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For years, educators have been using Google Forms to gather data, assess learning and create fun techy learning experiences. Recently, Google Forms got a facelift, and even more recently, it added some new features. MORE
Volume 3, Issue 2, Number 5. Driving Question: How can debate support the goal of any 21st Century classroom? In 1997, a shy, fearful young student walked into my 10th grade English class with her head down and no eyes on her future. MORE
Contributor: Kristen Trostel Thursday, February 11, 2016 - 11:15am My favorite part about teaching, both online and in traditional brick-and-mortar schools, is the students. They all have such unique stories, with different life experiences, and diverse perspectives on the world. MORE
The web holds a wealth of information – including content that may be inappropriate or dangerous for young audiences. A request for personal details, cheap ticket offers to a sporting event, or suggestion to meet “in person” ? These are all red flags of online culture to watch out for. MORE
Learning has evolved to a point where augmented reality (AR) is a possibility. It’s evolved to a point where the environment adapts to learners needs and as I like to say it the learning process is as interactive and as immersive as ever. What is augmented learning? Augmented learning, by principle, works by providing learners with a whole new dimension of content delivery. MORE
Design Your Classroom for Maximum Learning From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Blended learning happens when you mix the face to face classroom with online learning. While flipped classroom is a form of blended learning, it is not the only one. MORE
Dear Otto is an occasional column where I answer questions I get from readers about teaching tech. If you have a question, please contact me at askatechteacher at gmail dot com and I’ll answer it here. For your privacy, I use only first names. MORE
Every Classroom Matters Episode 215 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Why are we giving kids problems to solve? Why don’t we help them learn to find their own problems? MORE
"While they’re here, we’re the ones that they’re counting on. We’re the ones that provide their reinforcement, the safe place, the continuity. When they go home, they may not have that.” ” - Amy Creeden, principal and Race to the Top lead. MORE
University of Michigan and IBM launch a new project that will in essence replace an advisor’s role with technology: “ Called Project Sapphire , the multiyear partnership combines IBM’s resources with scientists and students at the University of Michigan’s Artificial Intelligence Lab. MORE
‘Digital literacy’ is one of those buzz words floated by experts as being granular to 21st century students. It’s everywhere, on everyone’s tongue, but figuring out what it means can be daunting. MORE
By Eric Sheninger K–12 thought leader Eric Sheninger offers guidance on how to manage an arsenal of digital tools in the classroom. Classroom Leadership Management Online Learning Software MORE
This year, I’ve focused on using the Station Rotation Model to: create smaller learning communities within our larger class. spend more time working in small groups with students. more effectively differentiate instruction. make the most of our limited technology. MORE
Here are some fun Valentine sites to fill those few minutes betwixt and between lessons, projects, bathroom breaks, lunch, and everything else: Dress up the heart. ‘I I love you’ in languages Afrikaans to Zulu. Line up the hearts. Valentine games and puzzles. Valentine Day games and stories. MORE
I recently watched an interview with Sal Khan, founder of the extremely successful ed-tech non-profit Khan Academy, and he touched upon three ideas that should resonate with ed-tech startups. Click the headline to read the full post. Questions? Email websupport@epe.org. MORE
One of the best parts about blogging for me is that my parents read each and every post. My father takes a look at the content only, while my mom is my chief proofreader. During my early years of blogging I always posted each post to my personal Facebook page and emailed my parents a live link. MORE
“It isn’t that they cannot see the solution. It is that they cannot see the problem.” ” – GK Chesterton. Math doesn’t live inside of a book. That is the wrong way to teach math. Math is useful for solving problems, and necessary to figure out the world around us. We can get our students to learn math in engaging ways by making sure each lesson gets to use the math for real-world learning. MORE
Our society thrives on games. They’re everywhere, from our social lives to our work lives to our school lives. People kill time on the bus, in a doctor’s waiting room and even in the bathroom (eww … but true!) playing games on their smartphones and tablets. MORE
This post is sponsored by Samsung. All thoughts and opinions are my own. As I have for the past several years I had the pleasure of gathering with thousands of educators from across Texas and beyond at the annual TCEA conference in Austin. MORE
I have written before about the connections between OER and open practice and why I think open practice should be the goal, not merely the adoption of OER. While I hope and believe that OER can pave the way for open practice, it is not at all obvious that the use of OER is a necessary condition. MORE
Volume 3, Issue 2, Number 6. Driving Question: How can grade-appropriate rubrics foster communication? When it comes time to assess student performances as communicators, teacher adopters of Project-Based-Learning in the MIndQuest21 PBL model, follow McTighe and Wiggen's advice to start at the end. MORE
