Sun.Dec 06, 2020

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Feedback is Needed More Than Ever

A Principal's Reflections

I think we can all agree that this school year has been unlike any other and not for the best of reasons. The pandemic has upended the entire education system as schools have moved to remote, then hybrid, and back to remote in some cases with no end in sight. Even with the promising news of two potential vaccines, rising COVID-19 cases have resulted in a constant state of flux.

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Facilitate Learner Autonomy with Student Choice Menus

Teacher Reboot Camp

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Student choice engages learners and also promotes learner autonomy. Thankfully, many teachers have designed incredible choice menus and boards that are free to copy and edit. Below is a Wakelet with links to amazing templates for student choice boards, menus, and lesson paths that you can copy and edit.

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4 EdTech Apps Free Today- Grab Them

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In today's apps gone free series I am sharing with you 4 good apps to try out in your instruction. Remember these are apps that are on sale for a limited period of time. Two of these apps are.read more.

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Forms in PowerPoint by @VictoriaTheTech

Teacher Tech

My mind was absolutely blown when I learned that PowerPoint has a feature to incorporate Microsoft Forms directly into the presentation, meaning that I can collect feedback directly in the PowerPoint! The post Forms in PowerPoint by @VictoriaTheTech appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.

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A Must Have Resource for Parents to Help Kids Learn about Online Safety

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

With current lockdown and school closures, our house-bound kids are spending much more time in front of their screens. With this 'new' reality comes the ever-lasting concern with our kids online.

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Microsoft Stream: How To Create Video Tutorials For Your Students

TeacherCast

In this video, we will walk you through the process of creating a “How-To” style video tutorial or instructional screencast that can be saved to Microsoft Stream or downloaded onto your hard drive. Watch our Complete Microsoft Stream Tutorial: [link] View our Microsoft Stream Playlist: [link] Check out my YouTube channel today!

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Microsoft Stream: How to Create Interactive Videos with Microsoft Forms

TeacherCast

In this video, we will walk you through the process of creating an interactive video by combining Microsoft Stream video and Microsoft Forms. Watch our Complete Microsoft Stream Tutorial: [link] View our Microsoft Stream Playlist: [link] Check out my YouTube channel today!

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3 Important Google Meet Features to Engage Students in Interactive Learning Experiences

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Google Meet has made a big hit with teachers and educators particularly since the outbreak of the pandemic. In a relatively short period of time, this video conferencing platform became one of the.read more.

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Microsoft Stream: How To Create Video Tutorials For Your Students

TeacherCast

In this video, we will walk you through the process of creating a “How-To” style video tutorial or instructional screencast that can be saved to Microsoft Stream or downloaded onto your hard drive. Watch our Complete Microsoft Stream Tutorial: [link]. View our Microsoft Stream Playlist: [link]. Check out my YouTube channel today! [link].

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Quick Surveys Can Help Us Teach and Lead

MiddleWeb

Using homemade surveys can help you become a better teacher and leader. They can boost our understanding of student, parent and staff perspectives on issues that impact teaching and learning. Principal and NBCT Rita Platt shares ways she uses them – with tips and resources.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

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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Microsoft Stream: How to Create Interactive Videos with Microsoft Forms

TeacherCast

In this video, we will walk you through the process of creating an interactive video by combining Microsoft Stream video and Microsoft Forms. Watch our Complete Microsoft Stream Tutorial: [link]. View our Microsoft Stream Playlist: [link]. Check out my YouTube channel today! [link].

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The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 226 Parsing The Fragility Of Modern Education

TeachThought - Learn better.

Drew Perkins talks with cognitive developmental and evolutionary psychologist David C. Geary about his recent article in Quillette, The Fragility of Modern Education in the Time of COVID-19. The post The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 226 Parsing The Fragility Of Modern Education appeared first on TeachThought.