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I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Some are edited and/or written by members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Others, by tech teachers who work with the same publisher I do. MORE
I believe in the importance of participating in ongoing and continuous reflective practice as an educator. This is my reflection on my Cardboard Challenges Maker Education Camp that was taught to twelve 5 to 10 year old learners for five days, 2.5 hours each morning. MORE
In this post, I share an excerpt from a recent interview with Chris Walter, a blended-learning math and science teacher at Innovations Early College High School in the Salt Lake City School District in Utah. MORE
In public radio they call it “sustaining gifts.” Donors agree to have a certain amount deducted from their credit card each month. They are “renewing” their public radio membership. When I worked as a public radio reporter, I often had to pitch this option on-air to listeners. MORE
A recent U.S. News & World Report article by Andy Rotherham made a bold claim: school districts do too much. MORE
“Learners are usually the missing piece of the process” when developing education technology, says software developer Jamie Hollier, Co-CEO of Anneal, Inc. When developers and adult learning program administrators partner to create ed-tech products, however, learners become the central focus. MORE
Collaboration, Commenting, and a Global Audience From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Learning writing can be exciting! Kids can love writing. Now, students can easily join writing communities. MORE
“Since we cannot experience everything, other people’s experiences, and hence other people, become the surrogate for knowledge. ‘I I store my knowledge in my friends’ is an axiom for collecting knowledge through collecting people (undated).” ” – Karen Stephenson. MORE
Math teachers: This is for you. Here are some great suggestions from efriend and math afficionado, Matt Kim: Before I was ever a high school math teacher, I was always a hardcore technophile. MORE
As teachers get more creative about differentiating for student needs, we’re turning to tools that use other approaches than writing a report or creating a class play. One I hear more and more about is podcasts. MORE
Make no mistake about it; the job of any type of educator is tough these days. It is a rewarding profession in that we have the opportunity to make a positive difference each day, but for all our efforts, thanks and appreciation are tough to come by at times. MORE
The back-to-school rush is fast approaching, and we have just the tool to ease IT admins and school administrators back into the swing of things… Meet Dr. House , our new tool that allows customers to certify that their networks are up and running correctly. MORE
Robyn Shulman. I was honored to chat with Karl Mehta, the founder and CEO of EdCast Inc. Thousands of new education technology platforms have emerged in the past decade. As education technology continues to grow, it is important to identify services with purpose and meaning. MORE
When you move schools your email account is often deactivated shortly after you leave. What happens to all those emails with useful information, contacts and resources that you will need in your next role? They more than likely get deleted. This is when you need Grad Gopher. MORE
Everyone agrees more information is helpful when it comes to choosing the right ed-tech products to support student learning. But is it worth the extra time and effort for schools and product developers to go beyond an informal product pilot and adopt a more rigorous approach to collecting data? For ed-tech pilot participants in the Pittsburgh area, the answer is a resounding “yes.”. MORE
Gamification is applying typical elements of video games, such as levels and experience points, into other areas of life. Video games can be effective learning devices, assisting understudies, and enhancing the learning environment. MORE
This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The pond is alive with birdsong and duck sounds. You can wade into the water and measure its temperature and quality. You can track fish populations and observe microscopic life. About the only thing you can’t do in EcoMUVE — a virtual world where ecosystem science comes to life — is feel the mud between your toes. And there’s no need to worry about ticks.). MORE
Volume 3, Issue 6, Number 9. Driving Question: How do teachers in an early childhood exemplar school foster global understanding? Global learning is concerned with exploring the interconnections between people and places around the world. It asks us to observe the similarities and differences that exist around our world today and relate these to our lives. It goes to the heart of what education is supposed to achieve. MORE
Prepare for Back to School From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Prepare for back to school by getting the supplies (and the rewards) to help you and your classroom succeed. MORE
One of my good friends, Bob, runs a small manufacturing company in Massachusetts. Bob’s company has just over 100 employees and is profitable. Last year, the company generated over $10 million in revenues with $1 million income. MORE
One of the most popular, free tools used by thousands of schools is a virtual bulletin board called Padlet. It starts as a blank canvas (called a ‘wall’) to which users can add text, video, images, weblinks, and more. MORE
Keeping students motivated is a challenge for educators and parents alike. By now you’re probably familiar with popular strategies such as grit and growth mindset , which are effective but not entirely foolproof in their abilities to enhance student motivation. For example, grit has received criticism for romanticizing hardships (1) , while growth mindset is ineffective when implemented incorrectly. One lesser known strategy that can further improve these interventions is purpose for learning. MORE
“The whole art of teaching is the only art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards.” – Anatole France. QR codes, Quick Response barcodes, inspire curiosity in our learners. QR codes get learners out of their seat scanning to discover what the knowledge they will uncover with their mobile devices. QR codes are mostly attached to websites or text, but we can also attach QR codes to audio, video, games, polls, or multimedia presentations. MORE
I’ve written extensively about the benefits of using the Station Rotation Model with students. English teachers frequently ask me which technology tools I use to design my online learning stations. MORE
Learners are not just short users. So, software designed from a User-Centered Design perspective is not always appropriate for those short users! MORE
The CoolCatTeacher
JULY 28, 2016
Collaboration, Commenting, and a Global Audience From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Learning writing can be exciting! Kids can love writing. Now, students can easily join writing communities.
Catlin Tucker
JULY 25, 2016
I’ve written extensively about the benefits of using the Station Rotation Model with students. English teachers frequently ask me which technology tools I use to design my online learning stations.
