A Principal's Reflections
JULY 9, 2014
'This is one of those difficult posts where I honestly am having trouble articulating my thoughts. It is bittersweet, as the time has come for me to make a decision on my future. Today is the day that I formally announce my decision to step down as New Milford High School Principal, a decision that has been most difficult to make. My last day will be September 3.
Educational Technology Guy
JULY 7, 2014
'Google is a very powerful search engine, but the way you search makes a huge difference in your results. The infographic below has some great tips on becoming a Google Search Power User. Check it out and share with your students. Google for Education Resources: [link]. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Feel free to share summaries and links to these articles, but do not copy and repost entire article.
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The Web20Classroom
JULY 10, 2014
'When I was beginning to roll out a Bring Your Own Device initiative in my previous district we spent a great deal of time sitting and talking with teachers. There are many misconceptions and questions that arise when we allow students to use their own technology in the classroom, so I wanted to make sure we addressed those right away so we could focus on the learning and not the classroom management. 10 times out of 10 the question came up, how could they find new and exciting tools, apps and s
Baker's B.Y.O.D.
JULY 5, 2014
'My #ISTE2014 trip with Liz and Kyle Calderwood and Michelle Wendt was supposed to begin in Atlantic City with a flight on Spirit Airlines to Atlanta, Georgia, but after a cancelled flight and an unexpected roadtrip , we eventually reached our destination , 12 hours after our expected arrival time. There are two tech tools that were essential for transforming this ordeal into an adventure: Twitter and Voxer.
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A Principal's Reflections
JULY 5, 2014
'When was the last time you came up with an excuse to get out of doing something that you did not want to do? Chances are it was today or sometime in the not so distant past. Excuses are just a part of human existence. Many times they are just lighthearted attempts to get out of work around the house, cooking, going to the mall, attending a wedding of a friend who you have not seen in years, or walking the dog.
The Innovative Educator
JULY 9, 2014
'Alex Laubscher and mentor Mike King at MoCCA Fest Alex Laubscher is a cartoonist who I met this year when his mother brought him to New York City for MoCCA Fest which is an art festival for illustrators. By the age of 15 Alex developed an extensive network of others who share his love for the zine culture and illustrating. Alex connected and developed relationships with some of the leaders in his field via Instagram.
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Baker's B.Y.O.D.
JULY 9, 2014
'My husband surprised me for my birthday with a very COOL present: the GoPro Hero 3 Black edition camera. I''m very excited to play with it this summer and later throughout the school year and swim season. Keep checking back for new posts on using the GoPro Camera as I learn more tips/tricks. Since I did not get the GoPro remote, I downloaded the GoPro app for my Samsung Galaxy SIII phone which serves as a remote, connecting to the camera''s wifi network.
A Principal's Reflections
JULY 6, 2014
'In my opinion inquiry-based learning is one of the best pedagogical techniques available to teachers. When activities are developed appropriately students are afforded the opportunity to construct new knowledge through exploration, problem solving, developing then answering their own questions, application, and trial & error. This technique typically makes students uncomfortable at first as they have become so conditioned by our traditional culture of education where they would rather be sp
The Innovative Educator
JULY 6, 2014
'Willyn Webb and I contributed to the International Society of Technology Educators (ISTE) Literacy Journal. The journal features innovative ways to enhance learning with technology. Our chapter is called, "The future is in their hands: Using cell phones for literacy learning. Unlike other journals, there is no pay wall to access the journal. It is available free !
The 21st Century Principal
JULY 6, 2014
'As an avid reader, last night, I downloaded Oyster, the subscription book service app to my iPad, just to check it out. There are many times when I read a book, I am not necessarily interested in purchasing a copy, but would still like to read it in e-book format. Some are calling Oyster, the Netflix of e-books, and upon opening the app, I was pleasantly surprised by the number of books available.
