Catlin Tucker
JULY 24, 2020
As teachers prepare for a new school year, many are brushing up on their video production skills. Teachers know there will be times when they will need to lean on videos to allow students to access information asynchronously. Video has several benefits in a blended or online course. Videos put students in control of the pace they consume and process information.
Dangerously Irrelevant
JULY 24, 2020
I am talking with schools to see how they’re responding in the wake of this global pandemic. I invite you to join me for the Coronavirus Chronicles , a series of check-ins with educators all over. Episode 043 is below. Thank you, Jose Gonzalez and Darleen Perez , for sharing how Bunche Middle School in Compton, California is adapting to our new challenges and opportunities.
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Waterford
JULY 24, 2020
It may seem like common sense that students perform better in class when they receive support that meets their needs. Research around differentiated instruction confirms this is true. If you can adapt your instruction to reflect your students’ needs and learning preferences, you can make class time more effective and help students become more engaged.
Dangerously Irrelevant
JULY 24, 2020
As always, Katie Martin has been doing a lot of wonderful work this summer around deeper learning and student engagement. I thought it might be fun for the two of us to just get together and chat. I tweeted an invitation to her and she kindly took me up on the offer. Two days later we made that conversation happen and the result is below. As you can imagine, our discussion was wide-ranging and SUPER fun.
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EdTech Magazine
JULY 24, 2020
School districts are planning for the upcoming academic year under a cloud of uncertainty, especially around funding. Due to the coronavirus pandemic lockdown, states are facing steep declines in income and tax revenue, leaving district leaders worried about budget cuts in the new fiscal year. Reopening schools during a pandemic will also require new investments in technology — from thermal body temperature scanners to sanitation tools — and additional staff hiring.
EdNews Daily
JULY 24, 2020
By Tamara Fyke Over the past week, I have had multiple conversations with educational leaders, discussing re-opening as well as the needs of students, families and staff. Although there are some who are resistant to the idea, most acknowledge that business as usual will not work. Districts and schools are busily planning for various scenarios, virtual learning, in-person and virtual learning, and in-person only.
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EdTech Magazine
JULY 24, 2020
The U.S. Department of Education announced a $600,000 competition last month to advance technology education for rural high school students amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Rural Tech Project aims to provide schools with resources to develop technology education programs and is intended to break down barriers between education and industry, said Scott Stump, assistant secretary for career, technical and adult education, in a press release.
EdNews Daily
JULY 24, 2020
These are unusual times. The stress that the pandemic has caused is being felt by everyone, especially our students who are trying to deal with an unprecedented situation. In this episode of the Learning Counsel’s Back to (e)School Tactics Discussion series, some of the nation’s school and district leaders tackle the tough discussion of preparing our teachers to be social emotional leaders.
EdTech Magazine
JULY 24, 2020
Back-to-school planning has never been more different than it is now. School districts nationwide are preparing for multiple reopening scenarios — from full-on remote learning to a hybrid approach — amid health and safety concerns connected to the coronavirus pandemic. But teaching online is hard, especially if educators don’t have the training and support to do it.
EdNews Daily
JULY 24, 2020
By LeiLani Cauthen Editor’s Note: This is part one of a three-part series A majority of schools are still acting like everything is totally normal in education. The fact is, prior to the pandemic, everything seemed normal in most schools, the same schedule, grades-by-age batches and structure of the last hundred years. This structure includes buildings and bells ringing, summer breaks, parent-teacher meets, sporting events and class pictures in yearbooks.
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.
EdTech Magazine
JULY 24, 2020
Many schools and districts struggle with the question of when and how to replace aging technology. Administrators and school boards want to stretch their technology dollars as far as possible, but waiting too long to refresh can result in subpar instruction, bloated maintenance budgets and security vulnerabilities.
EdNews Daily
JULY 24, 2020
By Ji Shen 21st Century Learning Requires an Integrated, Technology-Based Approach that Tames the Information and Gadget Chaos There is a fundamental shift taking place in education. The revolution in hardware has reimagined the classroom, beginning when computers entered a few decades ago, followed by document cameras, interactive whiteboards, and now mobile devices.
EdTech Magazine
JULY 24, 2020
Any K–12 district CTO will tell you that transitioning a school community to a remote learning environment involves long-range strategic planning, allocation of resources, focused sustainable professional development and equitable access to devices and connectivity for students. However, the race was on when when coronavirus pandemic-related state mandates closed school buildings earlier this year.
Teacher Tech
JULY 24, 2020
When teaching remotely, or just when teaching with digital tools, using Google Slides is a giant help! Students can create muti-media representations of their work and since Google Slides are collaborative you can see their work in real time. Now you want to be able to update and add to the student slides… my Add-on […]. The post FREE!! Make a Pile of Google Slides for Students and Update Them appeared first on Teacher Tech.
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.
