Neo LMS

MARCH 23, 2021

If there’s anything we have learned from the past year’s events, it’s that well-being is now more important than ever. In truth, we can’t ask students to do great in any circumstances. Schools must create those circumstances, whether offering the right edtech tools or the resources to help them succeed. Unfortunately, many young people struggle with isolation, which can have lasting negative effects , even after going back to a semblance of normality.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 23, 2021

Life in the Big Apple is fast-paced. That kinetic energy extends to the sprawling New York City Public Schools, which serves 1.1 million students, making it the largest school district in the nation. It was here and in Atlanta that Gautam Sethi cut his teeth in a 20-year career in educational IT. Urban districts present problems with density, equity and student engagement.

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Education Elements

MARCH 23, 2021

Like many this past year, I suffered the effects of deprivation from proximity – that is to say, I miss humans. It was this dearth of face-to-face interaction that led me, quite fortuitously, to reach out to Brittany Barnett , founder and president of the nonprofit organization Girls Embracing Mothers [GEM] to seek out volunteering opportunities. Renowned criminal justice advocate, decorated corporate lawyer, and best-selling author, Brittany is a force of nature.

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MiddleWeb

MARCH 23, 2021

Every co-teaching partnership has a story. One of language specialist Tan Huynh’s partnerships started off rough but became the most collaborative team-up in all his years teaching. Why? They created a schedule that included co-planning time and used the time strategically. The post Turning Around a Co-teaching Relationship first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 23, 2021

When New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio shuttered the nation’s largest public school system last March, I had a feeling the pandemic wasn’t going to be over quickly. My friends assumed schools would be closed for a couple of weeks, maybe a month. Even I half-doubted my pessimism, and I operated under what I felt was a relatively safe assumption that schools would reopen in September.

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eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2021

There’s no shortage of interactive digital tools for the classroom, and virtual reality is no exception. Virtual reality can help engage students in all manner of lessons, including art class. I’m really into using tech in my art classroom in any way (read about how I use Plickers in art ) and I based one of my Masters assignments on research around technology, differentiation, and self-paced learning.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 23, 2021

Today's post features another interesting resource packed full of educational resources to use in your instruction. Facing History is a platform that offers a wide variety of pedagogic materials to.

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eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2021

Now that we are heading into spring, there is about one-fourth of the school year remaining. Many schools are opening or converting to hybrid, so in a push for a strong finish, it’s important for educators to keep students motivated during the final stretch. What are some technologies and strategies to help facilitate this ? I recently participated in virtual events through my local library for the Big Read celebration.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 23, 2021

Several teachers overlook Google Docs accessibility features thus missing out on important learning and teaching possibilities for their students. In today''s post we will highlight four important.

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Teacher Tech

MARCH 23, 2021

Guest Post by Victoria Thompson I am very big on self-care and mindfulness. I have given seminars and sessions on educator self-care in the age of COVID, as well as how to protect our peace and empathy. I have written an entire blog series on exploitation of empathy in professions dominated by women (particularly, teaching). […]. The post @VictoriaTheTech’s Favorite Microsoft Educator Center Courses #2 – Mindfulness in The Classroom appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Marketplace K-12

MARCH 23, 2021

There are several key questions about what kinds of technologies are eligible for funding under a new, $7 billion program overseen by the FCC to improve students at-home internet access. The post The FCC’s $7 Billion Fund to Address the ‘Homework Gap’: 6 Key Issues to Watch appeared first on Market Brief.

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The Principal of Change

MARCH 23, 2021

I received this question from a new principal: . “What are your thoughts on asking the right questions of middle school kids in what they want in their next principal? How do I extract the information I need to make me a better leader and assist me in providing these kids what they need and want from their principal?” . I think it is great to seek this feedback, and when I thought of the questions below, I tried to consider how these questions could be easily modified to receive fe

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Cycles of Learning

MARCH 23, 2021

My "E ngineering for Social Good " class just completed a three-week design cycle leveraging the MakeyMakey in the 100% distance learning setting. I have written about similar projects before, and I am, yet again, amazed by the power of the the " shelf " feature in Padlet for student public showcase, collaboration, and tracking of the design cycle. See embed the entire cycle below.

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Edsurge

MARCH 23, 2021

When an outbreak of COVID-19 cases led Norwich University to put the campus on lockdown, the school asked students to stay in their dorm rooms full time, except to use the bathroom. Pretty soon, the university’s president, Mark Anarumo, began to worry about the mental-health impacts of that social isolation. So Anarumo made an unusual decision: He moved into a campus dorm himself.

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This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.

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MIND Research Institute

MARCH 23, 2021

California is the most linguistically diverse state in our country. Over 220 languages are spoken here and nearly half of all residents report that they speak their native tongue plus English at home. The Golden State’s mosaic of cultures is best reflected in its education system, where English learners (ELs) comprise nearly 19 percent of students enrolled in California public schools.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 23, 2021

The post Presentation Tips for Trainers, Coaches, and Teachers – SULS0102 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. All presentations are not created equal, so I’ve put together my best presentation tips for trainers, coaches, and teachers. In this episode, I’m sharing my best tips and best practices for creating and delivering a rock star presentation.

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