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.
mauilibrarian2 in Olinda
JULY 9, 2014
'These 7 comprehensive resources are the crème de la crème of everything #ISTE14, in my opinion. Check them out and see if you agree! 1. Let''s start with the most expansive list. Mahalo (thanks) to +Sue Levine for sharing +Anibal Pacheco ''s astoundingly rich Pinterest board: #ISTE2014: The Experience , with 121 pins of resources and videos. Many of the videos are interviews conducted at ISTE by Anibal himself on different topics.
wwwatanabe
JULY 10, 2014
'One of my favorite conferences is ISTE Unplugged / Hack Education. The schedule of the discussions is decided the day of the conference based on the interests of the participants. What is appealing to me about Hack Education is the small group setting that fosters deep discussions, and the organic nature of the conversations that are completely based on the group''s expertise and ability to ask probing questions.
The Innovative Educator
JULY 5, 2014
'Here’s the roundup of what''s been popular on The Innovative Educator blog. Below you’ll see the top posts along with the number of page views. I hope there''s something that looks of interest to you. If it does, check it out. If you’re inspired use one of those icons below the post to share it with others and/or leave a comment. Entry Pageviews 10 Ways Social Media Can Improve Writing in Your C.
Learning with 'e's
JULY 11, 2014
'This is number 24 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. The last post highlighted issues around the andragogy theory of Malcolm Knowles. In this post, we review the situated learning theory of Jean Lave. As usual, this is a simplified interpretation of the theory, so if you wish to learn more, please read the associated literature.
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.
Cycles of Learning
JULY 5, 2014
'Inspired by Austin Kleon''s Show Your Work and Daedelaus Howell''s Story Lab I have added a new tab to cycelsoflearning.com called Projects: Each month or so I plan to choose three projects that a) I am very passionate about and b) are incomplete, to work on publicly on this site via a linked website or a view only google doc. For the month of July three major projects rise to the top: As always, I plan to start from scratch and revise my AP Chemistry curriculum for the following year.
Kathy Schrock
JULY 8, 2014
'This Asus WL-330NUL Multi-Mode Pocket Router is cool and is a great addition to your traveling toolkit. For $34.55, it can serve a number of purposes and help you out in a pinch! First, if you need a USB Ethernet dongle for a Windows, Mac, or Linux laptop/ultrabook that does not have an Ethernet port, it can be used to become "wired". Since I already carry an Apple USB Ethernet dongle, this now replaces it in my travel bag.
Technology Tidbits
JULY 10, 2014
'Write-On Video is an excellent iPad app for digital storytelling. This is a simple to use app that allows users to upload a video and then annotate, draw, or add pictures/stmaps over it. Best of all, it integrates w/ Evernote and allows users to even create a slideshow or storyboard of their videos, photos, or annotations. This is a great way for educators to Flip a Classroom, create a tutorial, and much much more.
The 21st Century Principal
JULY 5, 2014
'IA Writer offers writers a minimalist environment for composition. As you write, you are not distracted by formats, fonts, and the normal trappings of a word processing program. You basically have a blank screen on which to type your thoughts and words. There''s something interesting about writing in this manner. You aren''t distracted by whether you should use this font or bullets.
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Comfortably 2.0
JULY 9, 2014
'No, I''m not talking about that word. I am talking about the word FEAR. In my four years as a technology coach I have had several teachers use the ''f'' word in conversations with me. "I''m fearful that my students know more about this than I do." "I''m afraid to change things up in my classroom, what I''m doing now has always worked.
Educator Innovator
JULY 8, 2014
This article was originally featured on BoingBoing. We’ve heard a lot of talk these days about open educational resources and online courses and how these platforms can make high-quality learning available for all. The code.org campaign has been touting the potential of online courses to teach kids how to code. Khan Academy has been the darling of the tech industry because of its potential to disrupt existing models of educational content delivery.
Technology Tidbits
JULY 8, 2014
'EDpuzzle the amazingly simple site for Flipping a Classroom/Lesson just released a sleeker new design w/ new tools to make it even easier to create an engaging interactive video. What is EDpuzzle? EDpuzzle is a free learning tool for educators being used in classrooms around the world to take a video and "make it their own" by editing a video, adding narration, and even adding questions/poll/quiz.
