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Math is everywhere - including in food! At MIND, we had a chance to explore the culinary arts with our Taste of Math event a couple of years ago, but there’s more accessible ways to bring math into food, especially during one of the ultimate food-lover’s holidays, Thanksgiving. MORE
Create speaking assignments and get your students talking in minutes with the speaking practice app™ I recently talked with Carlos Seoane, co-founder and CEO of Extempore. I've been aquainted with. Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. MORE
"… Learning analytics … has the potential to transform American education …" A(nother) Holy Grail? Perhaps. In this week’s blog post we present a cautionary tale from a real classroom with real students and real learning analytics MORE
This blog has gained many new readers over the past year. Because of that, I thought it might be worth sharing a daily “A Look Back” where I share a best post from the past twelve years. You can also see all of my choices for “Best” posts here. MORE
Sabrina_Ripke_Fotografie / Pixabay. Here are four new additions to The Best Sites To Teach and Learn About Thanksgiving : Decolonizing Thanksgiving: A Toolkit for Combatting Racism in Schools is by Lindsey Passenger Wieck. We Can Do Better: Rethinking Native Stories in Classrooms is from NCTE. MORE
Hate crimes rose 17 percent last year, according to new FBI data is the headline of a depressing, but not surprising, Washington Post article today. MORE
Elaine Topham. Senior Learning Technologist. The Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education. Grimsby, UK. ElaineTopham. The path to becoming a technology educator wasn’t a straight one for Elaine Topham. “I MORE
skeeze / Pixabay. Our discomfort is obviously infinitesimal compared to those who lost their homes – and their lives – due to the Camp Fire. MORE
Governor Snyder and Superintendent Whiston were honored for their vision and leadership in support for the effective use of technology in Michigan MORE
School science supplier Carolina Biological announced that California selected its science curriculum for adoption as one of 29 approved new teaching materials for the state’s science classrooms MORE
Sketchnoting helps students capture ideas in a fun, artistic way while making connections in learning, and displaying their thinking process. Sketchnoting is visual note-taking. MORE
Wireless networking has been around for literally decades -- starting as a project to connect the Hawaiian Islands in 1971 (ALOHAnet, developed at the University of Hawaii). SMB WiFi as a Service MORE
Annual contest selects education technology products that are improving teaching and learning in the classroom MORE
It’s time for us all to start making plans and building excitement for World Read Aloud Day 2019 with Litworld. This year, World Read Aloud Day takes place on February 1, 2019, but many of us will celebrate the entire week of January 28-February 1, 2019. MORE
Most people don’t consider education technology to be such an important industry, but it’s actually gigantic. According to the report, the EdTech industry will reach a global value of $252 billion by 2020. MORE
“Student Voice” is something that many schools are focusing on and for a good reason. If we, as educators, understand that we serve our students and not the other way around, getting their thought and feedback for not only problems but solutions in moving our schools forward, is crucial. MORE
I know that the end of the trimester is typically a popular time for student presentations. So, I wanted to share a couple of tips that might be helpful in planning projects. The goal of these tips is to encourage all students to actively engage with the presentations. MORE
Twenty years ago it was easier to identify fake news. There were the tabloid papers in the grocery store checkout line and the sensationalized “news” programs that promised inside looks at celebrity lives. MORE
The post FREE Webinar: How to Become a Google Certified Educator (AND Course Giveaway!) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Join me on 11/19 at 6 PM CST for a LIVE Webinar on How to Become a Google Certified Educator. 3 LUCKY WINNERS will also receive a seat in my online course! Shake Up Learning 2018. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. MORE
Photo by Matthew Henry on Unsplash. My wife and I are still at the stage in our lives where, if one of our kids is sick, one of us is staying home. Today was my turn. I planned to be back at school tomorrow, assuming my son only had a virus and not strep throat. MORE
Universities are starting to change their principal prep programs to better prepare principals to meet real-world challenges, according to a new RAND Corporation report. MORE
GDJ / Pixabay. The Science of Racism is a new video from YouTube’s “Creators for Change” program. I’m adding it to Revised & Updated: Useful Resources For Learning About Race & Racism. social studies video MORE
What is formative assessment? Formative assessment refers to a wide variety of methods that teachers use to conduct in-process evaluations of student comprehension, learning needs, and academic progress during a lesson, unit, or course.” ([link] It […]. Miscellaneous MORE
Study: Having Just One Black Teacher Can Up Black Students’ Chances of Going to College is the headline of an Education Week story that appeared today. It’s about a new John Hopkins study. If you can’t get past Ed Week’s paywall, you can read about it on John Hopkins’ site. Interestingly, John Hopkins published a related study about a year-and-a-half ago. They titled the summary With Just One Black Teacher, Black Students More Likely to Graduate. MORE
At OpenEd18 I gave a presentation titled “Questioning the OER Orthodoxy: Is the Commons the Right Metaphor for our Work?” ” I’ve been meaning to translate some of that thinking into writing, and a prompt in my inbox this morning finally has me moving. In the presentation I made the point that metaphors are extraordinarily powerful. The metaphors we choose to employ literally determine what we will see, consider, and understand – as well as what we will not. MORE
This quick video digs into this popular reading and literacy tool's key features from its library of texts and questions to lesson plans and units MORE