The Journal
JULY 25, 2016
Learners are not just short users. So, software designed from a User-Centered Design perspective is not always appropriate for those short users!
User Generated Education
JULY 25, 2016
I believe in the importance of participating in ongoing and continuous reflective practice as an educator. This is my reflection on my Cardboard Challenges Maker Education Camp that was taught to twelve 5 to 10 year old learners for five days, 2.5 hours each morning.
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The CoolCatTeacher
JULY 27, 2016
Prepare for Back to School From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Prepare for back to school by getting the supplies (and the rewards) to help you and your classroom succeed.
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A Principal's Reflections
JULY 24, 2016
Make no mistake about it; the job of any type of educator is tough these days. It is a rewarding profession in that we have the opportunity to make a positive difference each day, but for all our efforts, thanks and appreciation are tough to come by at times.
EdTech4Beginners
JULY 27, 2016
When you move schools your email account is often deactivated shortly after you leave. What happens to all those emails with useful information, contacts and resources that you will need in your next role? They more than likely get deleted. This is when you need Grad Gopher.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 26, 2016
Math teachers: This is for you. Here are some great suggestions from efriend and math afficionado, Matt Kim: Before I was ever a high school math teacher, I was always a hardcore technophile.
Digital Promise
JULY 29, 2016
Everyone agrees more information is helpful when it comes to choosing the right ed-tech products to support student learning. But is it worth the extra time and effort for schools and product developers to go beyond an informal product pilot and adopt a more rigorous approach to collecting data? For ed-tech pilot participants in the Pittsburgh area, the answer is a resounding “yes.”.
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.
Battelle for Kids
JULY 25, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 6, Number 10. Driving Question: How do you prepare middle grade students to succeed in an increasingly diverse and global world? CHANGING THE PARADIGM. Modern students need the ability to think with a global perspective.
EdTech4Beginners
JULY 23, 2016
Gamification is applying typical elements of video games, such as levels and experience points, into other areas of life. Video games can be effective learning devices, assisting understudies, and enhancing the learning environment.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 27, 2016
As teachers get more creative about differentiating for student needs, we’re turning to tools that use other approaches than writing a report or creating a class play. One I hear more and more about is podcasts.
Digital Promise
JULY 27, 2016
Keeping students motivated is a challenge for educators and parents alike. By now you’re probably familiar with popular strategies such as grit and growth mindset , which are effective but not entirely foolproof in their abilities to enhance student motivation. For example, grit has received criticism for romanticizing hardships (1) , while growth mindset is ineffective when implemented incorrectly. One lesser known strategy that can further improve these interventions is purpose for learning.
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Ed Tech from the Ground Up
JULY 27, 2016
In public radio they call it “sustaining gifts.” Donors agree to have a certain amount deducted from their credit card each month. They are “renewing” their public radio membership. When I worked as a public radio reporter, I often had to pitch this option on-air to listeners.
Teacher Reboot Camp
JULY 28, 2016
“The whole art of teaching is the only art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards.” – Anatole France. QR codes, Quick Response barcodes, inspire curiosity in our learners. QR codes get learners out of their seat scanning to discover what the knowledge they will uncover with their mobile devices. QR codes are mostly attached to websites or text, but we can also attach QR codes to audio, video, games, polls, or multimedia presentations.
The Christensen Institute
JULY 26, 2016
One of my good friends, Bob, runs a small manufacturing company in Massachusetts. Bob’s company has just over 100 employees and is profitable. Last year, the company generated over $10 million in revenues with $1 million income.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 29, 2016
One of the most popular, free tools used by thousands of schools is a virtual bulletin board called Padlet. It starts as a blank canvas (called a ‘wall’) to which users can add text, video, images, weblinks, and more.
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Securly
JULY 25, 2016
The back-to-school rush is fast approaching, and we have just the tool to ease IT admins and school administrators back into the swing of things… Meet Dr. House , our new tool that allows customers to certify that their networks are up and running correctly.
Digital Promise
JULY 29, 2016
“Learners are usually the missing piece of the process” when developing education technology, says software developer Jamie Hollier, Co-CEO of Anneal, Inc. When developers and adult learning program administrators partner to create ed-tech products, however, learners become the central focus.
The Christensen Institute
JULY 27, 2016
In this post, I share an excerpt from a recent interview with Chris Walter, a blended-learning math and science teacher at Innovations Early College High School in the Salt Lake City School District in Utah.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 25, 2016
I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Some are edited and/or written by members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Others, by tech teachers who work with the same publisher I do.
This E-book is designed to support educators with case studies of education technology use at school.
EdNews Daily
JULY 24, 2016
Robyn Shulman. I was honored to chat with Karl Mehta, the founder and CEO of EdCast Inc. Thousands of new education technology platforms have emerged in the past decade. As education technology continues to grow, it is important to identify services with purpose and meaning.
Digital Promise
JULY 28, 2016
This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The pond is alive with birdsong and duck sounds. You can wade into the water and measure its temperature and quality. You can track fish populations and observe microscopic life. About the only thing you can’t do in EcoMUVE — a virtual world where ecosystem science comes to life — is feel the mud between your toes. And there’s no need to worry about ticks.).
The Christensen Institute
JULY 25, 2016
A recent U.S. News & World Report article by Andy Rotherham made a bold claim: school districts do too much.
Battelle for Kids
JULY 24, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 6, Number 9. Driving Question: How do teachers in an early childhood exemplar school foster global understanding? Global learning is concerned with exploring the interconnections between people and places around the world. It asks us to observe the similarities and differences that exist around our world today and relate these to our lives. It goes to the heart of what education is supposed to achieve.
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