Brilliant or Insane

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Rather than listing our Top 10 posts, which you’ve likely already seen, I decided to share some of our biggest moments from 2015, related to education, blogging, writing, publishing and other areas. Please share your own insights and accomplishments from 2015, in our comment section below. Nearly 540,000 people […].

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 19, 2015

In 2015, the poll included 34 questions (not counting the a/b/c/d variations of some questions asked only to a fraction of the overall sample), only one (1) of which addressed the topic of technology in education. Source: Education Next – Program on Education Policy and Governance – Survey 2015 [pdf]. So it goes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 9, 2015

The top 10 education tweets of the 2015 school year so far include lots of sketchtnotes. Top 10 Education Tweets (August 1-October 9, 2015 on @coolcatteacher ). Vicki Davis (@coolcatteacher) August 1, 2015. link] pic.twitter.com/WGHDchiHJ9 — Vicki Davis (@coolcatteacher) October 3, 2015. Sketchnotes! Educators love them.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

Top 10 Posts on the Cool Cat Teacher Blog – October 2015 Edition. 6 – Top 10 Education Tweets of the School Year So Far – Fall 2015. The post Top 10 Blog Posts of October 2015 appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day. I’m here to help.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 31, 2015

What a 2015! Top 10 Blog Posts of 2015 on the Cool Cat Teacher Blog. The post The 2015 Top Blog Posts of the Year appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day. Millions have visited this blog and wow, so many things have happened in ten years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 7, 2016

Here’s a run-down on what you thought were the most valuable in 2015: Top 10 Tech Tips. Each week in 2015, I shared one of those with you. Here are the Top Ten tech tips from 2015. What tips would you like to hear about more often in 2015? Between these ten, they had over 68,000 visitors during the year.

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Ditch That Textbook

DECEMBER 31, 2015

2015 was a whirlwind year full of change. In education, Google Classroom was around for its first full year and became a mainstay in classes around the world. New tools like Periscope and Seesaw became more popular than ever. More and more educators became connected, joining Twitter, Voxer and other social media. For me and [.].

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 28, 2015

As I wrap up 2015, I am incredibly thankful for the educators in my life who inspire me and motivate me to continue learning. In this post, I felt I needed to be honest about how challenging it is to be a mom and a teacher. The flood of responses reminded me that I am in good company! Thank you!

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2015

Frank Smith A digital transformation has to be driven by more than the IT department, says CoSN 2015''s opening keynote speaker. Classroom Curriculum Digital Content'

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 29, 2015

Frank Smith Technology in the right hands can be a powerful tool for showing students their limitless potential, says Soledad O’Brien, ISTE 2015’s opening keynote speaker.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 4, 2016

Before you look at what statistics say are the most popular posts, tell me what your most popular categories are by voting in this poll: Here they are–my top 10 and bottom 10 of 2015 (though I’ve skipped any that have to do with website reviews and tech tips. Those, I cover in other posts): Top Ten Hits. Do You Miss Kerpoof?

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In 2015, the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools, was created to bring attention and resources to these challenges. However, when it comes to technology, the benefits and barriers are intertwined with much different funding systems, which impact regulations.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Today, we are thrilled to announce 16 stellar winners in the 2015 DILAs. And with that, meet the 2015 winners! To celebrate the winners, on November 20, 2015, Digital Promise and EdSurge will co-host the Digital Innovation in Learning Awards Gala at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, Calif. Educator Winners.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Frank Smith Teachers new to Twitter had a lot to learn in this TCEA 2015 session. . Classroom Digital Content Internet Social Media'

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User Generated Education

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Given my current interest in maker education , I decided to locate and post 2015 videos related to maker education, STEM, and STEAM. The 2015 Rube Goldberg Machine college nationals contest. One of my end of year rituals is finding and posting the years’ best videos. Maker Education: Reaching All Learners.

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The Web20Classroom

DECEMBER 31, 2014

2014 was filled with all sorts of conversations, mostly centered around personalization of learning and creating more student centered environments and I don''t see that slowing down in 2015. This post highlights some of my favorite apps for learning and keeping up with everything while on the move.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 10, 2023

She became director of LA Unified’s instructional technology initiative in 2015 and helped restructure the department’s digital transformation approach to make pedagogy central to classroom technology. She continues to make her mark while overseeing a team of 30 coaches who support more than 25,000 teachers.

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Brilliant or Insane

MAY 1, 2015

Last year, we made these predictions about education in 2015. The post 5 Shocking Things Your Students Will do in 2015 appeared first on Brilliant or Insane. Today, we rehash them and hope you’ll take your education pulse. Check out our 5 shocking things and let us know which ones, if any, are correct in your world.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 12, 2015

In 2015, it’s no longer a new story that technology is being used in the classroom. The 2015 cohort of League of Innovative Schools members includes: Albemarle County Public Schools - Charlottesville, VA. At Digital Promise, we are much more interested in how technology is being used to support teaching and learning.

