315 Two reasons why teachers don’t automate their work
The Christensen Institute
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
Teachers today stand to benefit from using technology to substitute for some of their work.
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How to Keep Students at the Center of Your Digital Transformation
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
While there’s no exact formula for a seamless digital transformation, certain school districts are providing examples of how to take this on while keeping learners at the center of everything.
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12 Realities That Are Reducing Innovation In Schools
TeachThought - Learn better.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
12 Realities That Are Reducing Innovation In Schools by Terry Heick Ed note: This post has been updated from a 2012 post by the author Innovation is not something that just happens. Or–with the right chemistry–does it? Oftentimes this chemistry is referred to locally in schools as “climate,” but climate is only a small part of […]. The post 12 Realities That Are Reducing Innovation In Schools appeared first on TeachThought.
Thinking about design thinking in education
Neo LMS
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
We may not know what the future has in store, but as teachers we need to prepare students to thrive in it. Our world as we know it today will not be the same in the future, nor will the trends regarding people’s jobs.
Why Smoking Costs Employers More Than They Realize
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The Unexpected Benefit of Differentiation? Student Happiness
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Her voice cracking with emotion, first-grade teacher Candy Mobley recalls the day in 2014 when her school district's one-to-one program launched. Their faces were so happy—it was like Christmas. I could have cried.
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Learning in the Making: The Role of the Educator as a Maker Educator
User Generated Education
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
I have been working with ASCD for the past few years to publish my book, Learning in the Making: How to Plan, Execute, and Assess Powerful Makerspace Lessons. It has finally been released for sale! Below is an except – Chapter 5: The Role of the Educator as a Maker Educator.
How Administrators Can Support Teachers to Embrace New Practices
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Considering the myriad of responsibilities science teachers face , it can be challenging for teachers to let go of traditional teaching practices and embrace putting students in the driver’s seat of their learning.
The NEW Team Habits: Fostering a Culture of Belonging Through Meeting Check-Ins
Education Elements
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
How are you? What is bringing you to this blog post today? What is top of mind for you as you’re reading this? Would you rather have the ability to fly or read minds? Did those questions interest or engage you? Are you now mulling over your current feelings or intentions?
Teacher-Author? Me too! Let’s talk
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
This week, my wonderful efriends and fellow teacher-authors are helping me launch my latest prehistoric fiction novel, The Quest for Home. Driven from her home. Stalked by enemies. Now her closest ally may be a traitor.
5 Costly Inventory Management Mistakes Schools Should Avoid
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10 quick thoughts on mobile phones in schools
Dangerously Irrelevant
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
A few quick thoughts… Most people realize that mobile phones are actually mobile computers. But many schools that claim to be doing everything they can to get technology into the hands of schoolchildren then ban their students from using the computers that they bring in their pockets every day.
Micro-internships: Just a gig or a promising gateway?
The Christensen Institute
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
This month the micro-internship marketplace Parker Dewey launched a new initiative, Gigs for Good , aimed at helping college students from underrepresented populations tap into the platform’s internship opportunities.
Bringing Out the Best in Others
A Principal's Reflections
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
It’s no secret that great cultures bring out the best in people and in turn, this leads to systemwide success. Success is a fickle thing, though.
Girl Power(ed): 5 STEM Activities and Lessons for Girls
Educational Technology Guy
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Girl Power(ed): 5 STEM Activities and Lessons for Girls By Kate Began Empowering girls through STEM activities not only prepares them for a bright future, it’s also a fun way to keep them engaged while they learn.