Code Google Apps Script Coding Google Apps Script is not as scary as you think. It’s multiple choice and copy and paste. Starting Nov 19th, 2018 I have an online workshop for “Introduction to Coding with Google Apps Script.” ” If you are already familiar with Google Apps Script (or have some grit) “Coding Google Forms […]. The post You Can Code: Go Slow Workshop appeared first on Teacher Tech. Advanced Apps Script Beginner Google G Suite go slow google MORE
47 Sometimes the hardest part is just getting started. That probably holds true for a lot of people. But for some, like myself, it boils down to more than garden variety procrastination. It’s a research-backed phenomenon—and with a little work, it can be overcome. I am a journalist, and sometimes (like with this story you’re reading), when I’ve wrapped up all my interviews, finished all my reporting and am ready to start writing, I just can’t seem to do it. MORE
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Young children across the globe enjoy playing games of hide and seek. There’s something highly exciting for children about escaping someone else’s glance and making oneself “invisible.”. MORE
GDJ / Pixabay. World AIDS Day is recognized every December 1st. I’ve just revised and updated The Best Web Resources For Learning About HIV & AIDS MORE
The benefits of group projects in the classroom are immeasurable. Working as a team allows students to learn from each other’s strengths, tackle more complex projects that they otherwise may not be able to complete individually, and gain practical life experience collaborating with others. MORE
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 141 Using SEL to Manage Emotions, Set Boundaries, And Empower Vs. Protect Kids Drew Perkins talks with Tamara Fyke, creator of Love in A Big World, about her work in Social Emotional Learning and how things like managing emotions and setting boundaries can empower kids. MORE
No one ever shows up at brunch and says, “Oh my gosh, I was so sober last night!” ” Risky behavior draws attention. As a result, people tend to assume that everyone else is doing it more than they really are. MORE
techieMusings
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
I know that the end of the trimester is typically a popular time for student presentations. So, I wanted to share a couple of tips that might be helpful in planning projects. The goal of these tips is to encourage all students to actively engage with the presentations.
Digital Promise
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Young children across the globe enjoy playing games of hide and seek. There’s something highly exciting for children about escaping someone else’s glance and making oneself “invisible.”.
techlearning
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Annual contest selects education technology products that are improving teaching and learning in the classroom
Larry Ferlazzo
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
GDJ / Pixabay. The Science of Racism is a new video from YouTube’s “Creators for Change” program. I’m adding it to Revised & Updated: Useful Resources For Learning About Race & Racism. social studies video
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EmergingEdTech
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Create speaking assignments and get your students talking in minutes with the speaking practice app™ I recently talked with Carlos Seoane, co-founder and CEO of Extempore. I've been aquainted with. Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post.
Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
It’s time for us all to start making plans and building excitement for World Read Aloud Day 2019 with Litworld. This year, World Read Aloud Day takes place on February 1, 2019, but many of us will celebrate the entire week of January 28-February 1, 2019.
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techlearning
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
This quick video digs into this popular reading and literacy tool's key features from its library of texts and questions to lesson plans and units
Larry Ferlazzo
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
This blog has gained many new readers over the past year. Because of that, I thought it might be worth sharing a daily “A Look Back” where I share a best post from the past twelve years. You can also see all of my choices for “Best” posts here.
Reading By Example
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Photo by Matthew Henry on Unsplash. My wife and I are still at the stage in our lives where, if one of our kids is sick, one of us is staying home. Today was my turn. I planned to be back at school tomorrow, assuming my son only had a virus and not strep throat.
Larry Ferlazzo
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Hate crimes rose 17 percent last year, according to new FBI data is the headline of a depressing, but not surprising, Washington Post article today.
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Today’s universities and colleges face many challenges ranging from reconciling financial pressures, to ensuring student success, to managing complicated workforce dynamics. One thing they all have in common: Their head of HR must align the HR function to best support the institution as it navigates this current landscape.
Fractus Learning
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
What is formative assessment? Formative assessment refers to a wide variety of methods that teachers use to conduct in-process evaluations of student comprehension, learning needs, and academic progress during a lesson, unit, or course.” ([link] It […]. Miscellaneous
Larry Ferlazzo
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
You’ll want to watch this segment from tonight’s PBS NewsHour. video
SecurEdge Networks Mobility Blog
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Wireless networking has been around for literally decades -- starting as a project to connect the Hawaiian Islands in 1971 (ALOHAnet, developed at the University of Hawaii). SMB WiFi as a Service
Larry Ferlazzo
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Study: Having Just One Black Teacher Can Up Black Students’ Chances of Going to College is the headline of an Education Week story that appeared today. It’s about a new John Hopkins study. If you can’t get past Ed Week’s paywall, you can read about it on John Hopkins’ site. Interestingly, John Hopkins published a related study about a year-and-a-half ago. They titled the summary With Just One Black Teacher, Black Students More Likely to Graduate.