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EdTechTeacher

APRIL 6, 2015

Chat: Presenter’s Slides: The post Spring 2015 Webinar 1 appeared first on EdTechTeacher. Spring 2015 Webinar' Please introduce yourself in the chat window below and feel free to ask questions at anytime. . Description: . Speakers: .

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 30, 2015

Frank Smith The influence of 3D printing, adaptive learning technologies and wearable technologies in the classroom is growing.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 8, 2015

So I hope you''ll join me in these Learning Resolutions for 2015. And remember to do what you do, each day with conviction, and ensure its best for your learning but especially the learning for kids. What are your Learning Resolutions? What do you want to do better or differently? Leave a comment below. Happy New Year! New Years'

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EdTechTeacher

APRIL 6, 2015

The post Spring Webinar 2015 Webinar 2 appeared first on EdTechTeacher. Spring 2015' Please introduce yourself in the chat window below and feel free to ask questions at anytime. . Description: . Speakers: . Presenter’s Slides.

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EdTechTeacher

APRIL 6, 2015

The post Spring Webinar 2015 Webinar 3 appeared first on EdTechTeacher. Spring 2015' Please introduce yourself in the chat window below and feel free to ask questions at anytime. . Description: . Speakers: . Presenter’s Slides.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

My keynote for the 2015 K12 Online Conference is now available. It’s long because within it I profile numerous examples of innovative schools. Here is the description for my session: Whenever any sort of change or innovation is discussed, the ‘Yes, but…’ objections are inevitable.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 21, 2019

According to the government’s report, education spending rose for the third straight year in 2015-16 to $11,841 per student in kindergarten through 12th grades. So, this 2015-16 spending represents a 1 percent real improvement over that previous high point. Meanwhile, other states continued to cut.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

DECEMBER 31, 2014

I wish you the very best for 2015 and beyond! Ten Possible Headline for 2015 from Michael Gorman at [link] . I promise some great posts in the year 2015. May the year 2015 be filled with both personal and professional growth, along with satisfaction! My 2015 dates before August are just about full.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 30, 2015

Here are my notes from today’s 2015 Iowa STEM Summit … Welcome , Lt. Sioux City CSD – opening a K-5 STEM specialty school in Fall 2015. Kim Reynolds & Mary Andringa. STEM should be a catalyst for active learning. Launching a STEM Council Seal of Approval for programs (e.g. Exploring Iowa Archaeology ).

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Educational Technology Guy

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

The Google Science Fair for 2015 is now open. Submission deadline is May 19, 2015. This is a great competition for students from around the world to showcase their talents and creativity. It is open to students ages 13-18 years old. This year''s theme is "It''s Your Turn to Change the World". Related: STEM Resources for Educators --.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Out of all the classroom tools our editorial staff reviewed in March 2015, these scored highly and stood out from the pack. They span subjects, grades, and platforms, and each offers innovative experiences that challenge learners to think in new ways. . . . . . .

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 6, 2016

In 2015 edWeb.net hosted 300 webinars – from gaming and code to literacy and art, we explored so many topics in education this year. Here are the top 10 webinars of 2015: Number 10 | 717 Live Attendees 1, 2, 3, 4, Foundations to Early Numeracy and More! The post Top Webinars of 2015 appeared first on edWeb.

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Educational Technology Guy

JULY 16, 2015

Here's my updated version for Summer, 2015. In the past, I've written about the technology I use on a daily basis (see bottom of page for links). I'm a huge user of Google Apps and Evernote. They are my main work, and personal tools, and all of my devices work with them. Without these, I'm stuck. I also back them both up.

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Iterating Toward Openness

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Martin’s post has inspired me to share the books I read in 2015, though I have not made the time to produce useless charts like he did. I must say that, after staying healthy, the biggest benefit of running is all the audio books I manage to read.

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EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 6, 2016

Top EdTechTeacher Blogs of 2015. In case you missed any of this year's blog posts from EdTechTeacher, here is a recap of the most popular articles from our Instructors, Presenters, and friends. We hope you will join us in 2016 at any of our Conferences or Summer Workshops to learn more! .

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The Jose Vilson

DECEMBER 28, 2015

2015 is the year people forgot some of my titles. ” continue reading The post A List of Things I’ve Learned in 2015 appeared first on The Jose Vilson. For one, don’t make lists because it makes people reach for things that aren’t there. We been hurt, been down before.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Frank Smith Some of our favorite bloggers share gift ideas for tech-powered teachers.

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TeacherCast

MARCH 3, 2015

On September 20, 2015, the world will celebrate International Podcast Day. On September 20, 2015, the world will celebrate International Podcast Day. Learn how you and your students can participate in educational podcasting. Learn how you and your students can participate in educational podcasting.

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