Want to be part of the edu Twitterverse but unsure where to start or how to fit in? We've collected 100 ways for any educator to start tweeting. These prompts range from big and insightful to specific queries you can throw at other teachers and admins turning to Twitter to exchange ideas. MORE
Put on your cowboy boots, it's about to get personalized in Nashville, TN. After an inspirational tour of personalized learning hotspots in Music City, your friends at Education Elements have put together the ultimate PL day-trip. MORE
Volume 3, Issue 2, Number 4. Driving Question: How do PBL presentations build students' communication skills and college-and-career readiness? In traditional schools, teachers are the main academic voices. In schools that value project-based learning (PBL), students' voices are heard and honed throughout their academic careers and in all subjects. Written and oral communication get their full due even in science and math projects. MORE
Fifty years ago, Albert Einstein warned ‘Imagination is more important than knowledge.’ ’ The ability to solve problems by thinking creatively is more important than knowing how they were solved in the past. MORE
What’s up you tweeting, liking, sharing, and upvoting educators? We’ve always been quite vocal about our love of edu communities on social media. Not only have we learned immensely from these groups, but we’ve found new friends, followers, users, and mentors along the way. MORE
Every Classroom Matters episode 216 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Carla Arena is an accomplished language teacher from Brazil. As an expert on teaching languages, she shares her tips and tricks for engaging learners in the language classroom. MORE
“While they’re here, we’re the ones that they’re counting on. We’re the ones that provide their reinforcement, the safe place, the continuity. When they go home, they may not have that.”. – Amy Creeden, principal and Race to the Top lead. The majority of K-12 students in the U.S. MORE
For those of us who have been around for a while, Digital Learning Day (or DLDay), happening February 17, has special significance. I fall into the “around for a while” category because I had both a TRS-80 and an Apple II. How cool is that? MORE
The CoolCatTeacher
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
Design Your Classroom for Maximum Learning From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Blended learning happens when you mix the face to face classroom with online learning. While flipped classroom is a form of blended learning, it is not the only one.
A Principal's Reflections
FEBRUARY 7, 2016
One of the best parts about blogging for me is that my parents read each and every post. My father takes a look at the content only, while my mom is my chief proofreader. During my early years of blogging I always posted each post to my personal Facebook page and emailed my parents a live link.
Catlin Tucker
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
This year, I’ve focused on using the Station Rotation Model to: create smaller learning communities within our larger class. spend more time working in small groups with students. more effectively differentiate instruction. make the most of our limited technology.
Ditch That Textbook
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
Our society thrives on games. They’re everywhere, from our social lives to our work lives to our school lives. People kill time on the bus, in a doctor’s waiting room and even in the bathroom (eww … but true!) playing games on their smartphones and tablets.
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The CoolCatTeacher
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
Every Classroom Matters Episode 215 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Why are we giving kids problems to solve? Why don’t we help them learn to find their own problems?
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Teacher Reboot Camp
FEBRUARY 7, 2016
“It isn’t that they cannot see the solution. It is that they cannot see the problem.” ” – GK Chesterton. Math doesn’t live inside of a book. That is the wrong way to teach math. Math is useful for solving problems, and necessary to figure out the world around us. We can get our students to learn math in engaging ways by making sure each lesson gets to use the math for real-world learning.
Ditch That Textbook
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
For years, educators have been using Google Forms to gather data, assess learning and create fun techy learning experiences. Recently, Google Forms got a facelift, and even more recently, it added some new features.
The CoolCatTeacher
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
Every Classroom Matters episode 216 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Carla Arena is an accomplished language teacher from Brazil. As an expert on teaching languages, she shares her tips and tricks for engaging learners in the language classroom.
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Fifty years ago, Albert Einstein warned ‘Imagination is more important than knowledge.’ ’ The ability to solve problems by thinking creatively is more important than knowing how they were solved in the past.
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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.
Ed Tech from the Ground Up
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
I recently watched an interview with Sal Khan, founder of the extremely successful ed-tech non-profit Khan Academy, and he touched upon three ideas that should resonate with ed-tech startups. Click the headline to read the full post. Questions? Email websupport@epe.org.
