even school librarians that teach digital literacy skills.

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APRIL 27, 2018

AP Exam Prep English Language and Composition Extensive test-prep tool; feedback facilitates independent study [ SAT Prep From the Masters ] Pros: Feedback and explanations are provided for practice questions. Cons: Free-response and essay feedback aren't always substitutes for in-person teacher feedback. Bottom Line: Provides a thorough and effective option for independent study or diagnostic checks.

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APRIL 27, 2018

(Minneapolis, MN) April 27, 2018 – REcharge Labs , the creators of hands-on renewable energy activities, kits and comprehensive teaching training, is hosting its 11th annual Recharge Academy from July 23-27, 2018 at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. The week-long renewable energy academy helps educators interested in renewable energy learn how to incorporate hands-on, engaging lessons into their classrooms.

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