A Principal's Reflections
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
There is no shortage of leadership advice available to anyone who wants some. A quick Google search of the best lessons or advice in the topic will unveil a treasure trove of tips, strategies, and ideas that can help anyone become a better leader in a classroom, school, district, or organization. In my opinion, the best leadership lessons come from experience.
EdTech4Beginners
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
Computer Science Education week is December 4-10, and the annual ‘Hour of Code’ event will be in full swing. Hour of Code started as a one-hour introduction to computer science; designed to demystify “code”, and to show that anybody can learn the basics – broadening participation in the field of computer science. Have a look at this brilliant website for loads of free activities for your children to do: [link].
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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
Looking for some good websites that provide curated educational documentaries? The collection below features some of our favourite options. These are platforms where you can get access to a plethora.read more.
TeachThought - Learn better.
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
12 Ideas That Will Probably Break Education by Terry Heick As education changes, it depends primarily on internal catalysts for that change. That is, the ‘things’ that change it are on the ‘inside’ of that system itself, most notably data, assessment, PLCs, and running a distant fourth, technology. It’s interesting that technology is among the least […].
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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.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
An alarmingly large majority of U.S. teachers–78 percent–say they feel they haven’t received the training they need to teach with technology in the classroom, according to new research. The study from edtech and coding company SAM Labs , conducted online with independent research firm 72 Point, outlines the opportunities teachers see when it comes to technology in the classroom, as well as some of the biggest challenges the U.S. education system faces related to computer scienc
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
November 27, 2017 Below is a collection of some good educational apps that are free today and only for a limited period of time. Some of the things you can do with these apps include: Convert images.read more.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
Clark Tinker, age 2 in this photo, looks up from playing with his toy truck to listen to his mother ask him a question. Photo: Lillian Mongeau/Hechinger Report. This story is part of a series that looks at what makes the 2-year-old year so critical and what could be done to better support toddlers in America. The series was produced by The Hechinger Report and Columbia Journalism School’s Teacher Project , nonprofit news organizations focused on education coverage, in partnership with Slate
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 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. LearnStorm. What’s It Like?
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
St. Rita’s Catholic School in New Orleans, Monday, Aug. 24, 2015. Photo: Cheryl Gerber for The Hechinger Report. In my first few years in the classroom, it seemed like every time I thought I had figured something out, I soon realized I was mostly wrong. In fact my pattern was this: Step 1: Go to a professional development session that promises to make failure not an option anymore.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
Ed. note : Video of the Week picks are supplied 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 watch the video at Common Sense Education. Video Description: Can your students build empathy skills even while using technology?
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.
MiddleWeb
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
Lauren Brown's eighth grade classes are undergoing a "writing revolution" since she discovered the ideas and strategies of Judith Hochman. Thanks to writing templates and explicit instruction, students are beginning to write more complex answers to history questions.
The Innovative Educator
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
Time off-task. Distractions. These are problems educators new to using technology might face in their classrooms. But used correctly, technology can easily move from a weapon of mass distraction, to a tool of engagement. Experienced and talented #NYCSchoolsTech teachers shared their tried and true strategies and the software selections that work in their classrooms.
Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
Instagram has become one of my favorite places. I’ll admit that I was late to the Instagram craze, but now it is probably my favorite place to be. I love the visuals of classrooms, libraries, bookstores, and books. I get so many ideas for new projects in the library as well as new books to add to the collection. There are numerous bookstagrammers who post pictures and reviews of new and upcoming books.
MiddleWeb
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
How do teachers influence students’ opportunities to connect with themselves as learners on a deep level? Coach and NBCT Elizabeth Stein provides tips to shift away from a behaviorist pedagogy and toward strategies that have students actively seeking knowledge and strengthening skills.
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.
EmergingEdTech
NOVEMBER 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 … we're a little light (I. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
The Principal of Change
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
I love finding new blogs to add to my RSS feed or subscribe by email, and “ Barking Up the Wrong Tree ” has a ton of interesting little pieces on life, leadership, and learning, in a fun way. One of the first posts I read on the blog was “ How To Make Your Life Better By Sending Five Simple Emails.” Here is one of the gems of advice on sending an email to improve your happiness: HAPPINESS.
techlearning
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
In honor of Rosa Parks Day on 12/1, watch an interview with Rosa Parks as she describes her role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Nick's Picks for Educational Technology
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
The Best STEM Toys Under $100 Nick’s Picks for Educational Toys 2017 It’s that time of year when I get to share my favorite educational gadgets, gizmos, and toys. I’m sticking with the format of three different price ranges, but don’t worry this year’s list does not include any repeats from previous years. Just don’t.
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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
techlearning
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
A gold mine of physics learning resources for students and teachers.
The CoolCatTeacher
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
Dyane Smokorowski on episode 195 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Dyane Smokorowski, “Mrs. Smoke” talks about what makes excellent professional development. We talked at NNSTOY about training that inspires and helps teachers change. FlexPath – only at Capella University – lets teachers work at their own pace to earn their MEd in a competency-based learning format.
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
Educare Arizona classmates Nathan Jaramillo, far left, Esteban Cuevas and Melissa Gordillo “read” books during free time in their toddler classroom. Children begin learning basic literacy skills, like which direction to turn the pages, around age 2. Lillian Mongeau/The Hechinger Report Photo: Lillian Mongeau/The Hechinger Report. This story is part of a series that looks at what makes the 2-year-old year so critical and what could be done to better support toddlers in America.
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