IT Bill
JULY 8, 2014
'Originally posted on IT Bill : When creating a course learning module to be delivered online, the right visual elements can make or break the page. A long page of nothing but text, no matter how well laid out, can seem overwhelming to the online learner.
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.
Educational Technology Guy
JULY 10, 2014
'Google+ is Google''s social network. I use it to connect to other educators, IT directors, EdTech personnel, tech companies and edtech groups. It''s easy to use and has more features than other social networks. Here is a great cheat sheet with shortcuts and tips for using Google+. Take a look and try some out. Related: Google Plus - tips for using in education, facts and data infographic Google+ - More Reasons its great for Education Google+ and Google+ Pages - great for educators and schools 1
The Web20Classroom
JULY 9, 2014
'A Periodic Table of Visualization Methods tags: visualization literacy favorite Digital Research Tools tags: tools digital favorite Blogging: Teaching Commenting Skills tags: blogging favorite Educational Leadership:Literacy 2.0:Anywhere Learning tags: ascd literacy favorite Teacher Talent Toolbox | TNTP tags: toolbox leadership favorite Life of an Educator: 10 Steps for Educators New to Twitter. tags: twitter favorite Infographics - Kathy Schrock''s Guide to Everything tags: infographics asses
Technology Tidbits
JULY 7, 2014
'Coursekicker is a new free site for finding and posting educational resources. The site reminds me of a 19 Pencils w/ a more "older/secondary" look. This is a great place for educators to curate resources such as sites, lesson plans, and more. Also, it lets educators upload their own materials and save/bookmark their favorite finds. Best of all, is the nice feature which lets users rate material which shows what''s hot or trending.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
JULY 9, 2014
'The Learning Revolution Weekly Update July 9th, 2014 The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library. - Albert Einstein The Learning Revolution Project highlights our own "conference 2.0" virtual and physical events and those of our over 200 partners in the learning professions. We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional an
Speaker: Amanda Davis, Chief Experience Officer and Liam O'Malley, VP of Association Solutions
The "new normal" is now a little less new, a little more normal. Does that mean your current LMS strategy is in need of a refresh? Is your organization or association leaning into the always-evolving eLearning environment to ensure you have the tools and content to remain relevant through all this change? There are many complex decision-making processes within your learning & development strategy and LMS lifecycle management, including: Selection.
Technology Tidbits
JULY 6, 2014
'Plickers is a new Student Response System that I just found out about from Richard Byrne''s award winning blog. The way this works is students are given a unique QR code, the teacher asks the questions, and the student answers by showing the QR code to the teacher''s smart phone. Simple, easy, and all the educator needs is to download the free mobile app (iOS/Android) to assess students and get instant real-time results in a bar graph.
Technology Tidbits
JULY 9, 2014
'Schoolfy is a new (beta) free site for finding, creating, and sharing lesson plans. The lesson plans can contain any information from the internet, your computer, or mobile device. Best of all are the assessment features which lets teachers create assignments/quizzes and then grade them in real-time. Also, there are lot of features that allow educators to set permissions for public/private viewing and more.
Technology Tidbits
JULY 8, 2014
'Made from History is a excellent site for History/Social Study teachers looking for an abundance of resources for WWI, WWII, Civil Rights, and more. These resources come in the forms of articles, links, timelines, etc and can shared w/ others or even pinned to a board in Pinterest. I highly recommend checking out Made from History by clicking here !!!
Technology Tidbits
JULY 7, 2014
'Blackboard Madness: Math is an excellent free iOS game suitable for all ages. This is a fast paced action packed game that reminds me of the ultra-popular "slicing fruit" games but instead of slicing objects you are using your finger to swipe the correct answers to the Math problems. What makes Blackboard Madness so great, are combos that a player can rack up as well as unlock achievements and bonus levels.
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