Wed.Sep 15, 2021

article thumbnail

Bringing STEM to Students with Mobile Technology

EdTech Magazine

Despite being one of the most in-demand sectors of the job market, STEM education is frequently subpar in districts serving minority students. As of 2018, students did not have access to Algebra II lessons in a quarter of high schools that primarily serve Black and Hispanic students, according to an article in Forbes. The lack of access to higher-level science, technology, engineering and math classes in K–12 education shows.

STEM 447
article thumbnail

Technology and Teaching: A Conversation with Teachers

Ask a Tech Teacher

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Christian Miraglia, taught for 36 years before retiring. Here is Part 2 of his discussion on technology’s place in education: Part II Technology is Here to Stay: A Conversation with Teachers. In my previous post, I wrote about the permanency of technology in the instructional setting for educators. Over the past weeks, I have spoken to a few educators about what has changed for them in this area.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

What Will Online Learning Look Like in 10 Years? Zoom Has Some Ideas

Edsurge

Last March, Zoom, the ubiquitous online conferencing platform, became a staple of daily life for many students and educators as learning shifted online. Millions downloaded it—and first learned of it—back in early 2020, when lockdowns forced billions of students online, and at least 100,000 schools onto Zoom. But as the company itself will tell you, it didn’t spring up overnight.

article thumbnail

Spark Student Creativity And Build Critical Skills With Adobe Spark + Google Classroom

Teacher Tech

Long gone are the days of stale PowerPoint decks and on-paper assignments. Help students of all grade levels push their creative thinking and communication with Adobe Spark. What is Spark and why should I use it in my classroom? Adobe Spark is a free web-based resource that gives students a creative space to make interactive… Read More » Spark Student Creativity And Build Critical Skills With Adobe Spark + Google Classroom.

Adobe 145
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

10 Chrome Keyboard Shortcuts Every Teacher Should Know about

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

If you use Chrome browser the keyboard shortcuts below will help you quickly navigate your browser thus enhancing your overall productivity and saving you much time that you can use doing more.read more.

138
138
article thumbnail

3 Reasons You Need to Follow Rachelle Dene Poth (@Rdene915)

Teacher Tech

Melody McAllister shares her top three reasons you need to be following educator and leader, Rachelle Dene Poth! Rachelle is an educator who regularly shares with other educators how to integrate edtech focused on SEL, AR/VR, and student voice. The post 3 Reasons You Need to Follow Rachelle Dene Poth (@Rdene915) appeared first on Teacher Tech.

EdTech 144

More Trending

article thumbnail

OPINION: Why attacking educators for antiracist teaching is dangerous

The Hechinger Report

As an educator creating antiracist classrooms, I have wrestled with how to teach children about race and race relations since far before our country’s recent racial reckoning. I’m also a curriculum designer, as well as a Black Cuban immigrant and the mother of two Black daughters. And I believe that, to catalyze systemic change and create a better world for our children, we need to elevate race education, not restrict it.

Education 111
article thumbnail

Free Learning Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month

Graphite Blog

Though backgrounds, cultures, and histories are a part of our classrooms every day, September 15-October 15 is officially National Hispanic American Heritage Month. Teachers can use this opportunity to shine a light on the critical contributions, rich culture, and long history of Hispanic and Latino Americans. With these resources, students can read, listen, watch, and go off-screen for activities that will give them a window into the enormous impact that Hispanic and Latino people have had on o

article thumbnail

9 tips for making personal connections with students in a digital environment

The Cornerstone for Teachers

This article is written by Truth for Teachers writer Elisa Waingort. As a teacher of 30+ years, there are many aspects of teaching that I do without thinking. When I’m teaching, I’m on autopilot. However, there are those times when I’m trying something new and I need to slow down. Not knowing doesn’t deter me or make me feel less prepared to teach. I am always becoming the teacher I want to be and that means that I am always learning, experimenting, and exploring better ways to teach my students

