A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

In a previous post I discussed in detail strategies to help ensure the effective use of technology to improve learning outcomes. You don’t have to be a fan of technology, but you do need to understand that it’s a catalyst for some exciting pedagogical changes. The purposeful use of technology can innovate assessment, transform time frames around learning, increase collaboration, enable learning about information and research thanks to unprecedented access, and provide a level of student ownershi

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User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

As a preface to this post, my belief is that deep learning does not occur through sit and get. Deep learning occurs through experiential, authentic, interactive, collaborative instructional processes. If deep learning is desired for teacher professional development, then it should reflect best practices for teaching and learning. Professional learning must focus on creating safe and productive spaces for teachers to begin planning and experimenting with the concepts that have been shared.

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My Paperless Classroom

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

It’s easy to find infographics on any topic with a simple Google search. Do you know what would make you an even cooler teacher? Your own infographics! The post How to Create Awesome Infographics for Your Students appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

As any educator will no doubt agree, stepping outside of the traditional classroom box can lead to innovations that result in extraordinary experiences. And sometimes, as Arizona’s Yuma Elementary School District One discovered, those innovations are already sitting in the classroom, waiting to be discovered. The technology-rich district has always put an emphasis on ensuring students have access to devices even before it rolled out a personalized one-to-one initiative.

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Teacher Tech

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Google Classroom: Extend the Due Date for Some Students We have all been in the situation where a student has a legitimate reason for needing to turn in an assignment after the due date. The problem is that Google Classroom is unforgiving with the “Late” flag. This really stresses students out. “But Keeler, you said […]. The post Google Classroom: Extend the Due Date for Some appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

One of the most common problems teachers face when integrating technology is keeping kids focused and accountable. It can be really challenging to get kids to listen to directions once they’re on their devices, and hard to make sure they’re focused on the assignment when there’s so many other things they can be doing online. So, let’s look at some ways to be pro-active and set kids up for success.

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My Paperless Classroom

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Choosing a career path has never been an easy task, especially now with so many new options available in a constantly changing job environment. The post 5 Job Fields High Schoolers Need to Know About by @Sarah_Daren appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

February , 2017 Portfoliogen.com is a great tool for teachers and student-teachers allowing them to create a customized portfolio website. Members get their own URL where they can organize all of.read more.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

[Ed. note : Common Sense Education’s Edtech Eleven is chosen by Common Sense Education every month and helps educators find the best edtech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly. ]. Things move fast in the edtech world, and we hear all the time from teachers how hard it can be to keep up.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

February 26, 2017 This week's apps gone free selection features 7 interesting iPad apps you may want to try out. Four of these apps (Sea of Squares, Zenge, Quell+, and Coloring Animal Zoo) are puzzle.read more.

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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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MindShift

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Lessons learned from over 10 years of sustaining a school model that goes against the grain of traditional education. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!

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The Innovative Educator

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Watch out standardized testing. ePortfolios are making a comeback. Finally! Want to join the fun where students get to show what they know with authentic work highlighting their best pieces at certain points in time? Great! This roundup will help you get started. 1) Choose a platform First you need to check out what resources are available for ePortfolios.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Ed. note : App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education , which helps educators find the best ed-tech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly. Click here to read the full app review. inspirED. What’s It Like?

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MiddleWeb

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Math teacher Michelle Russell is rethinking her open-use policy toward calculators in her classroom. Is ready access hindering students' grasp of the fundamentals? She's decided to be more intentional about timing and helping her students recognize reasonable answers.

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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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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Teachers participate in a Common Core training session in Kingsport, Tenn. Educators can learn a valuable lesson from American wheat farmers’ progress in the past 125 years. A farmer in 1890 would invest approximately 40 hours of effort to produce 100 bushels of wheat. Using the methods and the technology of today, it would take a farmer only three hours of effort to produce the same amount of wheat.

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EmergingEdTech

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Inspiring, informative, useful, or just plain fun tweets posted on Twitter over this past week … collected here to share with our blog readers. This week in the wrap … John Spencer asks. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

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MiddleWeb

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Traditional conferencing isn't a good fit for Amber Chandler's project-based classroom. She uses a version of "unconferencing" that provides flexible student support, with help available from both teacher and classmates. A detailed example explains the process.

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Our 2nd graders have been working on an interdisciplinary project since the beginning of January. The Barrow Peace Prize has become one of our favorite projects each year in 2nd grade. Students select 1 of 6 people from history to research through online & print resources such as Capstone’s Pebble Go, write a persuasive piece about why that person represents various character traits, create art to accompany their writing, and record their work using Flipgrid.

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The Principal of Change

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Someone who was reading “ The Innovator’s Mindset “, approached me and talked about the impact it had on their teaching and learning. I was honoured by their kind words, but this statement that she made has stuck in my head: “The more innovative I have become, the less classroom management I have to deal with.” Simple yet mind blowing.

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Tech Helpful

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Last Thursday Chattanooga Christian Lower School opened our doors for observations of technology integration. We had both local and regional educators come and visit our school for the day. Our teachers didn't do anything they don't do every single day, we just opened the doors to allow others to see it. We had 12-15 different educators visiting from 5 different school systems.

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Reflections

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

I was once thanked for being "human". Until a recent family vacation, perhaps, I didn't understand what a compliment that was. Over the course of five days, my only role was traveler. I wasn't a school administrator, a former teacher or even a connected educator. Nearly no one I interacted with knew much more about me than what my boarding pass or reservation might list.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

President Donald Trump listens as Education Secretary Betsy DeVos speaks during a meeting with parents and teachers in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. Photo: Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images. “When we had segregated schools and when we had a time when, you know, girls weren’t allowed to have the same kind of sports teams [these were] important inflection points for the federal government to get involved,” the new Secretary of

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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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