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Paul Solarz and His Student Centered Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

An example math lesson in Paul’s classroom. Listen to Micki Uppena talk about creating a student centered library where kids love to learn. Genius Hour) and maintain personal ePortfolios of their work in class. How a student-centered classroom flows. A different philosophy of teaching. Students don’t teach content and why.

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This Year be an EduHero!

Teacher Reboot Camp

If you choose to go on the EduHero Journey this year feel free to download any of these badges I made to go on your blog, eportfolio, or website : (Call to Adventure) Mission: Your mission this year is to join a League of EduHeroes and go on your EduHero Journey. New World Library: Navato, CA. You are not just a teacher. Campbell, J.

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Storms over liberal education: notes on the 2016 AAC&U conference

Bryan Alexander

I also asked each person to specify their role concerning technology, and there were a lot of different roles: someone running a distance learning program, another in charge of a problem-based learning initiative, a prof looking for good examples of technology in liberal education, a provost to whom several tech departments reported, and more.

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6 Ways Technology Can Reinvent Parent-Teacher Conferences

Edsurge

Bloom Board —collections of focused topics; the linked example will have parents surprised at what their little gamers are learning. Whether you already practice student-led conferences or are interested in getting started, Edutopia has a great list with examples and tips. Create ePortfolios. Assign some pre-work.

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Notes from AIMS Teachers Retreat 2016 #AIMSTeach @aimsmddc

techieMusings

Example Zaption Lesson – AP Calculus. Socratic Example Post. Web Tools: Digication – ePortfolio and Assessment Management Systems. Safari Montage – integrated video streaming library (create customized playlist of clips). Links shared: Flipped Classroom Welcome Video, For Parents. Pear Deck Sample Decks.

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Notes from AIMS Teachers Retreat 2016 #AIMSTeach @aimsmddc

techieMusings

Example Zaption Lesson – AP Calculus. Socratic Example Post. Web Tools: Digication – ePortfolio and Assessment Management Systems. Safari Montage – integrated video streaming library (create customized playlist of clips). Links shared: Flipped Classroom Welcome Video, For Parents. Pear Deck Sample Decks.

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Empowering Teachers: A Roadmap for Student Success #SXSWedu

EdTechSandyK

Now that they have a library of modules built up, they can individually assign them on an as-needed basis. More examples of how to use the platform are needed - video tutorials, etc. They have small test beds where they are working on export of ePortfolios, etc. Modules can also be accessed outside of school.