EdTech Magazine
JULY 24, 2020
When Westfield Washington Schools in Indiana unexpectedly shut its doors in mid-March due to COVID-19, high school chemistry teacher Kevin Morse had to find a new way to deliver his hands-on curriculum. Although he’s had to adapt lesson plans and assignments for e-learning days before, teaching students remotely over a longer period of time was a larger mountain to climb.
TeachThought - Learn better.
JULY 24, 2020
8 Sample Emails To Help Schools Transition To Distance Learning by TeachThought Staff If you’re school is transitioning to distance learning this year, there’s a lot to plan. Back in March of 2020, we shared A Basic Framework To Support Schools In Preparing For Coronavirus where we recommended schools Prepare, Communicate, Educate, and Support.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JULY 24, 2020
In today's post we are revising our list of educational apps to help students and young learners develop their English vocabulary. This is a list which features some practical apps that provide.read more.
The Hechinger Report
JULY 24, 2020
Nia Weeks felt the air being sucked from her chest as she listened to the recording of Karen Asper Jordan, a Black woman like her, recounting Philadelphia’s 1967 student walkouts. A white police officer had knocked Asper Jordan to the ground, dragged her along the sidewalk for nearly a block, then savagely beaten the man who tried to protect her. It was startling, Nia thought, how studying history could leave her feeling the same heaviness she’d felt scrolling social media after police had kille
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Managing a K-12 campus with constant pressure to meet performance metrics is challenging. And tardiness can significantly limit a school from reaching these goals. Learn more about why chronic lateness matters, and key strategies to address the following impacts: Data errors caused by manual processes Low attendance and graduation rates that affect a school’s reputation Classroom disruption, which leads to poor academic performance High staff attrition and “The Teacher Exodus” Unmet LCAP goals t
eSchool News
JULY 24, 2020
In partnership with eSchool News, Illuminate Education is spotlighting teachers in a series recognizing educators, the way they have moved instruction online during COVID-19, and how they have prioritized the needs of their students. Gloria Makosy. Special Education Teacher. Watkins Mill High School. Montgomery County Public Schools. “We’re going to get through this together.
eSchool News
JULY 24, 2020
An interactive experience that literally knows no boundaries, esports draws on the use of multiplayer video gaming to create engaging, educational experiences for participants. By breaking down barriers that exist in the traditional sports setting, enabling a diverse set of individuals to participate, and incorporating complex subjects like math and science, esports is taking both in-classroom and remote learning to new levels.
Marketplace K-12
JULY 24, 2020
The leader of the State Educational Technology Directors Association has died, leaving a legacy as she worked with state and national leaders to improve education through technology policy and practice. The post Car Accident Claims Life of State Ed-Tech Association Executive Director Candice Dodson appeared first on Market Brief.
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.
eSchool News
JULY 24, 2020
Heading into spring break, we had a great flow going in my classroom and a good blend of hands-on activities and technology. One of the things I love about the spring semester is that the students hit their stride. They know what to do in the classroom, our routines, and each other. This year, we went into spring break knowing that we’d have an extra week off because of COVID-19, but we quickly learned that it would be even longer.
Marketplace K-12
JULY 24, 2020
Congressional lawmakers this week started working on the next coronavirus stimulus package, which will have major funding implications for K-12 education. The post Congress Debates New Stimulus, With Money for Education – and Potentially Broadband – In Mind appeared first on Market Brief.
Nick's Picks for Educational Technology
JULY 24, 2020
This collaboration is brought to you by Study.com and is based on my unbiased experience using the site. While we all wait and wonder what this coming school year will look like, it’s a fairly safe bet that some form of distance learning is likely to be a part of it. Last spring, teachers, students, Read more. The post Coronavirus Resources for Families, Students, and Teachers appeared first on Nick's Picks For Educational Technology.
Think Exam
JULY 24, 2020
According to studies and a recent survey done on misconduct, misdemeanor and use of foul practices it has been found that “the number of students caught cheating using technology has risen to 42% in 2012 to 2016”. There are surprisingly companies which have come up with advanced undetectable gadgets that can be used by students for cheating during examinations.
Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions
There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.
techlearning
JULY 24, 2020
Tech & Learning announces the winners of its 39th annual Awards of Excellence Contest.
Think Exam
JULY 24, 2020
Online Proctoring Solution is the future of our generation, it might become an integral part of students’ education systems. Therefore choosing the best for their secured future should be the main motto of any organization. I hope the information will help you in any way. The post Factors to consider before choosing the right online proctoring solutions appeared first on Thinkexam Blog.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 24, 2020
Ask a Tech Teacher offers a variety of classes throughout the year. These can be taught individually (through coaching or mentoring), in small groups (of at least five), as school PD, or through select colleges for grad school credit. All are online, hands-on, with an authentic use of tools you’ll want for your classroom. For questions, email askatechteacher@gmail.com.
Think Exam
JULY 24, 2020
According to studies and a recent survey done on misconduct, misdemeanor and use of foul practices it has been found that “the number of students caught cheating using technology has risen to 42% in 2012 to 2016”. There are surprisingly companies which have come up with advanced undetectable gadgets that can be used by students for cheating during examinations.
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