The Web20Classroom
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
This post is sponsored by Samsung. All thoughts and opinions are my own. As I have for the past several years I had the pleasure of gathering with thousands of educators from across Texas and beyond at the annual TCEA conference in Austin.
EdTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 9, 2016
By Eric Sheninger K–12 thought leader Eric Sheninger offers guidance on how to manage an arsenal of digital tools in the classroom. Classroom Leadership Management Online Learning Software
Battelle for Kids
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 2, Number 6. Driving Question: How can grade-appropriate rubrics foster communication? When it comes time to assess student performances as communicators, teacher adopters of Project-Based-Learning in the MIndQuest21 PBL model, follow McTighe and Wiggen's advice to start at the end.
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Digital Promise
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
"While they’re here, we’re the ones that they’re counting on. We’re the ones that provide their reinforcement, the safe place, the continuity. When they go home, they may not have that.” ” - Amy Creeden, principal and Race to the Top lead.
FuelEd
FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Contributor: Kristen Trostel Thursday, February 11, 2016 - 11:15am My favorite part about teaching, both online and in traditional brick-and-mortar schools, is the students. They all have such unique stories, with different life experiences, and diverse perspectives on the world.
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
Here are some fun Valentine sites to fill those few minutes betwixt and between lessons, projects, bathroom breaks, lunch, and everything else: Dress up the heart. ‘I I love you’ in languages Afrikaans to Zulu. Line up the hearts. Valentine games and puzzles. Valentine Day games and stories.
Securly
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
The web holds a wealth of information – including content that may be inappropriate or dangerous for young audiences. A request for personal details, cheap ticket offers to a sporting event, or suggestion to meet “in person” ? These are all red flags of online culture to watch out for.
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Digital Promise
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
“While they’re here, we’re the ones that they’re counting on. We’re the ones that provide their reinforcement, the safe place, the continuity. When they go home, they may not have that.”. – Amy Creeden, principal and Race to the Top lead. The majority of K-12 students in the U.S.
Chalkup
FEBRUARY 9, 2016
Want to be part of the edu Twitterverse but unsure where to start or how to fit in? We've collected 100 ways for any educator to start tweeting. These prompts range from big and insightful to specific queries you can throw at other teachers and admins turning to Twitter to exchange ideas.
Voyager Sopris Learning
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
For those of us who have been around for a while, Digital Learning Day (or DLDay), happening February 17, has special significance. I fall into the “around for a while” category because I had both a TRS-80 and an Apple II. How cool is that?
Battelle for Kids
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 2, Number 5. Driving Question: How can debate support the goal of any 21st Century classroom? In 1997, a shy, fearful young student walked into my 10th grade English class with her head down and no eyes on her future.
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Fidelis Education
FEBRUARY 9, 2016
University of Michigan and IBM launch a new project that will in essence replace an advisor’s role with technology: “ Called Project Sapphire , the multiyear partnership combines IBM’s resources with scientists and students at the University of Michigan’s Artificial Intelligence Lab.
Chalkup
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
What’s up you tweeting, liking, sharing, and upvoting educators? We’ve always been quite vocal about our love of edu communities on social media. Not only have we learned immensely from these groups, but we’ve found new friends, followers, users, and mentors along the way.
Neo LMS
FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Learning has evolved to a point where augmented reality (AR) is a possibility. It’s evolved to a point where the environment adapts to learners needs and as I like to say it the learning process is as interactive and as immersive as ever. What is augmented learning? Augmented learning, by principle, works by providing learners with a whole new dimension of content delivery.
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 9, 2016
Dear Otto is an occasional column where I answer questions I get from readers about teaching tech. If you have a question, please contact me at askatechteacher at gmail dot com and I’ll answer it here. For your privacy, I use only first names.
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K12 Open Ed
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
I have written before about the connections between OER and open practice and why I think open practice should be the goal, not merely the adoption of OER. While I hope and believe that OER can pave the way for open practice, it is not at all obvious that the use of OER is a necessary condition.
Education Elements
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
Put on your cowboy boots, it's about to get personalized in Nashville, TN. After an inspirational tour of personalized learning hotspots in Music City, your friends at Education Elements have put together the ultimate PL day-trip.
Battelle for Kids
FEBRUARY 7, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 2, Number 4. Driving Question: How do PBL presentations build students' communication skills and college-and-career readiness? In traditional schools, teachers are the main academic voices. In schools that value project-based learning (PBL), students' voices are heard and honed throughout their academic careers and in all subjects. Written and oral communication get their full due even in science and math projects.
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