The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We educators need to rest and recover this summer. So many of us are exhausted. But the reality is also that we’re going to have to prepare for a fall that – whatever it looks like – will include an online learning component. Even if we go back to face-to-face learning, we will all have to be prepared to teach online, and the best way to do this is to first educate ourselves with research and pedagogy.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 15, 2020

As part of our robust micro-credential ecosystem, we proudly partner with organizations to provide opportunities for personalized professional learning. Our research-backed micro-credentials are digital certifications that verify an individual’s competence in a specific skill or set of skills, regardless of where and how they learned them. Because they are on-demand, micro-credentials also enable educators to continue their professional learning from home during periods like COVID-19 school clos

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 15, 2020

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Some are edited and/or written by members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Others, by tech teachers who work with the same publisher I do. All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 15, 2020

There is no greater power than that of a creative mind bolstered by a strong foundation of learning. That is what we believe at St. Vrain Valley Schools, and it is the basis of our efforts to ensure our students are well equipped to enter the workforce and higher education with the skills they need to become the next generation of innovators and creators.

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 15, 2020

Rocketbook is launching their latest reusable notebook, the Flip. The Flip mimics the design of a traditional steno pad with a top-bound spiral design, instead of the usual side bound spiral, offering wrist space for lefties, and making this the world’s first reusable ambidextrous notebook. The Flip also makes the perfect gift for Father’s Day or 2020 grads!

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 15, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has pushed many school districts to quickly embrace new ways of teaching and learning. It also led them to move teacher hiring online amid uncertainty about the profession. While some districts — especially those in high-poverty areas — have dealt with teacher shortages in STEM, special education and bilingual education, the pandemic’s impact on school systems may have exacerbated those.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 15, 2020

Classroom management is a key part of teaching, even when instruction happens exclusively online. As teachers engage in remote learning , features of videoconferencing platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet can help minimize distractions and redirect student misbehavior. Here are more details about those features — and key classroom management strategies teachers can employ on any platform. 1.

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Edsurge

JUNE 15, 2020

Weston Kieschnick didn’t enter the world of education through a traditional route. In fact, he originally planned to pursue law enforcement on a federal level. But while participating in a ride-along one day, he had an epiphany. What if the best way to help people was to reach them before they touched the criminal justice system? What if he could make a difference by ensuring that kids had reliable adults—parents, teachers, coaches—to count on?

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 15, 2020

Cybersecurity is a pressing concern for virtually every organization in today’s digital world. From simplistic phishing attacks to malware developed by sophisticated nation-state actors, organizations face an unprecedented array of threats and growing concern over the potential impact a security incident might have on their operations. Leaders see other firms suffer from reputational damage after breaches of personally identifiable information involving their customers and employees.

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Edsurge

JUNE 15, 2020

Before they can think about welcoming back students, schools will need to prepare for the new year with tighter budgets and a better way to support distance learning, among other seemingly endless questions. With a new lens through which to view safety, officials will revise nearly every existing operational process all at once, from student and teacher schedules to classroom configurations and cleaning procedures.

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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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TeachThought - Learn better.

JUNE 15, 2020

What's the definition of synchronous learning? In Short, synchronous learning occurs when students learn the same thing at the same time. The post The Definition Of Synchronous Learning appeared first on TeachThought.

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MiddleWeb

JUNE 15, 2020

Students at ages 9-13 still want to hear their teachers read aloud, want to sit on the rug, want to engage in stories. Jennifer Sniadecki and Jason DeHart share evidence that picture books are also an effective way to teach figurative language and other ELA standards.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 15, 2020

On June 10, 2020, as the U.S. Capitol remained partially shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions held a virtual hearing on what schools ought to do. Speaking over a video feed from his home in Silver Spring, Maryland, former Obama administration Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. called for “summer distance learning” as one way to mitigate the months of lost learning from school closures.

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eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2020

As educators start considering their options for the fall, the future is full of uncertainty. If schools remain closed, they’ll need to prepare for more remote learning. On the other hand, there’s a chance schools might be able to open back up, in which case they’ll likely need to have students come in shifts in order to maintain social distancing. Fortunately, if bringing students to school part-time is an option, schools don’t have to invent new approaches from scratch.

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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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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JUNE 15, 2020

As more and more teachers and educators resort to the services of the web to help with the delivery of their teaching, the question of how we can best use technology to serve our pedagogical.read more.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 15, 2020

Every game has potential for learning. Sure, games made for in-school learning have been around a long time. But these aren't the only types of games you can use to help students develop and practice important skills. Instead, consider the educational value in some of the more popular games your students (and you!) already play at home. To do this, think of games as experiences rather than instruction -- as field trips, not textbooks.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JUNE 15, 2020

In today's post we are sharing with you some of our favourite TED Ed video lessons you can use with your students online or otherwise. You can use them to boost students creative thinking and engage.read more.

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eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2020

Reading well is a critical skill for all students, whether they are planning to attend college or work at a trade. Students have varied success acquiring reading skills in the average K-12 academic setting, but those whose educational process has been interrupted or unsupported will struggle even more. Many adjudicated youths find themselves in this predicament.

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Prodigy

JUNE 15, 2020

There are plenty of cooperative learning resources, but many ignore strategies for delivering the teaching approach clearly and effectively. Despite this, the pedagogy is popular in classrooms across districts and grade levels, creating a need for tips and information that teachers can act upon. Below is a thorough, actionable guide wherein you’ll learn: What is […].

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 15, 2020

The day I first visited The James Baldwin School , I met Nia, a confident young woman whose path to a high school diploma was not what we might call “traditional.” Like so many other Baldwin students and alumni, Nia found a home at this small transfer high school, which is built on the principles of project-based learning, restorative justice and student-teacher trust.

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Marketplace K-12

JUNE 15, 2020

The region has a burgeoning ed-tech market, driven by demand for digital tools, workforce needs, and other factors, according to an analysis by HolonIQ. The post Latin American Ed-Tech Market Nearing ‘Critical Threshold’ appeared first on Market Brief.

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Reading By Example

JUNE 15, 2020

Imagine: a classroom where students are engaged in their learning. a classroom where students genuinely care about one another. a classroom where students discuss ideas and explore multiple perspectives. a classroom where inquiry is led by the students. a classroom where students practice self-regulation and celebrate each other. a classroom where there is a focus on a bigger picture outside of the classroom.

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This whitepaper explores integrating the PowerTeaching pedagogical approach within a HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) educational model, focusing on employing cooperative learning strategies and efficient classroom management techniques.

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JUNE 15, 2020

Education boards need to emphasize direction, trust, and implementation

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Technology Tidbits

JUNE 15, 2020

WittyWe is a new site I just found out about from Monica Burn's amazing blog. WW reminds me of q more robust version of BrainBop and is a excellent place to find online courses/educational videos on a wide range of topics (i.e. Math, Health, Science, etc.) These animated lessons (5-10 min in length) are designed for El Ed kids through college and can be accessed on any device.

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Marketplace K-12

JUNE 15, 2020

The Trump administration wants to grant states waivers from paperwork requirements, but advocacy groups seem likely to questions whether students' rights will be protected. The post Proposed Federal Rules Seek to Cut Administrative Burdens Tied to Special Ed. Law appeared first on Market Brief.

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