6 eLearning Trends in Custom eLearning Solutions
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10 ways to use emojis in the classroom
Ditch That Textbook
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Emojis are the modern-day hieroglyphics. In fact, our students are sharing complete thoughts and complete stories in, get this…PICTURES. It’s true! Take a peek at the phone of any tween or teen. They’ve traded words for icons. Something’s drop-to-the-floor funny? ?? will do. Their parents are looking over their shoulders? Insert ??. Emojis can […]. Creativity Guest Blog Teaching creative teaching. using emojis edtech educational technology emojis in the classroom student engagement
Innovators Creating Prosperity: Lifestores Healthcare
The Christensen Institute
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Welcome to our Innovators Creating Prosperity series, spotlighting organizations across the globe that are positively impacting economic development. A World Economic Outlook study showed that there are currently fewer than 25 pharmacies in Nigeria per million people.
Extreme Stress During Childhood Can Hurt Social Learning for Years to Come
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Each year, more than 6 million children in the United States are referred to Child Protective Services for abuse or neglect.
Minute to Win It: Practices for Impacting Teacher Retention Through Consistent Celebration
Education Elements
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
At Education Elements, we believe that sparking learning through creativity, reflection, and play is key to adult learning. So, let’s start here by playing a game. The rules are simple. Read this list of things that real people have done and determine what these actions have in common. Ready?
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How educators can make use of edtech into the classroom
Neo LMS
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
A version of this post was originally published on August 6, 2019 in Education HQ Australia. The success of educators nowadays is based on the interrelation between mastering their subject matter, pedagogy and the technology that supports teaching.
Innovators Worth Watching: Thriving on an upmarket trajectory, part 2
The Christensen Institute
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Welcome to our “Innovators Worth Watching” series, spotlighting interesting and potentially disruptive players across a spectrum of industries.
25 creative ideas for using mobile devices in school
Ditch That Textbook
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
Whether you have iPads, Android tablets or a bring your own device policy for students, mobile devices are a great way to engage our students. And the best part is that these devices encourage our students to get up and moving because they are made for using on the go. So how can we utilize […]. DitchBook Twitter chat Ed Tech Teaching ipads in the classroom mobile devices in the classroom teaching with mobile devices
Don’t tell us we’re inspiring and then keep doing nothing
Dangerously Irrelevant
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
“Please save your praise, we don’t want it. Don’t invite us here to tell us how inspiring we are with doing anything about it. It doesn’t lead to anything.” ” And with that, climate change activist Greta Thunberg sums up so much of how we also treat student input in schools. .
Custom eLearning: What to Consider as an L&D Manager
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A custom eLearning project is an exciting opportunity, but any L&D Manager will also tell you it can be challenging. Inno-versity shares 5 points to consider before kicking off your project. These concepts are critical to addressing the most common pain points which, IF addressed, will ensure success.
Black Teachers as Reparations: My Remarks at the Congressional Black Caucus
The Jose Vilson
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
The Center for American Progress in collaboration with Education Reform Now invited me and a host of other citizens with opinions on education to speak about education and racial equity.
There’s a better solution to America’s immigration crisis
The Christensen Institute
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Almost a quarter of Americans view immigration as the most important problem facing the country, according to a poll conducted this summer. It’s the highest the number has risen since Gallup began running the poll back in 1993.
An educator’s guide to podcasting beyond the classroom
Ditch That Textbook
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Other than AR or VR, podcasting is one of the more recent edtech tools that has made its way into the hands of educators. And like any tool, given the right supports and practices, it can make extraordinary things possible for teachers, students, and their communities. Maybe it’s a capstone project at the end of […]. Ed Tech Guest Blog Templates don't ditch that tech edtech educational technology educators's guide to podcasting podcasting podcasting ebook podcasting in the classroom
It’s Time To Unlearn & Relearn Learning
EdNews Daily
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
This article was originally written and published by Rich Carr of Carr Knowledge. You can read more at Brain-centric Design. Our innate capacity to learn, to think, to create, and adapt endowed us with the evolutionary advantages necessary to become one of the most successful organisms on the planet.
Teachers’ Guide to Plagiarism
This article provides teachers with a step-by-step guide on how to handle plagiarism in the classroom: it examines the definition of the term "plagiarism" and its types with examples, describes common reasons students plagiarize, and provides tips for teachers to detect and prevent plagiarism among students.
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