Google 84
article thumbnail

Clint ISD’s communication system proved invaluable during virtual learning

eSchool News

The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, and that means educators across the globe are still finding inventive and innovative ways to support and teach students in classrooms, during hybrid instruction, and in virtual settings. The eSchool Media K-12 Hero Awards program, sponsored by Trox , recognizes the determined and dedicated efforts of educators throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

System 98
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

5 Ways to Help Students Stressed by Assessment

EmergingEdTech

Adopt formative assessment practices – emphasis on assessment should focus on using data to help students learn The combination of the Delta variant and back-to-school means many educators and. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

article thumbnail

Do your teachers think PD is a dirty word?

eSchool News

This past year, teachers were introduced to a lot of new technology to help facilitate distance learning. And, because of this, professional development (PD) time often morphed into technical training–how to use Zoom, how to best utilize a new learning app or software program, how to troubleshoot student device issues. With so much on teachers’ plates, this so-called PD became draining.

article thumbnail

Teaching What Matters in U.S. History Classes

MiddleWeb

How should we teach US History? Is it mostly about caring? Or critical thinking? What about historical knowledge? Teacher Lauren Brown stands firm for content. "If we’ve learned anything from the culture wars this year it’s that too many Americans do not know their history.". The post Teaching What Matters in U.S. History Classes first appeared on MiddleWeb.

article thumbnail

New $1.5-Million Innovation Fund Supports Video Coaching and Video Observation Initiatives

eSchool News

SAN FRANCISCO (September 15, 2021) – To support districts in creating and sustaining a next-generation professional learning system, Edthena is launching a $1.5-million innovation fund. The easy-to-apply-for fund will help new district partners implement the Edthena platform. Funding is valid for up to three academic years. “Now is a critical time for districts to prioritize and invest in professional learning for their educators,” said Adam Geller, founder and CEO of Edthena.

Video 52
article thumbnail

Reimagining Chickering & Gamson's Principles Post-Pandemic: Technology's Central Role in Modern Edu

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.

article thumbnail

9 tips for making personal connections with students in a digital environment

The Cornerstone for Teachers

This article is written by Truth for Teachers writer Elisa Waingort. As a teacher of 30+ years, there are many aspects of teaching that I do without thinking. When I’m teaching, I’m on autopilot. However, there are those times when I’m trying something new and I need to slow down. Not knowing doesn’t deter me or make me feel less prepared to teach. I am always becoming the teacher I want to be and that means that I am always learning, experimenting, and exploring better ways to teach my students

Google 69
article thumbnail

New Mexico State Department of Education Partners with 7 Mindsets to Launch New Online Social Emotional Learning Portal

eSchool News

ATLANTA – Sept. 14, 2021 – 7 Mindsets, the leader in online social emotional learning (SEL) solutions, and New Mexico’s Public Education Department have partnered to make free SEL resources available through a new online state portal. Starting in early September, the portal will give students, parents, and educators no-cost access to 7 Mindset’s SEL courses and curriculums, leadership training, and teacher professional development.

article thumbnail

THRIVE! WEBINAR: "What Is Hyflex Teaching and How to Do It Well" with Dr. Gina Riley

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

What Is Hyflex Teaching and How to Do It Well Part of the LearningRevolution.com “Survive and Thrive!” Series OVERVIEW : Hyflex teaching (teaching in-person and asynchronously/synchronously online all at the same time) is the wave of the future! More schools and institutions of higher learning are adopting this classroom structure – which allows students to choose their learning experience AND their learning environment.

How To 45
article thumbnail

What are rubrics and how do they affect student learning?

Turnitin

Rubrics as a teaching and learning junction within assessment

article thumbnail

Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools

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

article thumbnail

Nureva XT Classroom Solutions Extend In-room Experience to Remote Students

eSchool News

Calgary, Alberta — September 15, 2021 — Nureva Inc., an innovator in advanced audio conferencing solutions, announces Nureva ® XT classroom solutions, a unique and highly integrated combination of audio, video, device management and product services designed specifically for educators who want the flexibility to extend the in-classroom experience to remote students.