The Principal of Change
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
“Student Voice” is something that many schools are focusing on and for a good reason. If we, as educators, understand that we serve our students and not the other way around, getting their thought and feedback for not only problems but solutions in moving our schools forward, is crucial.
Larry Ferlazzo
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
skeeze / Pixabay. Our discomfort is obviously infinitesimal compared to those who lost their homes – and their lives – due to the Camp Fire.
techlearning
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Governor Snyder and Superintendent Whiston were honored for their vision and leadership in support for the effective use of technology in Michigan
Larry Ferlazzo
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
GDJ / Pixabay. World AIDS Day is recognized every December 1st. I’ve just revised and updated The Best Web Resources For Learning About HIV & AIDS
techlearning
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
HundrED, a Finnish education nonprofit, announced its Global Collection 2019, the 2nd annual list of 100 inspiring K12 education innovations taking place around the world and representing 36 countries
edWeb.net
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Twenty years ago it was easier to identify fake news. There were the tabloid papers in the grocery store checkout line and the sensationalized “news” programs that promised inside looks at celebrity lives.
techlearning
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
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TeachThought - Learn better.
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 141 Using SEL to Manage Emotions, Set Boundaries, And Empower Vs. Protect Kids Drew Perkins talks with Tamara Fyke, creator of Love in A Big World, about her work in Social Emotional Learning and how things like managing emotions and setting boundaries can empower kids.
Neo LMS
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Most people don’t consider education technology to be such an important industry, but it’s actually gigantic. According to the report, the EdTech industry will reach a global value of $252 billion by 2020.
techlearning
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
School science supplier Carolina Biological announced that California selected its science curriculum for adoption as one of 29 approved new teaching materials for the state’s science classrooms
MindShift
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
No one ever shows up at brunch and says, “Oh my gosh, I was so sober last night!” ” Risky behavior draws attention. As a result, people tend to assume that everyone else is doing it more than they really are.
EdTechTeam
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
The benefits of group projects in the classroom are immeasurable. Working as a team allows students to learn from each other’s strengths, tackle more complex projects that they otherwise may not be able to complete individually, and gain practical life experience collaborating with others.
The Journal
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
"… Learning analytics … has the potential to transform American education …" A(nother) Holy Grail? Perhaps. In this week’s blog post we present a cautionary tale from a real classroom with real students and real learning analytics
Daily Edventures
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Elaine Topham. Senior Learning Technologist. The Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education. Grimsby, UK. ElaineTopham. The path to becoming a technology educator wasn’t a straight one for Elaine Topham. “I
MIND Research Institute
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Math is everywhere - including in food! At MIND, we had a chance to explore the culinary arts with our Taste of Math event a couple of years ago, but there’s more accessible ways to bring math into food, especially during one of the ultimate food-lover’s holidays, Thanksgiving.
EdTechTeam
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Sketchnoting helps students capture ideas in a fun, artistic way while making connections in learning, and displaying their thinking process. Sketchnoting is visual note-taking.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Sometimes the hardest part is just getting started. That probably holds true for a lot of people. But for some, like myself, it boils down to more than garden variety procrastination. It’s a research-backed phenomenon—and with a little work, it can be overcome. I am a journalist, and sometimes (like with this story you’re reading), when I’ve wrapped up all my interviews, finished all my reporting and am ready to start writing, I just can’t seem to do it.
Teacher Tech
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Code Google Apps Script Coding Google Apps Script is not as scary as you think. It’s multiple choice and copy and paste. Starting Nov 19th, 2018 I have an online workshop for “Introduction to Coding with Google Apps Script.” ” If you are already familiar with Google Apps Script (or have some grit) “Coding Google Forms […]. The post You Can Code: Go Slow Workshop appeared first on Teacher Tech. Advanced Apps Script Beginner Google G Suite go slow google
iterating toward openness
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
At OpenEd18 I gave a presentation titled “Questioning the OER Orthodoxy: Is the Commons the Right Metaphor for our Work?” ” I’ve been meaning to translate some of that thinking into writing, and a prompt in my inbox this morning finally has me moving. In the presentation I made the point that metaphors are extraordinarily powerful. The metaphors we choose to employ literally determine what we will see, consider, and understand – as well as what we will not.
Shake Up Learning
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
The post FREE Webinar: How to Become a Google Certified Educator (AND Course Giveaway!) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Join me on 11/19 at 6 PM CST for a LIVE Webinar on How to Become a Google Certified Educator. 3 LUCKY WINNERS will also receive a seat in my online course! Shake Up Learning 2018. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Universities are starting to change their principal prep programs to better prepare principals to meet real-world challenges, according to a new RAND Corporation report.
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