Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
Labor Day is annually held on the first Monday of September (this year, September 2nd). It was originally organized to celebrate various labor associations’ strengths of and contributions to the United States economy. It is largely a day of rest in modern times. Many people mark Labor Day as the end of the summer season and a last chance to make trips or hold outdoor events.
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
Kristin Leong is the definition of a multi-faceted educator. She’s held a variety of roles in which she “educated” her audiences—from her stint as a middle school humanities teacher, to her days as Town Hall Seattle’s Community Programs Curator and Residency Program Lead, to her work as the founder of a storytelling project that aims to close the cultural gaps that often separate students and teachers.
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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
Looking for some good iPad apps to use with young learners? The updated chart below has you covered. We spent sometime going through iTunes App store collections for preschool and kindergarten and.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
While parts of the education system have incorporated tailored methods to keep students engaged, mathematics is often still taught in traditional, non-differentiated ways. For example, many math lessons focus on teaching the one correct path to reach the one right answer to a problem. Memorizing formulas and drilling in the “proper” approach through repetition too often take precedence over conceptual understanding and experiencing multiple strategies, both of which are important according to re
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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.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
One of our favourite resources for student interactives is ReadWriteThink. It provides a wide variety of educational materials to help teachers make the best of technology in their teaching and to.
The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
Hip-hop is approaching 50, and in its middle age it now permeates every facet of popular culture. Jimmy Fallon does rap history tributes with Justin Timberlake on The Tonight Show. Kellogg’s iconic honey bee dances to Nelly’s “Ride wit Me” to sell Cheerios, and the musical Hamilton has smashed box-office records by bringing hip-hop to Broadway.
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MiddleWeb
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
Middle graders, especially ELs and newcomers eager to blend in, may not want to involve families at school. Yet partnering with families leads to greater achievement, lower absenteeism, and better behavior. EL expert Valentina Gonzalez shares her favorite strategies.
TeacherCast
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
Welcome to the TeacherCast Educational Network. Are you looking to provide more value to teachers from your Weekly Email Newsletters? Learn how to increase Tech Coach / Teacher Interactions Today! The post The Ultimate Tech Coaches Guide to Weekly Email Newsletters appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network.
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
“Learning Games were created based on educator feedback to supplement classroom, teacher-led instruction,” said Jacob Klein, director of Learning Games at Curriculum Associates.
Hubbli
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
Contrary to popular opinion among most school leaders, private school branding is a total waste of time and money. Here’s my proof. Video Transcript: Jono Landon: 00:00 Hey, folks, this is Jono Landon. I am the CEO and Founder of Hubbli. We are the world’s only completely hands-free enrollment marketing solution designed specifically for private schools just like yours.
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.
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
September 2nd is International Literacy Day. To commemorate the day, help students build positive associations with literacy by taking home a book bag filled with items to encourage literacy interactions with their families.
Prodigy
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
What better way to start the school year than celebrating with National Read a Book Day 2019? It’s the perfect way to get kids excited about the new school year after a fun summer holiday. On September 6th, people everywhere crack open books to read independently, in groups, out loud or quietly. Reading often gets […]. The post National Read a Book Day 2019: Great Reads for Your Class appeared first on Prodigy Math Blog.
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
NAEP research shows that two-thirds of U.S. students still lack reading proficiency and at least one-half of these students lack adequate basic word recognition skills.
Nick's Picks for Educational Technology
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
Communicating with Parents: Let Them Decide I’m ashamed to admit that I don’t always read (or even open) the weekly email newsletters I receive from my daughter’s teachers. I’m not a fan of email and tend to associate it with more things to do. I do however open (and usually read) nearly all text-like messages. Read more. The post ClassTag: Communicating with Parents Has Never Been Easier appeared first on Nick's Picks For Educational Technology.
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.
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
Showbie is an assignment, submission and grading tool for desktop and mobile devices, tuned to flipped and one-to-one computing classrooms.
MindShift
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
This story about social emotional skills was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter. WASHINGTON — It was late May in a conference room at Capital City Public Charter School and Nia Resse, an eighth grader dressed in a business suit, guided her audience through a PowerPoint presentation.
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
“Sphero and littleBits are on a mission to make hands-on learning fun and memorable,” said Paul Berberian, Sphero’s CEO.
The Daring Librarian
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
First day of school activity idea inspired by Cotton Candy Grapes! “It’s so ?? GRAPE to have you here!” First day of school greeting and little surprise grape for my students! We’re going to do a taste test to see if they can figure out the cotton candy grape flavor without being told! I will ask the kids before we start “is anyone allergic to fruit or grapes?
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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
TeacherCast
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
In this post, we will take a look at the Weekly Email Newsletter and how Tech Coaches can use to them effectively to not only communicate with their colleagues but create several weeks of ongoing professional learning for their entire school districts. If you are a Tech Coach and are interested in learning more, please visit www.AskTheTechCoach.com and follow us online @AskTheTechCoach.
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