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Now don''t get me wrong, this service is great, but like anything in life it is not full-proof or the preferred way to receive the information. To some this might seem a bit redundant, but in reality I am covering all of my bases to ensure that my stakeholders get the information. MORE
We all have different learning styles and preferred methods of information gathering. Ah, yes.the things I can do with this information! Twitter is a resource I often tap into. MORE
In lieu of my normal weekly newsletters for staff, I have elected to use a few screencasting applications to communicate information. Especially at this time of year, some of my staff are appreciative of watching a short video of information, instead of a newsletter to read. MORE
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This infographic shows some of the data and information that Google, Facebook and Apple have and collect about their users. Technology is a wonderful thing. It lets us connect, explore, learn and create. However, there are some drawbacks and everyone is concerned about their data and what the big tech companies collect about them. I'm a huge user and proponent of Google Apps, but I'm also careful with what I put online anywhere. MORE
It has some interesting information and insight into some technology trends, including Flipped Classrooms, BYOD, storytelling and more. The Open University''s annual ''Innovating Pedagogy'' report has just been published. MORE
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Alan November, Who Owns the Learning: Preparing Students for Success in the Digital Age Our students hold within the palms of their hands and with their laptops, access to all of the world’s information, updated continuously and free, yet like Alan November indicates, I am not sure we consistently teach our students “accurate and creative searching techniques” that they can use in all content areas and in multiple contexts, to validate information. MORE
Fake information is everywhere online. As today’s students grow up in a digital world, they must learn information literacy skills if they are to effectively evaluate information sources and become truly informed. MORE
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Inside Higher Ed has done some solid work on the Berkeley story I blogged this morning (“ Is Berkeley getting ready to consider a queen sacrifice? “). Here’s what Colleen Flaherty added : On cutting faculty: “Asked if the process would involve faculty cuts, Dirks reiterated that everything is up for discussion.” ” Which is big. MORE
Duke Media Literacy Using a six-point strategy, teachers can help students learn about responsible web research by assessing the validity of most information that they’ll encounter online Nell K. MORE
Past studies have shown that informal settings, like conversations with friends, can facilitate learning, but according to Ms. Greenhow, very little has been studied about informal online contexts and social networks, like Facebook applications. MORE
In the beginning, I use them a lot to model different ways to organize and track thoughts and information. create diagrams graphic organizers mind map Mind Maple MindMaple online graphic organizers organize information planning MORE
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Even as a higher education becomes among the biggest investments Americans make, the information available about what students and their families are getting for their money remains stubbornly sparse and often inaccurate and even misleading. Cal students in the Doe Library at UC Berkeley. MORE
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Join me Tuesday, March 19th, for a live and interactive FutureofEducation.com conversation with Jay Cross on his book Informal Learning : Rediscovering the Natural Pathways That Inspire Innovation and Performance. Jay Cross is a champion of informal learning, web 2.0, MORE
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Schools are trying many things to disrupt that cycle, including training teachers in trauma-informed practices. Often helping teachers to take a trauma-informed approach to students whose behavior triggers their frustration and anger means supporting teachers first. I always start with student strengths because I want to be able to remember that this is a three dimensional student,” said Robyn Ganeles, who leads trauma-informed trainings for Seneca. MORE
CommonLit is a growing library of over 500 literary and informational texts for students in grades 5-12. You can also search by lexile range it you have that information for your students as well. MORE
Over the past few months I’ve shared some of the reasons why News-O-Matic is a terrific resource for informational text and social studies. English Language Learners iPad Apps bilingual Common Core informational text Current events are a wonderful way to engage students in nonfiction reading. Whether you’re looking for world or national news stories, or articles on sports and entertainment, News-O-Matic publishes five new passages […]. MORE
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