Neo LMS

MARCH 15, 2022

As we head into the spring, we may notice a decrease in student engagement. For some students, there have been midterm exams, extended school breaks, or we find ourselves in the middle of standardized testing season. Students should also be part of the process of deciding on different tools to try.

Student Engagement 530

Student Engagement Tools Game-Based Learning Gamification 530

User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

Over five years ago, I wrote a post entitled Universal Skills All Learners Should Know How to Do in order to discuss those skills I believe are important for learners during this era. Just 54 percent of middle schoolers and 46 percent of high schoolers think their studies are relevant, according to new data from the nonprofit YouthTruth.

Personal Learning Network 357

Personal Learning Network Survey Social Media Study 357

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

Let’s look at these Pillars and ways that we can lead in the now: Student engagement, learning, and outcomes : We cannot expect to see increases in achievement if students are not learning. Students who are not engaged are not likely to be learning. Engagement is not a silver bullet, though.

Outcomes 354

Outcomes Social Media BYOD Strategy 354

Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2019

#DLNchat-ters offered ideas about how to better use tools for online discussions. Use active learning techniques. Pepper your discussions with topics that meet outcomes but also can garner student interest,” tweeted JJ Johnson. Design online discussions around experiences (games, virtual trips, etc.

How To 105

How To Course Meeting Strategy 105

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2011

I developed a simple instruction sheet and disseminated it to all of my parents because many people still don’t really know what Twitter is or how it can be used for professional communications. This sheet explains how to sign up, activate updates on their cell phones, and the types of information that will be sent out.

Social Media 289

Social Media Facebook Twitter Personal Learning Network 289

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2017

For the sake of our students, we must embrace the changing role of the school librarian. 2017 was a year filled with makerspaces, student engagement, personalized learning, and more. “Never underestimate what students are capable of.” ” – Robin Glugatch.

Libraries 94

Libraries Personal Learning Network Learning Robotics 94

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 29, 2018

You start by welcoming students, reviewing the day’s activities, discussing changes in the classroom, meeting new students, celebrating the accomplishments of classmates, and anything else that benefits from a whole-group meeting. Here’s how to make sure it goes smoothly: Do set the goals for the day. Do have rules.

Meeting 150

Meeting Digital Citizenship Personal Learning Network Classroom 150